Going to University: Rural and Regional Students Perceptions of Studying in Adelaide

This study aims to explore the anxieties, goals and aspirations of rural and regional students who are considering or are about to make the transition from their local communities to tertiary studies in Adelaide. The objectives of this project have been:
1. To explore the social and cultural factors that influence the students decision making process.
2. To identify interventions that might assist students and parents in decisions relating to relocation and study in Adelaide.
3. To make recommendations regarding the dissemination of scholarship information and how the process could be enhanced.