'I'm excited!' Student expectations prior to starting their first year at university
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Paper/Presentation Title | 'I'm excited!' Student expectations prior to starting their first year at university |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Kahu, Ella R. (Author), Nelson, Karen (Author) and Picton, Catherine (Author) |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 2nd Students Transitions Achievement Retention & Success Conference (STARS 2016) |
Number of Pages | 10 |
Year | 2016 |
Place of Publication | Australia |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://unistars.org/proceedings |
Conference/Event | 2nd Students Transitions Achievement Retention & Success Conference (STARS 2016) |
Event Details | 2nd Students Transitions Achievement Retention & Success Conference (STARS 2016) Parent Students, Transitions, Achievement, Retention and Success (STARS) Conference Delivery In person Event Date 29 Jun 2016 to end of 02 Jul 2016 Event Location Perth, Australia |
Abstract | First year student retention is an ongoing challenge in higher education and expectations are an important influence on students’ adjustment. Based on interviews with 19 students before they started at a regional Australian university, this research is informed by a framework of student engagement that proposes that the student experience occurs in an educational interface, the dynamic space influenced by student and institutional factors. Four constructs manifest within the interface and influence engagement. This paper therefore explores students’ emotions, self-efficacy, well-being, and belonging prior to starting university. Overall, the students have expectations of high engagement driven by two key influences: the alignment between their interests and their courses, and the relationships they expect to make. While some are nervous about what lies ahead, others are naïvely optimistic. Most know what they need from the university but seem less aware of what they need to do in order to succeed. |
Keywords | student retention; higher education; regional Australian university |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390303. Higher education |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | University of the Sunshine Coast |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q75xz/-i-m-excited-student-expectations-prior-to-starting-their-first-year-at-university
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