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Beginning to doubt

Treevey134777

Just a thought that popped into my head the other day. 

I went through university 4 years ago. I wasn’t diagnosed with ASD, ADHD or any of the learning difficulties such as Dyslexia until after I’d left university. 

I managed, with everything undiagnosed, and without support through the whole 3 years, and got a 2:2 at the end (studying childhood and youth studies). I know I moved away to university and struggled quite badly with mental health and stresses of being away from home. 

Now my doubts are about the grade I managed to get, and whether it could’ve been better with support from student services, whether they should’ve noticed and helped me sooner to get diagnosed, and I’m kicking myself for not doing better, but also acknowledge the fact that I was basically at a disadvantage to other students because I needed help and wasn’t getting it, even after asking for help, the student support would only help if I had a diagnosed disability or health condition. 

Anyone else had similar experiences with higher education? I’m not sure whether I should’ve been proud of The 2:2 knowing now how bad of a grade it really is. 

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  • A 2:2 is a pass and most people will get that grade that go to Uni.  i wouldn't worry about it too much.  The fact you made it through Uni is the positive.  You are instantly at a higher level than most people.

    I also went through the University system.  I didn't graduate.  I was undiagnosed at that point.  I also probably have other issues (ADHD) besides the ASD.  I made it to my second year, before a death in the family sent me down a hole which i never fully came out of for maybe 5 years.

    Congratulations on getting a degree.  As my father would say, a Pass is a Pass.  Whethers its a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd.  You still passed.

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  • A 2:2 is a pass and most people will get that grade that go to Uni.  i wouldn't worry about it too much.  The fact you made it through Uni is the positive.  You are instantly at a higher level than most people.

    I also went through the University system.  I didn't graduate.  I was undiagnosed at that point.  I also probably have other issues (ADHD) besides the ASD.  I made it to my second year, before a death in the family sent me down a hole which i never fully came out of for maybe 5 years.

    Congratulations on getting a degree.  As my father would say, a Pass is a Pass.  Whethers its a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd.  You still passed.

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