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My first day of college is Monday. I'm 30... (i.imgur.com)

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[–]paisley_cat 42 points43 points ago

40 years old now and I have 7 more classes to go to finish my degree. The first week feels weird because most of these kids are old enough to be my kids (although I have none) and then they realize I know more than them AND I am willing to help them out. Made a boatload of friends along the way :-). Kinda glad I am getting to do this at my age without the all the 20yo kid transitioning to adult baggage that I see most of my classmates going through. I watch some pretty fucking intelligent kids struggling for a 3.00 GPA and I see my 4.00 GPA and I know it is mostly life experience helping me on that. I also look to this woman and know that I will never be this badass 94-year-old graduates with master's

[–]ritratt 1 point2 points ago

That woman is at the other extreme. Life is usually kind to extremes. It's the commonplace and normal that it preys on. The old woman will be worshipped. This 30 yr old guy or you, on the other hand, might have a hard time.

[–]6th_horseman 12 points13 points ago

Life is usually kind to extremes.

No, it's not. It was probably something she wanted her whole life but couldn't have it, I wouldn't call that life being kind to her.

Being different isn't exactly a recipe for a smooth ride, generally speaking.

[–]Dem0n5 1 point2 points ago

I think his idea was that the other students would be like "That's awesome, you go Granny!" and think it was cool and be proud of her and there would be cake.

Actually, forget college. Cake!

[–]paisley_cat 5 points6 points ago

I have been having a great time :-).

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    [–]Hellenomania 111 points112 points ago

    Been there - done that - will always continue to go back.

    At first you will be avoided - but soon, once you gain a few friends you will be the coolest mofo around - they will all want to hang with the cool old dude - but be warned, they will all think they know way more than you and try and prove it at every turn. Be humble.

    [–]JBFRESHSKILLS[S] 104 points105 points ago

    No way man, I'm telling all the chics that semen tastes like strawberries, and the dudes that farting in public will get them laid!

    Seriously though, thanks for the advice.

    [–]reble02 64 points65 points ago

    Just remember all the cool kids pee their pants.

    [–]Overused_Gimli 27 points28 points ago

    You pee your pants too? High five

    [–]aznprd 41 points42 points ago

    If peeing in your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis

    [–]jaymill 19 points20 points ago

    Dude, I'm starting on monday at 25. It's not thirty, I admit, but I feel you

    [–]dan_au 12 points13 points ago

    25 year old, in my 2nd year. I know that feel.

    [–]ElementZero 2 points3 points ago

    25 and a veteran here, I feel ya too.

    [–]sleepy_wall 4 points5 points ago

    22 and havn't started college/uni yet. mfw when you're the future me.

    [–]Unythios 4 points5 points ago

    29 (turning 30 in 4 months) and I'm starting my 3rd year Next Monday.

    [–]daveo42 4 points5 points ago

    I'm going into my final year at the same age (30 in November). It's not bad being the older guy. I still feel slightly creepy checking out girls 10 years younger than myself though...

    [–]Marinejedi356 3 points4 points ago

    27, start Monday, this is gonna be interesting

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      [–]bolthead88 10 points11 points ago

      I'm a 41 year-old returning student here. Carry on, my good man.

      [–]Platinumized 4 points5 points ago

      The average age at my school was 27 when I went there. I had friends that were 30-40's range. Those were the ones that help out the most and contribute the most to conversations. I also keep in touch with them and have lunch with one of them this week!

      [–]farmerfound 6 points7 points ago

      idk if you're single, but I'd add that the young girls are going to want you. It just happens. It's a Dad complex thing. Remember, while they might seem really mature and cool they are incredibly inexperienced. so just.... well, enjoy but keep in mind they are still kids.

      [–]Busangod 16 points17 points ago

      This is not the truth.

      [–]tandroy 4 points5 points ago

      Agreed. It may be true if OP is good looking, but it is certainly not a universal truth.

      [–]penisinthepeanutbttr 4 points5 points ago

      just dont be that guy who tells story's about your kids (if you have any) at the most vaguely related topic going on in the class. And dont attempt to be the class clown that interrupts the teacher to make a really bad joke or observance. Seriously we fucking hate those people. Other than that you should be fine

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        [–]Hammytime 6 points7 points ago

        I'm 24 and in my second semester of college. You are absolutely right, they think they know way more than you do and try to prove it every single little chance they get.

        [–]MewSeventeen 3 points4 points ago

        A prime example of Napoleon Complex

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            [–]Gdave21 46 points47 points ago

            Just don't yell at a kid for not answering a question by saying "T-T-T-Today Juniyah!!" and you should be golden.

            [–]seviiens 5 points6 points ago

            On the contrary, yell this at kids answering questions in a lecture and you'll become the coolest guy there.

            [–]InferiousX 2 points3 points ago

            I personally will jump on any chance to use the "CHLOROPHYLL? More like BORE-A-PHYLL!" line

            [–]PhantomSwagger 2 points3 points ago

            It's going to be hard to slip that line into my algebra class...

