Band 5+: Surveys conducted in 1982 and 2002 show different pictures of what motivate students to choose a college or university in the UK. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The pie chart illustrates two pictures of what motivates students to choose a college or university in the UK in two years.

According to the graph ,The proportion of students who choose suitable courses and degree was the largest part,which decreased by 6% in 2002.Meanwhile, there was a drop to 16% in students who admire locations in 2002,which was the second part in 1982. Moreover , there was a similar trend in students who chose costs, dropping from 28% in 1982 to 5% in 2002.

In contrast.The proportion of students who choice amenities,social activities and sports facilities , the lowest part in 1982,climbed significantly to 18% in 2002.And reputation of the institution accounted for only 5% in1982, but it increased steeply to 25% in 2002. Moreover,the percentage of student who choice admission criteria saw a minor decrease , dropping from 3% in 1982 to 2% in 2002.

Overall ,it is clear that the most influence was suitable courses and degrees in the past decade.Facilities and reputation became more important and others remained or dropped.