Published on 12, July, 2020
In September, I'm going to be starting my BA degree course in illustration and animation and would appreciate some advice in speaking and communicating with new and different people.
I have almost finished my foundation year and i haven't really spoken any one, or made any new friends. I really liked the course and have accomplished many things in terms of education, but not in communication. I realise now making new friends in university is a lot harder than IIwas ecpecting, especiall in a new environment. Next year I want to have real and full filling conversations with new people with out making as many mistakes as I have done this year. Agian advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Hi, I went to university recently in the south west and found there were very many support networks and services at uni. There really is far better understanding and acceptance than there was even 10 years ago. I'd reach out to these services straight away and let other students know immediately that you're different or can be socially awkward. I found that if people knew straight off, then when 'strange' things were said or happened they knew it wasn't because I was being malicious, I had just messed up and their acceptance enabled me to laugh about it later without getting into the self recriminations that I usually do. Also, you'll find you are not the only one who suffers from differentness. I found it helpful to remember that everyone will be feeling anxious it's just that Neuro typicals have more efficient masks to hide their fears.
You will probably make many more friends at HE level than FE. It's a great time to be going to uni, I really hope you thrive and thoroughly enjoy the experience.