Over half of Mayo students likely to emigrate, according to survey

Over two-thirds of Leaving Certificate students don’t expect to be able to buy a home in Mayo, according to a survey by student website Studyclix.

According to the survey, 61% of students reported that they were likely to emigrate, a trend which is replicated across the country.

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Luke Saunders, the founder of Studyclix, said that more needs to be done to combat these worrying developments in Mayo and other rural regions.

“The above-average figures for rural counties highlight the need to invest in regional development and better resource third-level institutions outside of the biggest cities, to ensure that students can aspire to remain in their local community if they wish,” he stated.

The survey details that 67% of local students can’t see themselves as homeowners in the future, while 88% plan to move out of their homes to pursue a degree - which is significantly off the national average of 45 percent.