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title: Students Getting Lost on Campus? What Our 2025 National Survey Reveals
description: 93% of students get lost on campus during their first months. Discover our exclusive survey results from 107 institutions — and why a wayfinding app could be a game-changer.
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# [Students Getting Lost on Campus? What Our 2025 National Survey Reveals](https://blog.evelity.com/en/students-getting-lost-on-campus-2025-survey)

 Written by [Mathieu](https://blog.evelity.com/en/author/mathieu) | Apr 30, 2025 5:01:00 PM

How do you find your way on a university campus when everything looks the same? In April 2025, we conducted an **exclusive survey** of 300 students from **107 French higher education institutions** to better understand the **wayfinding challenges** they face during their first months.

The results are striking: **93% said they got lost** — leading to **stress, delays, and even social isolation**. So, what’s behind this disorientation? What strategies do students use? And more importantly, would they embrace an **inclusive navigation app** like Evelity?

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### Getting lost is a real problem

Most students struggle to find their way at the beginning of the academic year. Our survey shows that **93% of them experienced orientation issues** on campus. This affects all years of study, but especially first-year students. The consequences are significant:

- **40%** reported **being late to class**
- **28%** experienced **stress or anxiety**
- **24%** had **difficulty asking for help or navigating**

### What causes the confusion?

Several overlapping factors explain this issue:

- **Changing landmarks and buildings** (39%)
- **No navigation or wayfinding system** (30%)
- **Poor signage** (29%)

Campuses are often large and complex, with inconsistent layouts. This disorientation is especially strong during the first weeks of the year.

### What are students trying to find?

The #1 thing students look for? **Classrooms** — cited by **72%** of respondents. Other common monthly searches include:

- locating a friend or group
- finding a one-time event
- identifying key services (cafeteria, admin offices...)

### How do they cope?

Students try to adapt with various strategies:

- **31% use their smartphone**
- **20% follow a friend**
- **16% plan their route ahead of time**

However, **only 2 in 10** have developed **personal navigation tricks**, highlighting the need for a more reliable solution.

### A navigation app? Yes, please!

Would students use an app to guide them around campus? Absolutely. **88% said yes**. That’s where **Evelity** comes in: an **inclusive wayfinding app** designed to support all students — especially those with disabilities — in navigating complex environments independently.

 

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