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Learner Stories

Life-Changing Stories

“I saw everything as part of the process of learning”

People who go back to education or take different paths in their learning often talk to us about their experiences....

“It helps me to switch off from the world. You can learn at your own pace.”

At AONTAS, Learner Voice is at the heart of everything we do. This Learner Stories series is dedicated to showcasing...

“There are members who say the Active Retirement has been a lifeline”

People who go back to education or take different paths in their learning often talk to us about their experiences....

“There are probably things you’ve always wanted to do. You should always try.”

People who go back to education or take different paths in their learning often talk to us about their experiences....

“You meet lovely people and it’s completely different to school”

People who go back to education or take different paths in their learning often talk to us about their experiences....

“I now have a clearer picture of what I want to do with my life”

People who go back to education or take different paths in their learning often talk to us about their...

“You can set yourself up to achieve, even having failed before”

We're sharing Ashling's story as part of One Step Up Week this January! One Step Up is a free information...

“My whole life, I have been trying to accommodate for the system, instead of the system becoming accessible for me”

We're sharing Niamh’s story as part of One Step Up Week this January! One Step Up is a free information...

“We need to educate young people on active citizenship and democracy”

A new story from adult learning advocate Kayla Dibble, Digital Marketing student in the Technical University of the Shannon, Athlone....