<p>My question isn't to whether or not I should go to college. I'm going. It's to what I can do to get involved. I'm 21 and have spent the last four years in the army. I hate that I'm going to be starting college so late, but I still have every intention of getting involved. I still want to have a semi normal college life! I just need to figure out how best to get involved at my age. Any ideas?</p>
<p>21 isn’t that huge of an age gap… I can’t imagine it affecting your ability to fit in. Just be yourself.</p>
<p>offer to help your younger classmates with drinks.</p>
<p>you will be loved.</p>
<p>There’s really no issue. You’ll be like any other college freshman. Chill, you’re overthinking.</p>
<p>Do not provide alcohol to underage consumers. Let someone else get into legal troubles. All it takes is one sting operation or intelligence operation to render your professional development goals unfulfilled for the rest of your life.</p>
<p>Many colleges have dorms for xfer students. Since they are closer to your age you may want to see if your college can put you in those dorms; being with frosh excited at being away for the 1st time at age 18 is a very different place from where you are after 4 years in the Army. If you do end up in frosh dorms you will be constantly asked to buy alcohol. Let your conscience be your guide, and if you do then be discreet.</p>
<p>You’ll be fine; I started at 22. A few people I’ve met have asked me some interesting questions when they found out I was an Infantry Marine (I blame the Call of Duty generation), but it’s not really an issue. I’m too old for the fraternity life, but have connected with other student veterans that helped me a lot.</p>
<p>Honestly, there’s so many people in college with so many different ages/situations that people probably won’t even question it. There’s a 26 year old in an organization I’m in; I wouldn’t have even known his age had he not added me on facebook. There are also 5th/6th years, students who have taken time off, students who commune and have families, etc. Don’t worry at all! You’ll be perfectly fine.</p>
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■■■■■ for sure. Look at his past posts. He’s pretty funny actually but no way he’s serious at this point.</p>
<p>Don’t worry about it. I’m 26 and this has been my first year back in college. I’m doing my gened and lower level course work in a community college right now, and transferring to a 4-year after I get my associates. You’ll be find…there will be plenty of people your age, and plenty of people older than you even.</p>