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 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

Answer 1

My son starts college next week, and he's almost 23. I went back to college at 39. My mother in law started college when she was in her 50's, and my MIL and I both graduated with honors. It's never too late to learn. By going to college and sticking with it, perhaps that will contradict your robbery charge and prove you are not the same person you used to be.

Answer 2

What type of college; a community/local college. If so I don't think that you're too old at all. I'm 24 & I'm I attend a 2yr community college & there are people sometimes in their 50's in my class.
I would suggest that you look into taking course like building, electricity; carpentry type classes because that type of work is always needed & I people you need that type of work done don't really care if you have a felony or not, just as long as you can do the work. Some computer courses my be good also.

Answer 3

1. go to school. you're in a much better position than most freshmen, as you have the wisdom and maturity to fully appreciate what you're doing, and work your hardest at it.

2. some military people delay college as well, so you won't be the only one.

3. college is your greatest chance of getting a job despite your felony. I wouldn't major in accounting or anything as such, but there are a lot of programs i can think of that will accept even your felony, as it give you life experience, and your college degree shows that you are trying to move past it. (mostly social science type positions)

good luck

Answer 4

It shouldn't matter if you have felony or not. That shouldn't stop you from getting a degree in what you want. It doesn't matter if you are 22 or 40... anyone can get an education. Go for it! It might just build up your application for employment, most jobs look at that more than the felony part.

Answer 5

Going back to college at 22 and getting a degree shows dedication to making a better future for yourself. It shows you overcoming your past to achieve more with your life. There are people much older than yourself that go back to school to earn a degree. A felony might not be as limiting for jobs requiring a degree as it would unskilled, entry-level jobs where many require a clean record too.

Answer 6

Don't worry about the age. There are many people in college who are older than you. You really won't feel out of place after a while. Don't rob anybody though. That would be bad.

Answer 7

It isn't too late--I went back to school around that age. As for the felony--just be honest about it.

Answer 8

I know of several degree holders who have had a criminal record. They are all doin good jobs now. ...I will be turning 21 in a few months and i'm in my 1st year of college. Best of luck

Answer 9

at 32 or 42 or 52?

better now while you can...
or fall into that rat trap of no end jobs and always thinking what I could have been..

another option--military and complete college while on active duty..they foot the bill while you earn full time check