re: How long is too long to be an undergrad? + opinions

Time is never the issue: cost and seriousness of purpose is. You should not be in college to "find yourself", or because "everyone else is doing it". You should also try to avoid wasting money unnecessarily. If it takes 7 years to get what you want, and you are willing and able to commit the resources to get it, don't let time hold you back. It's worth it if it is what you want to do with your life.

It took me 5 years to get through undergrad and my SO 6 years. Thinking that anything more than 4 years is a failure is a bad mindset to have. It's ok to take longer as long as you get out of college what you need. You will be much better motivated and have much better results if you know what you want and enjoy what you study.