I'm 33 and in college...do you younger guys look at me weird?

[stalkerforlife]

Most of you are younger than me. If you go to school or if you have, how do you view a 33 year old man attending school? Am I just a loser? Do you sit around with your friends and make fun of me?

Just curious.

[plowking]

They look up to you.

[stalkerforlife]

They look up to you.

:lol

[navy]

Nobody cares. At 33 it's about succeeding in life not having fun.

[stalkerforlife]

Nobody cares. At 33 it's about succeeding in life not having fun.

I personally don't care. I am not there to make friends or party, just as you suggested. I'm just trying to succeed.

[ISHGoat]

depends on the situation, ive worked (while an ungergrad) on a project together with a chick that was like 25 and doing her second degree; tried to plow but she had a boyfriend

[plowking]

I personally don't care. I am not there to make friends or party, just as you suggested. I'm just trying to succeed.

Are you in a frat house? That'd be cool.

I feel as if I should have studied abroad in America in my last semester that just passed. We could have been bros.

[stalkerforlife]

depends on the situation, ive worked (while an ungergrad) on a project together with a chick that was like 25 and doing her second degree; tried to plow but she had a boyfriend

Are younger chicks easier to plow? I never got laid much when I was in my "college years." I am in a relationship now and don't look at girls like that at my school.

[stalkerforlife]

Are you in a frat house? That'd be cool.

I feel as if I should have studied abroad in America in my last semester that just passed. We could have been bros.

No, I just attend a community college right now. The #1 rated in the country, actually...Santa Fe College in Gainesville, FL. Anyhow, no frat would have me...I am ugly and poor.

[The_Yearning]

No, I just attend a community college right now. The #1 rated in the country, actually...Santa Fe College in Gainesville, FL. Anyhow, no frat would have me...I am ugly and poor.

I'm at UF and I can tell you that doesn't mean much at all.

[Bosnian Sajo]

I look at older college students and wonder if they feel weird being in a classroom full of younger people :oldlol:

So not so much looking at you weird...but more I'm interested why you're in the classroom in the first place. Are you lost? Bored? Can't find a job so you hada come back and get your education?

[Bosnian Sajo]

I'm at UF and I can tell you that doesn't mean much at all.

What's wrong with Santa Fe? Isn't it similar to UCF's Valencia, where if you attend the community college you can probably easily get into the uni?


My school (SPC) used to be a top community college, became a 4 year institution a while ago and is also teamed up with USF and UF for 2+2 transfers. So maybe being the #1 CC does mean something...bound to try and keep climbing that ladder to become a better school.

[DeuceWallaces]

I'm 35 and in college.

[christian1923]

i respect everybody in class tryna do better and get an education. 33 ain't even old.

[outbreak]

No, when i was in the equivalent of college I thought older people there were smart for getting an education or good for them for deciding to take a course in something they enjoy. It's hard at a young age having to choose what you want to do for your whole life, adult education should be encouraged not made fun of.

[Draz]

Of course not. We respect you more. It's never too late to educate.

[Bosnian Sajo]

I'm 35 and in college.

We're talking those still in their undergrad status, I assume you're higher in education considering your knowledge of plants and shit like dat.

[JohnnySic]

Their are loads of older people in college, nothing weird about it. Although it might be if you're living in a dorm with a bunch of 19 year olds...

[christian1923]

Their are loads of older people in college, nothing weird about it. Although it might be if you're living in a dorm with a bunch of 19 year olds...
Nothing weird about 19 year old box

[IcanzIIravor]

Most of you are younger than me. If you go to school or if you have, how do you view a 33 year old man attending school? Am I just a loser? Do you sit around with your friends and make fun of me?

Just curious.

I am back in school myself and I am going on 37 come December. I make good money, but I am looking to move away from the technical side into management. A degree helps me make that move more so than just having the certs and experience. Don't worry about what others think. Stick to your goals, stay hungry and keep at it. Whatever job you are going for though, midway through your degree, make sure you start getting actual experience.

[Jameerthefear]

I'm 35 and in college.
Yeah, and you're ****ing pathetic

[PullupJay]

Yeah, and you're ****ing pathetic
Jam, shame on you. :no:




Have some respect for your elders.



:facepalm

[Jameerthefear]

sorry PUJ :(

[stalkerforlife]

I'm at UF and I can tell you that doesn't mean much at all.

Damn bro, you live in Gainesville, too? Small world!

[stalkerforlife]

I'm 35 and in college.

I hated you...

Now I love you.

[thefatmiral]

Good for you. It can take awhile before you figure what you want to do. Got my bachelor's but I might go back someday maybe.

