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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hey OP, I'm 23 and in my final semester of my undergrad. I'll be almost 24 when I graduate. What's the issue? You won't be out of place. Ages in my 4th year/grad courses range from 20-50 - most of us are 22-26. It's really not an issue. Do what's best for your future and will get you the best degree and opportunities. It's silly to base a decision like this on age.[/quote]Agree with this pp.  I don't know if it is in your best interest to stay at your CSU or transfer to UC.  The question in my mind whether you want to go to grad school and, if so, is the UC department prestigious enough to connect you up with people who can help you with that?  So look closely at the department.  But if you're just looking for employment after college, what may help you most is that you network [i]now[/i] and do as many informational interviews as you can with people in the field you're interested in.

But, whatever you want to do, this pp is right.  Do not worry about feeling out of place if you transfer to a UC.  I understand why you feel that way.  I was afraid to take a semester off during undergrad because of that.  But it will not matter in the work world and it won't matter in grad school.  You're in the process of transitioning to adulthood and things like being a year or two older won't matter.  In fact, your profs may appreciate your increased maturity.  I know when I taught at the college level, I loved my older students.[/quote]

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