University freshmen/women, assemble!

[Doclector]

Just wondered how many people are starting uni soon-and whether they're soiling themselves to the same level I am.

Warning! Kinda pathetic sounding wall o' text ahead! Go ahead and post without reading this if you want!

Spoiler

I'm going to Plymouth uni to study media arts (posh way of saying film production). I know, my chances are slim. I know, qualifications are not the prime concern for film employment. This isn't about my future employers/rejectors. I simply feel I am not half the film-maker I should (and in many ways, need to) be. I'm not even half the person yet. If I get a shot, if my slim chances become fulfilled, I want to make sure I ain't gonna blow it, or worse-I could get lucky and have a successful career making crappy films like micheal bay or uwe bolls, and never even realise or acknowledge that they're bad. I love film, i'd rather never have a film career than become like them. Of course...it's easier to say than to do.

Anyway, I am terrified. Not of the course; I'm looking forward to that. This will be my first time living away from my parents. They've promised to support me where-ever they can, if i need it, but it isn't about being scared of having no safety net, I'm terrified of disappointing them and myself. Of finally confirming a hundred doctor's and disability workers' accusations that I will not function well in society. I have aspergers syndrome, and tons of people have tried to tell me it makes me useless. Bullies and teachers, from people who said I wouldn't handle certain courses to people saying I should get a job in data entry. It can make things hard, but I am determined to prove it doesn't make things impossible.

I'm sad to leave home as well. I don't spend alot of time with my parents...but that doesn't mean I won't miss them. I'll miss the house as well. I only started going out alot a few weeks back, and heck, now I'll miss the town too. I'm ashamed to say, as someone who likes to keep his emotions hidden, I've already held back tears a good few times today and the last couple of days while packing. I said goodbye to one of my best friends on xbox live (one of the best friends I ever had) yesterday, unsure whether i'll ever speak to him again. Xbox live at uni looks like it'll be accessable, but i'm not 100% on that, so I've said my goodbyes where possible. I hope I have the strength to keep it together tomorrow when I move.

 

[JoJo]

I started university last year, don't fear it'll be just fine Even if you can't access Xbox live at uni, you'll have the holidays to talk to your best friend (unless you aren't returning to your parents during the holidays but I've never heard of anyone who doesn't). Also don't fret about the Asperger's, I was diagnosed with that too when I was about ten and that hasn't stopped me succeeding at uni!

 

[messy]

I'm about to go into my third year of Uni, and I absolutely love it. I'm at Warwick, make the most of living in halls, its amazing.

Also we managed to get Xbox live working in uni halls, since they have to allow most microsoft ports, its getting a Ps3 to work which is tricky.

Oh and my lab partner (Biochemist here) has aspergers and I love working with her, she's bloody good at lab work and hilarious at the same time. And to be she's not the most socialable person and doesn't follow all the "un-written" social law, but that's part of the reason I like hanging out with her. Genuinely a refreshing experience (I don't know how typical her symptoms are so I apologise if this seems a little mis-guided, and I never really pressed the issue with her) so I wouldn't worry about anything like that.

Go, have fun and if you want to get ahead in media I'd advise joining your student radio or television society. I do the radio and its a blast, I don't want a career in media, but my co-host does and he says its been amazing for him.

 

[TheOmenCorpse]

I'm going to plymouth as well, I'm more terrified at the prospect of meeting my new house-mates for the first time than saying goodbye to my current friends, do you have a book list at all?

 

[VincentR]

I started my Second year of Uni here in Alaska a few weeks ago, and living on campus was the most fun I had ever had for my first year. I don't know about other places, but here the Uni did everything in its power to make the first year in the dorms fun. Sure, it was probably just in an attempt to make you want to come back, but that doesn't really matter, does it? The fact is, it's oodles of fun, and even though the next year is not going to be as fun or as crazy, you'll have made friends by then. So it will always be bearable, at the very least.

Trust me (yes, trust the internet stranger!). There is absolutely nothing to fear about University. The biggest possible problem will be the room mate(s), and even then - try to deal with it. It will probably get better. And if it doesn't, then go tell someone! Both you, and your room mate(s), have paid good money to come here, and neither one of you should feel guilted or embarrassed into spending a whole year (or so) with someone you just can't get along with. It usually isn't that hard to request a room change.