<p>I am planning on transferring to a state school in my home state of New York, for the Spring 2014 semester. I previously attended a community college, graduating with an associates degree. My grades are pretty good (3.7 gpa), tons of extra curriculars, great recommendations, etc etc.
After graduating from community college, I took off 3 semesters to work and save up some money. If I am admitted to this 4 year state school, I would be a junior but at the age of 22. I would be rooming (most likely) with students a bit younger than me, probably 20.
For some reason I feel that this could be an issue to a potential room mate. My fear is that I will be looked at differently because I am a couple years older.
Am I making something out of nothing? Will this even be an issue, or am I just stressing out about a silly detail? Honestly, if your room mate was a couple years older than you....how would you feel about it?</p>
<p>No. I’m just now transferring to a 4 year state school in CA, and I will also be dorming with people younger than me. I’m used to being around people who are younger for me, so for myself it won’t really be a problem. Honestly, I don’t think it’ll be an issue for you either. It’s just a 2 year difference anyway.</p>
<p>I also hang out with people who are 4-5 years older than me, so being younger wouldn’t bother me either.</p>
<p>Contact the housing office and ask. Some places will permit older undergraduates to live in grad student housing where they are more likely to be with their age peers.</p>
<p>I’m 19 and I live with people that range from 21-24. Apart from being slightly bored when they all go to the bars, it’s not weird at all. The only potential issue I can think of is that they might ask you to buy them booze which you may or may not be comfortable doing.</p>
<p>Last year as a Freshman I lived with a 21 year old. There are no problems at all from my side of the friendship and we rarely even think about it. The only thing you’ll need to prepare yourself for is other students asking you to buy them alcohol.</p>
<p>I’d say it’s the personality of the roommate matters more than the age.</p>
<p>Thank you all for your answers, without a doubt they helped put my mind at ease. I agree with kaligleean, personality will matter much more than a small disparity in age. As per the alcohol question, I’ll cross that bridge when I get there. Thanks again!</p>