Is 30 years old too late to start college?

Answer 1

I asked the same question once. I wanted to go back to school but said to a friend, "I'm 37 now. If I go back to school now, by the time I graduate in 4 years, I'll be 41."
His reply was "If you don't go back to school, you'll still be 41 in 4 years."
Point being, yes, go. It's never to late to improve yourself, to follow a dream, to be who you are meant to be.

Answer 2

NO!! Definately not! I think that at 30, if you decide to start college, you are usually more serious about it then if you are 18 and starting college and most people over 25 or so usually do better in school because they are able to concentrate more on their studies. It is never too late though! GOOD LUCK!

Answer 3

Not only are you not too old academically, you are also not too old socially.

About 20 years ago, a thirty-year-old who was considering coming to college asked me this same question. In fact, she was so frightened at the prospect of going to school with younger students that she had almost decided not to consider enrolling.

I persuaded her that her age wasn't important to other students, and that if she didn't make an issue of it, they would not. College is not a lock-step system the way high school is; many college students are older than what is thought of as traditional college age. She enrolled, excelled in her studies, went on to graduate school and is now an administrator in the college in which she enrolled.

Go for it! You have my very best wishes.

Answer 4

Absolutely not! You will be surprised at how many of your fellow students are closer to your age than they are to being 18. It is never never too late to learn (we do it every day all of our lives) and to grow as a person. You will pick up a lot more knowledge that what is taught in your courses--about yourself and people in general.

Also, many "non-traditional" students often appreciate their education more at a later age because 1) they may be paying for it themselves; 2) you have a better concept of how life works and how education fits into that life and how important an education is.

Go for it and Good Luck!

Answer 5

there is not any question which you would be older than the college student once you enter college. in case you have a intense college degree, you're able to commence on the community college point the place scholars tend to be older and concentrated on occupations and professions with shorter courses for from 3 weeks to 2 years. in case you're purpose on getting a bachelor's degree, then ask a pair of two year popular guidance software on the community college point, in case you graduate from that, then circulate to a 4-year college for the final 2 years of a bachelor's degree. you nonetheless would be older, yet you will in basic terms be on the 4-college for 2 years rather of four years. stable success.

Answer 6

Not at all...sometimes it's even better to start college later in life. Some people start college right after high school and aren't really focused enough. They can get carried away with other things, like partying, because most of them are just getting a lot of freedom at this time. When you're older you know yourself better and you have a lot more experience you've learned from.
I personally think a lot of people shouldn't just go straight to college after high school. Some people do better in college because they have life experience.

Answer 7

Not at all! I started, at age 37, just taking one or sometimes 2 classes a term. I'm 39 now, going full time for the first time.
I've found as an older adult, the teachers have a greater respect for us and appreciate the opinions and experience we bring to the class. Never too late to shoot for your dreams!

Answer 8

Here's an article about people in their 80s going to college:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/09/26/earlyshow/series/main523446.shtml
You are never too old to get an education and make changes in your life. My husband went to college while working a full-time job. It took him quite a few years, going to classes at night and on weekends, but he got his degree when he was 37.

Answer 9

Listen, Bunky, I taught college for 18 years and there were more and more non-traditional students every year - quite a few of them well above 30. They brought to my classes some very special attributes...among them, maturity, perspective, and life experience, and not least, a genuine desire to learn. You will be welcomed, respected and looked up to. Go for it!

Answer 10

It's never to late to learn something new. Escpecially if your bored of what your doing now. You can't deny yourself a future no matter what age you are. Alot of people go to college at any age and if you go, you will realize that. Good Luck.