Uni - too old?
I’m 22 now, going into university possibly for my first undergraduate degree after leaving my apprenticeship job. If I was to go to university now say Is it mega awkward? Would I be mixing mainly with 18-21 year olds who’ve just come up from A level? I get the thoughts that they would make fun of me coming in this late…
Any opinions ?
Any opinions ?
Original post by Dextro845
I’m 22 now, going into university possibly for my first undergraduate degree after leaving my apprenticeship job. If I was to go to university now say Is it mega awkward? Would I be mixing mainly with 18-21 year olds who’ve just come up from A level? I get the thoughts that they would make fun of me coming in this late…
Any opinions ?
Any opinions ?
Hello @Dextro845
I hope you're well. Honestly, no! You would be completely fine, people of all ages come to study at university and it is nothing that is frowned upon, you would be surprised how common it is. I know people who are 30 - 40 years old and no one bats an eyelid, so don't over think it. If you want to get this degree, go for it!
Kind regards
Jade
Cov Uni Student Ambassador
@Dextro845
It's not mega awkward.
Age is one way of having something in common, but your course is another. All the people on your course will be interested in studying the same subject, so this will help with getting to know people. They will also have different ways of how they came to study that course.
People go to university at different times and you can't always tell how old a person is. My university has a lot of mature students. The average age of a student is 27! What's great about it is that everyone comes with their life journeys and experiences, as well as a real passion for their course : )
There's no need to worry about your age!
All the best,
Oluwatosin – 2nd year student – University of Huddersfield
It's not mega awkward.
Age is one way of having something in common, but your course is another. All the people on your course will be interested in studying the same subject, so this will help with getting to know people. They will also have different ways of how they came to study that course.
People go to university at different times and you can't always tell how old a person is. My university has a lot of mature students. The average age of a student is 27! What's great about it is that everyone comes with their life journeys and experiences, as well as a real passion for their course : )
There's no need to worry about your age!
All the best,
Oluwatosin – 2nd year student – University of Huddersfield
Original post by Coventry University Student Ambassadors
Hello @Dextro845
I hope you're well. Honestly, no! You would be completely fine, people of all ages come to study at university and it is nothing that is frowned upon, you would be surprised how common it is. I know people who are 30 - 40 years old and no one bats an eyelid, so don't over think it. If you want to get this degree, go for it!
Kind regards
Jade
Cov Uni Student Ambassador
I hope you're well. Honestly, no! You would be completely fine, people of all ages come to study at university and it is nothing that is frowned upon, you would be surprised how common it is. I know people who are 30 - 40 years old and no one bats an eyelid, so don't over think it. If you want to get this degree, go for it!
Kind regards
Jade
Cov Uni Student Ambassador
Are all the social events there together as one class so I’d interact with people coming out of A levels in lectures and around campus ? Or are there usually separate classes. Not that I really mind I just had a weird experience throughout covid after finishing my A levels so it’s been tough getting back into things.
Original post by University of Huddersfield
@Dextro845
It's not mega awkward.
Age is one way of having something in common, but your course is another. All the people on your course will be interested in studying the same subject, so this will help with getting to know people. They will also have different ways of how they came to study that course.
People go to university at different times and you can't always tell how old a person is. My university has a lot of mature students. The average age of a student is 27! What's great about it is that everyone comes with their life journeys and experiences, as well as a real passion for their course : )
There's no need to worry about your age!
All the best,
Oluwatosin – 2nd year student – University of Huddersfield
It's not mega awkward.
Age is one way of having something in common, but your course is another. All the people on your course will be interested in studying the same subject, so this will help with getting to know people. They will also have different ways of how they came to study that course.
People go to university at different times and you can't always tell how old a person is. My university has a lot of mature students. The average age of a student is 27! What's great about it is that everyone comes with their life journeys and experiences, as well as a real passion for their course : )
There's no need to worry about your age!
All the best,
Oluwatosin – 2nd year student – University of Huddersfield
Ah I see, I guess what I don’t like is being regarded as a mature student in some way as it felt like I was 18 yesterday when I made the choice to skip uni and then covid hit. As is life though… not an issue socialising with 18-21s if it comes to it.
