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What age is too old to go back to university?
Hi, I'm 21, I live in the UK, and I am not happy with the direction my life is going and I really want to go back and get some education and change my career before it's too late. However, I already feel like I've wasted loads of time.
Everyone else I know is now off and doing what they chose to do when they were in school, and I feel like I'm having to start all over again. I really feel like I've missed out on alot, you know the student kind of life, having loads of mates and generally having a good time etc. I feel like I've not got anywhere in life since I left school 5 years ago and don't want to regret not doing things... as I know we only get one shot at life and I don't wanna have a mid-life crisis.
I don’t have many mates, I’m stuck in a relationship that I’m not happy with and it’s making me depressed, maybe because I feel as though she is all I have in my life. I do love her though, and I feel quity for dragging her down because I'm so boring. But then again, if I was go back to uni, I couldn't be with her, it just wouldn't work (it's complicated). I feel trapped and torn between things, and it’s all my fault. Anyhow...
To do what I really want to do (my dream career) it would be at least 3-4 years before I gain the skills/knowledge/qualifications to even be considered to go to Uni to do the course I want to, which means I could then be 25... is this a little too old to start going back to become a student?
Everyone else will be like 17-21 ish, and I will be like 5 years away from being 30! I know this might still sound young to some, and I know alot of people go back to uni at alot later age, but I want to still be young and 'mad' and still be in 'student mode' without being too serious about settling down and growing up too much, you know what I mean. I’m scared of growing up too soon, which is what I feel like I’ve done. I want to start again fresh and experience life!
I just want to rent a cheap place, have mates come round often, go out get drunk (responsibly), have a good time and be happy (obviously whilst still doing my studies).
But at the same time though, will it be kind of sad and silly being a person of that age (25+) and still be acting like youngster, and want to hang around with people alot younger.
Am I too late to start thinking things like this, and is anyone else in this same situation?
Help!
Everyone else I know is now off and doing what they chose to do when they were in school, and I feel like I'm having to start all over again. I really feel like I've missed out on alot, you know the student kind of life, having loads of mates and generally having a good time etc. I feel like I've not got anywhere in life since I left school 5 years ago and don't want to regret not doing things... as I know we only get one shot at life and I don't wanna have a mid-life crisis.
I don’t have many mates, I’m stuck in a relationship that I’m not happy with and it’s making me depressed, maybe because I feel as though she is all I have in my life. I do love her though, and I feel quity for dragging her down because I'm so boring. But then again, if I was go back to uni, I couldn't be with her, it just wouldn't work (it's complicated). I feel trapped and torn between things, and it’s all my fault. Anyhow...
To do what I really want to do (my dream career) it would be at least 3-4 years before I gain the skills/knowledge/qualifications to even be considered to go to Uni to do the course I want to, which means I could then be 25... is this a little too old to start going back to become a student?
Everyone else will be like 17-21 ish, and I will be like 5 years away from being 30! I know this might still sound young to some, and I know alot of people go back to uni at alot later age, but I want to still be young and 'mad' and still be in 'student mode' without being too serious about settling down and growing up too much, you know what I mean. I’m scared of growing up too soon, which is what I feel like I’ve done. I want to start again fresh and experience life!
I just want to rent a cheap place, have mates come round often, go out get drunk (responsibly), have a good time and be happy (obviously whilst still doing my studies).
But at the same time though, will it be kind of sad and silly being a person of that age (25+) and still be acting like youngster, and want to hang around with people alot younger.
Am I too late to start thinking things like this, and is anyone else in this same situation?
Help!
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No age is too old - I've met quite few people at uni who are 25-30, they don't get treated any differently, nor do they seem to have any less fun than anyone else.
If you are desperate to go as soon as possible then doing an access course would only take a year. Although I would have a good long think about your reasons before going to uni. Student life may seem like a holiday but for most it will also get very stressful and there's no point going unless your really passionate about your subject.
If you are desperate to go as soon as possible then doing an access course would only take a year. Although I would have a good long think about your reasons before going to uni. Student life may seem like a holiday but for most it will also get very stressful and there's no point going unless your really passionate about your subject.
garrymanson
Hi, I'm 21, I live in the UK, and I am not happy with the direction my life is going and I really want to go back and get some education and change my career before it's too late. However, I already feel like I've wasted loads of time.
