College
College of Health Professions (CHP)
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 16:49:16
Major
Dietetics - Didactic Program
Honors Course
Sr Honors Proj: Nutr & Diet
Number of Credits
3
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2020
Abstract
Poverty is a factor that affects many aspects of one’s life. For a student looking to get a bachelor’s degree at a university or college, money is one of the top priorities to look at. The high cost of universities and colleges create financial strain affecting the ability of students to obtain better opportunities. Furthermore, many college students struggling financially come from economically challenged backgrounds. Economic struggles related to college cost, housing and food insecurity can lead to malnourished students as well as high stress levels. Approximately 36% of Univeristy students and 42% of community college students were food insecure according to one study. Unaffordable college dues and living cost impede financially struggling students from completing their college education.They also face a greater risk of non-completion of their degrees.In order to understand the challenges and struggles students in poverty face, it is important to understand the perspectives that fellow students have on the issue. The purpose of the study is to analyze the differences in perspectives on the issue of poverty among college students at the University of Akron between females and males.
Research Sponsor
Pei-Pang Lui
First Reader
Jennifer Warren
Second Reader
Richard Glotzer
Honors Faculty Advisor
Christin Seher
Recommended Citation
Patel, Ruchi, "Perspectives on Student Hunger and Poverty" (2020). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1213.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1213