Discover how Gallaudet University empowers students to grow and thrive. In this reel, Graduate Student Speaker Lu Ming reflects on her transformative journey.

Before Gallaudet, Lu Ming didn’t use sign language. At Gallaudet, she discovered her identity, gained access, and built the confidence to face life beyond graduation. Watch her story!

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Video description: Lu Ming stands outside on a sunny day, with trees out of focus in the background. She has straight, dyed-red hair pushed behind their ears and down to the shoulders. She wears earrings and a grey t-shirt with two thin diagonal stripes. A lower third reads, “Lu Ming / Graduate Student Speaker / Class of 2025”. Lu signs to the camera.
 
Transcript: I was a deaf person in a hearing environment. I didn’t know sign language. 
 
When I came to Gallaudet University I learned sign language, learned Deaf culture, and made friends. My teachers and friends supported me. They included me and I improved a lot. 
 
I’m proud that I found my identity as a Deaf person. Now I can express myself and communicate my feelings easily. 
 
I’m happy I came to Gallaudet University. It’s the best!