Everyone else I know is now off and doing what they chose to do when they were in school, and I feel like I'm having to start all over again. I really feel like I've missed out on alot, you know the student kind of life, having loads of mates and generally having a good time etc. I feel like I've not got anywhere in life since I left school 5 years ago and don't want to regret not doing things... as I know we only get one shot at life and I don't wanna have a mid-life crisis.
I don’t have many mates, I’m stuck in a relationship that I’m not happy with and it’s making me depressed, maybe because I feel as though she is all I have in my life. I do love her though, and I feel quity for dragging her down because I'm so boring. But then again, if I was go back to uni, I couldn't be with her, it just wouldn't work (it's complicated). I feel trapped and torn between things, and it’s all my fault. Anyhow...
To do what I really want to do (my dream career) it would be at least 3-4 years before I gain the skills/knowledge/qualifications to even be considered to go to Uni to do the course I want to, which means I could then be 25... is this a little too old to start going back to become a student?
Everyone else will be like 17-21 ish, and I will be like 5 years away from being 30! I know this might still sound young to some, and I know alot of people go back to uni at alot later age, but I want to still be young and 'mad' and still be in 'student mode' without being too serious about settling down and growing up too much, you know what I mean. I’m scared of growing up too soon, which is what I feel like I’ve done. I want to start again fresh and experience life!
I just want to rent a cheap place, have mates come round often, go out get drunk (responsibly), have a good time and be happy (obviously whilst still doing my studies).
But at the same time though, will it be kind of sad and silly being a person of that age (25+) and still be acting like youngster, and want to hang around with people alot younger.
Am I too late to start thinking things like this, and is anyone else in this same situation?
Help!
Everyone else I know is now off and doing what they chose to do when they were in school, and I feel like I'm having to start all over again. I really feel like I've missed out on alot, you know the student kind of life, having loads of mates and generally having a good time etc. I feel like I've not got anywhere in life since I left school 5 years ago and don't want to regret not doing things... as I know we only get one shot at life and I don't wanna have a mid-life crisis.
I don’t have many mates, I’m stuck in a relationship that I’m not happy with and it’s making me depressed, maybe because I feel as though she is all I have in my life. I do love her though, and I feel quity for dragging her down because I'm so boring. But then again, if I was go back to uni, I couldn't be with her, it just wouldn't work (it's complicated). I feel trapped and torn between things, and it’s all my fault. Anyhow...
To do what I really want to do (my dream career) it would be at least 3-4 years before I gain the skills/knowledge/qualifications to even be considered to go to Uni to do the course I want to, which means I could then be 25... is this a little too old to start going back to become a student?
Everyone else will be like 17-21 ish, and I will be like 5 years away from being 30! I know this might still sound young to some, and I know alot of people go back to uni at alot later age, but I want to still be young and 'mad' and still be in 'student mode' without being too serious about settling down and growing up too much, you know what I mean. I’m scared of growing up too soon, which is what I feel like I’ve done. I want to start again fresh and experience life!
I just want to rent a cheap place, have mates come round often, go out get drunk (responsibly), have a good time and be happy (obviously whilst still doing my studies).
But at the same time though, will it be kind of sad and silly being a person of that age (25+) and still be acting like youngster, and want to hang around with people alot younger.
Am I too late to start thinking things like this, and is anyone else in this same situation?
Help!
You've nothing to worry about! Just go and enjoy yourself!
garrymanson
Hi, I'm 21, I live in the UK, and I am not happy with the direction my life is going and I really want to go back and get some education and change my career before it's too late. However, I already feel like I've wasted loads of time.
Everyone else I know is now off and doing what they chose to do when they were in school, and I feel like I'm having to start all over again. I really feel like I've missed out on alot, you know the student kind of life, having loads of mates and generally having a good time etc. I feel like I've not got anywhere in life since I left school 5 years ago and don't want to regret not doing things... as I know we only get one shot at life and I don't wanna have a mid-life crisis.
I don’t have many mates, I’m stuck in a relationship that I’m not happy with and it’s making me depressed, maybe because I feel as though she is all I have in my life. I do love her though, and I feel quity for dragging her down because I'm so boring. But then again, if I was go back to uni, I couldn't be with her, it just wouldn't work (it's complicated). I feel trapped and torn between things, and it’s all my fault. Anyhow...
To do what I really want to do (my dream career) it would be at least 3-4 years before I gain the skills/knowledge/qualifications to even be considered to go to Uni to do the course I want to, which means I could then be 25... is this a little too old to start going back to become a student?
