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Chapter Three
Crossing the Bridge of Fear
Rachel Magario
You probably wouldn’t think of being blind as
having an advantage. It can, however, help to
avoid distractions. Without sight, it is easier for
me to ignore the apparent dangers around me.
Sometimes, we all must turn a blind eye or a
deaf ear to the road blocks that lie between us
and our intended destination. We can’t let fear
get a grip on us or keep us from achieving our
goals.
If you’ve ever felt that you have too many
problems and are so overwhelmed that you
think you aren’t going to make it through
another day, don’t give in. I have felt that way
more than once and I am still here. If I can
make it, you can, too!
Coming to the United States
When I was nineteen years old, I moved to the
United States from Chile, chasing my dreams. I
received a scholarship to study at The University
of Kansas. As a blind and international student,
I faced many trials. I had to improve my
knowledge of basic English in order to study,
I had to identify with the new culture, and I
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