Special provisions
If you are returning to education, there are special considerations which vary enormously from one college to another. There’s no need to accept sloppy seconds and just make do when it comes to higher education – there’s enough choice to put your foot down and set an agenda according to your own specific needs.
Most students’ unions (SUs) provide some facilities for mature students such as common rooms, mature student groups and specialised welfare advice. Make a checklist of needs from housing through to entertainment which will make a difference to which college you choose.
Although mature students often have roots and ties which may be an incentive to look no further than the most local college, many will find that special provisions for mature students may make a broader search worthwhile.
Last updated on: 21 April 2008