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University

Autistic Not Alien
7 months ago

Now that I know that I’m autistic, I understand why I loved university so much and why I think about it so often. I had almost complete freedom, which for me often meant wandering around Cambridge on my own and occasionally *thinking* about studying. University was an escape when I needed it most. It was a self-contained universe, full of opportunities (if I could be bothered to take them). It was a world away from work and responsibilities and the general grind of life that we’re expected to tolerate. And I met my favourite people there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HrMJc1NBB0

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  • 7 months ago

    I can relate to this so much!!! I also went to Cambridge for university and it was the first time that I met likeminded people. Also it is totally acceptable to just not socialise or see people for weeks- everyone understands you are probably just busy. I also really loved my course- it was really flexible and essentially let me explore what interested me. I love that you can go everywhere on foot and bike. No need for public transport. And lots of academic talks going on. I didn’t know I was autistic during my bachelor and master in Cambridge but I can see now that it is a very autism friendly environment. Lots of fellow aliens :)

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  • 7 months ago

    I can relate to this so much!!! I also went to Cambridge for university and it was the first time that I met likeminded people. Also it is totally acceptable to just not socialise or see people for weeks- everyone understands you are probably just busy. I also really loved my course- it was really flexible and essentially let me explore what interested me. I love that you can go everywhere on foot and bike. No need for public transport. And lots of academic talks going on. I didn’t know I was autistic during my bachelor and master in Cambridge but I can see now that it is a very autism friendly environment. Lots of fellow aliens :)

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