Studying at the university and at the faculty: students' view of themselves in the educational process

http://dx.doi.org/10.17072/2949‐5601-2026-2-25-32

Abstract

The conventional practice of evaluating the educational process requires researchers to focus on formal indicators, such as academic performance, attendance, and participation in sports, scientific or social activities. At the same time, students' self-perception and their view of interaction with the graduating department, faculty, or university remain outside the scope of attention. This excludes the student's real vision of their place in the educational process from consideration.A complication arises due to the high risk of socially desirable answers, as students will continue their studies after completing a questionnaire or interview, meaning they are interested in giving an approved response.This article offers a review of materials obtained during research work conducted by second-year sociology students. The results indicate that FSF (Faculty of Philosophy and Sociology) students are characterized by a high level of loyalty, orientation towards obtaining education in their specialty, and mandatory combination of academic and extracurricular activity. Changes at the faculty or university level are perceived by students as events having a direct impact on their learning; however, they are ready for open dialogue and expect teachers and administration to be willing to engage in discussion.