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noam · 07-05-2006, 02:16 AM

Hi guys,

I'll try to keep this short but I think it's important I give some background about myself and why I want to go to college.

I'm 24 years old and am an Israeli citizen. Israeli males go through three years of mandatory military service. I was a paramedic during my service until I was injured and was transfered to IT.

When I completed my service, I decided to work and travel for a while. I got a job in IT, traveled to Australia and New Zealand for three months and still didn't feel like college - so I took another job.

My latest job relocated me to Chicago where I've been living in the passed 12 months. I feel pretty much assimilated in terms of culture, language and people skills. I work as a presale engineer which means that a big part of my job is forming relationships and I've gotten very good at it. I'm also making very good money ($140K / year if you must know).

It seems like I cheated the education system and made it without a college degree. I enjoy life very much, but I feel as if I have a little hole inside of me. The reason being, that as a child and during high school I was somewhat of a different person. I was overweight, kept to myself and lacked self confidence. Today I am very confident, in good athletic shape and have pretty good people skills.

I am seriously considering applying for a 4 year undergraduate college in 2007 (I'll be 25 when the schoolyear starts) simply for the "experience". I don't mind putting my career on hold and infact I am a little scared of not going to college as my job ages me much faster than my biological age. I have a strong desire to get crazy and have fun, and not with 30 year old professionals...

However, I do have some reservations:

1. Obviously the age difference. I will be 6-7 older than the other freshmans. How common are 25 year old freshmans? Are they typically outcasts?

2. Will it be more dificult for me to gain admission than a 18-19 year old applicant?

3. It's very important to me to be able to participate in team sports. However, I have no high school background and I'm afraid I just wont be able to make it into any teams. All I have going for me is very good athletic shape (my 10K run record is 34:24)

If you've read this far - thank you! I would really appreciate any thoughts or advice.

07-05-2006, 02:16 AM
noam Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 730	Can you get the "college experience" at 25? Hi guys, I'll try to keep this short but I think it's important I give some background about myself and why I want to go to college. I'm 24 years old and am an Israeli citizen. Israeli males go through three years of mandatory military service. I was a paramedic during my service until I was injured and was transfered to IT. When I completed my service, I decided to work and travel for a while. I got a job in IT, traveled to Australia and New Zealand for three months and still didn't feel like college - so I took another job. My latest job relocated me to Chicago where I've been living in the passed 12 months. I feel pretty much assimilated in terms of culture, language and people skills. I work as a presale engineer which means that a big part of my job is forming relationships and I've gotten very good at it. I'm also making very good money ($140K / year if you must know). It seems like I cheated the education system and made it without a college degree. I enjoy life very much, but I feel as if I have a little hole inside of me. The reason being, that as a child and during high school I was somewhat of a different person. I was overweight, kept to myself and lacked self confidence. Today I am very confident, in good athletic shape and have pretty good people skills. I am seriously considering applying for a 4 year undergraduate college in 2007 (I'll be 25 when the schoolyear starts) simply for the "experience". I don't mind putting my career on hold and infact I am a little scared of not going to college as my job ages me much faster than my biological age. I have a strong desire to get crazy and have fun, and not with 30 year old professionals... However, I do have some reservations: 1. Obviously the age difference. I will be 6-7 older than the other freshmans. How common are 25 year old freshmans? Are they typically outcasts? 2. Will it be more dificult for me to gain admission than a 18-19 year old applicant? 3. It's very important to me to be able to participate in team sports. However, I have no high school background and I'm afraid I just wont be able to make it into any teams. All I have going for me is very good athletic shape (my 10K run record is 34:24) If you've read this far - thank you! I would really appreciate any thoughts or advice.