<p>I have asperger's syndrom and was wondering what college life would be like for me. I am going to be going to university of colorado at colorado springs next year and i was wondering what to expect. I have a tendency to over stress things, and i would like too have some piece of mind. </p>
<p>I am a very dedicated student (i have a 3.71 gpa), and i have never gotten into trouble. So any advice for me please?</p>
<p>Hi well I cannot tell you exactly how college will be for you as I do not have asperger’s syndrome but I am a shy person and I also have a hearing disability; I know this is not the same but I will share with you my experiences. I transferred after the fall term at my school because it was private, I was very shy, not making friends because I didn’t fit into their “mold”. They tried to analyze me and it made me very angry. They told me I wasn’t adjusting because I’m an only child and introverted I almost punched the lady out for saying this. I then transferred into a new school and I absolutely love it and I’m making a lot of friends. I would advise you joining a club of your intrest to meet people who have the same intrests as you; it will make it easier. Is the university of your choice close to family or a strong support system? Strong support is what makes going to college much easier. Good luck with college I hope I helped you out. =]</p>
<p>well i’m not gonna lie, it’ll probably be hard. college is scary for everyone at first, being aspie almost certainly makes it harder</p>
<p>but it’ll also be a lot of fun, i can assure you of that</p>
<p>try not to be too scared even though i know it is impossible 
there are no grades in life, there’s no right or wrong way to do it, just relax and enjoy the ride and do what you feel like doing and things will work out fine</p>
<p>You might want to repost in the Parents’ Forum. I know I’ve seen parents mentioning children who have Asperger’s. </p>
<p>You could also search for Asperger’s and private message. People have been extraordinarily helpful on CC.</p>
<p>Vikinggal and fizix2, just wanted to tell you that you both gave very good advice. It’s wonderful that people can be so supportive here on CC. I wish all three of you the very best in school!</p>
<p>well thank you, i wish you the best too</p>
<p>My friend has Asperger’s Syndrome, but honestly, you’d barely know it - it’s minor. She is thriving at a private, 15,000 student university. I think what worked for her is that she is going to the school with a long-time high school friend who is more of an extrovert. She is dorming with that friend. Do you have such an option? I imagine it would help.</p>
<p>I don’t have any friends to do that with, sadly. I had a terrible experience when i was younger with teasing and such. But, I found an old friend on myspace a while back, and we take every night.</p>
<p>I am, hopefully getting a small room to myself with a private bath. But i will more then likely be in a suite style room with two other suite-mates.</p>
<p>I hope you all do well in your selective schools. :)</p>
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<p>This seems highly unlikely anywhere, even if you file your Asperger’s Syndrome as a disability.</p>
<p>You never know until you try. Anyway as long as i have my own little space, i’m fine with it.</p>
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<p>Certainly true for most schools, but I checked UC-CS’s website, and it looks like a reasonable chance. Really nice dorms, by the looks of them…all freshman are automatically in single rooms with private bathrooms, or in some version of a suite with a bath and lounge.</p>
<p>My brother also has Asperger’s Syndrome. He went to a local college and lives at home so I can’t tell you for sure about dorm life. He was definitely there for school and didn’t do a lot socially. He had some problems with some jerks who took advantage of his disability. You have to be prepared for that though. Some people won’t understand, but some people will. You just have to find the right people. As far as academics go, as long as you stay dedicated, you’ll do great!</p>
<p>I have a relative with this and he did OK. His grades turned out to be poor, but he managed with the dorm life and everything else.</p>
<p>Thats another reason i choose UCCS.</p>