Hacking Academia: A Guide for Neurodivergent Learners

Navigating the Academic World with Neurodivergent Strengths and Innovative Strategies

Introduction: My Journey from Failure to Flourishing in Academia

When I was young, I was identified as a gifted student and was told I had exceptional potential. School had always come easily to me. I rarely had to try or study, and I mostly got A's without much effort. But when I reached undergraduate studies, everything changed. The traditional academi…