Author(s): Sarab Kareem Abbas

Abstract: This study was conducted during the 2023-2024 academic year to determine the effect of gender and academic level on the evaluation, opinions, and desires of University of Babylon students regarding the university gardens. The study was conducted in two phases: the first was a theoretical study and the second was a field study. The most important results of the field study were that the university gardens were in poor condition, a view agreed upon by most students of both genders. Most students of both genders and all levels also agreed that amenities such as benches, kiosks, and sanitary services were unavailable due to the university administration's lack of interest and failure to listen to students' needs and desires. The researcher concluded that first-year students have less experience and knowledge of university gardens than advanced-year students. The University of Babylon gardens do not meet the required standards and lack amenities for students. Furthermore, the lack of recreational and leisure facilities and the students' lack of access to the gardens have led them to flee to other places, such as the club, walking around the university, or gathering near classrooms. The researcher recommended the need to educate new students about the importance of gardens and their care through lectures, seminars, and tours of the university's gardens, as well as organizing volunteer campaigns. He also recommended providing amenities to attract students, such as fountains and benches, and planting flowers in abundance, given their psychological impact. He also recommended making a portion of the gardens open to male students for sports, and providing adequate financial and human resources to develop existing gardens.

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