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Unique Area Of Interest: American Sign Language

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Madonna University I have a very unique area of interest: American Sign Language (ASL). I always thought ASL was fascinating, from when I was in elementary school and the planner had the signs for the alphabet. So when I was informed about the online ASL class, I had to take the class. However, when I began the class junior year I overestimated the online class, I needed to be self-taught. Plus, the online website was very confusing. As a result, I ended up getting a C for the semester. I was very disappointed in myself. Even so, the next semester I was determined to fix my mistake with an A next semester. I began to study ASL at any free time I had. Before leaving for school some days or bed, I would watch the course videos. Also during lunch

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