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Transitioning to university from 6th form

Lilia

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 

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  • Coming from someone who struggled big time with the transition away from home and then, with burnout, with studying in general, I can only recommend that you take advantage of as much support as is available. To the point where finding a 'safe space' or something to stim out in becomes second nature and as important as a matter of life or death. The latter being no exaggeration. The number of times I've been 'on the edge', as it were, makes me wonder how/why I'm still here today. 

    I'm sitting in the middle of a relatively busy café as I write this. Years of masking and numbness to sensitivities and interactions have made this possible, though it is often a living hell as I can't break free of this 'shell-like' existence. I feel like I'm in a bubble - either people can't see me or I can't see them - and I can't sense anything of humanity outside of this 'narrow viewing glass' that glazes over when my tears blind me inwardly. 

    So do seek help. Don't risk ending up like me. The struggle will intensify the more you resist the help that is offered. Unfortunately I'm realising just how late it is for me (and ominously I find myself in the most at risk age bracket for suicidal men). But you have so much to look ahead to and, most importantly, to enjoy. I wish you every success and all the best with accommodating any adaptations that are offered to you, with support, as you transition. Hopefully it's a case of every little helps - reach out for these lifelines when and where you can. 

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  • Coming from someone who struggled big time with the transition away from home and then, with burnout, with studying in general, I can only recommend that you take advantage of as much support as is available. To the point where finding a 'safe space' or something to stim out in becomes second nature and as important as a matter of life or death. The latter being no exaggeration. The number of times I've been 'on the edge', as it were, makes me wonder how/why I'm still here today. 

    I'm sitting in the middle of a relatively busy café as I write this. Years of masking and numbness to sensitivities and interactions have made this possible, though it is often a living hell as I can't break free of this 'shell-like' existence. I feel like I'm in a bubble - either people can't see me or I can't see them - and I can't sense anything of humanity outside of this 'narrow viewing glass' that glazes over when my tears blind me inwardly. 

    So do seek help. Don't risk ending up like me. The struggle will intensify the more you resist the help that is offered. Unfortunately I'm realising just how late it is for me (and ominously I find myself in the most at risk age bracket for suicidal men). But you have so much to look ahead to and, most importantly, to enjoy. I wish you every success and all the best with accommodating any adaptations that are offered to you, with support, as you transition. Hopefully it's a case of every little helps - reach out for these lifelines when and where you can. 

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