Karlie Kloss: Why Karlie Kloss is starting college at 23

Karlie Kloss isn’t about to let work get in the way of her dreams.

In the fall, the Victoria’s Secret Angel, 23, is going to trade her wings for books when she starts attending classes at NYU’s Gallatin School of Individual Study.

“I didn’t want to wait until I’m 30 to continue learning and challenging myself in new ways. I am 23 and at a very busy point in my career, but I hope it’s just the beginning. I want to do it all,” the model told Glamour.

Used to being at the top of her field, Kloss is both nervous and excited about her new adventure.

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“Like most kids starting college, my major is still ‘undecided.’ Next year will be a big balancing act — but how exciting! I haven’t written a paper in years, so I may be calling you [referring to the interviewer, her friend Derek Blasberg] for homework help,” she told the magazine.

While it’s not the only reason she’s headed to college, the Taylor Swift pal also realizes she’s a role model for girls and takes that seriously, which is why she set up the Kode With Karlie scholarship, which seeks to introduce young girls to the world of computer coding.

“I’m still wrapping my head around it; I do feel a responsibility to be an example for young women in general,” she said. “That’s what Kode With Karlie is about: supporting girls to try coding even if they’re not interested in being a programmer. If I can inspire one girl to try it, I’ll be happy.”