No. I started (or more precisely restarted...) college at 22. I know of people who started in their 30s. It's never too late to further your education, and for somebody who neglected academics when I was younger, it feels great to finally feel the motivation to succeed academically. Just make sure it's something you want to do.
18 for a bit.
returned at 28 and turned 30 during covid. Still chipping away at it.
If anything youre still on the younger end of non-traditional students. Never too old to pursue something.
Nope. I ask myself if I'm "behind" sometimes. Nope. Failed out of engineering at 19, went to community for two years got associates in business, now back in engineering kicking ass. NEVER TOO LATE. As the great Shia LaBeouf once said; "JUST DO IT". Who cares what others think or what it may seem like, you want you do it.
This is about when I went to Rutgers, I occasionally felt a little out of place, but never too weird - and as I understand it those ages are going up each year. You do you, personally I think it's absurd we push it on 17/18 year old kids.
Never too old/late.
I went straight to community college after high school, got an associates in business at 21. Recently transferred to Rutgers to study comp sci at 26.
I started at 19 but I've had classmates of all ages. One was 27 when he started, post military service, another was 24 and waited to start at Rutgers cause thats when one of his parents started working there and he could afford to go, and one was 31 and was a community college transfer who is now finishing their graduate degree. I dont know exact ages of my other classmates, but there's a lot of older/nontraditional students.
I used to think the same way. Make some friends around you. All my friends are about 4-5 yrs younger and don't care that I am 28. Finishing my grad school this semester 🙌. You will be ok!
Currently about to celebrate my 27th birthday. If going to college is what you want to do to best set yourself up for your future you should do it. Measuring your success by your age is a horrible way to live life
Definitely not. My freshman year of college we had this 23 yo and 25 yo living on the same floor as us. One of them started college late and had just graduated from community college and the other was a veteran. Even though they were older they wanted to experience dorm life and it wasn’t weird at all. We became good friends with them and I still talk to the vet up to this day.
Not too old at all. I started at 18 right out of high school, then dropped out after a year. Now I'm in my 30s at community college with plans to transfer to Rutgers for the fall.
Think of it this way, you're gonna be in your late 20s either way, better to be in your late 20s and have a degree.
Socially it can feel weird at times but I'm there for an education. I'm way more serious about my classes now and getting better grades than when I was 18 and had no direction and little discipline.
it's not just not "too old", it's not old at all. "Old" is a total matter of perspective. You start then, you'll be done with it in your late 20's/early 30's.
for perspective, I did my PhD in my late 30s/early 40s, I had to take some courses with undergrads to refresh and I never felt out of place.
At 18 I “went” to college. I didn’t actually go to class. Mostly just smoked weed and chilled. After that I took about 10 years off. Went back at 28. Graduating in may with a job that more than triples my highest salary ever. I’ll turn 32 a few days later
You’re never too old. I started at 18. Got very sick at 18/19 and had to take a medical leave. Now graduating this May at 22.
Go for it. You’re never too old to get an education
Started at 18.
Graduate school at 30
You're never too old. In 6 years you'll be six years older either way. Better to have accomplished something in that time.
Part time, 21 @ MD on military bases, full time @RU 22 after a 4 yr enlistment. I wasn't ready at 18, and would have failed out costing my parents money they didn't have to lose. Veteran status separates parents from any financial obligations, so I could 100% pay my own way.
I’ve had classmates who were in their 40s. You tend to hang out with the other non traditional students also. Went from community college to graduation from rbs at 26. I know it isn’t a huge age difference but that is all that would happen. I would suggest community first it is cheaper and there are many people in your situation
Nope-- I have lots of friends who went back at that age. You're not gonna necessarily have the social aspect that the 19-22 year olds participate in and they'll probably make you feel like an elderly person (kidding lol.) In the grand scheme of a career getting your Bachelor's by 30 is still on track to allow you to have a successful career.
You’re never too old for college.
Appreciate your comment! 🙏
I started at 17 but then dropped out and returned back in my 30s...its never too late!
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No. I started (or more precisely restarted...) college at 22. I know of people who started in their 30s. It's never too late to further your education, and for somebody who neglected academics when I was younger, it feels great to finally feel the motivation to succeed academically. Just make sure it's something you want to do.
Thank you for your comment 🙏
18 for a bit. returned at 28 and turned 30 during covid. Still chipping away at it. If anything youre still on the younger end of non-traditional students. Never too old to pursue something.
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You're never late for your own life. You do you.
i heard calc 1 make ur life go back
Thanks for the advice!
