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This is the main webpage for the Mature Students Network at the University of Essex.
Mature students are those who started their undergraduate degree at age 21 or above or a postgraduate degree at age 25 or above. However, the Mature Students Network also encompasses student parents and those studying part-time. Non-mature students are also welcome.
We have a Common Room on Colchester's campus (5.401). It might be hard to find, but it's a nice area for mature students to hang out and chill.
Our first meeting is on 17th November at 13:00 in the common room, and the first mixer is 1st December 2017 at 12:00 in Top Bar.
If you need study support the Talent Development Centre is a great place to go for 1 to 1 advice and they also run workshops to help you refine study skills https://www1.essex.ac.uk/students/study-resources/tdc/
If the challenges of studying for a degree as a mature student are leaving you feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope the wellbeing team offers a range of support services. https://www1.essex.ac.uk/students/health-and-wellbeing/
If you want to boost your time at University by gaining work experience that will help your CV along nicely why not check out the careers centre? They run workshops such as preparing for interviews and looking for internships as well as 1 to 1 advice. https://www1.essex.ac.uk/careers/
If you are eager to gain new experiences and try something new the v-team is a great place to start. Volunteering at Essex is really fun and the team offers a diverse range of opportunities for you to get stuck into.
https://www.essexstudent.com/volunteering/
If you would like to join a group please pick the appropriate membership. Please contact the group committee if you have any queries about which membership is right for you.
You must be a member of this group to vote in their elections.