When it comes to higher education, age is really just a number. Its a fact that more than 1 out of every 10 students at Nottingham Trent University is a mature student. Our latest Vlog explores some of the reasons why our mature students decided to come to university later in life. Whatever the reason, going to university as a mature student can be a highly rewarding experience!
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Higher education is not just for 18-year-olds!: 3 University Myths Uncovered
Tuesday, 20 January 2015
If someone was asked to envisage a university student, most
of us would picture a privileged but inexperienced 18 year old, fresh out of
A-Levels… As a result, a number of myths have grown around higher education
(HE) which are putting many people off finding out more about HE study, causing
them then to miss out on the many benefits it might offer them! Here are just 3
common examples:
1.)
‘Higher education is
just for 18 year olds’: The reality is that universities have always had a
significant proportion of more ‘adult’ learners making up their student
population. Large numbers of students balance full, or part-time work alongside
study, have partners and/or children, and even careers already in place which
they are either looking to boost through increased skills and qualifications,
or to move into a completely new area. Other students have simply decided to
take a break from learning before re-visiting the idea at a later stage.
University courses are there to benefit people at ANY age.
VLOG: What Is a Mature Student?
Sunday, 11 January 2015
Giving up on the 'real world' and heading back to university as a mature student can be a scary and exciting path to embark on. Our guest Vlogger's,yes, you read that correctly, (video bloggers) share how they are finding the experience...
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