Today, I'm a 27-year-old back-to-school university student. Everyone hates me because I'm actually interested in participating in my classes and getting good grades, instead of partying, cheating in exams, and generally not giving a crap. Apparently I make them look bad. FML
HollyThorne tells us more.
Hi, this is OP! I'm not doing the whole partying and not giving a crap part because I've already done that when I was their age so now that I'm older I'm more focused on the important stuff like getting a degree. Still, I underdtand where they are coming from, I was also like them when I was 19. Also, I am working as a freelancer on the Internet 30+hr/week so I'm way too busy and tired to get wild! The reason I think the other students don't like me (there are exceptions, of course) is because I really found myself in the field I'm studying now and like to participate in class discussions with questions and my opinions. Also, since I'm older I'm not that intimidated with my professors so I have a more friendly (but still respectful) relationship with them and they like me for my curiosity and interest. Maybe the class think that I'm a smartass or something. But I am super grateful for your support especially now when I'm tired and frustrated with it all and I will keep going for my own well being :)
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Top comments
UnidentifiedFun 37
Hey they're just jealous, keep doing your thing. University doesn't last forever and you sound like you're going places.
denden_mushi 11
What school is this? Maybe it's because I went to college, but seeing older people in school is normal. As long as you remain driven and don't let them bother you, you'll do great. Hope your time at school works out and you get an awesome job right after.
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Comments (95)
glitterscissors 6
What a total tool you are ?
glitterscissors 6
God I thought I was replying to another thread :( op you are not a tool! I'm in the same situation!
gogoakira 7
Hahah, cool
gogoakira 7
Toooo
torrea 19
Your doing a great thing. Take the kids attitudes with a grain of salt and keep going. Nobody can stop you but you. Good luck
richthedude19 1
Who gives a shit about them? Why is this f your life? F theirs
fantasyworld 39
Are you dominating the conversation and saying something every time the teacher does? If not then forget them. Good for you for going back to school and wanting to improve in a field you love.
Asha Tune 4
shit i needed that inspiration