Hello
@cristalat101I completely agree with the advice that been given. If you are unsure it may be beneficial for you to take a gap year to figure out what it is you want to do and if you want to go to university as well as where and what course you want to do
You should have a personal tutor at college, I know it can be hard especially if you feel like everyone else knows what they are doing but I would really recommend reaching out and asking for help with this.
In terms of your autism, I completely agree with previous replies to prioritise a university with a strong and supportive disability and inclusion team. For example, it may be that you'd rather have a friendly and supportive campus university as appose to a big city university where you may have less of a relationship with your support services. The support team at Edge Hill can support you with any issues with accommodation, wellbeing and disability and inclusion. Students at Edge Hill are able to access the disability support team by making appointments if you require support. From there they can help you to develop a Personal Support Plan as well as making reasonable adjustments. The
wellbeing team at Edge Hill is also super helpful and supportive. Students are able to make appointments online and it's super easy.
Here is some information about the support available to students with disabilities, including how to university can support you before you join
You can also contact them by emailing
[email protected] if you have any questions about accessing this support.
Here is some more information about the
inclusion team and how they can help
In terms of you feeling nervous and anxious about leaving home and feeling lonely, I am sure you will make so many friends and feel at home at university. I personally have found being at Edge Hill to be a really kind, homely and comforting environment. There are so many options at university to make friends, for example, going to societies, getting involved with events on campus for example all the events ran by the
student life team who run lots of free events which are super fun and accessible to everyone
I personally didn't find living in student accommodation particularly uncomfortable, stressful or invasive. Most of the rooms have ensuite and this is something you can pick when you chose your accommodation. Please don't worry about bringing your comfort items and stim toys no one is going to judge you for them!
As advised already I would defiantly attend some
Open Days to see where you feel comfortable and you can ask at Open Days about the support available to you.
I hope this is helpful!
Katie - Third year Psychology student