Student Voices: Challenge 1
Over the next few days, the Daily Flyer will highlight responses based on a survey administered to students in November, where they identified 14 challenges that impacted their success at NOVA. The challenges will be published in order of importance. For more information or to request the full report from the Office of Institutional Research (OIR), call 703-323-3129.
Challenge 1: Personal Issues
Students described various personal issues that they felt were challenges to achieving their goals at NOVA. These particular issues included:
1) coping with mental and other health issues;
2) lack of motivation and focus;
3) English speaking ability;
4) disability accommodations;
5) child care and family responsibilities;
6) transitioning from the military to college; and
7) adjusting to college for non-traditional students.