anyone out there who started college as an adult? I'm going it a done deal, just looking to find out what it's like to be surrounded by people who aren't old enough to drink yet.
2006-11-05 01:20:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
I started university when I was thirty and graduated at 35. I was lucky because there were lots of other 'mature' students on my course so fitting in with only young people wasn't an issue. However there were a large group of us who were friends and that did include younger people.
I think you will find that as the course gets under way you will all become bonded with one another by the work and the pressure to get assignments done etc.
It's great that you are going to college...I wonder what you are studying? A whole new life ahead of you. Have fun, I'm sure you will!
Good luck
2006-11-05 08:01:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As for the drinking part, you will find that being under age won't stop them. I take it you want to live on or near the collage, well, it is going to take a bit of getting use to. If you are lucky and the school your going to has the capabilities, they will put you up in a dorm with people your own age. If not, expect lots of behavior that you will consider immature, childish, etc. Another thing I found is they look at you as a parent, they tend to stay away from you when they don't need you, yet when they get into trouble of some sort, they expect you to have all the answers. (the ones that get to know you that is). It was a strange time, lots of fun, lots of heartaches, problems I did not think of before I went, but I would do it again. Plus you may see more people your own age then you think because more and more people are getting out of the military and going to school now, or getting jobs first, saving up then going to collage.
Good Luck.
2006-11-05 09:33:10 · answer #2 · answered by redhotboxsoxfan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I went back to school at 50, expecting some culture shock; it wasn't as weird as I imagined.
There were only a few teenagers, but most of the people in my classes were in their late 20s or 30s, and a few in their 40s. Community colleges tend to have a older student body, and the subject does make some difference. (I was taking Human Services.)
I've moved since then and am now waiting to meet state eligibility requirements to go back and finish in my new state.
2006-11-05 10:18:49 · answer #3 · answered by raysny 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was 38 when i went to college for my associates degree. It took me six years to get that degree and I found it a good experience for me to be around people younger than me however, it does have some disadvantages too. There are not that many older adults around campus where I could hang around with, so over all I considered it a good experience of going back to college. ( The reason why it took me six years to get a two year degree is because of my disability. I had a very difficult time comprehending my assignments, however i did get them done.)
2006-11-06 03:36:45 · answer #4 · answered by kevin g 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not nearly as bad as being surrounded by TAs who are younger than you...Some colleges reserve some class sessions for "non-traditional" students and depending on the school might even have some support groups to help/meet other older students - there are plenty.
If you have a comfort level problem with being in with the youngsters, mention it to the professors. If they are teachers, they will help too.
2006-11-05 09:42:22 · answer #5 · answered by Scully 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 30 and started last year. Well, it can be funny at times to hear them talking about their weekends lol, but all in all it's definitely OK. Go for it!
2006-11-05 11:35:22 · answer #6 · answered by BarbieQ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
believe it or not theirs more older people going to college now then younger when i went their was all kinds of people my age and older some was in their fourtys and i went in for my ged though and i'm going back for classes soon i really liked it
2006-11-05 09:46:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