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University, Autism and You podcast

Updated Monday, 7 November 2022

University can present unique challenges for autistic students. Outreach staff at Cardiff University, Scott and Freya, offer insight and advice on the key parts of researching, applying and attending university.

In this episode Scott and Freya summarise what university is in practical terms. This includes discussing different elements of university life, types of courses and meeting new people. They're joined by current students Kyle and Zoe.



  • 00:00 – Introduction
  • 01:13 – What is university?
  • 05:13 – Ask the Students: What did you think about university before you went?
  • 06:23 – Different elements of university life
  • 09:35 – BA/BSc and types of courses
  • 17:45 – Meeting new people
  • 20:53 – Ask the Students: What is it like if you don’t know anyone at university?
  • 22:47 – How are you supposed to decide if you want to go to university?


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