Original post by Dextro845
I’m 22 now, going into university possibly for my first undergraduate degree after leaving my apprenticeship job. If I was to go to university now say Is it mega awkward? Would I be mixing mainly with 18-21 year olds who’ve just come up from A level? I get the thoughts that they would make fun of me coming in this late…
Any opinions ?
Any opinions ?
I've literally seen people who are in their 30s getting degrees. your good trust me
hi, im self teaching 4 a levels and will be joining uni at 21-22 depending on if i get in. i feel old thinking about it, but honestly 18 & 22 isnt a big difference at all. there will be a lot of students around your age and even older
@Dextro845
You don't have to tell anyone you are a mature student! I tell people I am a mature student only because I look young!
You will naturally just socialise with people who you have things in common with, the same interests, from the same area, same beliefs, same student accommodation, same fears, worries, hopes etc... At some point you might talk about your age, but it's not something that you will most probably dwell on (The difference between 18 and 22 is not a lot!).
Don't panic,
Oluwatosin – 2nd year student – University of Huddersfield
You don't have to tell anyone you are a mature student! I tell people I am a mature student only because I look young!
You will naturally just socialise with people who you have things in common with, the same interests, from the same area, same beliefs, same student accommodation, same fears, worries, hopes etc... At some point you might talk about your age, but it's not something that you will most probably dwell on (The difference between 18 and 22 is not a lot!).
Don't panic,
Oluwatosin – 2nd year student – University of Huddersfield
Original post by Dextro845
I’m 22 now, going into university possibly for my first undergraduate degree after leaving my apprenticeship job. If I was to go to university now say Is it mega awkward? Would I be mixing mainly with 18-21 year olds who’ve just come up from A level? I get the thoughts that they would make fun of me coming in this late…
Any opinions ?
Any opinions ?
Hello!
University at 22 is nothing to worry about. That is still extremely young all things considered and I don't think anyone would find it awkward. My friend was living with a 24 year old in his first year; the age difference never mattered everyone still clicked and had a fun time. We're all adults at university after all no one will bat an eye.
Hope this helped!
Dominic
Third Year English Literature and Creative Writing Ambassador at Lancaster University
I went to uni at 25. It didn't impact my social experience at uni (there were plenty students my own age, but I got on with most of the cohort regardless) and there weren't any rude comments.
(edited 9 months ago)
Original post by Dextro845
I’m 22 now, going into university possibly for my first undergraduate degree after leaving my apprenticeship job. If I was to go to university now say Is it mega awkward? Would I be mixing mainly with 18-21 year olds who’ve just come up from A level? I get the thoughts that they would make fun of me coming in this late…
Any opinions ?
Any opinions ?
Not at all!! My mum went to Sussex in her mid twenties and I know plenty of people right now who are around early twenties about to start their first year - people don’t care as much about ages because you’re in the same period of life anyways!
I was 20 when I started uni - I'm now 24 and I'm definitely not the oldest person on my course 
you might be surprised
At the end of the day its good to have various age ranges cos people come with different strengths/experiences
you might be surprised At the end of the day its good to have various age ranges cos people come with different strengths/experiences
Original post by Dextro845
I’m 22 now, going into university possibly for my first undergraduate degree after leaving my apprenticeship job. If I was to go to university now say Is it mega awkward? Would I be mixing mainly with 18-21 year olds who’ve just come up from A level? I get the thoughts that they would make fun of me coming in this late…
Any opinions ?
Any opinions ?
18-22, four years difference is not a lot. I will be generous and say 20 should be the minimum for your social circle, do not worry because that age range will exist in abundance.
I did my first degree at 27 and was fortunate to hang out in a group of four from the ages of 27-50 (including me). I am now 38 and going to Durham, I am probably ****ed going that institution.
I did my first degree at 27 and was fortunate to hang out in a group of four from the ages of 27-50 (including me). I am now 38 and going to Durham, I am probably ****ed going that institution.
(edited 9 months ago)
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