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 i feel ending my life will end all my worries

Answer 1

Wow, that sounds pretty serious. Let me shoot it to you straight, you could do that and you could get a degree and you could probably eventually get a job - a great job - with that degree if that job doesn't do a background check. I mean, I went through all four years came out with a degree and worked a year. Believe me, these jobs that require you to have a degree really doesn't require you to have learned a lot of the stuff that you had to learn to GET that degree.

Anyway, with regards to the whole felony thing. You know, that's pretty serious. I learned to steal in college, that was a pretty crazy few years. I've gotten caught and let me tell you, you really don't want to feel like it's dead end for you after having made a few mistakes in your life. In your position, there are TONs of jobs that you can do great in and be excited with what you're doing. Get this, I know a friend, went to college, got his MBA and all that sh*t and now he's a comedian, making stupid jokes on his myspace page. College is great, but it's not necessary.

Think about it. If anything really, you've kinda got something going for you. You don't want anything to hold you back. Lots of people feel like they come outta college and they gotta do a certain thing cause they've been so BRAINWASHED into thinking that they should do what they studied in college and they end up 20 years down the line in these dead-end jobs that they absolutely HATE - believe me, that's MUCH worse than where you're at right now.

People tell me all the time, youth is on my side and guess what? It is and it's on your side too. Let's just say that you decide to go to college, that's not a problem, go ahead and do that, if you think it's worth - but then again, it's really what you decide to study, don't be a douc*ebag and study art history or something useless, choose something useful and you'll find a job. If you have a love for something, a knack for it, all you have you have to do is LEARN more about it and you'll be happy. It's all about the passion and what you're doing that counts, the money comes after. You're not wasting your time, give it some thought - once you figure out what you wanna do, it's really just keep going in that direction. Good luck with that and I really hope you success. Take a breath and start planning - write down what you gotta do and do it!

Answer 2

Change your perspective: Think positive instead of negative. Just because you are a little older does not mean that you are too old to go to college. Think about it this way: Those who are just getting out of high school do not have the emotional maturity that you do. I mean, think about it, when you were 18 years old and just getting out of high school--after having done 12 years of school, did you really want to do another 2, 4, or 8 years?? H*ll no, you needed some time to chill and have a little excitement (as indicated by your felony) in your life... It gave you time to think about what you wanted to do with your life. You know, there are some folks out here that don't really have a say about their higher education... Out of respect for their parents, they immediately leave for college/university after high school... And, believe me, they are totally clueless!!! A higher education will definately take 2-8 more years out of your life. However, it's a fact of life that we all have to grow older. So, why not fill that time with an experience that you seem like you want to do--which is, go back to school? You know, as we get older, regret is hard to live with... You know this to be true because you've have a felony. Don't let another regret happen to you: Go back to school!! Without having gone through the 'experience' of getting a degree, you cannot honestly say that, with fact, it would be a waste of time or that it would not help you get a good job, can you? You are letting your feelings, because of your past, get in the way of your future. Have you ever thought that maybe, just maybe, after you've gotten the education (& become the best that you can be) that you could fight to have the felony expunged from your record? Think about it this way: The felony happened when you were young; and, Judges love it when they see a "bad person" go good. As for ending your life: Quit feeling sorry for yourself, and change your perspective on life.

Answer 3

Don't be discourage of what other people think of you! If you have motivation and a dream for your future, just go for it because you live this life only once and you should think and dream big.
I am 27 years old and soon I will be 28 years old. I have been in community college for a while because I have to work and go to school at the same time. I work full time and go to school part-time. I started college when I was 21 years old. There are some people who are older than you such as 55 year old man was in my class. I have to struggle between the job, personal life, and college. It is very hard and I am not eligible for any scholarship because I am from overseas. I have to learn a lot about everything and the language itself. It is pretty hard for me, but I have faith. If you have faith, everything is possible. Just keep the faith and be strong. God bless you.

Answer 4

Definitely go to college. The average age of people in college right now is approximately 26-35 years of age; so you will not be alone. Plus who cares what anyone thinks, you are doing this to better yourself. Many people decide not to go to college right out of high school because they have no idea what they want to study and pursue, so they get jobs and experience life and then go back after they have lived as "adults" for awhile and gotten a better perspective of what is out there. I would encourage you to go and speak with a college admissions officer and the financial aid office to see what is available to you, I would also suggest doing some soul searching and career assessments to see what areas would bring out your greatest strengths. And don't let your felony for robbery be a detriment, it could actually be something that increases your chances in pursuing a certain area like criminal justice. Perhaps you are meant to work with people in at-risk populations that may be led astray but need someone to understand where they are coming from to help them get to where they should be heading. Don't give up, if you can dream it you can achieve it. Good luck to you.

Answer 5

i suggest going to a community college. That is what i am doing now. I am one of the few students there right out of high school. Some of the students are in their 50's and are going back to school so you are definitely not too old!! Finding work after having a felony will be a challenge but it is not impossible. My cousin was charged with a several felonies and spent 2 years in prison, but now she is working for a great lawyer and going back to School to be a social worker. Don't give up!!!! It will all work out Good Luck!!!!!!!!

Answer 6

That's not too old to start college. I started at the age of 18 and went on and off, finally finishing my bachelor's last December after 9 1/2 years. It's my understanding that you only have to tell employers about a felony conviction for 7 years, but even if you do you'll be able to tell them about how you changed your life in spite of your conviction.

Answer 7

You are only trying to give yourself and excuse to put it off longer. There are plenty of people in college these days that are in their 30's. I have my Associate, but I still working on my Bachelor degree with night classes, and I'm 37. If being around a lot of 18 and 19 year olds bothers you, take mostly night classes, that is usually an older crowd. If you don't get a degree it is almost guaranteed that you won't be able to get a good job. I'm sure there have been people who have done worse things and still been able to get employed. Maybe a good move would be to work on a trade that may enable you to start your own business. Running you own business is a lot of work but you won't have to sweat the job interview.

Answer 8

Dont worry about it...Haha 22 is not too old for college. I went back for a second degree at age 28. Yea most people will be younger but youre supposed to be more mature now so these things shouldnt bother you.

If you want to go to college, do it. Dont let anything in your past , or in your mind, stop you from furthering your education or improving your life.

Answer 9

Don't worry. 22 is not too old for college. The youngest student at the university I went to was 12 and the oldest was in their 40's-50's. Many people go back to school for many reasons. It's never too late to start.

Answer 10

Don't worry. You're good. I'm 19 in college but I know people who are in their 30's and 40's that are in all levels of college, or beyond and into their masters.

If you can get in there and do well, and get a degree or certificate that can get you somewhere then you'll be good. Whatever you do, try to get real familiar with a certain technology because that'll help you get a good job.

Don't end your life.