The shocking reason college freshman, dropout, or transfer their first year.
16 Oct 2024 · 0 min
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In this brief segment, the speaker explains that first‑year college students who drop out or transfer do so primarily because of major life events—such as health issues, family emergencies, or job obligations—that are outside the institution’s control. The second most common reason is a lack of social connection to the college, which the institution can address through community‑building efforts.
