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Students Perceptions in Choosing Education to Higher Education

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  • Rolas Lodi Febri Ignatius Nainggolan

    (SMA Negeri 1 Sunggal Jl. Mencirim Sei - Sei Semayang , Village sei Semayang , Sunggal sub district, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, 20 351)

  • Sismudjito

    (Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences , University of North Sumatra Jl. Dr. Sofyan No. 1, USU Campus, Medan Selayang, Medan City, North Sumatra, 20154)

  • Hadriana Marhaeni Munthe

    (Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of North Sumatra Jl. Dr. Sofyan No. 1, USU Campus, Medan Selayang, Medan City, North Sumatra, 20154)

  • Rizabuana Ismail

    (Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of North Sumatra Jl. Dr. Sofyan No. 1, USU Campus, Medan Selayang, Medan City, North Sumatra, 20154)

  • Henry Sitorus

    (Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of North Sumatra Jl. Dr. Sofyan No. 1, USU Campus, Medan Selayang, Medan City, North Sumatra, 20154)

Abstract

This research describes how the choice to continue their education at the University of North Sumatra (USU) from the perspective of SMA Negeri 1 Sunggal students, starting from their perceptions of USU, their motivation to continue their education at USU, and how the environment influences their choice to continue their education at USU. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method, which describes phenomena based on actual conditions. The informants in this study were students who were in class XII SMA Negeri 1 Sunggal who were selected purposively based on their interest in continuing their education at USU. The data collection techniques used were in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and observation. The data that has been collected is then analyzed using descriptive qualitative analysis techniques to then draw a conclusion. The results showed that students considered continuing education at USU would make them smarter, because they would be taught by lecturers who were experienced and competent in their fields. In addition, USU is an institution that has been recognized for its existence in North Sumatra, and not everyone can become a student at USU. For some students, this is prestige in itself and raises the notion that being USU alumni can open up opportunities to get good jobs so that they can improve their family's socioeconomic status. The choice to continue their education at USU is largely influenced by school and the peer group, while families are more likely to direct students to work after completing school. This condition is due to the fact that most students come from underprivileged circles, so that the financial contribution of each family member is very meaningful to maintain the survival of the family.

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  • Rolas Lodi Febri Ignatius Nainggolan & Sismudjito & Hadriana Marhaeni Munthe & Rizabuana Ismail & Henry Sitorus, 2021. "Students Perceptions in Choosing Education to Higher Education," Technium Social Sciences Journal, Technium Science, vol. 17(1), pages 476-485, March.
  • Handle: RePEc:tec:journl:v:17:y:2021:i:1:p:476-485
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    Cited by:

    1. Siriluk Pichainarongk Satesh Bidaisee, 2022. "An Assessment of High-Performance Work System Theory towards Academic Development, Work Environment and Promotion in Higher Education: A Thailand and International Comparison," International Journal of Economics & Business Administration (IJEBA), International Journal of Economics & Business Administration (IJEBA), vol. 0(3), pages 67-87.
    2. Semen Son-Turan, 2022. "Fostering Equality in Education: The Blockchain Business Model for Higher Education (BBM-HE)," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(5), pages 1-24, March.

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    Keywords

    Habitus; Perception; Motivation; Social Environment; Education; University of North Sumatra;
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    JEL classification:

    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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