Mature student in halls

I am 40 in four days and will likely be living amongst 18 year old students; it is not really that big of a deal. Sure, I would rather not due maturity level's; but there are mature student societies at some university's. Check them out, I will more than likely do the same.

I was mid 30s in Halls with people who were 20. It was fine.

Cheers. I’ve been on to the uni, who say they do what they can to match ages but essentially “no worries”.
If I remember, TE Lawrence put οὐ φροντὶς above his door — more or less “who cares?” (“I don’t give a toss what you think of me” is also a possible contextual translation of the original occurrence in Herodotus, but more aggressive than I mean!). Not a bad philosophy. If you live well, I’ve always found people kind.

yes, I think that your assessment is broadly the case (thankfully!)

Hullo,
I’ve just received two unconditional offers at Dundee, one of which I will accept, only haggling over the subject (Geography with Environmental Science vs Environmental Science — I signed up here as a potential Biology applicant but open days and discussion changed my choice, I hope this is OK).
It would be more practical for me to live in halls than to tackle finding a private room, at least in the first year, but I am 28, a mature student.
I’ve given up a lot to get here and am stretching my scant resources near breaking point so cannot afford a bad tenancy or having to bodge up a dodgy flat, at least halls flats are newish and clean.
To say it looks odd to have a 28 year old in with 17-18 year olds is a pretty big understatement. I would be deeply uncomfortable to say nothing of the others in the flat.
I was given to understand that mature students can ask for digs with the postgrads, can any Dundonians confirm?
Any advice from any other halls mature students? I am a very private, tidy (a harsh view would be solitary and cold*) sort of a person who likes long walks, Classical and folk music and my churchgoing, doesn’t drink much (not a total abstainer) and has no interest in making a fool of myself pretending to be a young student.
I’m not in a relationship, nor am I looking for one, if that’s relevant.
I’m totally lost about how to “fit in” without being forward.
* Probably pretty obvious I have Asperger’s Syndrome but can’t fit in to the idea of neurodiversity, I see my own condition as a hindrance I would be only too happy to be shot of, not part of my identity.

Seabraes is quieter and just off Campus. The rooms are en-suite. The uni I believe, had 300 spare rooms in halls last year. Just apply for accommodation as soon as possible and state what you need and mention the Asperger’s. Also contact Disability Support as they will help you.

You are extremely kind—we’ve followed different threads to the same tangle and come out with the near the same answer, I applied on the day that the process opened on the lines you laid out.
I did contact the agency for the disabled (the uni was quite firm that if you have declared anything of the kind, you ought to) but, not to seem churlish, have written as gently as I can that I would prefer to be let well alone.
It’s very decent of you to point it out, and more decent still of the uni to offer it, but I don’t exaggerate when I say I am solitary!
I tend to take my cares to a priest or walk them off in Nature rather than go in search of practical aid as I have a pretty old-fashioned philosophy — more or less “by hard work and diligence I will overcome this wretched illness/disability” — and prefer to stand on my own two feet insofar as possible.
Happily, Dundee doesn’t seem expensive as a city.
If you wouldn’t mind questions, as you obviously have practical experience —
1. Is it possible to get an electrical item PAT tested to university standards, and where, in advance? The plug-in lamp of a field microscope, if it makes any difference.
2. Are cut flowers generally allowed?
3. Is it better to store tinned and unperishing food items (potatoes, corned beef, sardines and the like) in the bedroom until actually used? Obviously in a large box.
I don’t think I have shared with quite so many people in my life and the refrigerator must get very cramped.

Hullo,
I’ve just received two unconditional offers at Dundee, one of which I will accept, only haggling over the subject (Geography with Environmental Science vs Environmental Science — I signed up here as a potential Biology applicant but open days and discussion changed my choice, I hope this is OK).
It would be more practical for me to live in halls than to tackle finding a private room, at least in the first year, but I am 28, a mature student.
I’ve given up a lot to get here and am stretching my scant resources near breaking point so cannot afford a bad tenancy or having to bodge up a dodgy flat, at least halls flats are newish and clean.
To say it looks odd to have a 28 year old in with 17-18 year olds is a pretty big understatement. I would be deeply uncomfortable to say nothing of the others in the flat.
I was given to understand that mature students can ask for digs with the postgrads, can any Dundonians confirm?
Any advice from any other halls mature students? I am a very private, tidy (a harsh view would be solitary and cold*) sort of a person who likes long walks, Classical and folk music and my churchgoing, doesn’t drink much (not a total abstainer) and has no interest in making a fool of myself pretending to be a young student.
I’m not in a relationship, nor am I looking for one, if that’s relevant.
I’m totally lost about how to “fit in” without being forward.
* Probably pretty obvious I have Asperger’s Syndrome but can’t fit in to the idea of neurodiversity, I see my own condition as a hindrance I would be only too happy to be shot of, not part of my identity.

You can ask to be with Postgraduates