Everyone else will beUr a bit fit u no tht dnt ya x x like 17-21 ish, and I will be like 5 years away from being 30! Ur a bit fit u no tht dnt ya x xI know this might still sound young to some, and I know alot of people go back to uni at alot later age, but I want to still be young and 'mad' and still be in 'student mode' without being too serious about settling down and growing up too much, you know what I mean. I’m scared of growing up too soon, which is what I feel like I’ve done. I want to start again fresh and experience life!
I just want to rent a cheap place, have mates come round often, go out get drunk (responsibly), have a good time and be happy (obviously whilst still doing my studies).
But at the same time though, will it be kind of sad and silly being a person of that age (25+) and still be acting like youngster, and want to hang around with people alot younger.
Am I too late to start thinking things like this, and is anyone else in this same situation?
Help!
Everyone else I know is now off and doing what they chose to do when they were in school, and I feel like I'm having to start all over again. I really feel like I've missed out on alot, you know the student kind of life, having loads of mates and generally having a good time etc. I feel like I've not got anywhere in life since I left school 5 years ago and don't want to regret not doing things... as I know we only get one shot at life and I don't wanna have a mid-life crisis.
I don’t have many mates, I’m stuck in a relationship that I’m not happy with and it’s making me depressed, maybe because I feel as though she is all I have in my life. I do love her though, and I feel quity for dragging her down because I'm so boring. But then again, if I was go back to uni, I couldn't be with her, it just wouldn't work (it's complicated). I feel trapped and torn between things, and it’s all my fault. Anyhow...
To do what I really want to do (my dream career) it would be at least 3-4 years before I gain the skills/knowledge/qualifications to even be considered to go to Uni to do the course I want to, which means I could then be 25... is this a little too old to start going back to become a student?
Everyone else will beUr a bit fit u no tht dnt ya x x like 17-21 ish, and I will be like 5 years away from being 30! Ur a bit fit u no tht dnt ya x xI know this might still sound young to some, and I know alot of people go back to uni at alot later age, but I want to still be young and 'mad' and still be in 'student mode' without being too serious about settling down and growing up too much, you know what I mean. I’m scared of growing up too soon, which is what I feel like I’ve done. I want to start again fresh and experience life!
I just want to rent a cheap place, have mates come round often, go out get drunk (responsibly), have a good time and be happy (obviously whilst still doing my studies).
But at the same time though, will it be kind of sad and silly being a person of that age (25+) and still be acting like youngster, and want to hang around with people alot younger.
Am I too late to start thinking things like this, and is anyone else in this same situation?
Help!
No way dude I'm in my 20's and i'm starting this year, then again I'm pretty immature lol
Well, there you go. Attaching so much importance to a number that indicates how many times the earth has gone around the sun since you were born... that's all it means.
People arrive at uni at different stages in their lives. If you think it's going to be a teenfest, you'll be in for a big surprise. You should see my Politics lecture; there are at least 10-20 people over the age of 30.
When it comes to embracing the student lifestyle, it's a question of attitude, not age.
People do this at all ages, in all circumstances. If you're going to stress so much importance on age, then remember that the experience of even a few years will put you ahead of the pack, as it were. When I think back to when I was 17, I was nervy, introverted and awkward, and constantly trying to please everyone. Almost ten years on, I'm enjoying my first year of uni far more than I would have back then.
IMO, you're thinking too much. Just have fun!
People arrive at uni at different stages in their lives. If you think it's going to be a teenfest, you'll be in for a big surprise. You should see my Politics lecture; there are at least 10-20 people over the age of 30.
When it comes to embracing the student lifestyle, it's a question of attitude, not age.
I just want to rent a cheap place, have mates come round often, go out get drunk (responsibly), have a good time and be happy
People do this at all ages, in all circumstances. If you're going to stress so much importance on age, then remember that the experience of even a few years will put you ahead of the pack, as it were. When I think back to when I was 17, I was nervy, introverted and awkward, and constantly trying to please everyone. Almost ten years on, I'm enjoying my first year of uni far more than I would have back then.
IMO, you're thinking too much. Just have fun!
garrymanson
Hi, I'm 21, I live in the UK, and I am not happy with the direction my life is going and I really want to go back and get some education and change my career before it's too late. However, I already feel like I've wasted loads of time.
Everyone else I know is now off and doing what they chose to do when they were in school, and I feel like I'm having to start all over again. I really feel like I've missed out on alot, you know the student kind of life, having loads of mates and generally having a good time etc. I feel like I've not got anywhere in life since I left school 5 years ago and don't want to regret not doing things... as I know we only get one shot at life and I don't wanna have a mid-life crisis.
