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bumpssi · 11 April 2013, 12:11 AM

Hey everyone just wondering at what age did most of you earn your first degree. Im turning 24 and will finish my BS in janurary. Ive been working full time since leaving high school anywhere from 40-80 hours a week and didnt usually take a full semester load. So just looking to see how everyone else did at this age i guess.

Lisa · 11 April 2013, 12:20 AM

I started college at age 17 and graduated at age 22. Only worked during weekends and summer breaks, though. Congratulations to you - working those kinds of hours while keeping up with school is a huge accomplishment.

mannyv11 · 11 April 2013, 12:37 AM

Started at 19, Did a post grad year after highschool looking for that elusive basketball scholarship. I ended up not getting the scholarship but ended up playing basketball in college. Nothing crazy just a small D2 school.

I was also working full time for the family company at night and doing the bartender thing in my off season on friday and saturday night.

ended up finishing at 24. I ended up taking a semester off to work even more full time haha.

threemonkeys · 11 April 2013, 12:39 AM

23

The Joker · 11 April 2013, 12:45 AM

21. 18-21 is the norm in the UK if you go straight to University.

powerfunk · 11 April 2013, 12:56 AM

22. Worked about 30 hours/week at a burrito place for most of college.

teqp · 11 April 2013, 01:04 AM

21, was pulling 35-40 hours a week at Pier 1 imports, taking 18 units a semester.

bumpssi · 11 April 2013, 01:05 AM

yeah trying to get a grasp on life at 24 , going through like a 1/3 life crisis i guess. I look back and wish i would of tried harder to finsish school sooner, but only so many hours in the day i guess.

malarky_hk · 11 April 2013, 01:19 AM

Was 23 when I completed my Bachelors degree...took an extra year longer than normal as I decided to take off one semester for holidays.

Jrsumner · 11 April 2013, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bumpssi

yeah trying to get a grasp on life at 24 , going through like a 1/3 life crisis i guess. I look back and wish i would of tried harder to finsish school sooner, but only so many hours in the day i guess.

I graduated at 23 with my BA. I was in a hurry to make money and left college to find a job. Later, I went back to college and graduated with my JD at 32. I wish I had gone straight through college. Get all the education you can while you are young and enjoy the benefits the rest your life.

Good Luck!

mtrunner · 11 April 2013, 02:17 AM

For undergrad I started at 18 and graduated when I was 22.

AIKO · 11 April 2013, 02:24 AM

started @ 17 and finished @ 21 undergrad

figbo · 11 April 2013, 02:40 AM

Before or after the draft?

Dr. Robert · 11 April 2013, 02:42 AM

Graduated university right when I turned 21........started @ 17........so loooong ago

...loved college, best gig I've ever had.

towernick · 11 April 2013, 02:44 AM

Started at 18, graduated at 21.

sea-dweller · 11 April 2013, 02:52 AM

23 years young! College was some of my best days with fond memories. I wish I could take a trip back in time and relive those years - innocent, fun, carefree and simple times indeed!

mtrunner · 11 April 2013, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

23 years young! College was some of my best days with fond memories. I wish I could take a trip back in time and relive those years - innocent, fun, carefree and simple times indeed!

College was truly awesome in that regard. Like you said life was so innocent and fun and definitely carefree minus the worry of passing all your classes. And if I could only spend how I spent in college I would be set for life.

Amazing when you are at that age how little you needed to live.

Gaijin · 11 April 2013, 03:24 AM

Graduated at age 28. Going part time while working full time as a cop. Tired days and nights I recall. Congratulations..

Rodentman · 11 April 2013, 03:28 AM

BA Rutgers 1971
MBA Az State Univ 1975

Got my first Rolex in 1970. I was young enough not to know that I was supposed to baby it and prevent it from getting scratched.

I was in college during the Summer of Love (except for me), the Moon Landing, and the Mets winning the WS.

Some of it I even remember.

pacifichrono · 11 April 2013, 03:35 AM

I took a detour to Vietnam and then got married afterwards, so didn't graduate until I was 25.

gulfstream69xr7 · 11 April 2013, 04:05 AM

Started my undergrad at 25 years old. Finished it at 36 years old.

21 semesters in a row and a couple summer sessions.

There is no right or wrong way. Im just glad I stayed at it and never gave up.

Lion · 11 April 2013, 04:25 AM

I graduated with a B.S. Degree in Science(Plant and Soil Science) at the age of 23 but I originally dropped out of College after one semester...worked for two and a half years and then went back full time until I graduated. During the summers I worked in a pool hall and went to school full time. At the age of 40 yrs. I went back to College part time and continued my education in Horticulture receiving a Certificate in Landscape Design!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

datejust24 · 11 April 2013, 04:40 AM

Miami University (Oxford) 24

Hooper · 11 April 2013, 04:40 AM

21

crew · 11 April 2013, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by towernick

started at 18, graduated at 21.

x2.

kcmo · 11 April 2013, 05:08 AM

Graduated with honors at 21 with a BS in Advertising

tkc324 · 11 April 2013, 05:09 AM

entered Rutgers 18 and got done at 22.... partied about 40 hours a week. Best memories of my life...

gulfstream69xr7 · 11 April 2013, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by tkc324

entered Rutgers 18 and got done at 22.... partied about 40 hours a week. Best memories of my life...