            I'll find a way.

            [–]yellowpride 3 points4 points ago

            Coefficients? More like BOREfficients!

            [–]aniafaery 43 points44 points ago

            I'm in my second year and I started at 32. I can tell you right away that you're going to be much better off than most of the kids there. They're all going to be scared and freaked out by the new situation whereas you're going to be comfortable in your own skin and not give a crap what the other students think about you. It will make your college experience 100x better than theirs. Life is much easier when you've outgrown the pressures of fitting in with your peer group. Good luck in whatever your endeavor may be. :)

            [–]nebulianpizazz 15 points16 points ago

            I'm 26, and I started at 24. I don't think I am ever going to not be scared, or freaked out. Or just depressed that I've wasted all this time, and made so many mistakes.

            [–]headzoo 4 points5 points ago

            It should be added that the qualities you mentioned, such as confidence, and boldness, also helps out with the ladies. And I can tell you from personal experience that most younger girls do like older men. So I hope OP is single, so he can really take advantage of the situation.

            [–]funktion 17 points18 points ago

            because of the implication.

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              [–]snowcarver 271 points272 points ago

              Please for the love of god, do NOT become one of those mature age students that sits at the front of the lecture and asks all sorts of useless questions that will most likely be covered later on in the lecture, wasting all of our precious time.

              [–]harrisonite 83 points84 points ago

              Why is there one in every class!?

              [–]guns_of_navarone 191 points192 points ago

              raises hand

              deep breath

              As a parent...

              [–]snowcarver 92 points93 points ago

              "I feel that this statement is untrue. Because my life experience in (Insert irrelevant field of work) has taught me that..."

              [–]albinocheetah 89 points90 points ago

              "I feel that abortion is wrong because I love my daughter and if I had aborted her then she wouldn't be alive today."

              Word for word. I'm not fucking kidding.

              [–]RecessMonkey 67 points68 points ago

              "Yeah, and you wouldn't have had to put college on hold for 20 years."

              [–]richertai 24 points25 points ago

              Oooh, ow. Sorry, just scorched my brain on that sick burn.

              [–]snowcarver 6 points7 points ago

              They're probably in the same year of college together.

              [–]randomguy186 7 points8 points ago

              Please tell me that you responded ". . . and if you'd been on birth control, she wouldn't be alive today. Is birth control wrong?"

              [–]lyso 9 points10 points ago

              ...and the same argument can be made of abstinence!

              [–]Mexhibitionist 3 points4 points ago

              I was in an elective Psychology class once and this older guy tried to argue that people who smoked cigarettes didn't think they were bad because they only thought about the serotonin their brains released. The discussion ended, after holding up lecture for ten minutes, with my professor stating,"You have to be pretty fucking brain dead to think that smoking is good for you."

              Pretty sure this guy just wanted people to hear him use the word serotonin.

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                  [–]FenrirIII 9 points10 points ago

                  Government mandate.

                  [–]Duckball 5 points6 points ago

                  Just one? I've dealt with the same two for three semesters in a row now, and will likely have to for at least two more.

                  [–]KW160 10 points11 points ago

                  I couldn't stand those assholes. I'm 29 now and I still think they were assholes.

                  [–]DriftingJesus 49 points50 points ago

                  Children relax. I'm sure you're all absolutely brilliant liberal arts majors.

                  [–]keke_kekobe 17 points18 points ago

                  As a 29 year old liberal arts graduate I can confirm that you'll all be in OP's shoes.

                  [–]acelluloid 9 points10 points ago

                  Oh boy, let's all start the "English/Philosophy/History/Art/ect majors are fucking dumb asses because they'll never make money!" or the "Oh no! someone is smarter then I am so I better bring them down to my level so I feel better about myself" circlejerk. I never understood why people bash others for wanting to learn and expand their minds, it really shows how much some people hate education and hate intelligence and that's a shame because people today are so fucking lucky that they can even get an education, 99% of the people that have ever lived weren't able to get an education and in any other time we would all either be farmers or arrow fodder for our lords and kings. Not to mention Liberal Arts isn't just English or art it's science and math too. I can't stand people like you.

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                    [–]Doomextreme 21 points22 points ago

                    As you age, you learn to ask as many questions as possible. It's called learning, maybe you might like to fucking try it some time.

                    [–]QGB391 10 points11 points ago

                    I think most people here are less annoyed with questions that people who are returning to school ask but instead the feeling of superiority that is often attached to the questions or interruptions.

                    It is not uncommon in my major for people to return to school later in their working life. However they will often times interrupt class with personal stories and opinions. I am there to hear my professors lecture, not a random fellow student tell stories. Also, it is quite common for these students to literally argue with the professor because they disagree with the point of the lecture or conclusion the professor has stated. Yesterday was the first day of classes for my university. In a 3000 level engineering class, the woman sitting next to me interrupted class at least 5 times and at one point told the professor he was wrong and told him how he should of come to a conclusion.

