University Environment Experience of the First Two Years of University Graduates at a Newly Established Small University Located in Suburban Area in Taiwan

The purpose of this study is to describe students' university environment experience from the perspectives of the first two years of university graduates of a newly established small university located in suburban area in Taiwan. A qualitative method of phenomenology with in-depth interviews is...

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Published in:College student journal 2011-03, Vol.45 (1), p.65
Main Author: Lin, Yii-Nii
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic achievement
Campuses
College Environment
College facilities
College Students
Company business management
Foreign Countries
Graduate Students
Graduates
Higher Education
Interviews
Management
Phenomenology
Psychological aspects
Social aspects
Stimuli
Taiwan
Teacher Student Relationship
Undergraduate Students
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Summary:The purpose of this study is to describe students' university environment experience from the perspectives of the first two years of university graduates of a newly established small university located in suburban area in Taiwan. A qualitative method of phenomenology with in-depth interviews is adopted. Fourteen male and sixteen female seniors, with an average age of 22.75 years old participate in this study. Results reveal that students go through stages, beginning with shock and disappointment, uncertainty and instability, coping and acceptance, resource usage and ability enhancement, belongingness and identity, and retrospection and integration. The more students accept, interact, and identify with the university environment, the more satisfaction they have with their life at the university and the more they grow throughout their university career.
ISSN:0146-3934
2691-3887