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Post-Secondary Success Stories: Attaining University Goals (2:50)

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Carly is a university student with an invisible disability. Learn how she's adapted her learning style and reached out to get the supports and accommodations she needs to be successful. 

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Wade is pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Learn how he overcame feelings of discouragement and accessed the supports and adaptive technology he needed to be successful.

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Mario is interested in computers and wants to become a computer technician. As a student with a mental health disability, support from three places—at home, within the health system, and at school—can help him achieve that dream. As Mario plans for his transition from high school, he knows that smart goals and a team approach will be the keys to his success.

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Kristina is an agriculture student at a rural public college. She discusses her experience choosing a college and living in a student residence.

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Dave is studying business at a technical institute. Watch as he discusses working towards entrepreneurship, the benefits of small class size, and becoming involved with his student association.

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