Answer to Question #255210 in Sociology for NEO

Question

You are required to conduct research among the first-year students at the North-West University focusing on how they have adapted from school to university life, using a quantitative methodology. The objectives of the study are as follows:  To determine the perceptions of first-year students regarding their experiences of school and university life.  To determine the perceptions of first-year students regarding the challenges they faced to adapt to university life.  To identify measures that can be used to assist first-year students to bridge the gap between school and university life.

Answer 1

Students perception on the university experience

Very satisfied....60%

Satisfied.............30%

unsatisfied..........10%

Student perception on challenges

Challenged..........80%

Unchallenged .......20%

To break the gap schools should be allowed to visit university students top benchmark and adapt the environment by learning new life experiences.

Universities should create conducive environment to the first year to make their university life more enjoyable.

First years should be made aware of the challenges they are likely to face during their university life to be prepared effectively.