MOTIVATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE FOR STUDYING AGRICULTURE
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The paper explores the motivation of young people for studying agriculture at Križevci college of agriculture. Particular focus is placed on students' motivation to study agriculture and standard in the quality of studying in general. The survey was conducted over a nine-year period from 2013/14. to 2020/21. on a suitable sample of 413 freshmen. The results of the research show that the college needs to improve marketing promotion and quality of the students' standard. However, students have a very positive assessment of the reputation, tradition and historical significance of the college, which greatly influences the level of students' overall interest in studying. In addition, the professional study of agriculture enables students to acquire professional knowledge and create practical skills and experiences, which increase their chances for instant employment through continuous research of students' wishes and needs, the obtained data are implemented in the strategic documents of the college.
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