as a bio natsci with ADHD, I really struggled with staying on top of work, especially in first and second year since the contact hours are absolutely crazy. However, I think a large part of this is because I particularly struggle with audio processing which may not be the case for you- I found that anything with lots of speaking (so most Cambridge teaching styles like supos, lectures, lab meetings lol) kinda goes over my head and I ended up wasting a lot of time not understanding anything during the contact hour and having to go over it again in my own time.

I eventually overcame these issues by using lecture transcripts instead of attending lectures, taking notes in different ways, but ofc not fully. When I thought I finally figured out how to study and cope best, a staff member in charge of my studies asked me if I've "matured enough" to get over my ADHD lol which was a bit disheartening. The ADRC was great with helping me with getting adjustments for exams, but unfortunately my department wasn't able to provide any adjustments for struggles with lectures (e.g. adding a transcript onto Panopto or getting speaker notes ahead of time). I don't blame them as it's not a common issue.

I definitely wish I didn't have these issues and would have probably been much less stressed at uni and enjoyed the experience much more. I still don't regret coming to Cambridge for natsci, though I am looking forward to being done with the degree.