Having Tourette’s Syndrome in College

"When I started at USC, I anticipated stressing over homework, homesickness, and an adjustment period to my newfound independence. I didn’t anticipate, but soon learned, that new environments and major life changes are known to aggravate Tourette’s Syndrome."

In this vulnerable piece, Adrian shares their journey navigating their Tourette's Syndrome while attending USC. Many with this condition, they share, find that their symptoms worsen in new situations, such as the start of college, and though Adrian did not anticipate this added hurdle when they first moved into their dorm and began classes, their Tourette's Syndrome became a major factor in their life. It was through the support of their friends and partner that Adrian began to develop a greater acceptance of their condition.

The full article can be read at: https://www.trojans360.com/trojans360posts/having-tourettes-syndrome-in-college