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ABSTRACT
There is an existing rise in the number of students shifting or
transferring to another course which causes serious problems to institutions
and society, as well. This research sought to determine the factors that
influence students to change their major. As part of this evaluation, a survey
was conducted among current AB shifters and transferees of the University of
Santo Tomas, Faculty of Arts and Letters. A detailed quantitative study was
the leading component of this research.
This study provided a discussion of the context of college education and
other concepts related to it. Data collection involved a survey instrument which
was designed to gather relevant information about the problem and how the
mentioned respondents were influenced in doing the same. A total of eighty
(80) students accomplished the survey, representing all AB shifters and
transferees.
Extensively, a computer-assisted (PASW18) analysis of the indirect or
questionnaire method complemented the process. The findings of this study
provided critical insights as to the determination of internal and external factors
affect college students and illuminated the varying difficulties and density in
which this issue is of relevance.

Keywords: College Major, College Education, Career Development,

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