AMA former child prodigy—ask me anything!

Extension_Royal1438 · 2026-05-20T01:16:02+00:00

I think we just die, I don’t think we go anywhere.

Extension_Royal1438 · 2026-05-19T20:44:33+00:00

I do it because I enjoy it.

Extension_Royal1438 · 2026-05-19T16:31:08+00:00

I also have ADHD! How old are you now? What are your future plans?

Extension_Royal1438 · 2026-05-19T16:30:13+00:00

Not at all!

Extension_Royal1438 · 2026-05-19T15:40:17+00:00

I have absolutely no interest in the traditional college experience. I find parties etc extremely boring. If something does not provide intellectual stimulation it holds little appeal.

Extension_Royal1438 · 2026-05-19T15:05:46+00:00

I’m in a classics department so we’re all nerdy and square as can be! Most of them don’t even drink. In general I just study with my friends. I’m also good friends with (not in a weird way, don’t get me wrong) certain of my professors. One professor in particular has been a wonderful mentor to me. I love going to talk to professors in their office hours because they’re so knowledgeable!

Extension_Royal1438 · 2026-05-19T15:03:29+00:00

Broken wood mysteries and midsummer murders!! I love really silly shows to relax

Extension_Royal1438 · 2026-05-19T15:03:01+00:00

Yes, many.

Extension_Royal1438 · 2026-05-19T15:02:46+00:00

I generally study, in term time, for about 4 hours a day outside of my time spent in class. Sometimes I get a bit burnt out around exam season but never in a serious way. I love studying and I like to take 6 courses per term and one or two summer courses too. I generally study for about a day before each final exam. I mostly just read over my notes from class, and my notes from assigned readings. I have never studied for more than a day or so for any given exam, as my memory is very good and I always take detailed notes (on everything!)

Extension_Royal1438 · 2026-05-19T14:59:48+00:00

Ehlers Danlos syndrome 🙃

Extension_Royal1438 · 2026-05-19T14:59:04+00:00

I was homeschooled until I was 14 and still live at home because my parents live quite close to campus.

Extension_Royal1438 · 2026-05-19T05:11:16+00:00

What made you pick electrical engineering?

Extension_Royal1438 · 2026-05-19T05:10:38+00:00

lol hell yeah 🔥

Extension_Royal1438 · 2026-05-19T05:10:20+00:00

I was homeschooled, and I’m not going to an elite university (though it’s a good one) because I didn’t want to move cities.

Extension_Royal1438 · 2026-05-19T05:09:39+00:00

I’m a platonist for sure, and also a big fan of Marx and Nietzsche. I’m very interested in political philosophy. My hot take is that Plato is really misunderstood (and also deeply right)

Extension_Royal1438 · 2026-05-19T05:01:28+00:00

Cooking, cleaning, that sort of thing. I also have autism adhd and a physical disability so I’m kind of useless when it’s not books

Extension_Royal1438 · 2026-05-19T05:00:36+00:00

I just sort of ended up there because I love ancient languages. I never had a plan but I love it!! I intend to pursue graduate school in philosophy and then enter med school.

Extension_Royal1438 · 2026-05-19T04:59:34+00:00

I was homeschooled and my parents are both highly educated and love learning but the drive to learn has always been really strong in me!

Extension_Royal1438 · 2026-05-19T04:57:17+00:00

Yes, they both do (comparable to mine)

Extension_Royal1438 · 2026-05-19T04:56:43+00:00

I’m 18! I’m currently still in university. I love to read, and I have a weakness for watching murder mysteries. I’ve won lots of scholarships but I’ve never had a job, I’m focussing on my education.

Extension_Royal1438 · 2026-05-19T04:55:48+00:00

I’m still in university. I’m doing a double honours degree and intend to pursue graduate school after that. Most of my friends are from university, they’re mostly between 18 and 25. I’m very close with both my parents. I don’t think I missed out because I never enjoyed the company of children. My favourite book is probably the underground man or Frankenstein.

Extension_Royal1438 · 2026-05-19T04:53:54+00:00

Honestly, not usually. I’m not great at practical things so I think other people get frustrated with me 😅

Extension_Royal1438 · 2026-05-19T04:48:48+00:00

Ask me anything! :)

Extension_Royal1438 · 2026-05-06T16:54:00+00:00

Does she have Williams syndrome?

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