{"id":12337,"date":"2022-12-06T12:31:46","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T12:31:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/?p=12337"},"modified":"2023-04-19T08:26:40","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T07:26:40","slug":"my-experience-starting-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/2022\/12\/06\/my-experience-starting-university\/","title":{"rendered":"My experience starting university: an autistic student\u2019s perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hello, there! My name\u2019s Samara and I’ve just completed my first term at university where I\u2019m studying Theatre: Writing, Directing and Performance<\/a>. As an autistic student, I had to overcome some specific challenges this term which I hope writing about here will act as a sort of \u2018autistic guide\u2019 to starting university for prospective students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparing for University<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rather than diving head first into Freshers’ Week, I just want to briefly mention the Step Ahead Programme<\/a> which ran before I moved into university. \u201cStep Ahead is an optional, free-of-charge induction programme to support new undergraduate students from under-represented groups transition to university life\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, onto the main event: Freshers Week\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freshers Week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I moved into on-campus accommodation at 9am on September 24th. Moving in as early as possible meant that I beat both the traffic and the influx of other students; I had the time to unpack and get my bearings before introducing myself to my flatmates and atte<\/span>nding the welcome talk. To arrive early you will need to book the earliest arrival slot available on the link em<\/span>ailed to you in the weeks before term starts. I recommend doing this so that you can take your time getting settled in.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, if you take anything away from this post, I hope it is the message to <\/span>take your time<\/strong><\/span><\/i>. Whilst it is important to take your time throughout your first term at university, it is especially important during Freshers Week.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although Freshers’ <\/span>Week is typically jam-packed with social events, that does not mean that you are required to go to them all. Try not to worry too much about making friends; generally, making friends comes later on<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One thing I do recommend though is taking the opportunity during Freshers Week to try something new.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freshers’ Fair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Freshers’ Fair is a good place to start but can be overwhelming. Look out for the quiet time slot where the number of people allowed into the fair is limited<\/strong> for people who might struggle in crowded spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Attending Freshers’ Fair<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

University really begins after Freshers’ Week. The first thing I did was send my medical evidence over to disability services<\/a> so that I could get a Student Support Plan (SSP). This is a document that outlines the reasonable adjustments in place for you. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, I booked a meeting with my supervisor. Every term you will have at least one supervision. In the first term, this is a chat about how you are transitioning to university life. Your supervisor is your first point of contact and I recommend that you email them if you are struggling.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And struggle, I did\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5th Week Blues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There is a common term that floats around during the middle of each term: ‘the 5th-week blues’. It refers to the point when students typically don\u2019t feel their best. Now, for me, this was a particularly challenging part of my first term at university.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a reason why I emphasised taking your time and that\u2019s because I didn\u2019t. I wanted to do everything all at once. By Week 5 I wanted to have made tons of friends, started multiple new hobbies, excelled at my academics and made some money. However, when it became apparent that I couldn\u2019t do all of these things at once I began to shut down.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To overcome this challenge I did two main things:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, I met up with my supervisor who offered her understanding and advice. Secondly, I started socialising again.<\/strong> Withdrawing from my flatmates worsened my anxiety and so I recommend you try to continue socialising\u2026 even if that means wearing a coat over your head and taking a nap in the middle of a group outing as I did. Simply being around people can really help.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The End of Term<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A lot goes on at the end of term. There are important deadlines and Christmas events to balance. Again, <\/strong><\/span>take your time<\/span><\/strong><\/i>.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, it was in the last week of term that I got my SSP. My appointment with disability services was thorough and supportive and I was able to get access to the reasonable adjustments I needed ahead of my most pressing deadlines.<\/strong> If for some reason you don\u2019t have an SSP in place before the final week of term, make sure to get in contact with your supervisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a final point, remember that you will not have to face any challenges alone.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In my final week, my flatmates and I cooked a Christmas dinner and attended the Goodricke College Winter Formal. There were always people there when I needed them, and I can confidently say that I thoroughly enjoyed my first term at university.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Christmas dinner with my flatmates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Goodricke College Winter Formal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n
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