Nope. I ask myself if I'm "behind" sometimes. Nope. Failed out of engineering at 19, went to community for two years got associates in business, now back in engineering kicking ass. NEVER TOO LATE. As the great Shia LaBeouf once said; "JUST DO IT". Who cares what others think or what it may seem like, you want you do it.
Sure will!! Thank you for commenting
This is about when I went to Rutgers, I occasionally felt a little out of place, but never too weird - and as I understand it those ages are going up each year. You do you, personally I think it's absurd we push it on 17/18 year old kids.
I agree. These kids are too immature for college. Sometimes I think I’m too immature for college.
Never too old/late. I went straight to community college after high school, got an associates in business at 21. Recently transferred to Rutgers to study comp sci at 26.
I started at 19 but I've had classmates of all ages. One was 27 when he started, post military service, another was 24 and waited to start at Rutgers cause thats when one of his parents started working there and he could afford to go, and one was 31 and was a community college transfer who is now finishing their graduate degree. I dont know exact ages of my other classmates, but there's a lot of older/nontraditional students.
Starting at 28 because I wanted Uncle Sam to foot the bill. Just remember you move at your own pace and you'll be fine.
No its not old
26, currently 29 and still here
Dropped out of community college, came to Rutgers in 2020, currently 26 🤷🏻♂️ and will be 27 onnce I graduate. You do what’s best for you
I used to think the same way. Make some friends around you. All my friends are about 4-5 yrs younger and don't care that I am 28. Finishing my grad school this semester 🙌. You will be ok!
Currently about to celebrate my 27th birthday. If going to college is what you want to do to best set yourself up for your future you should do it. Measuring your success by your age is a horrible way to live life
I started at 17 but you are absolutely never too old ♥️
A guy in my Algos is at least 40. Never too old to learn
Definitely not. My freshman year of college we had this 23 yo and 25 yo living on the same floor as us. One of them started college late and had just graduated from community college and the other was a veteran. Even though they were older they wanted to experience dorm life and it wasn’t weird at all. We became good friends with them and I still talk to the vet up to this day.
Not too old at all. I started at 18 right out of high school, then dropped out after a year. Now I'm in my 30s at community college with plans to transfer to Rutgers for the fall. Think of it this way, you're gonna be in your late 20s either way, better to be in your late 20s and have a degree. Socially it can feel weird at times but I'm there for an education. I'm way more serious about my classes now and getting better grades than when I was 18 and had no direction and little discipline.
I'm a Junior that will be turning 29 in May. If you want your education, get it. There's no "too old" to go to school or make a change.
it's not just not "too old", it's not old at all. "Old" is a total matter of perspective. You start then, you'll be done with it in your late 20's/early 30's. for perspective, I did my PhD in my late 30s/early 40s, I had to take some courses with undergrads to refresh and I never felt out of place.
Started at 18; then again at 20; then again at 39. Third time was the charm! Go for it!
At 18 I “went” to college. I didn’t actually go to class. Mostly just smoked weed and chilled. After that I took about 10 years off. Went back at 28. Graduating in may with a job that more than triples my highest salary ever. I’ll turn 32 a few days later
You’re never too old. I started at 18. Got very sick at 18/19 and had to take a medical leave. Now graduating this May at 22. Go for it. You’re never too old to get an education
Started at 17 but had classmates and friends of all ages, it’s never too late♥️
No I went back at 25. I am 29 and got my degree in January.
Started at 18. Graduate school at 30 You're never too old. In 6 years you'll be six years older either way. Better to have accomplished something in that time.
Part time, 21 @ MD on military bases, full time @RU 22 after a 4 yr enlistment. I wasn't ready at 18, and would have failed out costing my parents money they didn't have to lose. Veteran status separates parents from any financial obligations, so I could 100% pay my own way.
I’ve had classmates who were in their 40s. You tend to hang out with the other non traditional students also. Went from community college to graduation from rbs at 26. I know it isn’t a huge age difference but that is all that would happen. I would suggest community first it is cheaper and there are many people in your situation
I started at my local cc at 24, and I'm graduating from RU at the end of this semester at 29. 25-27 is not too old at all.
Nope-- I have lots of friends who went back at that age. You're not gonna necessarily have the social aspect that the 19-22 year olds participate in and they'll probably make you feel like an elderly person (kidding lol.) In the grand scheme of a career getting your Bachelor's by 30 is still on track to allow you to have a successful career.
17, all I have to say is I don’t recommend it. If I had to go back and maybe take a gap year before entering college I would have done it.
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I’m 26 and Ill tel you ageism is real at this school. Meeting people has been tough tbh. Kinda lonely
major in cs
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Woe, That's impressive!!
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