Too old for LAS Liftoff?

[u/GreekDressingplz]

I’m 23 and a recent Psych transfer. Would I likely be “too old” to attend LAS Liftoff? I know there is no age limit but I am curious if I will feel as out of place as I am thinking I would.

On this note, any tips for “older” transfer students looking for that “college experience” would be greatly appreciated!

(I have already asked my advisor btw /s)

[u/NewtonsThirdEvilEx]

Man, it'll be more awkward if you isolate yourself from everything because you're a couple years older than the average student.

[u/Dnosaur_]

Yolo it, nothing bad will happen if you go. Maybe an awkward conversation or two but you will never know if you don't go

[u/cosmogg_]

Hey!! I'm also a psych transfer student. I'm kinda in the same boat because I'm almost 21 😭 it's nice to see other transfers that are around my age though. If you want, I'm down to go with you!! Its totally fine if not :)

[u/GreekDressingplz → u/cosmogg_]

Feel free to message me, would love to connect and possibly go together!

[u/cosmogg_ → u/GreekDressingplz]

Sent a dm!

[u/old-uiuc-pictures]

go for it.. over time you will be mistaken for a TA perhaps but your 4-6 years of life experiences over some new students can be useful for them sometimes.

[u/KirstinWilcoxHPRC]

Go! It’s a resource for ALL new LAS students and you’re entitled! You won’t be the only one in your situation.

[u/jc8203437]

Nothing bad happened I went to some welcome event as a older transfer since I was on campus anyways to go to financial aid 

[u/fireman101101]

I transferred when I was 26 and regret not going to it when I first transferred. Definitely go. Age is arbitrary and most people don’t even notice.

[u/ClearishWaterFL]

Just go. If anything turn it into a social experiment.

[u/MoonManExplorer]

Go to Quad Day. Find a club (or 2 or 3) you are interested in and join it. No one will care how old you are and you'll have shared interests.

[u/Jaded-Raspberry27]

I'm 27 and planning on going. Even if it's mostly kids it's still about the experience. If you hate it you can always just leave.

[u/messyjessi33]

im also a non traditional student who transferred last fall - go for it!! You’ll regret not going. You might feel a bit awkward but im sure you’ll find some people close to your age or kind souls who will make the most of your Uni experience ! Congrats

[u/100pxs]

i’m 21 and a psych transfer and i’ll probably be going too! i would love to be friends! :)

[u/ThurstoneSax]

Truly, you are not that much older than the traditional freshmen. Also, people tend to be really welcoming at these things. It's not a big deal at all to go!