DSU – OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICEES

POST DEPARTURE SURVEY

As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, it is imperative for both leaders and ordinary citizens to be aware of how they are interrelated with people in other parts of the world. We at the Office of International Student Services think that by traveling and studying in other countries you will be better prepared to live and compete in this increasingly interconnected world. Your participation in the study abroad program has put you in a keen position to be competitive in the job and graduate school market. While the impressions of your study abroad experience are still fresh in your mind, the Office of International Student Services asks that you complete the following survey regarding your experience. Your responses to the following survey will help us improve the program for future students who may partake in this program. In addition, the information you provide will help the Office of International Student Services market our programs to the DSU community. Your participation is voluntary and answers will remain confidential. Thanks for your participation!

Personal Information

  1. Classification:  Sophomore  Junior Senior Graduate Student  Other
  1. Gender:  Female Male
  1. Race/Ethnicity (Check only one):  Black/African American White/Caucasian

 Latino/Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islander Native American Other______

  1. Major:______
  1. Who has greatly influenced your decision to participate in a study abroad program?

 Office of International Affairs FriendProfessor/Mentor Parent/Guardian Other

  1. Which program did you participate in? ______
  1. Why did you participate in this program? (Check all that apply).

 Learn about another culture

 Opportunity to travel

 Become more independent

 Opportunity to serve abroad

 Improve foreign language skills

 Take classes not offered at DelawareStateUniversity

 Prepare for graduate school

 Enhance resume, increase job opportunities

 Learn about myself

 Meet new people

 Other (Please Explain)______

Personal Development – Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement, where 1 = “Strongly Disagree,” 2 = “Disagree,” 3 = “Neutral,” 4 = “Agree,” and 5 = “Strongly Agree”.

  1. I have a gained a better insight into myself as a result of study abroad. ______
  2. Study abroad has made me more receptive to different ideas and ways of seeing the world. ______
  3. I have a greater sense of independence or self-confidence due to living and study abroad. ______
  4. Study abroad has increased my interest in social issues. ______
  5. My interest in world events has changed. ______
  6. My experience abroad has changed my career plans. ______
  7. My interest in language learning has increased. ______
  8. My tolerance of other people and customs has increased. ______
  9. I understand the US better. ______
  10. My ability to adapt to new situations has increased. ______
  11. My interest in academics/education increased significantly. ______

Other (Please Specify)______

Social and Cultural Experience - Please indicate your level of agreement with each statement, where 1 = “Strongly Disagree,” 2 = “Disagree,” 3 = “Neutral,” 4 = “Agree,” and 5 = “Strongly Agree”.

  1. I was satisfied with the amount of contact with the host country nationals. ______
  2. There was too much contact with Americans. ______
  3. I was able to form close friendships with international students. ______
  4. I interacted with a wide variety of people that lived in the host country. ______
  5. The program structure facilitated interaction with the local culture. ______

Other (Please Specify): ______

General Questions

  1. What were your pre-conceived notions regarding this program?

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  1. What did you learn from participating in this program?

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  1. What was the best aspect of the program?

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  1. What did you dislike about the program?

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  1. Is there anything that you wish you had known before you went abroad? Please explain:

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  1. Would you recommend this program to other students?

 Yes No

  1. Please indicate which of these activities you would be willing to partake in to share your experience and help promote the programs. Check all that apply.

 You may give my name and contact information to students who are interested in a similar program.

 I would be willing to participate in a Study Abroad Information Session

 I would be will to speak to students at the Pre-departure Orientation

 I decline this invitation.

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