                    Lastly, I try to think to myself before asking a question if it could possibly benefit others in a class like maybe asking for clarification on a statement the professor has made or if it is likely to only benefit me. In that case, I will go to the professor during office hours or email them for help. It seems that in every class I've had recently, the older person in class puts a halt because "they didn't grow up with this technology" and asks the professor to go through the basics that we have all learned years ago. I find that to be inconsiderate and wasting my time that I am paying an absurd amount of money to have.

                    [–]Composre 4 points5 points ago

                    Keyword: useless. Useless questions. There is a difference between a useless question and useful question.

                    [–]SunTzuOfFucking 9 points10 points ago

                    Either you've never been to university or you never understood the point of a lecture.

                    It's a place where someone, generally a professor or some other expert, teaches you something. Not you, personally. The whole class.

                    If you have a question - write it down and ask later. Interrupting the flow of the lesson and annoying all other students is selfish.

                    Learning is good. You also need to learn the etiquette of a lecture hall.

                    Every course has several methods of communication where you can ask questions. Lectures are not them.

                    Besides, there are good questions and bad ones.

                    For example, "Why is that symbol there?" or "Could you explain the meaning of this term that you just mentioned but never elaborated on?"

                    These are OKAY.

                    "What about Lorentz transformations? Aren't those important?" or "Didn't Napoleon also do blah blah?" or "I think you are wrong, blah blah blah is right."

                    These are not important questions. In many cases, it's either some smartass who wants to show off or some under-confident student who needs reassurance for every step.

                    I was in a lecture for Groups and Symmetry (Third Year Math course), and this 30-something dude would CONSTANTLY ask clarifying questions. "Just so I get it right, what you did was [repeats everything the prof did on the board], right?"

                    This isn't learning. It's not paying attention.

                    Annoying questions are annoying because they waste time, or add nothing to the lecture.

                    TLDR: Learning is important. But asking the wrong questions at the wrong time only suggests that you haven't learned.

                    ALSO,

                    As you age

                    Nothing happens. Just because you blundered about this planet for more summers than I did doesn't mean shit. Try never to use age or experience as an argument or selling point for your bullshit.

                    [–]snowcarver 23 points24 points ago

                    That's what the tutorial is for. The interactive learning part of the unit. Maybe you need to learn to listen. Thats what a LECTURE is for.

                    [–]enderw87 33 points34 points ago

                    Yeah, stop asking questions if you don't understand! Just stay ignorant, because otherwise you're going to annoy all the freshmen! Jesus, inconsiderate jerk...

                    [–]Vanabrus 9 points10 points ago

                    Yeah, you totally have no idea what the fuck you're talking about. Feel free to ask a few questions, but if you're one of those people who spends more time asking questions IN class than listening, stfu. Ask questions after class or during their office hours.

                    Honestly, you're cheering for the person who is constantly asking questions mid-movie, rather than just WATCHING and LISTENING. That is annoying as fuck.

                    [–]snowcarver 13 points14 points ago

                    I'm currently in my third year, no freshman here. And as I said before, the lecture is for listening, the tutorial is for asking the questions. That's the allocated time the lecturer has to go in depth about specifics. The lecture is when you all shut up and listen to what they have to say.

                    [–]jumping_monkey 12 points13 points ago

                    Or, email the lecturer with your question afterwards? Just because you don't understand something doesn't mean everyone doesn't. Is it really worth holding up 100 people for your own needs, that's far more inconsiderate.

                    [–]enderw87 3 points4 points ago

                    If the person is asking too many questions, its perfectly within the rights of the lecturer to not respond to them. I wasnt directing my comment to gigantic 200 student lecture courses either, no one should do amy talking during those classes. I was talking more about the smaller classes, that encourage discussion. Ive been in those classes with older people, and had younger students complain, loudly at times, about it. If its a problem then it should be handled by the teacher, but the person should not be openly discouraged.

                    [–]julianf0918 2 points3 points ago

                    That is a different story all together. Intelligent discussion will add to learning, questions about info in a lecture does not improve learning, it rather hinders it when material is skipped later due to lack of time.

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                        [–]Vanabrus 3 points4 points ago

                        You're right, just like that asshole who constantly asks, "What's happening, who is this, what are they doing, why are they doing that?" about a movie while watching it...and then proceed to have everything SHOWN to them two seconds later.

                        University lecture halls are not private tutoring sessions for 1 on 1 interaction. Feel free to ask questions after class or office hours.

                        [–]DriftingJesus -1 points0 points ago

                        OP is 30. Mature is an overstatement.

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                          [–]MangoCharade 14 points15 points ago

                          My friend's first day is friday. She is 65. You will be fine.

                          [–]Jesusthecarpenter 3 points4 points ago

                          Is she taking underwater basket weaving or molecular biology and biochem?

                          [–]Archybaldie 12 points13 points ago

                          Underwater molecular bio weaving.

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                            [–]Zeleres 24 points25 points ago

                            Personal mantra: Never Stop Learning.

