2007-06-21 18:15:21 · 23 answers · asked by OZFEST 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
IS KINGSCORPIUS 3K IS KINDA TELLING THE TRUTH. A LOT OF WELL KNOWN LOSER SAY THAT WHEN THEY CANT EVEN PASS A SIMPLY MATH CLASS
2007-06-21 18:37:38 · update #1
It depends on the country. In Japan, say, it would be very, very difficult to enter college for the first time. Once you get "off track," it's hard to get back on.
In the US, on the other hand, people go to college for the first time at many different ages. I've often seen magazine articles about older students -- the 30-year-old mother of three who goes back to school to get her degree, the granny who goes back at age 87 and gets a degree in French literature, that sort of thing.
Older students are more mature, know what they want, and I think get more out of their education than someone fresh out of high school.
If you aren't from the States, and your country doesn't follow this sort of system, you could always try applying at a US university. Many welcome foreign students, because it give the US students a chance to appreciate the diversity of the world.
2007-06-21 18:26:33 · answer #1 · answered by Madame M 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are never too old to go to college. At 21 this is a good age. I am 27 and went to college right after high school and felt lost. I left school, but I am going back after having a family and working. Now, I know what I really want to do. I have many friends that went on and finished, but they are not happy with their degrees at all. Many of them are going back to college so they can do something else. You are still very young. I wish you luck with your journey.
2007-06-22 05:05:17 · answer #2 · answered by tm 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope. I've heard of retired folks as old as 65 or 70 ( a few even older!) who finished high school but never went to college until after they'd raised kids and sent them all the way through. Recently heard of a granny who graduated in the same class as one of her grand daughters!!
You might not be able to handle the all night beer bashes as well but you can certainly bring a grater maturity and more life experience to class along with your books and notes!
2007-06-22 01:31:50 · answer #3 · answered by Sulkahlee 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No you may want to consider a community college first. Many adults start here. I was 31 when I got my first degree -- now have two graduate degrees -- I discovered that even though I could only go part time that I could go. It has made a big difference in my life.
2007-06-22 01:20:36 · answer #4 · answered by Tommie W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I started at 22
2007-06-22 01:17:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, 21 isn't too old, I have been in classes with 25 years olds and there is people of all ages such as moms and dads who are at least in their late 30
2007-06-25 08:57:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. You can never be too old to acquire more knowledge. There was an article a few weeks ago about an 80-something year old woman who had just graduated from college.
2007-06-22 01:19:23 · answer #7 · answered by lyllyan 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. I married right after graduating high school. Five years later after 2 kids and a divorce, I knew I had to do something to be able to support myself and my children. I went to college and became an RN. If I can do it with 2 toddlers, anyone can do it. Go for it!!
2007-06-22 01:22:38 · answer #8 · answered by Beckers 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of couse not. More and more people are taking breaks between highschool and college, so I'm sure upon your arrival there you'll see plenty of people your age, even older.
Besides, now you're old enough to make those dorm parties real fun legally :P
2007-06-22 01:23:51 · answer #9 · answered by Shnse 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you serious? Of course, not!
When I was in college, there were people over 40 with us, 19 year olds, and they did just fine.
2007-06-22 01:24:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