I'm going to be starting university this year at the age of 24. I have worked since leaving school but im going for a complete career change and ive gotten an unconditional offer for the best uni in the UK for my course so I would be daft not to go.
I'm going to be starting university this year at the age of 24. I have worked since leaving school but im going for a complete career change and ive gotten an unconditional offer for the best uni in the UK for my course so I would be daft not to go.
However I am slightly anxious about being the old guy when i get down there. I just want to be able to fit in, have a nice time and do well on my course. I dont really drink very much anymore although i have no objection to it at all and I like to stay fit and want to join a lot of societies.
So what do you think, am I too old to fit in and enjoy it all?
I'm going to be starting university this year at the age of 24. I have worked since leaving school but im going for a complete career change and ive gotten an unconditional offer for the best uni in the UK for my course so I would be daft not to go.
However I am slightly anxious about being the old guy when i get down there. I just want to be able to fit in, have a nice time and do well on my course. I dont really drink very much anymore although i have no objection to it at all and I like to stay fit and want to join a lot of societies.
So what do you think, am I too old to fit in and enjoy it all?
No! I know people twice your age who are at university! You're never too old to learn Sometimes it's better to start a little older because you're like senpai, you're older and more experienced and knowledgeable.
Its not too old at all. In my first year I lived with 2 guys who were 23 and 24, we all got on really well. If you're willing to put yourself out there and have fun you'll have no problem making friends at uni regardless of age.
No! I know people twice your age who are at university! You're never too old to learn Sometimes it's better to start a little older because you're like senpai, you're older and more experienced and knowledgeable.
Thanks for your response. I definitely don't feel i'm too old to learn as i'm blazing through 3 a levels in a year and i'm doing fine I am just kind of anxious about there being a noticeable difference between myself and others!
Perhaps i will be a little bit like senpai though haha
Its not too old at all. In my first year I lived with 2 guys who were 23 and 24, we all got on really well. If you're willing to put yourself out there and have fun you'll have no problem making friends at uni regardless of age.
Ah this is really good to hear. I do have mates both older and younger than me and there hasn't ever been any kind of issue with a difference in age at all, just nervous that it might somehow be different in halls!
I'm going to be starting university this year at the age of 24. I have worked since leaving school but im going for a complete career change and ive gotten an unconditional offer for the best uni in the UK for my course so I would be daft not to go.
However I am slightly anxious about being the old guy when i get down there. I just want to be able to fit in, have a nice time and do well on my course. I dont really drink very much anymore although i have no objection to it at all and I like to stay fit and want to join a lot of societies.
So what do you think, am I too old to fit in and enjoy it all?
no such thing as too old for education. heck, a lot of nursing students I have encountered are in their 30s and 40s (btw, im the same age as you)
Thanks for your response. I definitely don't feel i'm too old to learn as i'm blazing through 3 a levels in a year and i'm doing fine I am just kind of anxious about there being a noticeable difference between myself and others!
Perhaps i will be a little bit like senpai though haha
I am not trying to put you off. If you look younger than your age and behave a bit "immaturely" you will be ok.
I know you arent, and thats why its making me worry ahah.
I definitely do look younger than my age however im pretty tall (6ft3) and I guess i do like a daft laugh. In what way do you think it would be a problem if you dont mind me asking?
No you're fairly young, there's a grandma studying in my course, if she can do it then so can you xD
Hahah, thanks for the vote of confidence! xD however i mean as in fitting in and having a rather typical uni experience. Or am i destined to live alone and put everything into my work as there will be nothing else for me to do?
Bit melodramatic but these things have to be asked ahah
I know you arent, and thats why its making me worry ahah.
I definitely do look younger than my age however im pretty tall (6ft3) and I guess i do like a daft laugh. In what way do you think it would be a problem if you dont mind me asking?
6 years age gap. I am sure you do not have many 18 year old mates
Hahah, thanks for the vote of confidence! xD however i mean as in fitting in and having a rather typical uni experience. Or am i destined to live alone and put everything into my work as there will be nothing else for me to do?
Bit melodramatic but these things have to be asked ahah
Absolutely! You will fit in don't worry, just get involved in your uni's societies as this is a great way to meet like minded people. Also most people in your cohort would have taken gap years or did another degree before, the minute you enter you will be chatting with others. I mingle with 40 year olds and they act like one of us I can't even tell the difference lol but they seem to fit in so well and we have interesting conversations because they have more life experience. You will be fine!