Challenges and Opportunities in Student Life During Transition from School to College: A Survey in Delhi University

The survey on the transition from high school to college life offers insightful information about the experiences and difficulties that students encounter at this crucial time in their life. The transition comes with mixed feelings, while many students are eager to begin their college and career-oriented life, some nevertheless feel anxious. The survey was responded by 1380 undergraduate students of all streams and socio-economic background, both outstation and local students of Delhi University. There were questions to access the student behaviour in the college, challenges faced by students and their experience with peers and staff of the college. While a sizable portion of students showed preference for online learning, others were motivated to go to college for attendance, friends, and zeal to learn novel skills. The poll emphasized the importance of having a strong support network for students, including Infrastructure and overall rankings in selecting the college. The survey also brought to light - several academic, social, and financial issues that students deal with, including academic load, exam pressure, language barriers, and costs for food, clothing, and accessories. Additionally, a few students have experienced abuse and addiction, which is worrisome. Despite these obstacles, the students responded that they got numerous chances to advance their personal and professional lives, including attending seminars, taking part in extracurricular activities, and winning scholarships. More than half of respondents reported having a favourable experience, which shows that students generally have a good time in college. However, there is space for development at the level of college administration. This survey offers essential data that can be utilized to enhance students' college experiences, aid in their better coping with issues they may encounter and serve as a useful beginning point for additional study on this crucial topic. Understanding these concerns is crucial for institutions and policymakers to successfully address them since they have a big influence on the sustainable development of the student. Key words: transition, college, high school, challenges, overcome, academics