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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 i also have felony for robbery and feel a degree would be a waste of time because i will be unable to get a good job does anyone know a person who has overcome a felony and get a degree and have a good career

2007-01-14 17:42:15 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance Careers & Employment

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2007-01-14 17:50:48 · answer #1 · answered by Jack 5 · 0 0

If you have a felony but a degree, especially when the degree comes after the crime (i assume you committed the crime at some teenage age a few years ago), and you have skills, you will get a job.

If you have a felony and no degree, then you really are not wanted by employers.

So go for college is the best idea.

Depending on which college you go to, there may be international students who due to the nature of the path of their study will also be the same age as you. There are people in their 40's taking college classes. So age is not really a matter. 22 isnt that old anyway.

2007-01-14 17:48:32 · answer #2 · answered by The Answerer 3 · 0 0

I am currently 28 and in college. I went for a year and a half after high school and did horrible. I went back and it's so much easier now. As far as college there are so many different age groups that attend. There are people that attend fresh out of high school up to 40+. They have college classes now where you can go in or take on-line classes instead. As far as the felony I would think that having a degree is better than no degree at all. Everyone in this world makes mistakes or makes bad choices at sometime or another, but its not the end of there life.

2007-01-14 17:52:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I went to college right out of high school, then dropped out for awhile. I had no idea what I wanted to do. I went back on and off for a few years, but never seriously until I was 27. At 27, I went back and finished at 29. There were a lot of people my age going to school. In fact, there were a lot of people that were much older than me. A lot of colleges have non-traditional students. You aren't that old, I wouldn't worry about it. A lot of people your age are starting college after some time in the military or being in the workforce.

Your felony conviction is a obstacle, but it can be overcome. When you finish your degree, just be honest about it during a interview. Mention it first, and ask to explain it. Technically, employers are not allowed by law to discriminate because of a conviction. You will probably get turned down at first by a lot of employers but you can eventually find a job. Remember, lots of people have family members that have gotten into trouble with the law. Many of these employers might see you making an effort and give you a chance. My brother has 3 felonies on his record, but he is working in construction and doing well. Good luck.

2007-01-14 17:51:30 · answer #4 · answered by wileycoyote_the_supergenius 3 · 0 0

I'm 41 and going back to college,,but got a good F/T job. Now is the time for you to do it. It gets more difficult when you get older. It's a good idea. If you graduate, there is a possibility you could petition the court to have your conviction set aside,, being that you were so young, they would consider it, i think you might have a chance, or perhaps you could get it reduced to a lesser misdemeanor, anyway you go,, the degree is a leg up, a good idea,, would you rather be a without as degree or have one. You are still really pretty young, and only about 1/3 to 1/2 of college freshmen are right out of high school, so you will feel right at home, and be among the youngest there. go for it.

2007-01-14 17:53:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

doesn't matter how old you are, you can still go to college. I have an aunt who's 45 and his a junior at a university. I started school when i was 19 and im 22 now and im only a sophomore. Go at your own pace it doesnt matter what the rest of the world is doing. To put it short would you rather be 30 with a degree, or without one?

Oh and my boyfriend has had numerous felonies, the last one occured when he was 18 and hes 32 now. But he went on to have a Ph.d in neuropsychology. The world is yours...

2007-01-14 17:52:52 · answer #6 · answered by leslie a 2 · 0 0

One thing to remember about college: age really doesn't matter. I've had several college friends aged 16. They really feel out of place. Plus, not all majors take the same number of years. Some degrees take as few as three years, some have set schedules which require five or six. It all depends on what you decide to study.

I say, if you're thinking about college, don't let your age get in the way. I have had several classmates who were in their late fifties. Nobody really noticed.

As far as your felony, just be sure to do research on your career path before studying it for a long time. No matter your qualifications, if you know somebody in higher ranks and you prove your worth, you'll get a good job.

2007-01-14 17:48:35 · answer #7 · answered by martinlh 4 · 0 0

I quit school in the 8th grade and went to work. I had to have heart surgery at 30; had to quit the type of work that I was doing (welding) due to the pacemaker that was installed during surgery. So at 32 I go and get my GED and go back to school; at a small local college. I am 51 now and hold a degree in Design Drafting and Electrical Engineering. When I was younger I got into a lot of trouble; but people look at what I do now not what I did. You can do anything you set your mind to. Good Luck and you are never to old learn.

2007-01-14 18:07:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

im 21 and i just went back to school a week ago i know what you mean, we should be done with college by now, but there are ppl of different ages that go to school, as for the felony, you have a better chance with a degree than with out....education is a way to better yourself

2007-01-14 17:46:36 · answer #9 · answered by ishybug03 4 · 0 0

Try a local branch of your state university. From what I know, a lot of people at those places are older adults and I don't think you'd feel out of place. At the main campus, it might be more difficult to blend in.

I don't know the answer to your question about degrees after felonies, but I think it's commendable that you want to pursue an education and reform yourself!

2007-01-14 17:48:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

it will be a little weird your freshman year but after that it wont be awkward. I started college out of high school but then put it off. im 22 and basicly a sophemore going on a junior and its not weird.

2007-01-14 17:47:04 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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