1 Bridging the Transition to TUS

Moving to third-level education is a major milestone full of opportunities and new experiences, but it can also be intimidating, especially for Neurodivergent students. Whether you are coming directly from school or taking a different route, this page aims to support you during your tranisition to TUS .

Our “Bridging the Transition to TUS” provides tips, and guidance specifically designed to help you navigate your journey to TUS and prepare for success in university life.

To access our Transition to University resource, please follow this link: Bridging the Transition to TUS.

 

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3 What support is available?

Attending college can be both exciting and terrifying at the same time. It is important to know that there is support, information and resources available if you need them. Make sure you avail of every support you need to ensure you have the best possible college experience.

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4 How to get organised and manage your time

This article looks at the importance of organisng and managing your time effectively as a student. It explores some of the challenges autistic students can experience in this area, and offers some guidance on how to improve your own time management and organisation.

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5 How to reduce anxiety and stress

It is normal to feel anxious when starting something new, like a college course, and everyone feels stress at difficult times of the year like exam periods or when there is a lot happening in their lives. It can sometimes be hard to relax. This article is about helping you to manage these feelings and includes tips from other autistic students.

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6 Healthy living

This article focuses on the importance of healthy habits for wellbeing. The article provides useful tips and information regarding physical wellbeing, sexual health, consent, diet, responsible alcohol use, exercise and sleep.

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7 How to manage exams

This section looks at how to manage exams. This includes information about what to expect, how to prepare for an exam and practical tips to help you perform well.

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8 Kathleen’s top tips for studying

Broadcast Media student Kathleen McDermott from the University of Brighton has put together three videos intended to help other autistic students cope at University. She draws from her own experience of studying for three years and uses the vlogs to teach others how to be organised, how to cope when getting confused and what to do when writing a dissertation.

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11 Managing conflict

Different people have different expectations and styles of working or living together. Sometimes that can lead to conflict. This article will help you recognise causes of conflict and proposes strategies to resolve it.

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