Some of the best memories of my life were parties at Rutgers.

But I went to Rider.

Lisa · 11 April 2013, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

Graduated with honors at 21 with a BS in Advertising

Did not know your degree was in advertising, Karis. At OSU there was no advertising degree offered, so I had to get a journalism degree, though my major was advertising.

Do you work in advertising now?

69mach351 · 11 April 2013, 06:48 AM

A month after turning 24 (it took me 4 years and one month to finish) and I started at 19. I usually worked at least two jobs through school. I earned my MBA at 27 in 2 years, while working 50-55 hours per week.

11 April 2013, 12:11 AM	#1
bumpssi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Metro Posts: 99	Age most of you finished college?? Hey everyone just wondering at what age did most of you earn your first degree. Im turning 24 and will finish my BS in janurary. Ive been working full time since leaving high school anywhere from 40-80 hours a week and didnt usually take a full semester load. So just looking to see how everyone else did at this age i guess.

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Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,285	Graduated university right when I turned 21........started @ 17........so loooong ago...loved college, best gig I've ever had. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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pacifichrono "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: San Diego Watch: 1968 GMT 1675 Posts: 1,059	I took a detour to Vietnam and then got married afterwards, so didn't graduate until I was 25. __________________ Regards from Sunny San Diego..........Tom

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Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I graduated with a B.S. Degree in Science(Plant and Soil Science) at the age of 23 but I originally dropped out of College after one semester...worked for two and a half years and then went back full time until I graduated. During the summers I worked in a pool hall and went to school full time. At the age of 40 yrs. I went back to College part time and continued my education in Horticulture receiving a Certificate in Landscape Design!!! Take it easy.....Leo __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

11 April 2013, 12:20 AM	#2
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	I started college at age 17 and graduated at age 22. Only worked during weekends and summer breaks, though. Congratulations to you - working those kinds of hours while keeping up with school is a huge accomplishment.

11 April 2013, 12:37 AM	#3
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,510	Started at 19, Did a post grad year after highschool looking for that elusive basketball scholarship. I ended up not getting the scholarship but ended up playing basketball in college. Nothing crazy just a small D2 school. I was also working full time for the family company at night and doing the bartender thing in my off season on friday and saturday night. ended up finishing at 24. I ended up taking a semester off to work even more full time haha.

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threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	23

11 April 2013, 12:45 AM	#5
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	21. 18-21 is the norm in the UK if you go straight to University.

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powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	22. Worked about 30 hours/week at a burrito place for most of college.

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teqp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Phil Location: SoCal Watch: 116613LN Posts: 3,052	21, was pulling 35-40 hours a week at Pier 1 imports, taking 18 units a semester.

11 April 2013, 01:05 AM	#8
bumpssi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Metro Posts: 99	yeah trying to get a grasp on life at 24 , going through like a 1/3 life crisis i guess. I look back and wish i would of tried harder to finsish school sooner, but only so many hours in the day i guess.

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malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	Was 23 when I completed my Bachelors degree...took an extra year longer than normal as I decided to take off one semester for holidays.

11 April 2013, 02:17 AM	#11
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	For undergrad I started at 18 and graduated when I was 22.

11 April 2013, 02:24 AM	#12
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	started @ 17 and finished @ 21 undergrad

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towernick Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 880	Started at 18, graduated at 21.

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sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	23 years young! College was some of my best days with fond memories. I wish I could take a trip back in time and relive those years - innocent, fun, carefree and simple times indeed!

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Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Graduated at age 28. Going part time while working full time as a cop. Tired days and nights I recall. Congratulations..

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Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	BA Rutgers 1971 MBA Az State Univ 1975 Got my first Rolex in 1970. I was young enough not to know that I was supposed to baby it and prevent it from getting scratched. I was in college during the Summer of Love (except for me), the Moon Landing, and the Mets winning the WS. Some of it I even remember.

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gulfstream69xr7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Medford NJ Watch: TAG Rolex Posts: 948	Started my undergrad at 25 years old. Finished it at 36 years old. 21 semesters in a row and a couple summer sessions. There is no right or wrong way. Im just glad I stayed at it and never gave up.

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datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	Miami University (Oxford) 24

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Hooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: 16610 Posts: 3,290	21 __________________ “LIfe’s Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting “Holy shit, what a ride!” – Hunter S Thompson

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kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Graduated with honors at 21 with a BS in Advertising

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tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	entered Rutgers 18 and got done at 22.... partied about 40 hours a week. Best memories of my life...

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69mach351 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Midwest Watch: 116900 Posts: 1,066	A month after turning 24 (it took me 4 years and one month to finish) and I started at 19. I usually worked at least two jobs through school. I earned my MBA at 27 in 2 years, while working 50-55 hours per week.

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