[KellhitEmup15]

You do you man.

[Lensanity]

No, when i was in the equivalent of college I thought older people there were smart for getting an education or good for them for deciding to take a course in something they enjoy. It's hard at a young age having to choose what you want to do for your whole life, adult education should be encouraged not made fun of.
This x 10000000

[Patrick Chewing]

I'm 35 and in college.


Working at the book store doesn't count.

[KellhitEmup15]

Working at the book store doesn't count.

Looks like some beef here.

[Vaniiiia]

What classes are you taking?

[UK2K]

I am 26 and in college.

Chicks are easy to pull because you have money (unless you are married).

I dont give into those temptations but.... its not hard.

[GIF REACTION]

Gotta stay loyal JD.

[UK2K]

These young hoes ain't got nothing on my woman.

[Smoke117]

Nobody cares. At 33 it's about succeeding in life not having fun.

Seriously. If you are 33 and still worried about how you are perceived you really need to grow a set of balls and man the **** up...or just take a razor to yourself.

Besides stalker you have no qualms about being one of the biggest douche bags here on the board...so why should your real life be any different?

[wang4three]

I went to college with some 30-60 year olds. Me, personally, I respect anyone trying to get an education at any age. Never know why someone went back to college. Whether it's because they wanted a 2nd degree, couldn't afford college when they were younger, something else took priority over their own education, took time off to pursue a dream, etc.

What matters most is what you do in class. I did have a 35 year old classmate that didn't even try. I looked at him weird. But for the most part, the rest of my classmates who were older tried very hard because they knew what the real world was like. I respected that. I had a 55 year old in one my classes. She had two kids so she was never able to pursue her degree. Now that her kids were financially independent, she went to get her degree and I had a lot of respect for that. At 55, I don't think I could go to college again. I'm in my 30s right now and I don't want to go back to school again.

[NBAplayoffs2001]

Most of you are younger than me. If you go to school or if you have, how do you view a 33 year old man attending school? Am I just a loser? Do you sit around with your friends and make fun of me?

Just curious.

Nah, I'm usually chill with it. In one of my organic chem classes, they were about 3-4 students who were all at least 35+. I just assumed they were post-bacc trying to get their degree and possibly apply to graduate schools. This isn't completely unheard of. One of the older guys who was probably 40 was killing the midterms and often had the highest grades in the class.

In one of my last electives in college, both of my projects I was working with someone who was in their late 20s and a veteran. The other was actually a business owner who was getting their degree part-time. I'm pretty sure this person was a grandmother and was around 50-55. For the second person, we worked in a group of 3 and let her go with minimal work because she apparently was really busy during the 3-4 weeks we were completing a relatively simple project (this project would probably take one of us maybe 6 hours in the month we had to do a good enough for a 95%, the class was a joke so we were chill with it).

[DeuceWallaces]

Looks like some beef here.

The phrase you're looking for is "Rent-Free".

[NBAplayoffs2001]

I went to college with some 30-60 year olds. Me, personally, I respect anyone trying to get an education at any age. Never know why someone went back to college. Whether it's because they wanted a 2nd degree, couldn't afford college when they were younger, something else took priority over their own education, took time off to pursue a dream, etc.

What matters most is what you do in class. I did have a 35 year old classmate that didn't even try. I looked at him weird. But for the most part, the rest of my classmates who were older tried very hard because they knew what the real world was like. I respected that. I had a 55 year old in one my classes. She had two kids so she was never able to pursue her degree. Now that her kids were financially independent, she went to get her degree and I had a lot of respect for that. At 55, I don't think I could go to college again. I'm in my 30s right now and I don't want to go back to school again.

I would only go back to school in my 30s to get like an MBA personally if I was running my own business or something not for like a Bachelors if I'm already successful without one.

[Charlie Sheen]

Am I just a loser?

Stop this. You need to find a reason to care about yourself because nobody else can do that for you.

[Velocirap31]

I have additional respect for adult students. They have a plan and are going to study and do well. Unless they're perpetual students who never graduate or go anywhere.

[West-Side]

Go watch the movie Old School for your answer.

[step_back]

They're still immature. They probably think 30 is old and that the world revolves around them.

I'm thinking of doing another degree on a part time basis purely because I enjoy studying. People should expand their minds and broaden their knowledge over the course of their entire lives. Not just in the first 20/25 years or so.

[stalkerforlife]

What classes are you taking?

A humanities class and ENC1102. Humanities class is Ancient World Renaissance and ENC1102 is college writing 2.

