For the incoming freshman, the transition to college may prove difficult. Research has shown that nearly 1/3 of college freshman do not enroll the following year. Why does this happen? Describe the difficulties you encountered when entering college. Include an abstract.

For the incoming freshman, the transition to college may prove difficult. Research has shown that nearly 1/3 of college freshman do not enroll the following year. Why does this happen? In an article titled “The Transition from Extrinsic to Intrinsic Motivation in the College Classroom: A First-Year Experience” written by Thompson and Thornton (2002), this topic is discussed. The authors suggest that high school students are extrinsically motivated by grades, attendance, detentions, and suspensions. The college student, on the other hand, is not. The authors suggest that learning is intrinsically motivating and the transition between the two experiences can be difficult. Describe the difficulties you encountered when entering college. Include an abstract