STUDENTS' AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS' PREFERENCES IN CHOOSING A UNIVERSITY: A SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
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https://doi.org/10.56177/11icmie2023.60Keywords:
student, high school student, sociological research, university, educational decisionAbstract
The process of selecting a university holds significant importance for students as it shapes their forthcoming endeavors. Within this article, an examination of student preferences is undertaken through sociological research. The research methodology encompasses an analysis of the factors impacting the decision-making process related to university selection. Moreover, an emphasis is placed on illuminating the inclinations and priorities of students. Furthermore, the article combines literary research with surveying a number of students to achieve the desired results, alongside an exploration of the ramifications inferred from the research outcomes. As a culmination, practical guidance is furnished to aid students navigating the university selection journey, grounded in the insights derived from the conducted sociological study.
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