Joe

JOE


In August of 2001, Joe crashed while riding his bicycle and incurred a mild traumatic brain injury. He was wearing a helmet which lessened the damage. At age 40, he enrolled at UNH to pursue a degree in Recreational Management. He loves the campus environment but is investing significant energy learning to successfully complete his courses. Although he physically looks the same, there are dramatic differences in the way his brain works now and how he approaches his academic and personal life. Still an avid biker, Joe hopes to lead bike trips in America and Europe after he graduates.

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The Challenges of a Head Injury

Returning to School with a Head Injury

Choosing a Career Path

Strategies

The Benefits of Asking for Help

Being Emotionally Alive

Future Goal

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FUTURE GOALS

Prior to my accident, I bicycle-toured in Europe, Asia, New Zealand, and North America for fourteen months.  I can see myself in the future with another adult taking a small group of children and adults with bikes and tents and going to Europe. Europe is very bike friendly. I want to share this type of experience with people. Everyday, needing to figuring it out and doing whatever needs to be done. What are the obstacles here, what are the possibilities? Adapting as necessary, adjusting, learning, growing and recognizing it is always doable. Maybe not doable in the way you thought or originally anticipated but actually doing it. Learning through first hand experience and being able to say, “I did it”!