I don’t have many mates, I’m stuck in a relationship that I’m not happy with and it’s making me depressed, maybe because I feel as though she is all I have in my life. I do love her though, and I feel quity for dragging her down because I'm so boring. But then again, if I was go back to uni, I couldn't be with her, it just wouldn't work (it's complicated). I feel trapped and torn between things, and it’s all my fault. Anyhow...
To do what I really want to do (my dream career) it would be at least 3-4 years before I gain the skills/knowledge/qualifications to even be considered to go to Uni to do the course I want to, which means I could then be 25... is this a little too old to start going back to become a student?
Everyone else will be like 17-21 ish, and I will be like 5 years away from being 30! I know this might still sound young to some, and I know alot of people go back to uni at alot later age, but I want to still be young and 'mad' and still be in 'student mode' without being too serious about settling down and growing up too much, you know what I mean. I’m scared of growing up too soon, which is what I feel like I’ve done. I want to start again fresh and experience life!
I just want to rent a cheap place, have mates come round often, go out get drunk (responsibly), have a good time and be happy (obviously whilst still doing my studies).
But at the same time though, will it be kind of sad and silly being a person of that age (25+) and still be acting like youngster, and want to hang around with people alot younger.
Am I too late to start thinking things like this, and is anyone else in this same situation?
Help!
Everyone else I know is now off and doing what they chose to do when they were in school, and I feel like I'm having to start all over again. I really feel like I've missed out on alot, you know the student kind of life, having loads of mates and generally having a good time etc. I feel like I've not got anywhere in life since I left school 5 years ago and don't want to regret not doing things... as I know we only get one shot at life and I don't wanna have a mid-life crisis.
I don’t have many mates, I’m stuck in a relationship that I’m not happy with and it’s making me depressed, maybe because I feel as though she is all I have in my life. I do love her though, and I feel quity for dragging her down because I'm so boring. But then again, if I was go back to uni, I couldn't be with her, it just wouldn't work (it's complicated). I feel trapped and torn between things, and it’s all my fault. Anyhow...
To do what I really want to do (my dream career) it would be at least 3-4 years before I gain the skills/knowledge/qualifications to even be considered to go to Uni to do the course I want to, which means I could then be 25... is this a little too old to start going back to become a student?
Everyone else will be like 17-21 ish, and I will be like 5 years away from being 30! I know this might still sound young to some, and I know alot of people go back to uni at alot later age, but I want to still be young and 'mad' and still be in 'student mode' without being too serious about settling down and growing up too much, you know what I mean. I’m scared of growing up too soon, which is what I feel like I’ve done. I want to start again fresh and experience life!
I just want to rent a cheap place, have mates come round often, go out get drunk (responsibly), have a good time and be happy (obviously whilst still doing my studies).
But at the same time though, will it be kind of sad and silly being a person of that age (25+) and still be acting like youngster, and want to hang around with people alot younger.
Am I too late to start thinking things like this, and is anyone else in this same situation?
Help!
the majority of people at uni are over 24. There actually arent as many teenagers as you think.
I can totally understand what you feel since im studying with people 3 years younger than me...that's bcz i changed my career choice half way....but who cares how old are you! if you are getting what you want that's all it matters. And honestly ppl don't care what's your age or whatever....
Besides its not late for you..not yet. So don't waste your time over thinking, just do it...trust me you won't regret it, im not either
Besides its not late for you..not yet. So don't waste your time over thinking, just do it...trust me you won't regret it, im not either
I've heard of fifty year olds in university, so a twenty-something certaintly not too old. fifty-odd years olds going does make being classed as a mature student at twenty-one a bit daft, but that's another thread.
I know what you mean.. I'm going to be going to uni when i'm 22 and i'm so worried that I'm going to feel too old to hang out with the 18/19 year olds.. But I'm sure it'll be fine, you're only as young as you feel.. And there will be a mixture of ages, so you won't be the only one..
Thank you all very much for your cool replies! You have made me feel better about wanting to go to uni and made me less paranoid.
I think maybe I am just over thinking the situaton too much, and as you say... I should just do it and get on with it.
I wish you all best with your careers,
Gaz.
I think maybe I am just over thinking the situaton too much, and as you say... I should just do it and get on with it.
I wish you all best with your careers,
Gaz.
