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It's Been a Crazy Week So Far!

ToonLass66

Greetings

To say this has been a crazy week, so far, is an understatement. 

Monday was a day of stress and meltdowns worrying about Tuesday, the worst part being how would I beat my insomnia into submission and actually get to sleep before 0400.

On Tuesday I arose at 0600, after 3 hours of shut eye, and set up my laptop to confront the reason for yesterday's anxiety; my ASD assessment. It kicked off at 0730 and after 65 minutes of being put through a rather large wringer; I finally received the diagnosis, and validation, I've waited decades for Ok hand

There was little time to process this as I had to dash off to SW, and on my return I was back at the laptop for my Talking Therapies session. Once this was done, I finally sat back, took a deep breath and thought "what the f**k do I do now?"

This confusion, with a hefty dose of rollercoasting emotions, carried on until yesterday, when the craziest thing of all occurred. An email dropped into my inbox informing me I had been ooffered not one, but two, unconditional places at Uni!! Now, I get that this is no biggie these days, but for a 58 year old with ASD and only a handful of CSE's that aren't worth the parchment they're written on, it's positively mahoosive!

So my "what the f**k do I do now?" question is pretty moot as I now have to turn my attention to deciding which offer to accept, and navigate the world of student finance. 

I know I've peaked now as far as this week is concerned but for a short while I experienced shock, bewilderment and the closest I can get to elation in equal measures. 

Two major events occurring in 24 hours has now sent my spicy brain into a bit of a tizz, so I'm now going to watch YouTube until 0500

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  • Welcome to the world of mature student life. I'm 41 and studying at uni. If you need any advice about student life, academic study or student finance, feel free to message! It's soooooo exciting you've had these offers, and unconditional as well. By the way, apply for DSA too, it will really help you.

  • in reply to Cloud44

    Thank you so much, I would really appreciate that I'm finding it all very confusing tbh, especially the DSA. 

  • in reply to ToonLass66

    DSA is very complicated for a neurodivergent mind, but once it's done you shouldn't have to do it again. I'd advise to apply soon so it's sorted before you start because you have to wait for a response, then go to a needs assessment, then wait for a response from that, then sort all the support out yourself. That part sucks but worth it as I got a mentor who has kept me sane with all the coursework. Oh and a laptop! I love uni though, the young people are far more open about neurodiversity than it was in the times we grew up in. It's a place where you can find who you truly are, especially if you have been masking for your entire life. I've never felt so relaxed and I love what I study so the work is not a chore for me, there's just a lot of it! I hope you get a similar experience.

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    I'm the opposite on the phone, I end up oversharing with customers to avoid the awkward silence. I'd even ramble on e-mails. I've since learned the art of being concise and straight to the point!

    Self publishing is difficult, unless you have a big social media following first. I would love to be published one day. I love writing but despise social media so it's going to be an interesting mix :-) I do write on Medium though so I'm gaining a following that way, it's also a good outlet to let loose what's going on in my head - gets it out so I can move on with my day.

    I've definitely become a bit addicted to writing. Like today I've been on the computer since 9am and only just realised it 4.30. Oops! Hoping to maybe do a PhD in a few years time when I finally graduate and *hopefully* complete an MA. I've realised I'm pretty good at the research side of things, too, as long as it's a subject I'm interested in. 

    Keep in touch, I'd love to hear how you get on at uni x

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  • in reply to ToonLass66

    I'm the opposite on the phone, I end up oversharing with customers to avoid the awkward silence. I'd even ramble on e-mails. I've since learned the art of being concise and straight to the point!

    Self publishing is difficult, unless you have a big social media following first. I would love to be published one day. I love writing but despise social media so it's going to be an interesting mix :-) I do write on Medium though so I'm gaining a following that way, it's also a good outlet to let loose what's going on in my head - gets it out so I can move on with my day.

    I've definitely become a bit addicted to writing. Like today I've been on the computer since 9am and only just realised it 4.30. Oops! Hoping to maybe do a PhD in a few years time when I finally graduate and *hopefully* complete an MA. I've realised I'm pretty good at the research side of things, too, as long as it's a subject I'm interested in. 

    Keep in touch, I'd love to hear how you get on at uni x

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