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Brinkworth, Russell; McCann, Ben; Matthews, Carol; Nordstrom, Karin – Higher Education: The International Journal of Higher Education and Educational Planning, 2009
Transitioning from high-school to university can be difficult, and many university teachers feel students are often ill-prepared for the change. To investigate this 233 Humanities and Science students at the University of Adelaide were surveyed 6 months into their first year regarding experiences of teaching and learning at university. 189…
Descriptors: Student Experience, Humanities, Sciences, College Environment
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Saunders, Marisa; Serna, Irene – Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, 2004
This article documents the experiences of a group of first-generation Latino college students who enrolled in 4-year institutions immediately after high school graduation. Students form part of a research intervention program that focuses on disrupting social reproduction by increasing college access and persistence for underrepresented youth. In…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Transitional Programs, First Generation College Students, Hispanic American Students
Gardner, John N.; Van der Veer, Gretchen – 1998
The theme of this collection of 17 monographs is defined as the "senior year experience," that final period of the undergraduate experience leading to entry into graduate school or the workplace. Part 1, "Understanding the Unique Needs of Today's Seniors," examines the characteristics and needs of senior as they make the…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Capstone Experiences, Career Counseling, Career Planning