The importance of smoothing the path of admissions to Higher Education for people with convictions is paramount. That is the ‘getting in’ aspect but of equal importance is the ‘getting on’ and completing courses so it is imperative to explore the experiences of students who are currently making their way through Higher Education.

To share his experiences of education, past and ongoing, with us, I am grateful to be joined by our guest, Joe Clarke, who is currently studying for a Bachelor’s Degree in Youth and Community Work at Maynooth University.