Abstract
Purpose of the study: The objective of the study is to critically investigate the facilities and the communication services required in the hostel; to critically investigate the safety services prevailing in the hostel. Design/Methodology/Approach: For this study, 219 respondents were chosen on a simple random sampling basis among the students both girls and boys from Sohar University who were living in the hostel outside the campus. Using a well-defined questionnaire, the data was collected data and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) to derive at the conclusion. Findings: The empirical study shows that the students are satisfied with the Room Facilities and the Safety Services provided in the hostel. However, they are not satisfied with the Communication Services. The study also reveals that there is an impact of Communication Services and Family Support on Study Convenience for the students living in a hostel. Practical Implications: The hostel authorities/administration should pay more attention to the communication facilities provided in the hostel especially speedy internet connection that could be made available through Wi-Fi to convene the students. Social Implications: Hostel life is a principal component in the academic life of students who leave their home and live for learning. The factors which create an impact of hostel life on academic performance need to be paid attention by the educational authorities so that the ultimate purpose of students joining the institutions viz. learning can be achieved. Originality/value: No study has investigated before the impact of hostel life on academic performance, and this study will help the College / University Administration to plan and provide the necessary facilities for the students. Keywords: Students’ Housing Facilities, Impact of hostel life on Academic Performance, Sohar University Students’ Hostel life, Students’ Satisfaction with the hostel facilities, Students’ Study Convenience.
Highlights
Hostel life is a memorable moment for a student during his/her academic life period who will be living away from his/her home
Most of the respondents are living in the hostel for more than one year (66.2%). 81.3 % of the respondents reported that their Grade Point Average (GPA) during last semester was more than 2 and this year 84.9 % of respondents reported to be of GPA more than 2. 34.2 % of the respondents reported that their GPA has increased after their hostel stay
The study shows that the students are satisfied with the room facilities provided in the hostel and satisfied with the safety services provided in the hostel
Summary
Hostel life is a memorable moment for a student during his/her academic life period who will be living away from his/her home. The hostel can be described as an area occupied by a group of students who come together from far places for the common purpose of acquiring knowledge called learning. Some universities provide students with such facilities within the campus and to some outside the campus. It is a new experience for those young students who live in the hostels, far away from their families. This gives them a chance to learn how to live independently, gain adaptability to live with roommates and other students, share space utilities and solutions, etc
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