So I know most people start uni at the age of 18 and so going out's no problem but I'll only be 17 for most of my first year at uni which I'm a little worried about. Is there anyone who was in my situation and if yes, do you feel it made a difference to your experience?
So I know most people start uni at the age of 18 and so going out's no problem but I'll only be 17 for most of my first year at uni which I'm a little worried about. Is there anyone who was in my situation and if yes, do you feel it made a difference to your experience?
It's just if you go to university after S5 in Scotland. It's not difficult to do, if you meet the minimum requirements of a course then you get accepted! For Glasgow University most courses only require AAAB in Highers which isn't too difficult to achieve.
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I thought about that but there's really nothing I could do or want to do in the year to make it worthwhile
Wow, that's amazing! Why is that?
I'm in first year and I'm 17 (I will be for the whole of first year too!) It's not been a problem except if you are a clubbing type the clubs will definitely not let you in if you try to get in with your real ID (I'm not a big fan of clubbing so this wasn't a bother)
Otherwise, it's fine... not much of a difference. At Bristol if you're under 18 when you start you have to sign a form and you have a relatively limited number of residences available (all nice ones, though) so that's a difference. Also, in theory under-18s are not allowed 'positions of responsibility' but at the moment I hold at least three or four so that's not something they look into closely
The policy requirements probably depend among universities so once you've firmed one you should probably contact them about it? Anyway, any other general questions feel free to ask me
I'm in first year and I'm 17 (I will be for the whole of first year too!) It's not been a problem except if you are a clubbing type the clubs will definitely not let you in if you try to get in with your real ID (I'm not a big fan of clubbing so this wasn't a bother)
Otherwise, it's fine... not much of a difference. At Bristol if you're under 18 when you start you have to sign a form and you have a relatively limited number of residences available (all nice ones, though) so that's a difference. Also, in theory under-18s are not allowed 'positions of responsibility' but at the moment I hold at least three or four so that's not something they look into closely
The policy requirements probably depend among universities so once you've firmed one you should probably contact them about it? Anyway, any other general questions feel free to ask me
It is mostly the going out at night that I'm unsure about. The thought of missing out is my only real worry
It is mostly the going out at night that I'm unsure about. The thought of missing out is my only real worry
I was 17 when I started uni, though it was only for a couple of weeks. I couldn't get into clubs in town as they ID at the door, but I have campus college bars where you only get IDed when you order, so it's very easy for people to buy drinks on your behalf
Also, as my flatmates knew I was underage, we had a lot of flat parties and drinking at home. You don't have to miss out And of course, if you have a fake ID, then everything is sorted. My sister had one for a couple of years before she turned 18 and it was always accepted.
I was 17 when I started uni, though it was only for a couple of weeks. I couldn't get into clubs in town as they ID at the door, but I have campus college bars where you only get IDed when you order, so it's very easy for people to buy drinks on your behalf
Also, as my flatmates knew I was underage, we had a lot of flat parties and drinking at home. You don't have to miss out And of course, if you have a fake ID, then everything is sorted. My sister had one for a couple of years before she turned 18 and it was always accepted.
Ahh well, hopefully I make great friends who are sympathetic to my difficulties like you did And also, hopefully I procure ID from somewhere for other times!
Ahh well, hopefully I make great friends who are sympathetic to my difficulties like you did And also, hopefully I procure ID from somewhere for other times!
Well everybody wants to make friends and get to know everyone. Most people are going to be nice and accommodating But yeah I was very lucky with my flat; going to live with some of them in second year
I'm pretty sure my sister ordered hers online, though it was for Spain so I have no idea if it'd work for you
Ahh well, hopefully I make great friends who are sympathetic to my difficulties like you did And also, hopefully I procure ID from somewhere for other times!
How did you manage to get into uni at the age of 17?