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Mature student society ucd

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  • 01-01-2011 11:30pm
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    steddyeddy
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    Hey just wondering is anyone a member of this im thinking of joining and would be interested in knowing what sort of activites they get up too.


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    Iwasfrozen
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    Knitting, pipe smoking. Usual old foogie stuff I'd imagine.


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    Chet T16
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    Theres a lunch once a month in the student centre but after that i'm not sure, i didn't rejoin this year because the lunches always clash with my timetable.


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    steddyeddy
    Registered Users Posts: 27,564 ✭✭✭✭steddyeddy


    Chet T16 wrote: »
    Theres a lunch once a month in the student centre but after that i'm not sure, i didn't rejoin this year because the lunches always clash with my timetable.

    cool whats the general age range


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    Chet T16
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    It seems to be quite broad but it tends to be the older end in attendance at the lunches from what i'm told.

    Personally i prefer to hang around with people who share my interests rather than my age range (which spans 60 odd years for mature students!)


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    rantyface
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    I'm not a member but a friend of mine is so I've met them. I'd say it ranges from 25-55. They go for drinks regularly.


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    dr gonzo
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    Im on the committee and im 25, the age range is extremely broad in the best way. To be honest the Mature Society tends to be a little lighter in terms of events then other societies but the events that are put on are very good. The lunches for example are always very enjoyable, always a good turnout, good spread, diverse group of people to chat to, very relaxing and just a bit of craic really. Another event thats new this year but we're hoping will become something of a staple is essentially an informal public speaking group which is on every week or 2 (Apologies, i must check for definite) and its aimed at people, regardless of age, who are a bit nervous about presentations and projects and would like to perform a little piece before a few non judgmental people to test the waters.

    After that we try to organise joint debates (last year with L&H), drinks and table quizzes but if you join for nothing else let it be the lunches, without a doubt worth a few quid to get some free grub and have a chat with some people instead of kicking your heels around campus waiting for a class.

    Hope to see you at refreshers and good luck in the coming semester.


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