Career guidance and personal fulfilment: a study conducted on sample of 50 students in their final year the first Bachelor's degree programme at Faculty Ethnology (UEH)

This study examines the factors influencing the choice of degree programmes and the personal satisfaction of first-year university students; it is descriptive in nature and adopts a quantitative approach. To this end, data were collected from 50 first-year undergraduate students in two fields of study (Anthropology-Sociology and Psychology) at the Faculty of Ethnology of the State University of Haiti, using research questionnaires and systematic observation. These data were subjected to descriptive statistical analysis. Self-Determination Theory (Deci & Ryan, 1985) served as our guiding framework in this study. The research data demonstrated that the students were well-informed about their choice of study; feel comfortable and are adapting positively; attach great importance to their academic success; have a strong grasp of the concepts taught; and achieve remarkable academic performance. The respondents are satisfied with their choice of study. They are aware that this is due to the passion and interest they have shown in a particular field of knowledge, as indicated by the results.