One of the biggest impediments to the success of college students, other than finals week, is illnesses. Flu season generally begins in October and ends in May. Which means, on top of all their classes and for most of the school year, college students must worry about the flu, especially because they are densely packed in the dormitories, which allows for easy spreading of illnesses. Despite this, few students tend to get vaccinated for the flu, even if it may be offered for free. To enact a change of culture here at Truman, we must first learn all we can about the reasons behind the decision to skip or receive the flu vaccine. A 15-question survey will be handed out to students in a variety of majors to help answer our research questions.
