Mr_hopeless Posted April 15, 2013 Posted April 15, 2013 Basically, I am planning to go back to education. I am 24 years old and I will have to study for a year before I get entry into University. I will be 26 by the time I start Uni. I know I will meet girls at University, but a lot of them will be 18/19! I feel like I've missed out a lot in past years. I never went to University when I was younger, but I was fed up of working in a job I don't enjoy; so I decided to go back to education. I do have hobbies, but they may have to take back seat while I'm studying. Anyway, I am not sure what I am going to do in regards to accommodation. I'm not sure whether to stay in University accommodation or live at home with parents and save the money I would have used for housing. I'm going off track a bit, so what do you think about the girl situation? I'm obviously single but, I am not really the "one night stand from a club" kind of guy if I'm honest. Anyway, I would be interested to hear women's opinions on this.
suladas Posted April 15, 2013 Posted April 15, 2013 I am doing somewhat the same, except i'm 23 and heading back this fall. I think it's a great opportunity to expand my social circle and potentially meet a girl. Yes there will be a lot of 18/19 year olds, but there will also be many people in their 20's to. I went one semester when I was 20 and I was on the younger side for sure, there was people in their 30's even. It doesn't even concern me if a girl has a problem with dating someone my age going back to school. I own my own home, and am doing it to get a better job, anyone who doesn't see that as positive is crazy.
Els Posted April 15, 2013 Posted April 15, 2013 24 is really not excessively old to be socializing with 19 yo girls. And yes, as suladas says, there are other 20+ yo/s in their first year too. Go for it.
Object_a Posted April 15, 2013 Posted April 15, 2013 (edited) I went back to uni at 28 and I honestly never had so much female attention I did worry that the age gap would be a problem but it wasn't at all. The younger people tend to be a bit wet behind the ears in the first year when they're still getting used to being away from home for the first time and looking after themselves, but I was really impressed with how quickly they grew up and they turned into excellent company. About 25% of the students in my faculty were over 24 too so you will almost certainly find many people your own age to socialise with. One thing I will say is just be prepared for drama if you date the younger women students. A lot of them will still be finding themselves and won't know what they want in a partner, so you'll need to understand that you're likely to end up being part of their trial-and-error phase. Edited April 15, 2013 by Object_a
Author Mr_hopeless Posted April 15, 2013 Author Posted April 15, 2013 Do you have to date the girls who are 18/19? lol no, I am just providing some likely ages of girls at Uni. There will be many students there who are 18/19 though. I can't exactly ask their age as soon as I meet them lol.
january2011 Posted April 15, 2013 Posted April 15, 2013 Hang around with the other mature students and postgrads. Having worked before heading to uni, you probably have a different outlook to most freshers. They might have more of a "party" outlook whereas you might be more serious. But, a lot depends on your uni, your course and the social facilities. Why not wait until you get there and then see what your environment is like before deciding on your approach? 2
HoneyBadgerDontCare Posted April 16, 2013 Posted April 16, 2013 I'm 26 and I hang out at a local college and pick up girls ages 18-22. I haven't had any problems.
Arabella Posted April 16, 2013 Posted April 16, 2013 I went back to get my second undergraduate degree at the same age as you, and ended up getting into two serious relationships. One was a 20 year old who seemed far more mature than he turned out to be. The second, my current boyfriend, is a 25 year old mature student getting a second degree to change careers, just like myself. It does happen. You don't have to date the younger girls... if your university is anything like mine, there will be an adult student community where you will meet other people such as yourself. How large this community is, however, will entirely depend on the type of school and location. Good luck! -A
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