I turned 30 the day after class started this year. The average age was 26. The youngest person in my class is 20. The oldest are in their 40s.
Age is a state of mind. Physically and mentally, I actually feel much stronger than I did when I was in my early 20s. There is something to be said about maturity. A lot of the youngsters in my class are still consumed with maintaining their undergraduate binge-drinking and partying habits. Many of these kids have very poor dietary habits as well--- I won't be too suprised if a bunch of them gain tons of weight over the next four years.
I am glad I don't have kids yet though, because I think that would make the whole school thing harder.
Classes in pharmacy school aren't that hard. I have not felt overwhelmed yet. Time management goes a long way.
I will make a statement for you however. Don't talk about your age anymore. Don't even let yourself think it is a limitation in some way. It really isn't. Everyone has their own unique set of circumstances they enter pharmacy school with. Some people are encumbered with financial problems, marital problems, health problems, or even dependency issues. Age is really nothing in comparison.
One thing I have noticed is that many of these youngsters have abused their bodies with drinking and poor eating habits and they actually look older than I do. Keep yourself fresh, find ways to relax, eat healthy food, exercise, and do whatever it takes to stay rejuvenated.
Stay strong mentally and you will succeed. Don't let minor distractions such as concern about your age or being out of school get in the way. I hadn't take organic chemistry in 8 years, general chemistry in 12 years, and I didn't miss a beat going into pharmacy school. You will be fine. Good luck.
