YoungScientist94

Thanks. Good to know I'm not the only one in this boat. I hadn't considered emailing the interview coordinator. I guess I didn't want to make them change their plans specifically for me. Hopefully I don't ruin anyone's fun!

Hi everybody, Been lurking here the past few months and am getting nervous about upcoming interviews. My first interview is coming up this week and there was one specific thing I was curious/worried about. I applied to Biology Ph.D. programs. I am fairly young for my current academic position (graduating in May from undergrad) and have not yet turned 21. Based on the description of the interview which is coming up this weekend (informal dinners at professors houses, day with current grad students) it seems as though adult beverages will likely be consumed by those of age (I'm assuming that there may be some with dinner and that grad students will most likely want to take us out for beers after showing us around). I don't want to be known as "the baby who can't drink yet", or for my young age to cause professors to think less of me or perhaps think that I should spend more time in the field before pursuing a PhD. Any advice or tips for my situation? I just see the jokes and laughter behind my back after all the other students/applicants aren't able to go to a bar at the end of the weekend because I'm not of age. What should I do?