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Have you been back in school after a long time too?

As a 24 year old I feel ancient taking classes with a bunch of kids… there’s even a high schooler in my bio class!
DearAmbellina2113 · 41-45, F
24 is still extremely young. I know it doesn't feel that way now but trust me.
@DearAmbellina2113 Meanwhile this girl is able to do all the college shit for a probably a whole decade more if she likes.
@DearAmbellina2113 Id get arrested for being a pedo.

Im very chatty today.
@DearAmbellina2113 I made it all about me.
Living for the trousers
mayguy · 46-50, M
@Pagankiss that outfit is certainly cute/cool so you did good! lollll
Pagankiss · 22-25, F
@mayguy thanks bruff
Pagankiss · 22-25, F
@mayguy bruf*
BlueVeins · 22-25
God you look so pretty 💔
Pagankiss · 22-25, F
@BlueVeins thanks bruff
Ryannnnnn · 31-35, M
Im gonna be an older student in counselling at a college so probs other adults and younger people 😬 got my interview tomorrow
Ryannnnnn · 31-35, M
@Pagankiss I feel ya. It'll be worth it though 🤷 I finished a few years of university and Im so glad it's done.
Pagankiss · 22-25, F
@Ryannnnnn don’t even know if I want to do it.
Ryannnnnn · 31-35, M
@Pagankiss tbh I worked until I figured out what to do, it's why I started in my mid 20s. It's normal. It actually motivated me to want something better.

Maybe you can take a break or something. Don't wanna lecture, I just know where you're coming from.
DrWatson · 70-79, M
I teach at a college. Your post reminds me of a conversation I had years ago with a first-year student who had spent one year after high school working before going to college.

She was one year older than the rest of the entering class, but she felt the difference acutely. As she put it, "These people actually think it's a big deal to drink!" 😂
Rilyn · 31-35, F
Don't even want to talk about it. They ruined me and my ambitions lost my will power and identity for some time. Now I'm doing something else related to my skills.
SW-User
I can't imagine going back to school.

It's been 10 years since college, I want to keep it that way.
JimboSaturn · 51-55, M
Without the distraction of caring about being cool to my classmates I got a 3.97 GPA lol
lost213 · 46-50, M
Well I’m in my 40’s and I’m in my junior year. I feel you on this one.
deadgerbil · 26-30
These days that's not old at all
Pagankiss · 22-25, F
@deadgerbil guess I’m just comparing myself to most of my classmates
mayguy · 46-50, M
Awwww.... however, you can rest assured that 24 back at uni/college is nowhere near ancient. 👏 Some students are in their 70s and even 80s 😳
Pagankiss · 22-25, F
@mayguy don’t know if I have it in me. It’s only my second week and already feeling very overwhelmed by all the crap I have to do and submit
mayguy · 46-50, M
@Pagankiss hmmm...well, you might have taken a few courses too many? if so, hopefully you can get a refund and try again in the future. 🌞
Pagankiss · 22-25, F
@mayguy 3 classes. It’s nothing I just don’t want to do any of that shit. My heart’s not in it
Silentpleasure · 31-35, F

This is how I deal with it 😁
That's nothing. I am doing a second bachelors and I am 40 something. I do it online though to avoid the embarrassment.
Pagankiss · 22-25, F
@OrionInTheNight haha I tried doing online but nope, can’t do it. Hate it even more than in person
Starcrossed · 41-45, F
I went back at 26, I was the eldest of my classmates.

I plan to go back again because I never finished but I've been dragging my feet this past year with applying.
ItalianGuy · 26-30, M
Looking really tired here in this pic 🙁
Pagankiss · 22-25, F
@ItalianGuy sleep deprived too. My brain hates me.
ItalianGuy · 26-30, M
@Pagankiss yeah I get that, you just do not sleep enough or do you actually have trouble catching it even if you would like too/suffering from insomnia?
Pagankiss · 22-25, F
@ItalianGuy no idea
CountScrofula · 41-45, M
Yeah but the secret is because those classes are for 18 year olds you're gonna be SO MUCH SMARTER and it'll be easy and fun. Being an adult student is great.
SW-User
I’m guessing the high school student is in advanced classes. Hate that you feel that way. What are you studying?
DavidT8899 · 22-25, M
You know,school is not exclusively a young persons game anymore.Pepole go back to school in their 50s and 60s.
GuyWithOpinions · 31-35, M
I know the feeling. When i was younger i took a class with people way younger than me. Its akward.
matthewjames · 18-21, M
it ok I get that a lot caus im a little person and people mistake me for younger
Pfuzylogic · M
Join a sorority.
They will have all of the answers to the finals for general classes.
teenrob · M
you might be right but... hey... you are so much "brave" to get back to school! well done!
SW-User
I was out of high school for 9 years before going back for my degree.
JimboSaturn · 51-55, M
I went back to college when I was 30. I felt like a senior citizen.
Nitedoc · 51-55, M
Yes I have done that.
elbbbslsbl · 51-55, M
You look tired
MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M
your pony tail looks like a feather, can you show me it up close?
Pagankiss · 22-25, F
@MartinTheFirst no feather. Just hair.
MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M
@Pagankiss seems fishy
Pagankiss · 22-25, F
@MartinTheFirst what can I tell you dude
ViciDraco · 36-40, M
You look exhausted. Cute as hell, but exhausted.

 
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