2. Navigating autism and loneliness while at University. Therese Elnar, the Philippines

In this episode, Therese, who moved from the Philippines to the UK to study, shares her journey with autism, diagnosed in 2022. She contrasts the stigma and lack of support she experienced in the Philippines with the more inclusive environment at Swansea University. Despite ongoing challenges with social interactions and mental health, she talks about the extensive support and reflects on the value of the ongoing assistance in managing her autism and adjusting to university life, while acknowledging the continued struggle with loneliness and adapting to her new surroundings.