title: Student life-When the going gets tough.
abstract: The traditional image of a student entering higher education - young, single and fresh from sitting A levels - does not always fit the profile of today's students. The 21st century student can be of almost any age or background - and may have complex needs.
authors.affiliation: School of health and social care, Bournemouth University.
authors.forename: Sara
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: White