                            As somebody who did the "normal" college track, I can tell you nobody in college gives a flying shit how old you are. The best professors will tell you they often learn as much from their students as the students learn from them, and the same can definitely be said about students and learning from classmates.

                            [–]Kthe144 18 points19 points ago

                            As a traditional track college student, one of the coolest classmates I ever had was a 30 something woman going through college for (I think) the first time. She was a major badass.

                            [–]Deanglow 7 points8 points ago

                            Wel... did you?

                            [–]Kthe144 3 points4 points ago

                            Did I what?

                            [–]DuckingTape 3 points4 points ago

                            well, you know... did you?

                            [–]Kthe144 5 points6 points ago

                            Look, are you insinuating something?

                            [–]rum_to_whiskey 8 points9 points ago

                            I started at 28, it was definitely a culture shock. As a veteran, I couldn't wait to be in social sciences classes with 18-22 year olds. The shit that comes out of their mouths is astounding! I call them the no child left behind kids.

                            [–]Marinejedi356 5 points6 points ago

                            As a 27 year old veteran starting classes next week, this is going to be funny thinking about all day.

                            [–]rum_to_whiskey 2 points3 points ago

                            For you, Marinejedi356, I'll share my favorite... This happened last semester in a world civilizations class lecture. 18f asks, "Instead of all these laws, why doesn't the government just tell us what to do?" rum_to_whiskey "What did you just say? No, repeat what you just said." I think she got the drift. I hope she got the drift...

                            [–]Marinejedi356 1 point2 points ago

                            *facepalm......wow, that's awesome.

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                              [–]Zeppelin415 9 points10 points ago

                              God Damn you, my first day is Monday, I'm 30 :(

                              [–]kanazawa-ku 2 points3 points ago

                              Ditto. I have class in 1 hour o.O

                              [–]Doombot76 2 points3 points ago

                              My LAST class is in December, I will be 37. I earned my AS 12 years ago at the age of 25. Worst part is that this final semester is all the bullshit I've put off - comp 2, math for idiots and rocks for jocks + an elective to get me to 12 credit hours so I can have my student loan check. I digress.

                              [–]Libertarian1986 11 points12 points ago

                              I'm doing the same thing. I'm 26 and am super nervous. I've been taking classes online but this will be the first semester I've had to show up at the school.

                              It doesn't help that I'm incredibly shy.

                              [–]ritratt 4 points5 points ago

                              I am 25, already graduated from college few yrs ago. I am anxious most of the time that I have not achieved enough and that life is slipping out of my hands. I feel old already. But your post has reinvigorated me. I guess age matters not. Awesomeness is not related to age. You can choose to be awesome anytime you want. IMMA stop brooding and be awesome instead. Thanks!

                              [–]Fu_Man_Chu 8 points9 points ago

                              I'm 32 with one year to go. Just got engaged to a 20 year old business major. It's not going to be as bad as you might think. ;)

                              [–]lazarustheastronaut 4 points5 points ago

                              Suddenly I feel not-so-bad about starting at 23...

                              [–]Blazer9000 4 points5 points ago

                              O'Doyle Rules!

                              [–]euryalus0 9 points10 points ago

                              Been there - done that - best decision of my life.

                              48, still at University (degree #5). Once I finish my thesis I'll have undergrad and grad degrees in philosophy, CS, commerce, forensic science, and law. It actually all ties together however since I work in digital forensics...

                              I love learning.

                              [–]crunchyeyeball 4 points5 points ago

                              This is one of my 'if I won the lottery' dreams - No longer need to worry about paying the bills, so I'd make a point of just learning as much as possible about everything I could.

                              [–]Mindle 3 points4 points ago

                              Aaaand this is the reason why Fafsa has been changed and people can't finish their degrees.

                              [–]TheClayroo 4 points5 points ago

                              I'm 29 and might have to go back next year. However, I look 22-25 and may just have to make up a persona for three years.

                              [–]hopsinduo 1 point2 points ago

                              I was 26 when I started uni, young people will honestly say stupid things regardless of how smart they are. Just bite your lip and get on with it, in the second year it all smooths out. The best thing about the late start is that my girlfriend is 6 years younger than me. :D

                              [–]Yeahdudex 2 points3 points ago

                              Same here, i'm 27

                              [–]Provenzer0 5 points6 points ago

                              My wife is 35 and just started college again. She said it is disgusting how the 18 year olds think they have the world & life figured out.

                              [–]Grandmaster-M 6 points7 points ago

                              NO SHOUTING ON THE BUS!

                              [–]starshinepony 2 points3 points ago

                              Congrats OP. :)

                              [–]Docktar 2 points3 points ago

                              There's no age in learning my humble friend

                              [–]Forever-A-Note 2 points3 points ago

                              I'm starting community college Monday and I met a twenty-eight year old man at my advising appointment who was also starting and had the same major as me. I thought he was a very nice man and I have no problem with older people going back to college. Good for you! However, I didn't keep contact with him as he dropped some of the lamest pick up lines ever on me.

