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Nontraditional Student Survey - Fall 1997

Results - Problems with Various Areas

Students were asked to indicate the extent to which they were currently having any problems with each of 11 areas.

• Students reported having the most problems with balancing all their activities, having enough money for living expenses, finding time for recreational activities/exercise, and having access to campus services and offices at convenient times.
  • 22-35% reported "major" problems with these areas; 13-28% reported "no" problems with these areas.
• Students reported having the fewest problems with adjusting to college life, finding places to relax on campus, and finding places to study on campus.
  • 56-64% reported "no" problems with these areas; 12% or fewer reported "major" problems with these areas.

Table G

Are you currently having any problems with: (1=no problems 2=some problems 3=major problems) Ordered from highest to lowest average problem score
Item	Percent who degree of problem is			Mean Problem Score
	None	Some	Major
Balancing all your activities	13%	58%	29%	2.2
Having enough money for living expenses	25%	40%	35%	210%
Finding time for recreation/exercise	22%	52%	26%	200%
Having access to services at convenient times	28%	50%	22%	190%
Finding time to study for class	34%	49%	18%	180%
Having enough money for tuition	40%	36%	24%	1.8
Finding time to socialize	35%	47%	18%	1.8
Finding where to go for general questions	34%	51%	16%	1.8
Finding places to study on campus	56%	33%	12%	1.6
Finding places to relax on campus	58%	32%	10%	1.5
Adjusting to college life	64%	30%	6%	1.4

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