{"id":35416,"date":"2026-07-13T14:20:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T13:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/?p=35416"},"modified":"2026-07-06T16:14:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T15:14:51","slug":"neurodiverse-freshers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/2026\/07\/13\/neurodiverse-freshers\/","title":{"rendered":"A Neurodiverse Freshers&#8217; Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Freshers is an exciting world. Starting a new academic journey and the first stages of life as an adult. It can also be stressful, scary and challenging. Navigating change and unfamiliar situations, especially with neurodiversity can seem overwhelming and unmanageable. But, neurodiversity shouldn\u2019t make it any less fun. So, here is your guide to a neurodiverse Freshers&#8217; Week (aka Welcome Week at York).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>The Admin Stuff<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before even getting to university, take a moment to check what things you are eligible for and apply to them. Firstly, apply for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/disabled-students-allowance-dsa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Disabled Student\u2019s Allowance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (or DSA)&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You will need some essential personal information and then some type of proof of disability (often the official diagnosis). After applying, you will have an informal meeting where you can discuss with someone the support that you will need. I found it helpful to come to that meeting with a list of a few things I knew I would struggle with (such as organisation, or multi-tasking). Then, DSA will provide you with what you need (and any necessary training) and you\u2019re set!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Also take the time to contact someone at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.york.ac.uk\/students\/support\/disability\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">York\u2019s Disability Team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Students with neurodiversity are eligible for a Student Support Plan (or SSP). They will need the same information you would have given for DSA, as well as you letting them know where you need support. You will then work together with someone to craft a support plan for your time at university. Do not be afraid to ask for what you need, or to ask for changes to your plan. University is for you, so take advantage of all the support available.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once all the boring admin is out of the way, you can start having fun!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Socialising<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you first get to York, you will get put into a college. Every college has its own schedule of things that they\u2019ve organised which can range from relaxed coffee afternoons to club nights. Remember, these events are not requirements, but suggestions. There is no pressure to attend every event or to stay the whole time. Choose the events which genuinely interest you, and remember that you can leave at any time (there is absolutely no shame in it). Take part in the things you find fun and interesting because that\u2019s where you\u2019ll find the people you\u2019re most likely to connect with.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Freshers&#8217; week is a time where you\u2019re going to meet loads of new people. This can be both a lot of fun and very draining. Remember that you have your own room that you can go to and recharge in and don\u2019t forget to make it feel like yours, bring the stuffed animals and the decorations! Your kitchen is most likely where you\u2019ll first meet your flatmates and where you\u2019ll spend the most time with them. It\u2019s a space you can access and leave whenever you want and it\u2019s also a space where you can cook or clean while talking to people, giving you something to do or focus on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Top Tip &#8211; bring a card game, or a board game, or even a speaker. It means that you can be the person with that really fun game or access to the music &#8211; it gives you a role to have and something to focus on which can make socialising much easier.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>General Stuff<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During the week, you will probably speak to more people than you can count. So, it\u2019s a good idea to have a template for social interactions. The tried and tested introduction questions are your usual \u2018what are you studying?\u2019 or \u2018where are you from?\u2019. However, it\u2019s nice to spice it up a bit. Questions like \u2018what did you do over the summer?\u2019 are open ended, start a conversation, and can be used for new people every single time without you getting bored.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Also, use Freshers&#8217; Week as a time to get acquainted with the campus and the city as you\u2019ll have no lectures or readings to do just yet. Take the time to go on nice walks, figure out where your lectures will be, figure out whether you prefer Lidl or Aldi, and also what sort of things you like to eat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Freshers can feel fun, intense, and exciting. Often, you can forget the big changes that have happened through getting caught up in everything. All of a sudden, there\u2019s washing and cooking to do, and organised events you don\u2019t want to be late for. So, the realisation and crash of the stress and change can happen later in the semester which can feel really disorienting. Make sure to recharge however you need to, use stress-coping techniques that work for you, and access <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.york.ac.uk\/students\/health\/help\/open-door\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">support<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> where and how you need it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Freshers is fun, but it is also challenging. Adapt it how you need to, access support where you need it, and make sure to have fun. Enjoy the chaos, you have so much to look forward to!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ap-custom-wrapper\"><\/div><!--ap-custom-wrapper-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Freshers is an exciting world. 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