Student expectations are complex constructs that can influence adaptability, engagement,
achievement, satisfaction and retention. A number of individual studies have been published …

Few studies have investigated teaching and learning experiences of university sports
students which is surprising considering the high annual numbers recruited to sport degree …

Background It is well known that earning a bachelor's degree in engineering is a demanding
task, but ripe with opportunity. For students from historically excluded demographic groups …

Background The expectations of students regarding their studies have a strong influence on
their academic performance and personal training, and they are closely related with their …

Introduction Entering higher education (HE) is one of the most significant transitions in a
student's life and is negatively impacted by any disparity between expectation and initial …

South African undergraduate university students face many unique challenges that put them
at risk of developing mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, suicidal …

Violence is increasingly becoming commonplace in South African universities despite the
many initiatives to reduce it. While violence is usually blatant and direct, perpetrators have …

This paper discusses different sources of students' expectations of university, beginning with
a thematic analysis of 21 semi-structured interviews with a diverse set of students at a UK …

When entering college, first-year students faced new challenges. College adjustment is
necessary in the early period of college because it can predict college success. Covid-19 …

Achievement motivation evolved fast in the educational field. In this development, the
trichotomous and the 2X2 models received myriad attention from the educational specialist …