                              [–]justmelurking 2 points3 points ago

                              Alright! turning 28 in October and going back to finish last year of college. Something I've been postponing for the past 4 years due to work. Was thinking about dropping out but since I only have one more year to go didn't do it. Best of luck to everyone!

                              [–]cosIfail 2 points3 points ago

                              I started back at 26... I think the best part was having to take a 100 class for an elective to satisfy my minor, and walking into a room of fresh faced, just out of High School "young people".. I think you will enjoy the conversations. Edit: Because, the biggest problems they still have are.."Why, didn't he call back?"

                              [–]wingus_dingus 2 points3 points ago

                              I started when I was 21 so by no means was I "old". I've never considered myself to be all that mature and I hung out with a few of my good friends from highschool all the time for the years after we graduated. So I never really noticed any change in us. That is untill I was surrounded by 17-18 year olds right out of highschool.

                              You learn a lot from having a full-time job and other responsibilities. I would even recommend taking a couple years off to work. So I think that coming in at 30 you're gonna have a leg up.

                              [–]ayohriver 1 point2 points ago

                              I'm in grad school, but I have some undergraduate classes to take in order to fulfill requirements for my program. Last year I was 28-years-old in a classroom full of freshman. I was going to try really hard to blend in, but then I passed out on the first day of class. Stay conscious. This is my advice to you.

                              [–]Heartless000 2 points3 points ago

                              I'm 32 and Monday was my first day at my current college. Fucking 30 year old whipper snapper :(

                              [–]honeybadger9 0 points1 point ago

                              It was the opposite for me...

                              [–]Average_Joke -1 points0 points ago

                              But booze.

                              [–]lunascia 0 points1 point ago

                              Fantastic! Hope you enjoy it!

                              [–]wrennish 1 point2 points ago

                              26 and just graduated from college -- I lucked out and had roommates that were my age, so there was always someone to hang out with or to go get dinner and drinks with on weekends. I might have gone insane otherwise. Good luck, man - you're not alone! :D

                              [–]ScottFree37 0 points1 point ago

                              It's so cool being a mature age student (I was 27) especially if you're in some humanities courses. You'll see. Have a blast, whenever you're not trying to juggle work

                              [–]ginger27 0 points1 point ago

                              Good luck sir!!

                              [–]bigfatbastard 1 point2 points ago

                              T-t-t-today junior

                              [–]Godd2 0 points1 point ago

                              Only word of advice, don't spend too much time trying to convince someone to appreciate their being in college. They'll eventually come to that realization, but not by anyone telling them so.

                              [–]dasthegreen 0 points1 point ago

                              Congrats bro. Good luck.

                              [–]calspach 0 points1 point ago

                              Good for you. I started when I was 29, but I also went to a more adult college. Night classes, etc. It was nice that I really knew what that degree meant, so think I did much better than I would have at 18.

                              [–]nastynate409 0 points1 point ago

                              Good luck and enjoy it. Glad to see people in here doing something they regardless of their age. Proud of you all.

                              [–]Cloud6556 0 points1 point ago

                              There's a guy who's 30 in my class, he's one of my best friends, seriously it will be fine.

                              [–]damienjude 0 points1 point ago

                              Good for you. Kick ass.

                              [–]SpinningDespina 1 point2 points ago

                              As a 26 year old who just went back to University, I know how you feel.

                              [–]croatmick 0 points1 point ago

                              I gotta respect you man, I can hardly tolerate the students who are only a few year younger than me if I were 30 I would find it hell on earth.

                              [–]griffith12 1 point2 points ago

                              I went back at 28, it was fine.

                              and college chicks.

                              [–]RevWaldo 1 point2 points ago

                              Older than you, finishing (hopefully) this semester. Good luck!

                              (And being an elder, you're gonna luh-uh-UUVE group projects...)

                              [–]myeverymovment 1 point2 points ago

                              you're already 97.2% smarter than everyone there

                              [–]NickyBIGBallz 0 points1 point ago

                              Just go in as a student. It's no big deal man. Better late than never right? Where are you going?

                              [–]enderw87 1 point2 points ago

                              I am 25 and I am start Monday as well, feels good.

                              [–]treestastic 1 point2 points ago

                              I admire OP, I didn't make it on time this year, feels bad.

                              [–]r00giebeara 0 points1 point ago

                              This is how I feel today...1st day of classes in 7 years...

                              [–]habitsofwaste 0 points1 point ago

                              Good on you! I went back 10 years after graduating high school. I wasn't ready fresh out and needed to develop more. We all have our own paths.

                              [–]eegonzalez 0 points1 point ago

                              I got out of the military after 15 years to go back to school when I was 33. Never took a semester off, including the Summers. Now I'm 36 and I'm finishing up my last two classes this Fall.

                              It feels weird at first being the oldest guy in the classroom. It fades as the semesters pass. It's totally worth it man. Best of luck to you.

