Mature Student's Association
Mature students (someone who is 21 years of age or older at the start of their course) represent almost 20% of the Strathclyde student population, including undergraduate, postgraduate and international students. Strathclyde’s Student Union also has a successful Mature Students Association, located in St Paul's Annexe, opposite the main Student Union building. Facilities include; Common room, tea/coffee, microwave, toaster, fridges, tuck shop; desktop computers, printer, photocopier; quiet study room, lockers. The main aims of the Mature Student Association (MSA) are to provide all mature students with a support network of both friends and fellow students as well as somewhere to study and relax. The mature students who comprise the membership are from all faculties, of varied ages, study methods and backgrounds. They are all on a journey through learning and the MSA pride themselves on drawing from all their experiences and learning together. They also endeavour to ensure that every member feels as welcome and as equal as the next. The MSA is a fantastic facility and provides support independent of the university to those who may not be following the typical student path. The members are the MSA's greatest resource and they pride themselves in the fact that there is always someone available to bounce ideas off or members who have similar problems/experiences in their courses. The MSA is run by Convenor/s and/or committee who are elected yearly by the membership and liaise with the University and the USSA President on behalf of their members.
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