anonymous text!

[hellosirs]

[ Angus is going anon for this one! He's got some tentative research to do. ]

Hypothetically speaking, how old does someone have to be to apply for college, or to take classes at a university? Is there a minimum age, or does it depend on whether or not you understand the material?

Comments

[disentombs]

If you understand pre-requisites and have demonstrated that through other classes, there shouldn't be a reason why you can't apply.

[hellosirs]

What if you haven't been to any classes here? Hypothetically speaking?

[disentombs]

Surely there must be a test-out option?

How old are you by the way?

[hellosirs]

That's what I was hoping to confirm!

As for my age, sir, I'd rather not say, there's a reason I went anonymous for this.

[disentombs]

I doubt there's an age difference large enough between us to warrant you calling me "sir".

[Gansey is both amused and disturbed by the thought. He's been here a while after all.]

[hellosirs]

You never know! I usually try to err on the side of politeness. How old are you? ]

[disentombs]

I’m certainly not one to fault for politeness. I’m 19.

[In fact, Gansey was brought up to be the epitome of diplomatic politeness. That’s what happens when both your parents are successful politicians.]

[hellosirs]

Then I am definitely younger than you, sir!

[ By about seven years, in fact! Likewise, Angus is also from a high-class family. They have Fancy Lad Solidarity! ]

[disentombs]

[Hi5 Fancy Lad!]

Please, call me Gansey.

switching to private!

[hellosirs]

My name's Angus. I'm actually 12, I didn't want to lead with that because it usually leads to people not taking me very seriously.

[disentombs]

I understand the feeling.

It's nice to meet you Angus. Any particular reason you're asking about college courses, or simply academic pursuit?

[hellosirs]

[ It takes a little while for him to reply to this one. ]

I can't really work in my usual field here, so I've been looking for something to keep me busy that isn't just the library. I mean, I really love it there, don't get me wrong, but a good good friend of mine suggested going back to school once, and I've been thinking about it ever since. The last time I attended public school didn't go so great, so I thought university or college might be a little more challenging?

[disentombs]

Your usual field? You must be considerably specialized considering your age.

[It's not meant to demean at all--rather to praise.]

[hellosirs]

I'm a detective back home, but the police departments here won't work with me because there are too many laws about endangering minors. I tried to give them my resume and everything, but I haven't had any luck.

[disentombs]

I see.

I understand both where you're coming from but also where they're coming from. More education would certainly be a worthy addition to your repertoire and resume.

[hellosirs]

It's just frustrating. I understand that they don't want to get in trouble, but nobody had a problem with me doing the job back home, and I was really, really good at it.

[ They also don't have things like 'child endangerment laws' back home, which is a big thing here! ]