Autism and University

I hadn't been diagnosed when I went to University. If I had I think it would have been easier. But it was very ***. And if I had my time again I wouldn't go.

I'm glad I got a degree but I wouldn't go away to get it again. I have done some other courses online and they were better.

I hadn't been diagnosed when I went to University. If I had I think it would have been easier. But it was very ***. And if I had my time again I wouldn't go.

I'm glad I got a degree but I wouldn't go away to get it again. I have done some other courses online and they were better.

I understand and appreciate your point of view about going to university vs online courses.  But I disagree.

Going to an actual physical university was for me an experience I that I don't regret.

Socially, I am retarded.  But I still look back with nostalgia at my university life.

Advantages were, meeting other students doing the same courses.  Wondering around the campus, an actual library with large, old book collections, travelling there every day, subsidised canteens ( saves on cooking and washing up).

Similar here. I got through Uni but I had a miserable time in my second and third years. I pushed myself through it, passed and then had a mental collapse at the end of it. It did teach me the skills of research (not as sharp as I used to be - which is a drag) and ignite a passion to know stuff which, since my diagnosis, has been pretty helpful. 

Although when I was there mental health was a bit taboo (20-something years ago *cough*)- wasn't the open and frank discussion you get nowadays so my guess (hope?) is the environment and support is much better. From the changes I've seen it work... it's on the right track.