Hvilke erfaringer har studenter med First Year Study Environment? – Sett i et folkehelseperspektiv

2021

Master's thesis in Public health science (ME516) Background: Education is the gradient used to the greatest extent in measurements of social inequality in health. People with higher education live longer, are more physically active, eat more fruit and vegetables, are less exposed for chronic diseases and mental challenges. In order to promote public health and even out social inequalities in health, it’s important for students to complete their education. In 2017 University of Agder started a student mentor program called First Year Study Environment (FYSE). This mentor program was supposed to promote well-being and lessen dropout for students starting their first year at the faculty for Te…