Personally, I wouldn't be focused too much on university and your age doesn't matter a whole lot. While a degree in CS is a nice feather in your cap, I've inter

Personally, I wouldn't be focused too much on university and your age doesn't matter a whole lot. While a degree in CS is a nice feather in your cap, I've interviewed (and unfortunately had to work with) people who had the right credentials on paper, but couldn't program their way out of a wet paper bag. IMHO, there's only two things you need: passion and aptitude. If you lack either or both, perhaps being a programmer isn't the right career choice for you.