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In Their Own Words -- Students' Perceptions and Experiences of Academic Success in Higher Education
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Burger, Andri; Naude, Luzelle – Educational Studies, 2020
This qualitative study explored and described South African students' experiences and perceptions regarding academic success. Focus group participants related academic success not only to achievement, but also to goal attainment, feelings of satisfaction, and the application of new skills. Academically successful students were associated with…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Student Experience, Academic Achievement, College Students