Os desafios enfrentados pelos discentes oriundos de outras cidades do interior na Universidade Federal do Amazonas

Abstract

The objective of this study was to analyze the main obstacles that impact the continuity of students from inland cities at the Federal University of Amazonas – UFAM Campus Manaus. After passing the entrance exam, many students who live in the interior of the state of Amazonas move to the capital Manaus to achieve their goal of graduating from university. For them, university represents a big step towards entering the job market. However, there are many challenges encountered, especially among low-income students, who need to work to stay in the capital. For this study, semi-structured interviews were carried out with ten students from the interior enrolled at UFAM - Campus Manaus. The challenges identified can be grouped into two main factors. The first factor covers the socio economic difficulties faced by students, indicating that many of them need to work to support themselves while studying. The second factor highlights the distance between Manaus and their cities of origin, resulting in a significant distance from their families. The results suggest the need to implement mechanisms for permanence and support for students, both at the university level and in extracurricular matters. Furthermore, the importance of specific academic aid for this group of students was also highlighted. These findings can contribute to the development of more effective strategies and policies to support students from the interior, aiming to provide a more inclusive and successful university experience.