Am i too old to go to University?

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I am 41 years of age and really would like to add to my education but am really scared i will be considered an old fart by the other students what opinions do you have and has anyone done just this and fitted in? Bearing in mind i am not hip and trendy just a normal mum.
 
No you are not too old. My Granddad is 75 (almost 76) and has done several university degrees in Archaeology and is currently studying for a Masters in Archaeology... he loves it..
 
No you're not too old. My sociology teacher was 63 when she decided to go and further her education. You're never to old to go to school. I also had people who were in my classes that were around your age and older. People don't care if you're hip and trendy they are just glad you're there!
 
Most students will probably see that but I personally don't mind. I have an elderly, gray-haired women in my macroeconomics course, but she's quite nice. I think it great when people actually go to college and learn and take it seriously. I'd prefer those not serious would just drop out.

Go for it! They may be twenty years younger, but who cares?
 
you're never to old to learn,and you'll bring a wealth of Life experience to any Uni class

I graduated at 50...so go for it........I did !
 
i no some one thats 85years old he sitill goes to a univerity becuse he loves it!
 
it depends if you want to go to community/state college or private/ivy league. Private/Ivy league tend not to accept over 21s by community and state do.
 
No. You are not too old. My neighbour went to university at age 65. Go For It and Enjoy
 
Hiya, What course are you thinking of studying?
I'm at Uni and I'm 25, and to be honest I feel I don't fit in, when you're surrounded by a majority of 18 and 19 year olds. But with anything, you get people of all sorts of ages doing Uni, there's a guy on my course who's in his 50's, and in the first year a lady in her early 40's whom I was good friends with (she ended up leaving and doing a course with Open University), and a couple of 30 year olds.
Don't worry about what other students think, I think they are more interested in themselves, just concentrate on your own studying, that's what I do, just do my own thing.
I think you should go to Uni, I am in my final year now, and it's the best thing I've done, and I've learnt so much.
Good luck, I'm sure you'll do well!
 
I would like to go too and I am 48 so an even older fart than you! seriously I read of a woman in her seventies who got a degree it is never too late in fact at this age we are raring to get more education let me know how you get on and congratulations,you will be fine.
 
forget other peoples negative thoughts.

I think your great for wanting to go college at your age

some middle aged people give up on the idea of going to college because they're ashamed..

forget that

my mother is 45 and is about to get her masters degree

just do it.

your never too old.
 
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