                              [–]sakrash -1 points0 points ago

                              I'm 19 and felt like I'm too old to start college but thanks for giving me hope.

                              [–]highfructoscornsyrup 1 point2 points ago

                              My chemistry lab partner was 60. We ended up in the same labs freshman year through senior year, and graduated together. He's an awesome guy.

                              [–]sqintin 1 point2 points ago

                              Some of us are 20 and still feel the same way. It's depressing

                              [–]PopeJP 0 points1 point ago

                              Yep pretty much how I feel. I'm 32 and starting school on Tuesday. I just hope there are at least a few other crusty old fucks like me there.

                              [–]TheSkiFreeYeti 0 points1 point ago

                              22 starting in 2 weeks.

                              [–]cojafoji -1 points0 points ago

                              The best thing you can do is sit somewhere out of the way, pay close attention, read the text book, take notes, and only ask questions when absolutely necessary. I would encourage you to strike up conversations with the other guys in the classroom, but not the women, because you're 30, and that'd seem creepy as fuck.

                              [–]billiarddaddy 1 point2 points ago

                              I'm 34 and married with three kids. Right there with you.

                              [–]lpd10574 1 point2 points ago

                              I started last Thursday at 37 years old. I felt exactly like this picture. It's getting better though.

                              [–]Scampjock 1 point2 points ago

                              I'm 33 and I'm starting in two weeks, the university I will be going to has quite a decent percentage of mature students so i should be ok.It'll be weird going from having a fairly well paid job to living on the means of a student but that's the economic reality of the country I live in. Keep my head down for a few years, get my degree and it'll be more than worth it, personal development-wise and career-wise.

                              [–]santabunny 1 point2 points ago

                              Never too old to learn and as someone who did my university right after high school I can tell you that you'll be fine, I've never seen an 'older' student who wasn't accepted in group work etc. No worries and in the bigger scheme of things.... once you're over 40, 30 seems ridiculously young. Enjoy man, it's great to be a student! Good for you for doing it, you'll thank yourself later.

                              [–]ApollosCrow 0 points1 point ago

                              32 here, fixing to graduate this year. I had dropped out of both HS and college bout a decade ago, did crazy amounts of traveling and living in odd situations, then finally "settled" long enough to pursue my true interest. For myself, college as a willing, experienced adult is such a better experience. Less of that college-age self-awareness and insecurity to contend with, less of the feeling of coercion, less fucks to give. I see my professors as well learned equals rather than authorities. And I have such a stronger value for knowledge than I did as a teenager, which makes my schoolwork not only qualitatively better but actually fulfilling and fun. College as an adult is awesome. You'll be fine.

                              [–]ColoradoHomeGrown 0 points1 point ago

                              CONGRATS !!

                              Its gonna be like old school when you wake up in bed with that freshman thats actually a HS Senior ...

                              [–]bolognahole 0 points1 point ago

                              This will be me in a few weeks.

                              [–]night_writer 1 point2 points ago

                              Welp, this is me. I'm 29. First day was today. I felt like they were just cute wittle children. My kids are 10 and 7. Sheesh. I feel old.

                              [–]rudygets 0 points1 point ago

                              Are you going to go out for the diving team? Triple Lindy!!

                              [–]CamilloBrillo 0 points1 point ago

                              If I may ask: do you have a job or you go to college full-time? If it's the latter, how are you able to do that!?

                              No joke here, serious questions.

                              [–]Spec_Agent_Bob 0 points1 point ago

                              My mom went through college around that age too, whilst working full time, taking care of me and my sister, after just getting through the divorce case, but my personal issues aside, kudos my friend

                              [–]bastion72 -1 points0 points ago

                              I took my first college class at 32. I started off with one class, AP english comp. It wasn't oo bad, but then my motorcycle was stolen, yada yada yada, I ended up banging the 19 year old in the class and she gave me a blowjob before class every time.

                              [–]Kahlas 1 point2 points ago

                              Started last year at 33. At least the view is nice.

                              [–]ShinyNickel 0 points1 point ago

                              32 and just finishing up my 4th year. It isn't easy and I have stressed myself to the edge of sanity more than once, but it's worth it. I still have a long way to go (I work full-time to pay the bills and attend school at night and via the internet), but since I have been in school I have seen a noticable difference in the way I am treated by my peers, my friends and even my family. When it gets tough (and it will) just hang in there. You will be so glad for it in the end.

                              [–]ThereTheirTheyAre 0 points1 point ago

                              I went back to college at age 26 to finish my degree in Computer Science after programming and working in IT for 7 years. The other students did seem to be childish and unmotivated. I am graduating in December with a 4.0 and valedictorian. I'm not bragging but I had absolutely no intention of doing so well. I just wanted to finish for myself more than anything. There were students who were a lot older than me so I didn't feel too old seeing people in their 40's and 50's. You are going to have a great time.

                              [–]kingofbigmac 0 points1 point ago

                              Please don't tell me were going to see more of these. Every semester this same thing pops up. I'm gonna call the next one. My first day in a Freshman class as a Senior.

