Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi!
I am applying for university to start in September 2025. I want to study chemistry. I am mainly looking at Bath because it's pretty close to home and apparently they are good for neurodiversity/autism???
I wondered if anyone had any advice about transitioning to uni for someone who is autistic?
I have recently (this summer!) been diagnosed with autism, which has explained a LOT!
Thank you for reading/replying if you do (:
Lilia
You might find the advice here helpful:
NAS - Transitions England - Starting college or university
In case you haven’t yet seen it, there’s also a wealth of advice here covering various topics to help us navigate through things following diagnosis:
NAS - After diagnosis
The idea of living in halls is intimidating. I lived at home since I went to a local university. In retrospect I wish I had lived in halls. Join a sociaty in your first year. Do go to parties / events even if you find them loud / scary.
Also I am not a big fan of change! It leads to anxiety/panic attacks. Andddd I am a perfectionist which doesn't help!