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Financial Instability & academic struggles

Below are the best resources we could find on Financial Instability and academic struggles.

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Episode 10: Plan B Was Better

James is now a senior, on track to graduate in the spring. But early on, he bypassed asking for some of the accommodations he was entitled to. James explains how being on the spectrum can make that complicated, and talks about how colleges are figuring it out.

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Autism Goes To College
2021
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Episode 8: Freshman Report, So Far, So Good

Tony Y. is three weeks into his freshman year at the University of Oregon, and so far he loves the vibe in Eugene, the great food in town, and his first-quarter classes: The Politics of Business, algebra, trumpet studio, and he's in the marching band.

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Autism Goes To College
2021
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Episode 7: Inclusive College Opportunities

Many colleges and universities are opening up more offerings for students on the spectrum who are seeking a college experience without pursuing a degree.

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Autism Goes To College
2021
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Episode 6: Choosing the Right College

Choosing the right school can require lots of research, especially when you're on the Spectrum. It's not just finding a college with majors you are interested in, but also figuring out which schools have support services and programs that match your needs.

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Autism Goes To College
2021
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Episode 5: This Is Hard

Guillermo Guzman says he was never one of the most popular kids in high school, but he was one of the smartest. When he gets to UCRiverside, he feels like he's pretty average. He struggles socially and academically.

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Autism Goes To College
2021
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Episode 4: Slow and Steady towards Her 4-Year Degree

Finding the right major and career path was a process that might seem too slow to some students (and their parents) but Caroline was determined to make her own choices along the way, and she has no regrets.

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Autism Goes To College
2021
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Episode 3: Facing Challenges and Studying Abroad

Aniella Fields had the grades, but she was very hesitant about going to college. She was accepted to UC Riverside and moved into a dorm her first semester. Then she struggled a bit as a sophomore and decided to disclose her diagnosis.

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Autism Goes To College
2021
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Episode 2: College during COVID

Jasmine Board is a junior at UC Riverside. She was on campus for a quarter when COVID hit, but she says it turns out online school is great for her.

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Autism Goes To College
2021
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Episode 1: From Community College to Cal State Long Beach

Jonathan Martin recently graduated! He talks about his trek through college, shares why he started out at community college, how he picked the right university and describes his ups and downs with dorm life once he got there.

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Autism Goes To College
2021
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