                              [–]Rinx7 0 points1 point ago

                              This Monday will be my third year of college. I am 16...

                              [–]IanTheArsonist 0 points1 point ago

                              I know the feeling...my first day is Monday as well.

                              [–]DirtyMonday 0 points1 point ago

                              I had some folks a lot older than you in some of my classes. Particularly the night classes. Don't sweat it.

                              I had one class with just 4 women in their 40's and myself. It was great because the professor expected much less of them in regards to homework and meeting deadlines. It was painful though, because the discussion always turned to them talking about their children. One woman had a miscarriage and we took a week off from class. It was really depressing because she was so very excited to be pregnant but the other women were one hell of a support group.

                              [–]keanex 0 points1 point ago

                              I'm 25 and going back in two weeks.

                              [–]billythebastardchild 0 points1 point ago

                              What a schmitty

                              [–]JBFRESHSKILLS[S] 1 point2 points ago

                              Wow guys, I just read through every single comment and all I have to say is thanks! The encouragement is overwhelming, seriously. I feel a shit ton better about being an old dude starting college. However, I am married, so I will definitely be staying away from college hotties. My wife just finished her masters and is a HS teacher, so I have a great support system. Again, thanks everyone!

                              [–]saulman515 0 points1 point ago

                              Good for you man.

                              [–]FoxBattalion79 0 points1 point ago

                              was considering going back to college too for funsies. whatcha studying, brah?

                              [–]Flamingorider 0 points1 point ago

                              As someone who turns 26 during the first week, I'm extremely comforted knowing I'm not alone in the awkward feeling of being older. Thank you everyone for making me feel more like a bamf.

                              [–]ballzee1 0 points1 point ago

                              36 and started last week. I know that feel.

                              [–]willdill 1 point2 points ago

                              As a 27 year old who will be done school by 29, age ain't nothing but a number! I have 50 year old's in my classes.

                              [–]Linkage4 0 points1 point ago

                              Don't sweat it, I'm 18 and starting my second year now. On my first year we had some near-40 year olds and we hang out with them like they're 18 too. Pretty cool actually.

                              [–]Tongue420 0 points1 point ago

                              be 35yr old veteran...be asked out to coffee by 22yr old....get offered money to do homework for her.... FML! What part of "i dont know this shit either" did she miss?

                              [–]luger718 0 points1 point ago

                              Theres tons of old people in my college

                              [–]blolfighter 0 points1 point ago

                              You will probably be called old, or "gramps." If this bothers you, you're gonna have a bad time. I'm 30 myself, most of my fellow students are under 25. The few that are older than me are women, whose age it is taboo to joke about, so I'm the token senior citizen. It's all good natured, and I get to put on the angry face and yell at the kids to get off my damn lawn, so I get payback too.

                              [–]rctsolid 0 points1 point ago

                              Even as a 22 year old just starting again, the 18 year at uni olds seem young.

                              (Brace for all over 22 year olds to start whacking me with their canes...)

                              [–]brundlfly 0 points1 point ago

                              You will own your classes, once you realize the 12 years of life experience you have over the rest of the class actually matters. You are there because you realize the actual value of it and because you've lived more you'll be able to critically evaluate what you're learning, and get something out of it. Your teachers will appreciate you because you pay attention and contribute. Let the kids treat it like HS v2. Kick their asses. I went back at 40 and LOVED it. Classes were often a discussion between the teacher, myself, and a few good students while the rest slept or checked FB. Eat it up.

                              [–]ickrest 0 points1 point ago

                              I have always said this to people who think that they missed college "You are never to old to go to school".

                              [–]howdid 0 points1 point ago

                              I'm 30, starting my second year on monday as well. Once you realize that in some ways you can run circles around your fellow classmates it gets kinda awesome. Also when students assume you are a young professor, that's kinda nice too. Also when there is a hot professor......they are within reach, and it isn't creepy, it's just two adults going at it.

                              [–]Quadman 0 points1 point ago

                              I took my driver's licence when I was 23 after I had graduated college. I was almost seven years older than the youngest kid in my theory group.

                              [–]ehorgan 0 points1 point ago

                              You won't be the oldest one there. Relax.

                              [–]cryglory 0 points1 point ago

                              Now you're all in big, big trouble.

                              [–]OneDongJuan 0 points1 point ago

                              29 year old here. I never figured I was old until my beard was referred to as the pedo-beard and I had to explain who Monty Python are. That and the feeling I get when I realize everyone around me was born in the 90's. They think Vanilla Ice is a ice cream flavour.

                              [–]DavidAMIs 0 points1 point ago

                              I started at 22 and I felt the same way, despite the fact that there were actually a few who students who were older than me by at most 4 years. It's a little depressing, but very cool to know you know a little bit more about the world than the "enlightened" freshman.

                              [–]cant_touch_this7 0 points1 point ago

                              My degree had a lot of people that were older than your average college student. But I guess it just depends.

