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1 Kathleen’s top tips for studying

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2 What is university really like?

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3 Meeting people at university

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4 What is group work really like?

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5 Choosing a course and university

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6 What support can I expect?

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7 Studying at your own pace and knowing when to stop

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8 How to reduce anxiety and stress

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9 A student’s view on sharing an autism diagnosis

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10 Talking about your autism with other students

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11 Managing conflict

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12 Telling staff at university about your autism

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13 What are computer lab tutorials like?

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14 How to manage exams

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15 How to survive assessments

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16 What is Disabled Students Allowance?

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17 What are lectures really like?

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