[stalkerforlife]

Thanks for the replies, guys. Some really good feedback. Makes me feel better. I wouldn't care what they thought in a negative way, but it does make me feel good to hear a lot of you respect what i'm doing.

I spent my teenage years and most of my 20s as a depressed recluse. I am just now in my 30s becoming more accepting of who I am and this is the time I feel good enough to attend college.

[sweggeh]

Tbh, me and my boys used to make fun of some old Jewish dude at our college back in the day. Not cause he was Jewish. But cause he was old as ****.

Also, in the UK college is from 16-18 usually. So this 50 year old, really religious, unmarried, sheltered virgin who didnt drive and was driven to class by his mother who he still lived with was perving over the 16 year old hotties at the school. When summer came and the bitches really came out to play in terms of their sexy outfits like summer dresses and tighter clothing and shit, he started acting so weird that we just stopped talking to him.

So yeah, old people suck.

[UK2K]

Thanks for the replies, guys. Some really good feedback. Makes me feel better. I wouldn't care what they thought in a negative way, but it does make me feel good to hear a lot of you respect what i'm doing.

I spent my teenage years and most of my 20s as a depressed recluse. I am just now in my 30s becoming more accepting of who I am and this is the time I feel good enough to attend college.

I was in the Marine Corps from 18-23. I've been in school the past three years. When I went to the University of Indianapolis, I was in some freshman class that hadn't transferred with a bunch of 18-19 year olds when I was 24.

**** it.

[DeuceWallaces]

Yes, I was being a bit disingenuous. That being said most my friends and people I deal with here are about 5-10 years younger than me.

The fact remains you're never too old for a college degree and a better life.

[Lebron23]

28 yrs.old. I am planning to enroll in a film school.

[NBAplayoffs2001]

I was in the Marine Corps from 18-23. I've been in school the past three years. When I went to the University of Indianapolis, I was in some freshman class that hadn't transferred with a bunch of 18-19 year olds when I was 24.

**** it.
I've met some veterans in my school. I used to work with one for a project. He was working part-time while going to school. He talked a little about his service and how he did tours in Iraq I think. It was cool talking to him. Some of the ROTC girls at my university were pretty cute too. A lot of girls digged ROTC guys on campus. For the most part, I've talked to a lot of those guys. They were actually really chill to hang out. Tend to be solid basketball players too. One of my classmates were ROTC and frankly killed it, had a really high GPA and some real solid work experience.

[senelcoolidge]

You can be 75 years old and just starting college, I think that's great man.

[UK2K]

I've met some veterans in my school. I used to work with one for a project. He was working part-time while going to school. He talked a little about his service and how he did tours in Iraq I think. It was cool talking to him. Some of the ROTC girls at my university were pretty cute too. A lot of girls digged ROTC guys on campus. For the most part, I've talked to a lot of those guys. They were actually really chill to hang out. Tend to be solid basketball players too. One of my classmates were ROTC and frankly killed it, had a really high GPA and some real solid work experience.

I know a lot of former military who are straight douche bags too.

I've even had some talk to me and try to tell me some shit they did without knowing I was Marine, cause I certainly don't look or act like it. I still have friends I served with, but for the most part, I try and stay away from former military unless its for career purposes, then it comes in handy.

[Lakers Legend#32]

Just don't live in a dorm.

[NBAplayoffs2001]

Just don't live in a dorm.

Yeah, I agree. This is weird if you do. You will be constantly asked to buy alcohol by freshman/sophomores too.

[NBAplayoffs2001]

I know a lot of former military who are straight douche bags too.

I've even had some talk to me and try to tell me some shit they did without knowing I was Marine, cause I certainly don't look or act like it. I still have friends I served with, but for the most part, I try and stay away from former military unless its for career purposes, then it comes in handy.

To be honest, the majority of the ones I met had great discipline. Their motive was probably the cliche statement of "Study hard, party hard." Although I have run into a few that were kind of obnoxious when they already had a few drinks. I know a current ROTC who has a lot of responsibilities and is trying to improve his GPA from his first 1.5 years in college. Soft spoken kid with a military family and his GPA is honestly pretty understandable if someone got to know his situation.

[sundizz]

Honestly, it depends a lot on HOW you actually look.

But in college people like different. It's not really a bad thing. Their will be the usual kids that were "cool" in high school that band together and they may try to see you as a weirdo. Funny wake up call to them is that people now don't necessarily like that they act that way.

If you are/were odd you always will be. If you are a chill guy then no one will care and/or be nice to you.

