Student expectations are complex constructs that can influence adaptability, engagement,
achievement, satisfaction and retention. A number of individual studies have been published …

The present paper reviews empirical literature on stress and social support relative to first-
year post-secondary students, published between 1996 and 2020. Empirical studies …

Student success and retention continue to be of concern for higher education institutions.
Wider participation, combined with lower completion rates for non-traditional students …

The move to university can be difficult for students-a transition often characterised by a risk
of loneliness and poor mental health. Previous work highlights the important role social …

Digital technologies are now an integral aspect of the university student experience. As
such, academic research has understandably focused on the potential of various digital …

Student mental health is an issue of paramount concern and it is recognised that transition
may have a negative impact. However, little work has captured transition-related …

Student transition into higher education can set the foundation for success at university.
However, some students, perhaps in increasing numbers, find this transition difficult. This …

This article considers whether it is appropriate to continue distinguishing between
international and domestic student experiences and whether vertical institutional structures …

While study success and completion rates are important issues in educational policy,
research highlights the particular relevance of the first year in higher education (HE) for …

Given the challenging transition from secondary school into higher education, this quasi-
experimental study measured the effects of a pre-academic programme (ie before starting at …