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Rural Students On College Enrollment: Perceptions Of Influence Surrounding College Choice, Lucas M. Simmons
Rural Students On College Enrollment: Perceptions Of Influence Surrounding College Choice, Lucas M. Simmons
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The purpose for conducting the study was to describe the community, personal experiences, and life events of individuals from rural Arkansas communities in developing their decisions to attend college and how the community impacted their successful enrollment at the University of Arkansas. Specifically, the study set out to explore how rural communities were perceived to influence college enrollment decisions and choices in degree selection. Although situated at one case study institution, the University of Arkansas, the findings have importance for all rural students and communities, and ultimately public policy and institutional behaviors. Therefore, the purpose for conducting the study was …