Higher Expectations for Higher Education
Higher Expectations for Higher Education?
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Higher Expectations for Higher Education?
Education is a crucial part of human development and a key component of success. As people grow up, the level of education rises and people often think that the higher the level of education is, the greater it will be. Dana Kriegs article High Expectations for Higher Education? Perceptions of College and Experiences of Stress Prior to and Through the College Career is about how students perception of college life changes on three stages: pre-matriculation, first year, and senior year. She thinks that violated expectations of college may increase the stress experienced across the college career (Krieg, 2013). Krieg makes good point and all examples and arguments she provides makes her research remarkable and with a great evidence basis.
This study compares expectations on four levels: academics, social, family, college. College is a very responsible transition into adult life, and if it goes wrong, it may result in various disorders, like stress, depression, social withdrawal etc. It all leads to early drop out. Results of Federal Analysis in 1997 showed that 46% of college students drop out before earning a degree (Krieg, 2013). The First Year Myth is associated with a problem that most of the college students have too optimistic and idealistic expectations, which cannot be fulfilled. Hovewer, now it does not have such a dramatic impact on students expectations because there are many sources available about college in general and college experience.
Krieg (2013) makes the point that Academic preparation, ability, and adjustment are central issues in
