Challenges faced by youth in completion of secondary school education

The aim of this book was to find out the challenges that the youth encounter to accomplish their secondary school education at Mchengautuba Community Day Secondary School in Mzuzu City in the northern part of Malawi. The research employed a quantitative method to collect data. The research was conducted on a total population of 61 students and teachers where by 57 successfully answered and submitted back the questionnaire. The sampling technique used was the stratified sampling technique with a probability sampling design, which enabled the identification of a sample that only everyone has possibility to provide information. A questionnaire with carefully identified questions was used in gathering data from the sampled participants. The study findings show that socio-economic issues in terms of financial support, education background of parents are common issues that hinder the youth in completion of their secondary education. The study also found out that many students travel long distances to reach the school which is a naked drawback to concentrate on their education. The study has also revealed that many societies believe that education is for rich people, and it is for boys.