High aptitude, Low accountability, Lower social skills
I (20M) have (or had depending on how well I paused my scholarships) a full ride for college, and love the academics. I have aspirations and motivation to become something along an Electrical engineer. The classes and the material was all so interesting, but I couldn't do the homework. Not because I didn't know what to do, but because I didn't do a lot outside of the classroom on my own.
I believe that may be in part due to the ADHD I have, but where the asperger's comes in is how people usually solve the ADHD issues: namely, getting a friend. An accountability buddy. A body double. Whatever the case may be. And it's in that where I find many issues. Whether it's being generally unreliable or flaky, forgetting to help them like they've helped me, or just not being able to speak, it already lost me the one big friend I had in my 3 semesters I was in college for. I cant really talk with strangers, especially out of nowhere. Im too anxious to just tap a stranger on the shoulder, maybe ask their name or what food they dislike the most. I certainly have doubts for my love life, but that's another story. The big issue is that I am awful at keeping myself accountable, but dont know how to make friends, especially with what interests and stuff I currently have. Any advice, or stories of your own?
Editing to add some more context: I primarily ask because as of right now, I'm taking a break from college. I have full intentions to go back either in fall 26 or spring 27, regardless of whether I'm ready or not I feel like I could complete a 2 year degree. But I want to take advantage of this situation I've got, but I'm scared I'll go back and immediately fall flat and need a 2 year degree instead. Mainly for the aforementioned lack of certain skills.