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The first semester of university life ; ‘will I be able to manage it at all?’

2010-11-13, Gibney, Amanda, Moore-Cherry, Niamh, Murphy, Feargal, O'Sullivan, Sara

This paper reports on an Irish study examining first year students’ recollections of their concerns, motivations, level of preparedness and perceived skills on entry to university. The study aims to investigate and understand the implications of the attitudes of first year students as they make the transition to university. It also explores students’ behaviour during their initial weeks at university. It is important to understand the anxieties of new students, their views on their abilities and their confidence in managing their new role as these factors will have consequences for their experience as first year university students. These findings are explored with a view to enhancing the quality of support for students during this key transition.

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The First-Year Experience: Assessing Expectations and Enhancing Reality

2009-06-01, Gibney, Amanda, Moore-Cherry, Niamh, Murphy, Feargal, O'Sullivan, Sara

This project aimed to assess student expectations of university on arrival and their experiences during the first year with a view to identifying key issues relating to student engagement and recommending possible enhancements at University College Dublin.