College: Tips To Being Successful and Social

As a person on the Spectrum, I fine it incredibly hard to stay focused on projects that are due, studying, working ahead, etc. Here are a few things I learned so far in college that have helped me a lot.

1. If Your School Has Accommodations, Take Advantage of Them!

It is required by law for each school to have some sort of accommodating services department. As long as you provide documentation of your diagnosis, you can get all the accommodation service you need. My school provides me extra time for tests, paid note takers, required accommodation seating in  classes, and requires the instructors to let me type notes and essay. The department at my school has been extremely helpful in helping me be successful in school. I would highly recommend you keep in contact with your accommodations department!

2. Join Clubs/Extracurricular Activities!

I know that being social is not exactly the strong suit of most people on the Spectrum, but clubs have really helped me with that. You meet many cool people who have the same interest as you. In my case, I joined the Women's Choir and we body over our love of music and sing. Plus, you might even meet a few cute boys or girls there (;

3. Go To Social Events!

More having to do with people on the spectrum not being the most social, it is important to go out and have fun every once and a while. I AM NOT ENCOURAGING YOU TO GO OUT AND PARTY! Personally, I prefer to go to things that my school hosts like movie nights, drag shows( not very often), and Spring Fair ( a thing our school does on a HUGE party weekend, and unsuccessful attempt to stop people from partying). At these events you might meet some people you would never have met anywhere else. Listen, I now it can be scary, but it pays off in the end.


4. Study Groups

Get to know the people in each of your classes. Maybe even get their phone numbers. It does not hurt to text them a week before the exam and say " Hey! Wanna get together and review?" . Trust me when I say that if you are confused on something, someone else is confused as well. You might even be able to help each other out!