The Relation between Experiences and Expectations with University Dropout

Abstract

The aim of this research is to contribute for the understanding of psychological issues that are involved in the transition to higher education, and that can explain the problems of earlier school leavers. A sample of 1121 students of the University of Coimbra was assessed and divided in two groups of analysis: successful and unsuccessful students. It is necessary to take into account the student's study skills, work habits, time management, use of library and others facilities. This assessment may highlight the need for institutional interactions focused on interdisciplinary professionals and the resources of institutions.

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“…The gap between graduation rates and hiring rates is increasing yearly (Yılmaz & Sarpkaya, 2016), and this causes the education faculty students to feel hopeless, to say the least. Low future job expectations after graduation are one of the important determinant factors on dropout decision (Arendt, 2013;Belo & Oliviera, 2015;Roso-Bas et al, 2016;Uslu Gülşen, 2017). Parallel to the findings and according to previous studies, hopelessness concerning the possibility of being hired after graduation may be a primary factor of dropping out of the faculty of education.…”

Inequality and Dropout in Higher Education in Colombia. A Multilevel Analysis of Regional Differences, Institutions, and Field of Study

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