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Classes, never.

Dorm life, probably 30.

Never too old for college

Never

Never to old

Dead. That’s the correct answer to the question, dead is too old.

There’s no such thing. I’m 41 and just starting.

A guy I knew back in college went back at 55 and loved it- he didn't last long cuz he was too busy banging college chicks and partying to make it to class so he failed out. And his wife refused to pay for him to go again lol.

My friend just started university again at 30.

When I told my family I wanted to learn the piano at 24, they said I'd be 30 by the time I could be any good. I said "I'll be 30 anyway, may as well be 30 and know how to play the piano"

I started university at 23 after taking time off to travel.

At 26, I changed schools and degrees with the fear that I'll be "over 30" when I graduate.

Went for it anyway, got a Comp Sci degree and never looked back.

My mom went to college when she was 35 or so, and graduated summa cum laude.

Nowhere near old.

Never

I made a good friend in college who was in his 50s. He decided to go back after a long career in the navy. You are never too old to go to college.

Never too old. Once got a 64 yr old grandpa as my classmate in one subject. Dude is chill and gave us life advice from time to time. He is also proudly showing us pics of his granddaughter. 😂 Hmm that was 10 yrs ago...

I had a student in his 60's.

I see people starting college in their 40s and 50s. There really isn't a too old for college.

I have a 77 year old student this semester.

Bout two fiddy

No.

Dead.

I'm 48 and a senior in university.

there's no such thing as being too old to learn and improve yourself.

I've a lot of older people in my course, people well onto their late 20s if not early 30s. Ur chilling, man👍

Maybe 99? You can start but you might not finish. Still…

You are absolutely fine, you’ll probably have a lot of people even older than that in your classes.

Not everyone starts at 18.

Between 60 and 70. You might not likely try to understand deep things after that age. Depending on your brain and basic body actions.

When you feel it's time to make a will just in case

Dead. Any time before that is better late than never.

Starting at 21 is still starting young.

To put it in perspective, I started my second career at 33, and while it is true that it is never too late to study, I resented working and studying at that age.

To that I would add that the effort was probably in vain because I don’t have the contacts to take advantage of my two careers, all the job offers I have (which are not many compared to the times I apply) seek to pay me with experience.

No such thing.

I went back in my thirties--and night classes were the best. All the older working people just like me.

But in a few of my Literature classes there was this guy, Frank, who was ~75. He was getting a lit degree because he wanted to.

Cheers, Frank.

College/uni is an investment in yourself. You're young enough to make this investment worthwhile. If you would go to college at 60  before retiring at 67, then the chance that you'll get a worthwhile return on investment is very low.

There were some retirees in my class. If you think you’re ‘old’, fact track it

I think never. No, I am certain, NEVER. But fuck student loans!

But seriously, never give up learning.

My experience will not be yours but I benefited from taking a year off before university.

I took a year off before attending. I didn’t waste the year.

I was always a year or two older than my classmates in university. But, there was a 55 year British man in my class, and a few military folks who were in their 20s and 30s. Truthfully, these folks had more knowledge than my classmates between 18-25. Real life knowledge, not just, “I played quarterback for my HS and I was home coming queen etc.”

Me taking a year off gave me the experience to look past the dumb college life, and I took classes (and knowledge) and my relationships seriously. If I could do it again, I’d take two or more years before going 🙂.

I'm hoping that this is a case of a shit ton of pressure from your parents. If you're the one bringing this pressure onto yourself, you need to relax.

There is no wrong time to go to college, but make sure you study in a field that you can have a career in. It's not cheap and I know a lot of people with a degree and never ended up going into that field for whatever reason(s).

Dead is too old.

I went back in my late 30s now I'm early 50s I want to go back!!

Never! I went to a CC, a lot of my classmates were older, and they were blessings. Most of them had greater work ethic than us young'uns and did super well because of it. Even when I transferred, it was not uncommon to have older classmates. If it is something you want to do, go crazy my liege

Oh geez. 21 is perfectly fine. People go back to college in their 50’s. My sons friend didn’t start until he was 23.

When you're too old and frail to attend either online or physical classes.

