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neoishkawaii101

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Hello all.

I just got diagnosed recently with mild Asperger's, by one doctor, the other doctor said I had POD-NOS, which I disbelieve because I have strong Asperger's traits, such as wanting to control my environment when I'm really nervous.

Anyway, Im in my second year of college-- and I have to admit, this diagnosis is a G-d send for me, because I now can move forward with the label itself empowering me to be able to have access to more resources and help available now for Asperger's students.

The only thing is, I'm deaf and Im not quite sure how Aspergers in deaf people would be different?

Anyway, I want to know if anyone has good advice in terms of succeeding in college, and being able to get a better gpa than 3.2, because I want to get my Phd eventually at one point down the road, I just love school too much to just not be in it.


Any good advice anyone?
 
Welcome to AC! Its wonderful to have you here. Feel free to jump right in. We're a pretty good bunch of people. :)
 
Welcome to the forum! Many people here are dealing with other challenges as well as Asperger's. Some have visual impairments, others have mobility issues & other psychological challenges. As for succeeding in college, much would have to do with challenges that are specific to your unique situation. You can find 30 students with the same GPA & the desire to increase it BUT each student's gpa is lower than they like for reasons ranging from difficulties with the subject matter to exhaustion from juggling too many other responsibilities to Dyslexia! Unless you can be more specific about what is hampering your efforts, it will be hard for anyone to provide specific advice you can use.

Many others here are students so as you get to know people here, you can ask them how they address this problem. Good luck to you!
 
College was a very long time ago for me. Experience out here in the world tells me that the best thing a person can do to improve college grades and post-college careers is to be a member of a fraternity or sorority.
 
Welcome to aspiecentral. I could have swore I had posted that earlier but that must have been on my imaginary computer. my imaginary computer is way better by the way.
 
For college, all I can say is to try your best. If you are having problems in your subjects, talk to the teacher. He/she may offer advise how you could improve your great. Get a tutor if you are having problems with understanding your lessons.
 
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