                              [–]j-6 0 points1 point ago

                              Is there a subreddit for us old farts in college?

                              [–]Making_Bacon 1 point2 points ago

                              As a 16 yr old whose first day of college was Monday I can, in a backwards ass way, relate to this feel.

                              [–]PeeBJAY 0 points1 point ago

                              Not a huge deal I don't think. I get to a pretty large college and there are tons of people in their 30's and 40's. None are treated any differently.

                              [–]rickster907 0 points1 point ago

                              Went to night school to get my bachelors. Mostly, with people my age or maybe even older.

                              Not sure what the big deal is.

                              [–]_xPAULx_ 0 points1 point ago

                              I went back, I guess that is an incorrect statement since I had never been to college, about 2 yrs ago now.. at 41.. loving every minute of it!!

                              [–]BirdMav 0 points1 point ago

                              23 turning 24 in November, entering my third year of college. Just finished getting two two year A.S. degrees in Math and Science. I hope I find some students that are serious about getting work done but also like to chill out afterwards. I learned the hard way the consequences of not putting hard work in and I've paid dearly. I hope these students understand a little bit of what I do.

                              [–]Armed_To_The_Teets 0 points1 point ago

                              Chlorophyll more like borophyll

                              [–]ricefaq 0 points1 point ago

                              I went back at 27 after getting out of the military and blended well. Maybe it was because I didn't look that much older, but I got along well and was accepted by my classmates. Don't put it out there and I bet most don't notice. And - good luck.

                              [–]hkdharmon 0 points1 point ago

                              42

                              [–]lextexmex 0 points1 point ago

                              there was a guy in 3 of my classes last semester who looked like he was atleast 45. So you are ok

                              [–]pbrooks19 0 points1 point ago

                              Woooo! You'll be great. You'll love it. It'll be hard. There will be at least one point where you want to quit. Don't quit. You can do it!

                              [–]rus_reddit 0 points1 point ago

                              Good luck - good for you.

                              [–]FreeStateGalv 0 points1 point ago

                              Monday is my first day at a no bullshit actual university (Texas A&M). I did a year last year at a CC to build GPA and actually get back in the saddle with school. I am also a veteran, and just turned 30. Marine Systems Engineering here.

                              [–]teh_eria 0 points1 point ago

                              Good luck! That was me 3 years ago, 3 more quarters and I'll be finished with my degree. Where are you going?

                              [–]stevewisey 0 points1 point ago

                              27 years old and I have an intro to Word/excel class. I have a full time job as a webmaster, FML.

                              [–]junkstabber 0 points1 point ago

                              It's never too late to change your life. I'm 29, I moved across country 2 weeks ago. Yesterday I both started my first ever batch of moonshine (always wanted to distill whiskey and upon driving cross country, a stop at the Jack Daniel's distillery (Willy Wonka and the whiskey factory, seriously, it's magical as Fuck.) encouraged me to finally try it.) And started a muay thai class. There will be more people your age than you think prolly. No one else is going to make your life better for you. Grab the hull by the borns, like a boss. If only my gf wasn't all the way in ct.

                              [–]zulubowie 0 points1 point ago

                              You can date your professors. That's hot.

                              [–]Tongue420 1 point2 points ago

                              http://imgur.com/e0p5M Me starting on Monday. 35yrs old.

                              [–]jeepnjeff7 0 points1 point ago

                              As one who finished my bachelors at the young age of 41, I assure you, you are not alone. Better late than never.

                              [–]Gooolati 0 points1 point ago

                              Congrats on taking that step !

                              [–]Uploaded_by_iLurk 0 points1 point ago

                              Please for the love of god don't judge all the Freshmen too harshly they truly are ignorant of the real world and how it works. They'll waste a lot of class time asking questions that many consider to be common sense.

                              But give those guys a solid 4 years and by the time you graduate they'll be best friends.

                              [–]androcus 0 points1 point ago

                              back in community college at 27. I feel you bro.

                              [–]Monsterlover111 0 points1 point ago

                              If it makes you feel any better my mom is 33

                              [–]rxninja 0 points1 point ago

                              I teach undergraduate courses and I've gotta say that my favorite students are the adult students who are either starting college late or returning to finish their degree.

                              Why?

                              Many of my students who came directly from high school are just there because it's the next thing and they really don't actually know what they want to do with their lives. Adult students, on the other hand, are almost always there because they know what they want/need and they know what they have to do to get it. On the first day of class, I can always pick out who's going to get the highest grade in my course based solely on the age of my students.

                              [–]GalaxySC 0 points1 point ago

                              If by any chance you are attending afternoon classes. They usually have lots of students your uhh...our age. Dont worry at the end of your first semester you will have other things to worry about. i.e. prepping for finals.

                              [–]cykocs66 0 points1 point ago

                              33yo and going back to college, finally. So much luck to you!

                              [–]catsonceiling 0 points1 point ago

                              I'm 57 and it's great.

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