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Tue 01 Jan 2010Mature reflection as older generation considers college
A new army of mature students is heading to third level in record numbers. But who are these new students? And what are their dreams and aspirations, asks GRAINNE FALLER
IT SEEMS that the economic downturn has led to something of a boom in the demand for third-level places. Already, more than 12,000 mature students have applied to the CAO this year - more than double the number who applied in 2003.
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