Of course, there will always be course requirements you can't escape but spicing up your calendar with interesting classes is a great way to play to your strengths. If you thrive on dealing with a ton of info in a short amount of time, see if your school offers accelerated courses.
Look at your school’s course catalog and see what inspires you. It's easier to stay engaged with a class that genuinely piques your interest. Whether it’s your freshman year or you’re returning after a break, creating a strategic schedule can help set you up for success. Starting with a lighter load gave me the time I needed to build new, healthy study habits and adjust to the campus environment. If you can, consider a light course load for your first semester. The great news? Our symptoms are manageable with the right support, a few tips, and some practice! 10 tips for surviving in college with ADHD 1. While our brains are built to absorb and connect information, navigating academia can be incredibly daunting, especially if you have a history of struggling in school. People with ADHD experience higher rates of high school dropout and lower rates of enrollment in and graduation from higher education than neurotypical peers. Struggles with executive dysfunction, procrastination, and perfectionism can make it difficult to succeed in an academic environment.
My story isn't uncommon in the ADHD community - many of us have complicated relationships with education. It was Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I didn’t know until years later that it was never my choice. I internalized the reactions and dialogue of the adults around me: I was lazy, wasn’t trying, and chose failure. They wrote it off as teenage apathy, laziness, and an infuriating lack of discipline.Īt age 16, I dropped out of high school. My teachers and parents didn't understand why I was choosing to let my grades slip. In middle and high school, I began to dread it faking illnesses whenever I had the chance to stay home and read. But as I got older, the expectations changed: more assignments, higher standards, stricter deadlines - more to keep track of. Engaging with the material was effortless, and the success was a constant dopamine rush. Nothing excited me more than learning, which came easily to me. As a child, school was my favorite place.
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