Too young for college?

rachelclarke

I'll still be 17 for half of first year in college next year but I still want to be able to go out and socialise with friends.. I couldn't care less about drink cos I could do that anyway I just want to be able to get in places without too much sneaking around! Whats galway like for that sort of stuff? Is it strict?

Donegal1995

I think taking a year out is a good idea. You'd be surprised how much more ready for college you'd be next year. And why not spend this year working and making a bit of money for yourself so you can afford to enjoy next year more? You could also visit your friends in various colleges around the country and see if there's any you particularly like. That's my opinion anyway

seamusk84

I was 17 for most of my first year in college in dublin City OP. Don't worry about not getting in places etc, it always works out.
Plus it is worth remembering that you will be hanging in the college bars (depending on the college) and at college events anyway. So all you need is the student card.
Wouldn't take a year out, go for it!

Ficheall

Donegal1995 wrote: »

I think taking a year out is a good idea. You'd be surprised how much more ready for college you'd be next year.

What are you basing this notion on?
Did you take a year out after your Leaving Cert?

Long Gone

I was 18 when I started but it didn't stop some rude, ignorant old git working in the college bar from accusing me of being underage - I wouldn't have had a problem if he just asked me for ID, but instead he just shouted at me "You're not 18 !" - No apology either when I showed him my college card to prove my age...:mad:

SlickMachine

You'll be grand. I started college at 16 and turned 18 in 2nd year. Get an ID of a friend or relative that looks a bit like you if you're worried about getting into pubs.

username26!

I'm in first year now and in the same situation. I don't go out, mainly because I live at home and I think it's more hassle than it's worth, but there is a lot of socialising through the societies, and you can meet people through there.

I definitely don't think it's worth taking a year out for - think of the fact that you'll have an extra years wages at the end!

Squeeonline

Long Gone wrote: »

I was 18 when I started but it didn't stop some rude, ignorant old git working in the college bar from accusing me of being underage - I wouldn't have had a problem if he just asked me for ID, but instead he just shouted at me "You're not 18 !" - No apology either when I showed him my college card to prove my age...:mad:

I was stopped in Aldi trying to buy paracetamol (min age 16). Naturally I didnt have my age card/passport with me (only student card and they didnt accept that).

Worst part was I was 22 or 23 at the time, and this cashier thought there was a chance I was still 15.