Nearly 10 percent of students at the Limburg university and colleges are over 30 years old, with some above 60. Senior students report feeling respect from younger students and mention revising their views on youth. The article was published on September 29, 2025, at 17:42.
Older Students Re-entering Education
Senior students describe experiencing much respect from younger classmates as they pursue studies later in life. These students have shifted their perceptions about youth based on their interactions in academic settings. Their participation highlights a demographic trend in higher education within Limburg.
Almost 10 percent of university and college students in Limburg are above 30, with some over 60. According to the source, this indicates a significant presence of older students in higher education institutions.
Impact on perceptions of youth
According to the source, senior students state that they need to adjust their image of ‘the youth’ after engaging with younger classmates in an academic environment. These encounters are described as respectful, which has influenced their views.