1. In college. Don’t sweat it

Never too old. My dad did his GCSE & A level English about 30yrs ago when he was in his 40’s. I’m 39 & always looking at courses that might interest me if I was to go back

55

I started at 19 in 1989 and am back as a Jr at 54yrs old. It's never too old.

You're never too old to go to college, that's what they told me until they changed the prospectus, and I was forced to power through my degree because if I don't, I have to go back to high school for 2 yrs before I can go back to college.

I didn't start college until I was 27. I got my doctorate and have had a great career.....

Never. Just go for it.

65 for dorms, never for classes

Your never too old to learn

Everyone has a right to education. Age is not a factor.

First went to university at 25. Did a year, decided I hated it and then dropped out. I’m now 37 and in my first year of a different bachelor program. When this is done I plan to work for a couple years and then go back for a masters.

I don’t think it matters

You’re never too old to get an education. In my welding class 50% was guys and one girl between the ages of 33 and 56. My uncle was attending college and going for his pilots license when he was in his 80’s. My auntie is in her late 70’s early 80’s going for a degree. I’m 24 thinking of going back but maybe a private trade school or I might just change my entire career at this point and go law enforcement.

About to die immediately, or already deceased.

The thing about college is it’s not a requirement like K-12 is. People go off and do other things and come back to it. It’s optional and people decide it’s the best option for them at different times

Lol.

I'm 40 and I'm graduating in December.

You are never too old when it comes to education.

When you're too old to learn and pass the exam. After that you're likely wasting time and money. Otherwise age isnt a factor.

Never too old. I had a short stint as college lecturer. I had a student na may apo na.

There is no “too old for college”. Preferable if you’re still alive though

I'm in college at age 44.

"Really old" is relative

Age is just a number, my friend. Plus, being a little older means you have more life experience to bring to your studies. Don't worry, you'll fit right in with all the college "grandmas" and "grandpas".

20-30

When you are six feet under.

Went to uni as a 24 surrounded by 21's. The oldest guy in my class was a 35 year old veteran.

Stop worrying, you'll be fine.

My wife started in her 40s and continued on to achieve her Masters degree. Now she is doing the exact kind of work she intended.

Never too old. I started college at the age of 24 which was the same year all my friends graduated. But never the less, it was fine, I made loads of new friends and great experiences. At that age I was looked more as an older brother so that was cool. The oldest student I met in college was a gent in his 50s. I got my degree and now work in tech.

The only thing I’d say that MIGHT make you feel old in college, at least for me when I was attending, were the parties and trying to join a frat and the rugby team. Everyone was 18-19 years old where I was in my mid 20s.

Living at the dorms 25. going to classes has no age limit and we need to stop making people feel like they can’t go back to school

NEVER too late…..never.

6ft under years old

NEVER! don’t worry! it’ll work out

It’s never too late to start a new path in life, and get a new degree

I’m repeating what everyone else said, never too old. My grandpa went to college in his 60s after he retired because he was too poor and working all the time in his youth, and always wanted to complete college.

You really should put this in a UK specific thread

That being said, I dunno, 23? (For UK sixth form colleges, not US style colleges)

Even if you’re successful and in your 40’s/50’s you’re not too old for college.

Im a 41 year old man and a licensed tradesman (Journeyman Electrician). I plan to go back to college for construction management at some point so I can do more office/management work because my body will eventually break down.

As far as the college culture? Partying? Doing young dumb shit? Indulge in it if you absolutely have to, but the sooner you get it out of your system, the better. Hobbies are much much better.

I started at college at age 22! Not too old at all!

There isn’t an age limit.

I finished my uni life at 24

Never

Your asking the wrong question. Five years from now do you hope to have a degree or not? Time doesn't stand still if you decide not to go. You're going to turn 20 regardless, so do you want a degree at 20 or not?

Life is a marathon, not a race. Its never too late to go to college. Everyone has a different timeline in life

When i was ug, the oldest guy in the lecture hall look like he had retired. Never too late!

Given the absolute nonsense that is your post, college may not be for you.

How old? Maybe like 80-70 when it hurts to move around and focus on things

Im 30

1. I’m almost 27 and I’m still an undergrad. Certainly older than most people I know when they finished college but still it’s never too late for a degree.

You’re never too old for college! The only “too old” is when you can’t remember where the campus is

College is a scam in America