I am 23 years old, ive had many ups and downs but through it all ive managed to surpass many obstacles. Well I decided to go back to school right now I am taking courses at a community college and plan on transferring to a 4 year university this summer. I moved from another state to another and I really dont have much of a social life so there for i dont have that many friends. Anyways theres alot of things that I want to do like join a sorriority, go to parties, get involved in social activities but I feel like i might be too old. Most people that are in these type of enviornment are kids who just graduated highschool between ages 18 and 22. It may sound crazy that I might be thinking that but, I kind of feel little awkward. I'm really not much of a drinker and I dont smoke (i hate it) I think im kind of set I never knew what I wanted to be but I realized that I want to be a college professor and I really dont know what activites i should get myself involved in. Anyways I just want your opinon can i still get involved in many of the activities that kids younger than me get involved in even if im 23 and can I make new friends in the process. Either way im really excited!
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AM I TO OLD TO HAVE A SOCIAL LIFE IN COLLEGE?
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calm down, its even possible when ur 25
I transferred to a 4-year college (Tulane to be exact) when I was 23. I was self-conscious at first but I basically got the whole college experience while there (except for the fact that I lived off campus). I joined a sorority and was the oldest one there, but it gave me a chance to meet people who I could take classes with and who helped me throughout my college career. Even after graduating, I still associate with a lot of the people I met while there so I would say try to get involved in as many activities as you can and don't be afraid to meet people. You will be fine.
I don't think your too old for a sorority, but I do think you are too mature, and goal-oriented to mess around with rush.
Age matters less in college than you think. Not everyone matures at the same rate, I'm sure you'll find both older students, like you, and mature younger students to make friends with. If you are at a party, I imagine the only one to be bothered by what ages people are would probably be you (being more mature). I would get involved in a service group or academic club to help you meet people.
To have a career in college academia, you have to be really on top of grades, internships, research, etc. And have at least a masters degree. I would make sure you balance socializing with knuckling down. Good luck!
Join some get together group have some play game, singing song, be creative, invite your Asian friends ask them about their countries culture and have some whole night out programme locally. Do what you have not done like dance, party etc. since going to college will make you miss you whole school day life and all new friends like you will be joining the college. You have to take care from seniors in the college who may try to rope in easily for girls like you, so get ready and see how people of your age behave and make friendship. Don't get ragged in your college be firm and positive you may get along and understand first what is good and what is wrong.
I don't think you are too old at all!