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Starting College at 22: Am I Too Old?

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Question by Rashmi on Jan 01, 2025Hindi

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I completed my 22 years in august and completed 12th last year (2024) . Now i will join college for btech in2025. My question is that i am getting bothered by the thought of being too old for my education. I mean at this age i should have to completed my graduation but am here join the college at this age so this thing make me feel too much stressed . And one thing i want to clear u that this happened because my parents send me school lately

Ans: First thing you are no way responsible. Next thing is that the students who are young and pursuing their studies in correct time, many of them will die by 50, whereas you may survive upto 90-95. At the starting you lost 04 years. In place of 18, it is completed at 22. But at the end you may get 20+ extra than your batchmates. So no worries. Just start. Better late than never. Love and best wishes. Just follow me. Best of luck. I am always there for you. MAY GOD BLESS YOU. Professor..............................:)

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