I'm 20, going on 21 and I'll be starting Uni in September. I was also worried about being the fogie in a bunch of whippersnappers, but after consulting all of my friends who have been to uni, they all said it really doesn't matter. Uni has this stigma that it's only for <20yos and I think its completely false now. I'm doing an Access course at the moment (which I wholeheartedly recommend as they're fantastic and only take a year - and so much cheaper than paying for a levels) and I'm the youngest there, by a long shot.
At the end of the day, if you really want to do it and you're passionate enough, it'll come right. I would say go for it; you only live once.
I wish you good luck and hope you achieve everything you want to.
At the end of the day, if you really want to do it and you're passionate enough, it'll come right. I would say go for it; you only live once.
I wish you good luck and hope you achieve everything you want to.
I'm pretty sure that that Margeret woman from The Apprentice has gone back to university to study something about the Eygptians, and she's almost dead.
garrymanson
Hi, I'm 21, I live in the UK, and I am not happy with the direction my life is going and I really want to go back and get some education and change my career before it's too late. However, I already feel like I've wasted loads of time.
Everyone else I know is now off and doing what they chose to do when they were in school, and I feel like I'm having to start all over again. I really feel like I've missed out on alot, you know the student kind of life, having loads of mates and generally having a good time etc. I feel like I've not got anywhere in life since I left school 5 years ago and don't want to regret not doing things... as I know we only get one shot at life and I don't wanna have a mid-life crisis.
I don’t have many mates, I’m stuck in a relationship that I’m not happy with and it’s making me depressed, maybe because I feel as though she is all I have in my life. I do love her though, and I feel quity for dragging her down because I'm so boring. But then again, if I was go back to uni, I couldn't be with her, it just wouldn't work (it's complicated). I feel trapped and torn between things, and it’s all my fault. Anyhow...
To do what I really want to do (my dream career) it would be at least 3-4 years before I gain the skills/knowledge/qualifications to even be considered to go to Uni to do the course I want to, which means I could then be 25... is this a little too old to start going back to become a student?
Everyone else will be like 17-21 ish, and I will be like 5 years away from being 30! I know this might still sound young to some, and I know alot of people go back to uni at alot later age, but I want to still be young and 'mad' and still be in 'student mode' without being too serious about settling down and growing up too much, you know what I mean. I’m scared of growing up too soon, which is what I feel like I’ve done. I want to start again fresh and experience life!
I just want to rent a cheap place, have mates come round often, go out get drunk (responsibly), have a good time and be happy (obviously whilst still doing my studies).
But at the same time though, will it be kind of sad and silly being a person of that age (25+) and still be acting like youngster, and want to hang around with people alot younger.
Am I too late to start thinking things like this, and is anyone else in this same situation?
Help!
Everyone else I know is now off and doing what they chose to do when they were in school, and I feel like I'm having to start all over again. I really feel like I've missed out on alot, you know the student kind of life, having loads of mates and generally having a good time etc. I feel like I've not got anywhere in life since I left school 5 years ago and don't want to regret not doing things... as I know we only get one shot at life and I don't wanna have a mid-life crisis.
I don’t have many mates, I’m stuck in a relationship that I’m not happy with and it’s making me depressed, maybe because I feel as though she is all I have in my life. I do love her though, and I feel quity for dragging her down because I'm so boring. But then again, if I was go back to uni, I couldn't be with her, it just wouldn't work (it's complicated). I feel trapped and torn between things, and it’s all my fault. Anyhow...
To do what I really want to do (my dream career) it would be at least 3-4 years before I gain the skills/knowledge/qualifications to even be considered to go to Uni to do the course I want to, which means I could then be 25... is this a little too old to start going back to become a student?
Everyone else will be like 17-21 ish, and I will be like 5 years away from being 30! I know this might still sound young to some, and I know alot of people go back to uni at alot later age, but I want to still be young and 'mad' and still be in 'student mode' without being too serious about settling down and growing up too much, you know what I mean. I’m scared of growing up too soon, which is what I feel like I’ve done. I want to start again fresh and experience life!
I just want to rent a cheap place, have mates come round often, go out get drunk (responsibly), have a good time and be happy (obviously whilst still doing my studies).
But at the same time though, will it be kind of sad and silly being a person of that age (25+) and still be acting like youngster, and want to hang around with people alot younger.
Am I too late to start thinking things like this, and is anyone else in this same situation?
Help!
I've heard that there was a guy bout 80 or something in uni so no age maybe sometimes you got to look after number one no matter how bad it seems, sometimes do stuff that makes u feel better
My mum even goes part time to do masters 
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