The College for Students Who Learn Differently

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Let’s meet Jalen, a junior from West Palm Beach, Florida, majoring in integrated arts. Jalen is here to tell us how Landmark College offers unrivaled academic support, social pragmatic services, and vibrant residential life to ensure that every student knows they belong from day one. When every student has a diagnosed LD, no one is out of place. Welcome, Jalen.

– Thanks, Alex. Ever since I was a little kid I have always dreamed about attending college. When I found Landmark I knew I could be a successful, smart, and engaging college student. Landmark is the college for students that learn differently. When I first came to Landmark I was feeling nervous, homesick, and anxious. Once I met a few students and professors I knew it would be a great experience. I’ve made awesome friends here. I love how Landmark has opportunities and supports for students who feel alone and homesick. The Social Pragmatics Office has mentors who help students make new friends and build their social skills. We also have a team of therapy dogs that students can visit and make appointments with, like Gadoo here. The faculty and advisors here at Landmark are so helpful, understanding, and supportive when it comes to picking classes and assisting students with executive function skills like time management and organization. You can always get help with assignments at the Drake Center, too. Landmark has a lot of fun clubs and activities to choose from. One of my favorite places on campus is the game room in the student center. I love playing billiards there. Sometimes we even have billiard tournaments. I also joined intermural teams and have done sports and activities like bowling, basketball, and volleyball. My favorite activity is Voices TV where students do news segments and talk about what’s happening on campus. Landmark is a perfect place for people who have a learning difference. I always have a positive energy when walking into class seeing my friends, and doing fun activities here, on campus and off campus. That’s all Gadoo and I have for you guys. Alex, over to you.

– Thanks to you and Gadoo for your dogged determination, Jalen. Landmark is truly a place to call home, with a model built on the principles of universal design. Landmark’s signature first year course, Perspectives in Learning, encourages students to research their LD, leverage their strengths, and advocate for the support they need. That was fantastic.