English Translation of Item 63 on the Alpha Progress Questionnaire

Question: Indicate which of the following reasons were important in your decision to come to this particular university (you may tick more than one

The following 20 options were available:

1. My relatives wanted me to come here
2. My teachers/guidance counsellor at school advised me
3. This institution’s good academic reputation
4. This institution’s reputation for social activities
5. I was offered financial assistance (not by this institution)
6. I was offered a scholarship by this institution
7. The institution’s academic development and support programmes
8. This institution has affordable fees
9. To be able to qualify for a job
10. I wanted to study near home
11. This institution’s graduates get good jobs
12. I was attracted by the language orientation of the institution
13. I was attracted to the cultural orientation of the institution
14. My father/mother was a student at this institution
15. My friends are attending this institution
16. To get away from home
17. To be able to earn more money in future
18. To learn about things that interest me
19. To train myself as a professional
20. Other reasons

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