Are mature aged students pathetic?

Question

I am 21 and looking at going to University. I would be about 23 when I get there. Is this to old do you think.

Answer 1

Hahahahaha!
When you said mature student, I thought you meant 50+. You're just a youngster! Twenty-three is definitely not too old. When you get to university you'll find you are in classes with people who have retired and are pursuing a dream, people who are upgrading their qualifications to improve their job prospects, people who are changing careers and need expertise in a new field, you will see returned veterans who are studying on veteran's benefits -- there will be many, many people older than you. And that's a great thing! People who have been out of school for a few years and voluntarily go back in bring a seriousness and a dedication to their studies that kids who drift straight from high school into university often don't have.
Go -- and enjoy!
Good luck to you. Come back on Yahoo when you're ready to graduate and brag a little!!!!

Answer 2

No. But I recognize your feeling.
When you're 25 you'll wish you were still 21, that's one thing + you're not even as old as the students who graduate, not even if you graduate at 23, so you won't fall out of the boat :)
en plus, I have the feeling nobody really cares about age at university anyway - if you do, then just hang out with people of your age.
Free your mind and have fun !!

Answer 3

No.
23 hardly qualifies one for the classification of "mature aged student"
Sure the social dynamic'll be a little different but this difference is generally overrated and if your eager to join in then everyone'll welcome you in.
When I was 20, I did a course once with a guy who was 60 and retired. I was really impressed that he'd be wanting to learn at that age. I know that when I get to that age I'll be the stuborn cynic who'll express myself as the fountain of knowledge that I surely won't be.

Answer 4

I'm going on 25 and just now planning on going!
My friends husband just graduated and he is 30 there was another gentleman that I think she said was in his 70's or 80's.
So I say go at any age if it's what you want to do. You don't have to start collage at 18 or 19 hell you could be 95 when you decide to go to collage. So what? What does age have to do with getting a education?

Answer 5

Not even. I am 53 and returning to school for my Masters. Now that I have made up my mind - I will not stop until I have DR, in front of my name - it really is a personal thing for me. It is never too late for anyone to return to school. I recently read where an African American woman of 80 years old completed her BA degree. She worked hard and sent all 10 of her children to college! Then she said - it was her turn. Thank God for mercy that He allowed her to continue in good health to live long enough to see her hearts desire. Be encouraged - go for it!

Answer 6

No I've gone to class and theres 30 year olds, and even a few sixty year olds there, altohugh they're not the majority (thank god) anyone under 30 won't actually stick out.

Answer 7

It you don't do it now you'll be 30, unqualified, and trying to line up for cleaning jobs. If you have your sights set on a particular career - do it! If you are going back to uni just to party and be cool, then you might have a problem.

Answer 8

No. Why would that be? You don't have to be very young when you go to college. People twice your age are going to college. Do you consider them pathetic? I hope not. People who go to college are trying to better themselves.

Answer 9

Hi, no, I don't think that is too old to start going. You would be suprised there are senior citizens who go to college. They mainly go so that they won't be bored. But its never too old to start learning. Enjoy and good luck!

Answer 10

Are you kidding? I know of people who go back to uni when they retire and are in their 50's or 60's.