Was going to college at 20-21 a BAD IDEA?

[Tyrese101]

No, it wasn't, you're fine.

I've seen 40 years old going into college.

Look, you're suppose to go to college because in the end you want a specific job as the end goal.

Having thoughts like the one you're having now are so incredibly irrelevant to anything truly important.

[GAGSucksBalls1]

i went at 18, and hated it. i still haven't gotten my degree. im 3 classes away. i plan to finish this year. im 31

[Smoke-n-Growls]

Going to college at any age is never a bad idea. I went straight from high school and honestly wish I'd taken a year off between - it would've given me a chance to get my priorities straight and figure out my path better. I'd have gone into Computing Science rather than Business probably, a much more sensible choice.

Don't fret about losing two years - most people go through enough career changes post-college that that sort of thing isn't even a blip in the grand scheme.

It's better to have spent two years learning in college that it wasn't for you rather than forcing yourself to get that degree and regretting it for life.

Does your school have a career office? It sounds to me like you could use some career advice and counseling - if your school doesn't have one, perhaps your city does.

Asking for help on these questions from a professional is a good idea, and there's no shame in asking for help. I used to work as a career counselor when I was in my last years at university and let me tell you, you're not alone. A lot of people feel like you do, it's okay.

[pingiluv]

I didn’t start college until I was 19, did vocational school then went to CC then university and don’t regret it one bit. Because honestly from what I have noticed is most people decide on a major at 23-25, if they haven’t already graduate but those are the kids that have tiger moms behind them. Take your time... relax, pick something you’ll like. I changed my major like 3-5 times! I’m finally getting my PhD but had to take 2 years off because of financial troubles. No one usually has it easy in college unless they have mommy and daddy paying and making their schedules

[nevernevernever]

Go a little easier on yourself. you can be any age and choose to go back to school, and you're still very young. if you feel that you would like to do an internship in your chosen field, talk to your advisor, or even those 19 year olds you know that have internships about what the best course of action is. I'm going to school with a man in his forties who decided he wanted to go back and get a business degree. it's better that you realized you needed to switch majors than that you stuck it out and then tried to make a career in a field you hate. you're not wasting your time, you're making sure your future will be good.
Take a breath, relax, and realize you made a very brave and responsible choice. you'll figure out internships and jobs and be all right.

[Levin]

If it's the right major, then stick with it.

And take a chill people.

You're 22, not 42.

You have your entire life to rot in a dead end soul destroying job.

Have some fun, fuck some of your cohort.

What's the rush?

[Kuba-kun]

The age is totally fine, I am still studying (tho is is for PhD degree) and as long as it fulfills you and gives your life purpose then it is alright.

Tho the need to go into debt only to achieve higher education in some countries is bad in its nature. Education should be free in order to improve the quality of living.

[okeydoke]

No, you’re making a very positive life decision to get your degree. Stay positive.

[tartaarsaus]

It’s perfectly fine. You’re only 2 years later, which is nothing if you’re gonna be working until nearly 70.

[Matt57]

I started college at 18 but haven’t worked yet. Especially since I moved to the Family ranch at 19 and do that as work, so I still haven’t had an official job.