Thanks for your replies Lynn and beck Yeah it's definitely stressful, especially considering sound is my worst problem and there's a lot of unavoidable sounds. As for earplugs, they don't really fit in my ears too well, so I don't use them, and I do happen to sit near the front of the classroom in all classes, but there are still people to my left and right, and of course sometimes they're chewing gum or talking to others, I just try to convince my brain that the sounds don't matter. As for other calming techniques, I don't really have any other than the music. I do use visualization to try to get my mind away from this world and into a more peaceful area, but that only works so much. I don't have a weighted blanket (though about last year I did find that having weight on me helps me sleep, go figure) but I do have my pillows, so that's helpful in my room.

Beck, as for living off campus, I know it would be cheaper, but I don't have the money to pay rent, so it's not an option, sadly (I would love to live by myself, off campus), and i don't think you're allowed to get your own room here as there are many students that need to live in the dorm.

A few months ago a counselor had given me the idea about asking the instructor if I could listen to wordless music when doing a test, so that the noises wouldn't get to me, but I've yet to ask any instructors, it would feel like I was being given unfair privileges. I honestly just had to vent, but any suggestions would be greatly helpful. My biggest issues are with sound, as you can tell, some smell and touch (some smells I can't stand, such as oranges, and sometimes I just can't touch a paper without my hands feelling weird), and then a small amount of visual input, but that's rare (just random times my eyes choose to water and hurt due to sunlight, not fun), the biggest issues are definitely with sound.

Thank you again for the replies, I appreciate it

Best to you all