You are never too old. There are still a lot of 22 y/o’s in college. A lot of kids take a year or two off before they start…sometimes just for a break and sometimes to make sure college is what they want to do. I’m sure you would have a lot of other people the same age as you just starting. Besides, there are a lot of older people who decide they want to go back and get a degree when they’re in their 30’s, 40’s, or older. I just read in our local paper where a 54 y/o woman just received her bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts. So, you’re never too old!! Get busy and get it done. You will never regret it and the longer you procrastinate the less likely you are to do it!

Good luck!

Ha! You’re fine. You’ll blend in fine. Also, no one needs to no where you are at with your classes so look up sophomores and juniors your age for room ates. If they ever wonder just say you are a transfer student or wasn’t ready for college. It doesn’t matter. With undergrads and graduates students college is alive with people of all ages, and the student body is one average 18-25 so you’ll be right in the mix.

Trust me, I bet now, when you look at 16 years olds you can’t believe they are driving because they look like little kids-well the same is true when you get older. I’m 28 and anyone under 24 looks like kids to me so no one will really notice the difference. Plus, there are so many people who change majors that from 18-20 they just took classes but never really start their major until then–they end up graduating at 24/25 anyway!

Have a blast! College the best idea. After it all you won’t regret it.

I went to college with someone that was 72. You can’t be too old. You may have to adapt to dealing with some students that are a little less mature than your self but when I was 20-21 in college I had friends that were 17, 18, 19. You will be fine.

my friend had the same problem, she dropped out of school, got into some problems, got into drugs, stealing and many things. then i adviced her to do something with her life. she took the GED, enrolled in the military and when she comes out of military she will use that money to go to college, and she is 30! and believe me or not, she wants to go to law school. do not let other tell you that you are old, because you are young and a lot of life ahead. now, i heard that the GED will no longer be accepted some time from now for the military, but i don’t know if that is true, so hurry up and go for it!

You are never too old to learn. Besides, with some perspective you will see. There was a woman who wanted to become a doctor when she was 40 years old. But, she never finished high school so, she had to get her diploma (this is a true story by the way) then, she had to get her Bachelors degree, plus take her pre-med requirements (Oh did I mention she had 5 children and was a single parent?) then, she couldnt get into medical school in the United States but got accepted at the Medical college of Mexico city so she had to learn Spanish so she could go to school there… She graduated medical school at the age of 50. Too old? Its all about knowing what you want to do, being mature enough plan it and having the desire to follow your dreams to the end. Life is all about the learning. You are never too old to learn!

You’re never too old to go to college. There are a lot of undergrads that are your age. Shoot, my boyfriend and I both graduated at the age of 25. Believe it or not there are a lot of college students that are in their early/mid/ and late twenties. While attending college I met people who were in their thirties, fourties, and even met a 50 something year old woman who was working on finishing her degree because she ended up dropping out of high school when she was younger. I think age is something you should not worry about when attending college. You’ll find a lot of people who are in the same situation as you and a lot of students that are your age too. You’ll have a great time in college!

getting your GED is a great thing to have. I’m currently in college and i think that just because there is someone who is younger in your class can be a downer, but no one is never too old to have a college degree. the more you know the better you can make your life. I’ve had students in my class that are much older than i am, some of them are like late 40s and up.

There are people of retirement age and older going to college, so the answer is “you’re never too old for education.”

As for your worries about the age of your peers, you might be surprised at the number of people who put off going to college for a few years and then enrolled. I have no doubt that you will find people your own age to hang out with should you enroll.

If you’re annoyed that people younger than you are getting ahead in life, you have to avoid making comparisons. There is always someone luckier, better-looking, richer, brighter, or seemingly happier than you. Focus on your own goals.

I started a community college after getting out of the military. I spent a couple of years doing highschool over, then went on to college level stuff, then transfered to a uiniversity. I worked full time and went part time all through my CC days. I got my BSME degree at the age of 36.

It is never too late.

Some people do not start until they are in their ’40’s. It is harder, but do-able.

Stop being sorry for urself!

Be thankful that u have the spark in urself to do something worthwhile.

Several years down the lane u will be thankful that u had the courage to rise above ur difficulties and move on.

Go ahead.It is ur life and u are in charge of it.

Approach the school counsellors and get detailed info about age limits if any for courses u r interested in.

When u have children they will be proud of what u r and not of what u could have been!