02 Apr 2013, 11:42 pm
I'm currently a high school senior and I'm heading off to Purdue University in August. I'm nervous beyond belief but I'm also very excited. Not to sound like a broken record, but socializing has never come easily to me, never had a massive amount of friends. High school has been a good break for me, as it has given me a chance to grow through a very close knit group of friends of about 7 (give or take a few) of various backgrounds, religions, social classes (I mean poor through rich in case I'm using that term incorrectly). I've broken stereotype here too, as my friends and I are moderately popular, one of us being prom king (ironic because the whole prom fiasco makes me cringe). Anyway, I feel like I got pretty lucky in high school as my friends kind of fell into my lap. A few of those friends are coming with me to Purdue, one of them being my roommate. But college leaves me intimidated as I fear I might not be so lucky this time around. Many people tell me this is a ridiculous notion of course, but when it comes to being a diagnosed aspie, I understand I very well may be, and have been, an exception to that rule. It has terrified me so much that I've kicked it into high gear trying to mentally, physically, socially, improve myself so as to make myself more appealing. I work out, I basically live off of protein drinks and veggies, I do mental exercises, I read philosophy and pop culture trivia every night so as to enhance my ability to converse. I do not mean to brag, more like confessing my paranoia. I came on this website because the people here seem to speak with the unnecessary eloquence and formalities I often get mocked for, rather than the usual internet drivel (not trying to be holier than though) so it really seems like the people who come on here aren't screwing around. So I was curious if there are any other aspies out there heading to Purdue (or perhaps are there now) that are feeling the same dread I am and perhaps we could all meet up and feel that dread together. Hell, maybe some relationship prospects are out there, If I may be so bold. So feel free to post on here, maybe some personal information like age, gender, major, hobbies, stuff like that. I'm 18, male, and I'm going to study Computer Science. My hobbies include martial arts, the two I participate in being Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I'm an avid longboarder, as are all my friends. May favorite philospher is Immanuel Kant. And I can speak Mandarin, if I was trying to rattle off my rap sheet of trying to make myself look good. 
02 Jun 2013, 6:10 pm
Congrats on choosing to become a future Boilermaker. I graduated from Purdue in 2000 with a bachelor's degree in financial counseling and planning. Wasn't a group for aspies back then. Don't know if things have changed or not. You might want to consider looking at the organizations/student clubs page from the Purdue homepage. If there isn't a club, you might want to consider starting a club yourself. Best of luck to you as a Boilermaker.
02 Jun 2013, 6:14 pm
Congrats on choosing to become a future Boilermaker. I graduated from Purdue in 2000 with a bachelor's degree in financial counseling and planning. Wasn't a group for aspies back then. Don't know if things have changed or not. You might want to consider looking at the organizations/student clubs page from the Purdue homepage. If there isn't a club, you might want to consider starting a club yourself. Best of luck to you as a Boilermaker.
Please be sure to stop at Disabilities Office there and ask for accomodations (time and a half on tests, etc.). Because you will be in college, you are now responsible for getting the help you need. When you were in high school, your parents could get help on your behalf from the school system you were enrolled.
Thanks, Scott
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