The pie chart illustrates the main reasons why students prefer to study at a certain university in the UK between 1987 and 2007.
Overall, it is clear from the data that suitable degree of courses was the popular choice among students in both years. Notably, good sports and social activities decreased dramatically, whereas proximity to parental home experienced a significant increase.
In 1997, Suitable degree courses occupied the leading position, accounting for 35% of student choices. This figure rose slightly to 37% by the end of the period, maintaining the leading position. The percentage of students who picked proximity to parental home showed a dramatic increase from 10% in 1997 to 22% in 2007. Likewise, quality of teaching experienced a slight rise of 3% from 15% to 18% over the same time frame.
Conversely, good sports and social activities made up 19% of student choices by 1997, but this figure dropped considerably to 6% in 2007. Similarly, quality of resources initially represented 21% of student choices but plummeted to 17% over the same time period.
