My Choice of Gallaudet University I was born deaf to deaf parents. I attended a school for the deaf from the beginning of kindergarten until I graduated from high school. I grew up using ASL (American Sign Language) as my primary language and English as my secondary. ASL is the visual-gestural language that best suits my communication needs as well as those of most deaf people. I grew up in Deaf culture and Deaf world. Everyone knows that I am very involved in the deaf community and I am always encouraged by several people, especially my parents and my vocational rehabilitation counselor, to attend Gallaudet University. Gallaudet is a university for the education of the deaf and hard of hearing. It is located in northeast Washington DC. It is the first school established for the advanced education of deaf and hard of hearing people in the world. It is still the only university in the world where students are taught primarily through ASL. There are many deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing people (ASL students) who come to Gallaudet from other states and countries. I have wanted to go to Gallaudet University since I was young. There are so many reasons why I choose to attend Gallaudet University. First of all, Gallaudet University has the greatest advantage for deaf people like me, as it starts with a barrier-free communication environment. Everyone signs at Gallaudet University and everything is visual. Gallaudet is truly unique. (Simms) The communication environment of Gallaudet University gives me freedom and great comfort