The Power of Experiences: Investigating Students’ Motivations & Challenges in College

• In Event: General Conference Roundtables
  In Roundtable: Table 3: Motivation and Self-Efficacy in College Students

Abstract

Our paper examines unique open-ended survey responses of students enrolled at a large non-selective institution. Specifically, we ask students: What is your main reason for attending college? and What has been your biggest challenge as a college student? We analyze qualitative responses and consider differences by key individual characteristics.

Authors

• Claudia Escobar, University of California, Davis

• Marcela Cuellar, University of California, Davis

• Michal Kurlaendar, University of California, Davis