madeinheaven2004

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2025-01-26 16:32:20

Am I studying the wrong subject?

I think you are in the right field. The fact that you are facing your fears in the first place just to learn about things you care about proves this. The social aspect will get better over time as you become more comfortable, but don't worry about the nerves. When you get older you will wonder what the big deal was, and you will even wish to go back to the time when everything was wild and new. The only reason it is uncomfortable is because you are learning.

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Thank you for getting back to my so soon, I really do appreciate it!

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I'm autistic and majored in anthropology. I previously tried working in a very community-engaged direct service role related to my subfield and did not love it, but now work in federal policy. I get to use my research skills to compile data, draft rules and recommendations, and create trainings to help people understand confusing technicalities about different programs related to my subfield. My work feels a lot like all the parts I enjoyed in university (research, writing, identifying needs and next-steps). Feel free to chat me if more info about policy work is helpful. :)

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It's so nice to hear from someone who also has autism, sometimes it feels like i'm an outlier haha!

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