Rion Holcombe gets a special letter in the mail

Down syndrome student getting acceptance letter to my college's program for students with intellectual disabilities :)

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+23 1. Judge-Jake commented 10 years ago

Well done and good luck, Rion :D
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+6 2. MindTrick commented 10 years ago

That's awesome, best of luck Rion!
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+3 3. imagic commented 10 years ago

I hope you will have the time of your life there Rion !! Make the most out of it !
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-11 4. fjwjr commented 10 years ago

I'm sorry, but if a guy who couldn't even read his acceptance letter can get into a college that I couldn't, it doesn't make me feel very good about my education or the education system in general. No wonder more and more people say a college education is useless.
Now comes all the "thumbs down" votes.
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+4 5. Pyranthos commented 10 years ago

#4.. Really? You probably could have gotten into their program for students with intellectual disabilities had your application reflected your intellect as thoroughly as your comment did. The ignorant never cease to astound me.
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+9 6. deadhorse commented 10 years ago

#4 Jesus. It's Clemson, and it's a program for people with disabilities.

This kid has accomplished more than most, probably on his own merit, regardless of whether the degree takes him anywhere.

Have a heart man.
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+3 7. fixento2 commented 10 years ago

#4 You just proved the conclusion that a research physiologist made, most American college students are deluded narcissists.
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+8 8. OmiCron commented 10 years ago

WOW, that's genuine joy right there. Best of luck to you Rion :)
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+6 9. IllusionsPlay commented 10 years ago

Made me smile. :)
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+4 10. kinfa commented 10 years ago

Way to go, Rion :) . Wish you the best of luck O:) .
Your happiness made my day :).
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+5 11. kouzoukiz commented 10 years ago

#9 Made me smile too man :) :D
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+9 12. Sizzlik (admin) commented 10 years ago

#4 Here is a comment from the mother:

Thanks for the encouragement. A little explanation for those who find this perplexing....Rion was accepted into a special program called Clemson LIFE. This is an amazing two year program for a small number (15) of young adults with special needs. This isn't a program in which one can earn a degree. Right now, Clemson is one of five universities in SC with a LIFE program. I love that kids like Rion get to experience college life and this type of independence. Proud of my alma mater!?
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-7 13. fjwjr commented 10 years ago

And people wonder why they are in debt for 20-30 years after graduation.......