Hi everybody!
This is my first time writing up a thread, as well as becoming a member of the student room. I often pondered whether to write up my problems and present them to everyone else, but I felt, particularly in my circumstances, a certain level of arrogance in doing so.
I have Asperger's syndrome you see, as well as dyslexia, so I am quite, quite, mad. Regardless however of my mental insanity, I am struggling to consider going to university. I'm predicted the grades - ambitious though they may be! - but I am questioning whether a degree is worthwile or not.
I am drawn between either Archaeology & Anthropology, or History at university, but have decided to take a gap year in order to seek employment. While I do enjoy these subjects very much (studying all 3 at A Level) I question how much money I will have at the end of it.
My parents have been very supportive, particularly advocating that I should go to university because these are subjects that I clearly love and - not to pat myself too much on the back - capable of studying at university.
But therein lies the problem with my autistic side: I just can't bring myself to study a subject for 3 years without any guarantee of economic stability. I see university for the degree, not the social experience. I fear I will become pilloried given my anti-social nature. It's ironic considering one half of a potential degree I want to study involves studying humans - I'll have to be social then!
If anyone is studying these subjects at university, would it be possible if I could receive any advice? Are they difficult? Do you enjoy studying these subjects at university? What are the career prospects like? Are autistic people comfortable in a university environment? Any and all information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!