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National Survey of Student Engagement: CU-Boulder 2000
Residents vs. Non-residents
Results of the NSSE survey for CU-Boulder reveal that residents and non-residents respond quite similarly on most items. However, there are some systematic differences that appear. These differences fall into two primary categories: Work/financial issues and relationship issues.
When it comes to work and finances, residents report more money-related concerns: they are significantly more likely to work, either on or off campus, they are more likely to be working in order to earn money for their basic needs, they are more likely to see work and finances as the biggest obstacle to their academic progress, and they are more likely to seek employment or further education after completing undergraduate studies. Nonresidents seem equally likely to work to earn money for basic needs and to earn extra spending money. They are also more likely than residents to take time off after college and to be unsure of their postbaccalaureate plans.
In terms of relationship issues, residents are more likely to be caring for dependents, and nonresidents report higher quality of relationships with other students. This may imply that residents contend with more complex and demanding issues of supporting themselves and others, whereas non-residents may have more opportunity to develop peer relationships.
| AAU0018: What is your primary reason for working for pay? (percentages are calculated by column) | ||
| Nonresident | Resident | |
| Gain knowledge/skill | 15% | 16% |
| Earn money for basic needs | 43% | 62% |
| Earn extra money | 40% | 21% |
| Something to do | 1% | 1% |
| AAU0016: Within one year of ending your undergraduate studies, what will you do: (percentages are calculated by column) | ||
| Nonresident | Resident | |
| Attend grad school | 23% | 27% |
| Be employed | 34% | 42% |
| Grad school & employment | 13% | 12% |
| Take time off | 10% | 5% |
| Not sure | 21% | 14% |
| AAU0017: Which factor poses the biggest obstacle to your academic progress? (percentages are calculated by column) | ||
| Nonresident | Resident | |
| Money, work obligations | 34% | 50% |
| Family obligations | 5% | 4% |
| Trouble getting needed courses | 15% | 10% |
| Poor advising | 14% | 13% |
| Lack of motivation | 32% | 23% |
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