Ow, starting college has been tough. I've been on my feet most of the time so my legs are incredibly stiff. But I guess it's been okay otherwise, I mean, I've found it easier than I expected.
This first week was just an induction so we haven't gotten down to the actual course material yet, but from the sounds of things it looks like I'll struggle with the coursework. However I have free periods and things so hopefully I'll be able to manage. The free periods are handy as I don't think I'll have time for doing homework at home because I only have about four hours of free time due to the commute.
I'm pleased with the fact that I have learning assistant help now. It's a huge step up from my old school. I mean, the college acknowledges that people have disabilities for a start- school didn't, they cut corners on learning support and basically stopped people from using coping strategies. I've had people tell me that the college isn't so great on the disability front but it seems a darn sight better than school. I'm not sure about the students, though, as I caught the hipsters in my course laughing over the fact that I had a bit of a meltdown during a socializing thingy we had to do on the first day. Right in front of me. Something people don't seem to realize is that I might be stupid but I'm not deaf. Fuck you- it's not cool to laugh over someone's issues. Not mine, not someone elses, no ones.
I'm trying not to let that get me down though, I'm on civil terms with quite a few people. I wouldn't say "friends" as I'm not exactly sure how to use the term but y'know, I don't think they hate me.
So overall, it's okay. I suppose I should wait a few weeks until I judge it completely but hopefully it'll turn out I made the right choice. I did have some personal projects I wanted to work on but that seems unlikely due to my lack of spare time but it's fine, ideas are portable and I have a sketchbook with me. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to catch up with all the Pointless I've missed due to not getting in until six.