The BIG however though is that when you try to holler at a chick EVERYONE will talk about it lol. When I was 18 at college there was this guy that was 27. At that time it seemed amazing, that someone could even be 27 and normal.

We chilled with him a lot, he had his head on straight, we all got to know him. The only time it got really funny was when we forced him out one night and he got drunk and tried to holler at some of the girls from our dorm. Now, I get it. You don't change when you get in your late 20's lol.

[Vaniiiia]

If you mind your business and pay attention you'll be fine.

You're already married with kids, you shouldn't be trying to get with chicks or party.

It's simply an investment for your life. Just remember, each class session is basically costing you 20-40 bucks. So why miss classes?

[red1]

People are way too self absorbed. No one cares to be honest. 33 and in school doesn't mean shit. Heck people even find professional success and STILL go back to school. Don't over think it man.

[Levity]

you got this, OP. on the first day of school, go up to the biggest kid in class and punch that dude in the throat. no one will ever look twice at you.

[stalkerforlife]

you got this, OP. on the first day of school, go up to the biggest kid in class and punch that dude in the throat. no one will ever look twice at you.

:roll:

[Legends66NBA7]

Huh ?

People can go to college at really whatever age they want, when eligible off course. Is it different in the States ?

And you are never too old to go back to school. I talk to my dad often and he tells me he had to do night course for different managing courses he took.

[Bully Allen]

We're all here for you, OP. You got this. :cheers:

We all love you.

Especially me.

[stalkerforlife]

We're all here for you, OP. You got this. :cheers:

We all love you.

Especially me.

:lebronamazed:

[GimmeThat]

if it was your choice, you probably won't be truly that interested in getting to know the younger folks

and if it wasn't, college has certainly been a place where curiosity generally dies out or is completely exposed at some point.

[RidonKs]

it must be really hard being in college whenever you're different and trying to overcome the challenge of fitting in with other people... but especially with how cliquey it gets with college still being pretty driven by social status, age is a really big deal. op you might be better off trying something more challenging if you really want to give yourself a break... you probably have more potential here than most of the board put together. i'm thinking engineering or law, hell even medicine. i'd let u operate on me no prob bob, u seem like u know what ur doing

[Lakers Legend#32]

Don't join the marching band. Band Geeks are never cool.

[UK2K]

Don't worry OP.

My first day was yesterday.

[riseagainst]

Yeah, and you're ****ing pathetic

:roll:
:lol

[riseagainst]

Don't worry OP.

My first day was yesterday.

:lol
:applause:

[NBAplayoffs2001]

One of my friend's moms got a degree this past summer and she has 4-5 kids ranging from like 13 to 27 I think.

[Vaniiiia]

Don't worry OP.

My first day was yesterday.
Wasted all those years in the military.

What a joke program they run. You missed out on the best times of your life. (early 20's)

You'll never get it back,

meanwhile im living on campus having the time of my life with a bunch of other eager 18-21 year olds.

Hahaha!

Enjoy, you know, studying by yourself and smoking pot all day.

Your life is gonna be hell dude. All that debt too that you won't be able to pay back.

Praying for you

[artex]

**** no dude ! I was disqualified from my University at 23 , now at 25 I'm going through the reinstatement process . Who gives a shit what the little kids say . let em be little gossip hoes . good for you finish that degree I know how the struggle feels

[step_back]

Wasted all those years in the military.

What a joke program they run. You missed out on the best times of your life. (early 20's)

You'll never get it back,

meanwhile im living on campus having the time of my life with a bunch of other eager 18-21 year olds.

Hahaha!

Enjoy, you know, studying by yourself and smoking pot all day.

Your life is gonna be hell dude. All that debt too that you won't be able to pay back.

Praying for you

I'm sure that will be his biggest regret in life. :rolleyes:

[UK2K]

Wasted all those years in the military.

What a joke program they run. You missed out on the best times of your life. (early 20's)

You'll never get it back,

meanwhile im living on campus having the time of my life with a bunch of other eager 18-21 year olds.

Hahaha!

Enjoy, you know, studying by yourself and smoking pot all day.

Your life is gonna be hell dude. All that debt too that you won't be able to pay back.

Praying for you

:lol Not only did I smash chicks on both coasts (San Diego and Pensacola) when I was 18-21 (which is a shitty age by the way), but I smashed international chicks (Germany, Dominican Republic) as well, and got paid to do it. And blow shit up along the way.

And as an FYI, the military pays for my school. That would be... all of it. As in, my books too. Oh, and they pay me more than your dad makes every month on top of that.

Yeah, drowning in debt...

