Economic life of Zambia’s university students: the case of the university of Zambia.

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Title
en Economic life of Zambia’s university students: the case of the university of Zambia.
Creator
Ndhlovu, D., Kasonde-Ng'andu, S., Banja, M.K & Serenje, J.
Date
2020-05-13T11:54:06Z
Date Available
2020-05-13T11:54:06Z
Date Issued
2012
Abstract
en The University of Zambia has a cross section of students which includes school leavers, non-school leavers and in-service students. Some of these students are on Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) bursary sponsorship scheme while others, are sponsored by their employers or are self sponsored. However, students indicated that they face economic challenges in pursuit of university education. This study found that 85% of the respondents rated the cost of living at the University of Zambia as high, even though the majority are on Government sponsorship. In order to cope with the high cost of living, 21% of the respondents engage in business activities, 15% in vacation employment while 64% do not engage in any activities to raise extra funds. The high cost of living at the University of Zambia has a negative effect on the academic performance of most students.
Identifier
en Ndhlovu, D., Kasonde-Ngándu, S., Banja, M.K. and Serenje, J. (2012) ‘Economic Life of Zambia’s University Students: The case of the University of Zambia.’ The BOZ Reader. 01(08) 28-37
uri
http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/6118
Language
en en
Publisher
en Bank of Zambia
Subject
en Scholarships--Zambia.
Type
en Article
Item sets
The University of Zambia Collections