college at 22?

Question

am 21 i'll be 22 in a couple of months i feel so lost i have been out of high school for almost 3 years i've done a year of city year and worked 2 years i am thinking about going to college but feel that i am too old to be starting college i sould be in my 3 or 4 year will it be weird because of my age will it be differant because of my age

Answer 1

In the classroom, there will be plenty of students of ALL ages. I went to college at ages 23-25 for my A.A. at a community college, then went back at ages 30-32 to get my B.A at a four year college. There were people ranging from those under 20 to those 50 and over in many of my classes. I was married and commuted but I still made lots of friends. Besides, the point is for you to get an education. Once you focus on that and trying to do the best you can in your classes, the ages of the students around you won't matter.

If you are planning to live on campus in a dorm, then you're really not any older than a lot of the students. Kids that are in the 4th and 5th year will be your age. And you're only a couple years older than most of the freshmen. Once you get out of high school, age differences don't matter as much when it comes to socializing. Hanging out based on age stops when you become an adult...which is after high school graduation.

Don't let fear keep you from getting an education. It's something you will never regret and nobody can ever take it away from you.

Answer 2

LOL!! I'm 43 and will be 44 when I graduate with my bachelor's degree. And you know what? I've almost always had students in my classes that are older than me!!

I recommend checking out a non-traditional college if you are really concerned about this. But I have this feeling that you will find a lot of people attending that are not 18-22. You also have some advantages by going back to school now.

1) You are more focused and motivated to complete your education.
2) You most likely will be more serious about your classes (hint, get to know your profs - they will help you when it comes to gettiing letters of recommendations for future jobs).
3) YOu have been around the block in terms of working, instead of just coming out of high school. It will give you more maturity in determining what makes sense and what does not in the textbooks.
4) You have a better idea of what you want to be "when you grow up" (Heck, I'm just deciding myself!!)
5) So, your 4 years old than many other students, but I bet you will find that you do have things in common with them, especially with social activities.
6) You have more potential for student leadership activities.
7) Girls love older guys to date because they are more mature :) (or vice versa).
8) You have some of the college studies out of your way so you will have an easier transition to a 4 year college than a high school freshman.

In a nutshell, go for it and have fun and do yourself proud. As long as you are returning for an education and a degree, you will do fine. But when it gets hard, stay focused on the prize - the degree. It's what gets me through those tough nights when I'm still up at 6 am finishing an assignment (I'm married, work and have two kids and a house while studying for my degree).

Good luck to you!!

Answer 3

I'm sorry I wasn't laughing at you but your question was so innocently charming. I'm 49! I just got my MBA last month. I got my BA 3 years ao and that was 29 years after started college. Yup! I finished 20 years later and guess what? It was much more appreciated then than when I started. Now I'm not suggesting you take my route. i'm applying for my PhD now (cuz I'm on a roll). But know that there are plenty of 20, 30, 40 and 50 somethings in college sitting right next to you. Learning is universal! You dont stop or start just because you are a certain age! Go for it! Get all you can then get some more! Its a great way to meet cool people too!

Answer 4

22??? Absolutely NOT too old, you're so young. I'm 30. I went to college for two years after high school but then quit. I went back to college at 23 and graduated at 25. Best thing I ever did. And at 23 in college, I was so much more focused, got better grades, and generally enjoyed the experience much more than I did the first time around.

Answer 5

It's a little different from starting at 18, but not too much. I went back to college at 27 and it was a bit of a shock finding out what 18-19 year olds DIDN'T know. I think they were wary of me at first, but we all ended up getting along well in our groups. Go for it! I'd still love to finish up my last year of college and get a BA someday.

Answer 6

I didn't go to college until I was 32, so starting back to school at 22 is no big deal.

Answer 7

I am going back to college next year at 36..you are NEVER too old to go but the older you the harder it is to learn, for me..my concentration isn't as good as it used to be..I get bored much easier. You would be amazed at how many more "non traditional" students are in school"...

Answer 8

It's alright. My friend is 30 and about to get her BA. You'll probably be looked up to the by the freshmen who are still out of high school. and you're old enough to drink with the seniors...!

Answer 9

Don't worry about the age. There are lots of freshmen that are over 25. Go for it.

Answer 10

You are NEVER too old to go to college, earn a degree to better your financial/career future
Go for IT!!


Good Luck