I enjoyed university, I have to admit that I enjoyed the social side more than the work. In retrospect I, did the wrong degree, but at eighteen what did I know about university courses? I stuck it out and finished, and the part of the degree that interested me most led to a career in biomedical research that lasted for 34 years. I went to university with no clear idea of what I wanted to do as a job, only that I did not want to teach or do accountancy or anything else to do with money.
University was the only time in my life that I had more than two or three active friends, at the same time. Discovering that I could live independently, and rather enjoyed doing so, was a major revelation. I did have problems, I had no idea that I was autistic, and I think that my poor executive function and stress before exams led to a lower degree class than I deserved, but, overall, I did enjoy the experience.
Yes, guess what? Two were mathematicians, two electronic engineers, a computer scientist, a chemist and a lone historian. I could have logical and intelligent conversations with other people, it was wonderful. I still spent lots of time on my own, in my room, or in the library, but I enjoyed time spent with friends.
Yes, guess what? Two were mathematicians, two electronic engineers, a computer scientist, a chemist and a lone historian. I could have logical and intelligent conversations with other people, it was wonderful. I still spent lots of time on my own, in my room, or in the library, but I enjoyed time spent with friends.
