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Fitting in: a current mature student perspective

Fitting into a new course can be exciting and daunting too. Settling in can take time, but with a determination and an end goal, success will come.

Susan juggles the second year of a university course to become a Nurse, with a full-time job, work placement, family life and studying. She has the determination to succeed and has chosen priorities in her life to support her on this journey.

What changes or sacrifices would you be willing to make to achieve a goal, or ambition? How would you make that happen? Share your thoughts or plans with others.

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Returning to Education as a Mature Student

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