I left school a while ago now, and have always wanted to go to uni, but for one reason or another i never did. But i am now looking at going....
2006-07-09 05:37:50 · 64 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
You're never too old to go to uni !
I never had the opportunity to go when I was 18 - so last year at the age of 34 I took the plunge, applied for a place, got accepted, gave up my full time job, found myself a part time job, and started my course. Just finished my first year, and I'm loving it.
So go for it girl, apply for a place - even if you get accepted then change your mind before the course starts, you've lost nothing apart from the ucas application fee !
Best bit of advice I would give you though is to make sure you can afford to live while you study - account for everything you pay out now, then add a bit to cover emergencies, and a bit more for the odd luxury, then work out how you're going to afford it.
Good luck to you :-)
2006-07-13 10:15:08 · answer #1 · answered by vicki c 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Too Old For University
2017-01-19 10:57:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really doesnt matter how old you are to go to university (although I would recommend being over 18!)
Uni is a great experience both in terms of the social aspect and how you develop as a person educationally. Age is not a factor in how much you enjoy it!
I was classed as a "mature" student when I studied for a Masters, and there were a number of people in their 30's and 40's who wanted to further their career through studying.
Ultimatly, you know whether you are ready, and indeed want to go to university, and I wish you all the best!
2006-07-09 05:43:58 · answer #3 · answered by sandraonya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never too old to go to university. I don't know how old you are, but I remember to my surprise that I saw a mix of people from different ages in my Uni classes, seriously, people in their 40's or 50's. So as long as you have a will, there's a way!
2006-07-09 05:44:59 · answer #4 · answered by Crayon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The absolute maximum age limit is "dead". Anyone under that age limit who has not been to university should go immediately.
Seriously. Do it now.
You will get so much more out of it than the other students, by the way. Like mangoes picked late - so much tastier. You will have to put up with the astonishing pettiness of the lives of late teens, which you have grown out of, but that's a minor thing. You may also be worshipped as a goddess by them cos you will comprehend the whole thing so much better.
PS I think we're all agreed on this one. Now go, and add to the sum of human happiness by seeking wisdom which you can then pass on.
2006-07-09 05:41:25 · answer #5 · answered by wild_eep 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's any help, there was an octogenarian in my first university, who graduated with a 2:1 having not study for over half a century. It was about personal achievement to him, and he figured that having never having had time to get a degree during his working life, he'd get one once he had the time in retirement. His attendance rate was higher than most of his eighteen year old peers, and he took part in pretty much all aspects of the university life apart from the extreme sports societies!
2006-07-11 09:34:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-09 05:40:57 · answer #7 · answered by bengont 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are actually never to old to go to school. There are some universities that have majority of students that are in their mid 20's and you will fit in.
Of course there is the rule that many colleges have that if you are of age 62(?) that you attend for free.
I think that thinking about how students go to college straight from high school to college and complete in the 4yrs time is intimidating. But, actually many students are having trouble to complete at that time.
I have no idea how old you are, but I am 21 and I think it will take me about 2 or 3 more years of college to get my bachelors. I will be 23 or 24 then....that alone makes me feel awkward, but I feel that age should not matter...AT LEAST I AM GETTING AN EDUCATION.
I am actually looking more towards schools that have students in my age range to attend school. Well, where the 20's age range is the majority (mid to late 20's to be exact),
There are some college search sites that gives an approx. of students in a certain age range.
www.collegeboard.com (the college matchmaker) in its school profiles it tells a figure of each type of student is there.
There are many other sites, but my mind is blank....GOOD LUCK!!!!
2006-07-09 05:54:44 · answer #8 · answered by Toya 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A couple months ago an 82 year old women graduated from Harvard. It's never too late and college students really don't notice or care about age. Professors don't care about age either and if anything like to have older perspectives in their classes. Just prepair yourself with good study habits and enough time to study and you're set :)
2006-07-09 05:41:10 · answer #9 · answered by ebaz1358 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 31 one and I finally got a B.S. in Business. I had to to do it while being married with 3 kids. It was not easy, but I could not rest until I completed that goal. I learned that learning is life long, you don't ever stop. When my wife finishes school, I plan on working towards a Master's degree and eventually a PHD. If it is what you truly want, then do it.
2006-07-09 05:43:04 · answer #10 · answered by drpedigo_2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