Good try though :lol :lol :lol

[step_back]

:lol Not only did I smash chicks on both coasts (San Diego and Pensacola) when I was 18-21 (which is a shitty age by the way), but I smashed international chicks (Germany, Dominican Republic) as well, and got paid to do it. And blow shit up along the way.

And as an FYI, the military pays for my school. That would be... all of it. As in, my books too. Oh, and they pay me more than your dad makes every month on top of that.

Yeah, drowning in debt...

Good try though :lol :lol :lol

Is that what you get for serving in the American military :eek:

Our's is shit in comparison. The only thing our soldiers come away with after serving is a bunch of crazy stories to tell the gran kids and years of PTSD.

[UK2K]

Is that what you get for serving in the American military :eek:

Our's is shit in comparison. The only thing our soldiers come away with after serving is a bunch of crazy stories to tell the gran kids and years of PTSD.

Yes, you use your GI Bill and your school is paid for. Completely. Book Stipend too. And on top of that, you get paid anywhere between $800-$2500 per month.

I, personally, receive about (EDIT: Aint trying to make people jelly). Just for showing up to class and not failing.

Haha dudes are so envious of the military. I get it, I do, but really, everyone chooses their own path. People who go into the military and capitalize on the experience can have an easy life. That's why you see all these nice ass vehicles being driven around with military stickers on them.

Where are you from? I served with a lot of Brits who told me they had to buy all their own shit lol Scots too.

Buddy of mine was a UAV pilot in the Marines. We went to boot camp together.

Now he works for Boeing flying test drones for them, making almost 200k a year. Bet he's envious of the 18-21 year olds too :lol

[step_back]

Yes, you use your GI Bill and your school is paid for. Completely. Book Stipend too. And on top of that, you get paid anywhere between $800-$2500 per month.

I, personally, receive about $1600. Just for showing up to class and not failing.

Haha dudes are so envious of the military. I get it, I do, but really, everyone chooses their own path. People who go into the military and capitalize on the experience can have an easy life. That's why you see all these nice ass vehicles being driven around with military stickers on them.

Where are you from? I served with a lot of Brits who told me they had to buy all their own shit lol Scots too.

Buddy of mine was a UAV pilot in the Marines. We went to boot camp together.

Now he works for Boeing flying test drones for them, making almost 200k a year. Bet he's envious of the 18-21 year olds too :lol

Yeah I'm from the U.K. I looked into a career in the military but didn't think the pro's were worthy of the cons. If we had a similar system I'm sure more people would enlist.

[UK2K]

Yeah I'm from the U.K. I looked into a career in the military but didn't think the pro's were worthy of the cons. If we had a similar system I'm sure more people would enlist.

Ok, so tell me something.

Is the Marine Corps insignia really a 'get laid for free' patch in the UK? The Brits used to bring their gear over to us (we were stationed on the same base) and they would trade us their gear they bought (our was issued to us) for our clothes that had an EGA on it, because according to them, if they went back to the UK, they could wear our clothes and tell girls they served with Marines. I have several backpacks from British guys still, and in exchange I would go to our PX (which only Americans could use) and buy them hoodies and boots and shirts with the EGA on it.

Is that legit or what?

[shlver]

I once partnered for a project with a mid 30's guy going for premed. He started out computer science but wasn't making enough money. Older people are the absolute best partners to have for a group project or research. They care about the money they're spending so working with them always goes smoothly

[JohnnySic]

I once partnered for a project with a mid 30's guy going for premed. He started out computer science but wasn't making enough money. Older people are the absolute best partners to have for a group project or research. They care about the money they're spending so working with them always goes smoothly
Yep.

[stalkerforlife]

it must be really hard being in college whenever you're different and trying to overcome the challenge of fitting in with other people... but especially with how cliquey it gets with college still being pretty driven by social status, age is a really big deal. op you might be better off trying something more challenging if you really want to give yourself a break... you probably have more potential here than most of the board put together. i'm thinking engineering or law, hell even medicine. i'd let u operate on me no prob bob, u seem like u know what ur doing

:lol

Thanks!

I'm thinking nursing, radiology, or computer engineering.

[SpecialQue]

I once partnered for a project with a mid 30's guy going for premed. He started out computer science but wasn't making enough money. Older people are the absolute best partners to have for a group project or research. They care about the money they're spending so working with them always goes smoothly

Yup. When I was working on my BA I made it a point to team up with all the old ass nigguhs. They got shit done while the other students were stuck with their ***** in their hands by the time a project was due, whining about not having enough time and the professor being "unfair." :rolleyes: