The purpose of this study was to investigate a qualitative inquiry on the experiences and perceptions of college students with developmental disabilities(DD) through Journal Writing in self-determination class. Jounal writings which is representative methods on reflective introspection were conducted with 29 students with DD who currently attend 2~3 degree in 4-year college about experience and perception of college lifes by two times during class. Collected journals were categorized and analyzed, according to a qualitative analysis. The findings of the study was as follow.
First, A college education provide a opportunity of new environmental adaptation, this will help student with DD to grow and to give a mature awareness progress. Second, A college education provide a opportunity of new personal relationship, this will help student with DD to regrow to make preparations for social skills. Third, A college education provide students with DD with emotional sense of stability in various aspects. Fourth, This study show possibilities of affording career guidance on students with DD for more concrete social transition through a college education Finally, This study show that A college education offer opened education venue in order for students with DD to grow in various aspects. These findings further suggest that various and systemic supports should be provided to accomplish effective educational outcomes.