Study Abroad Program Evaluation

 Your responses to the following questions will be invaluable in helping us better advise students and administer our programs abroad. Candid and thoughtful responses will be appreciated. Response to any question is voluntary. The information collected may be shared with prospective students, but respondents will always remain anonymous.

 

Name (optional)   

Program

Major 

Program location

Class standing while abroad

When did you begin your study abroad?

 

 

Objectives for Study Abroad

What were your personal goals for your study abroad experience? How well did the program help you to meet those goals?

 

Program Support

How helpful was the Office of Study Abroad in preparing you for your program and in communicating important information while you were on-site? Please explain.

 

How helpful was the on-site staff in assisting with enrollment, housing, and orientation to the host site? Please explain.

 

Were group excursions included in your program? If so, please comment on your experiences. Were the excursions valuable?

 

Did differences between the academic system in your host country and in the U.S. affect your experience abroad? If so, how?

 

How accessible were academic resources such as computer labs or libraries? Was the teaching staff available when you needed assistance with your coursework?

 

Are there courses that you would or would not recommend to future program participants?

 

Daily Living

What were your housing arrangements? What did you like and dislike about your living situation?

 

How easily were you able to integrate into the host culture? What activities were available to facilitate integration?

 

What are some local spots that can’t be missed (museums, parks, shops, restaurants, etc.)?

 

What is the easiest and/or most economical way to communicate with family and friends in the US ?

 

Please estimate about how much you spent per month on personal expenses (such as travel, books, personal items, entertainment) while abroad. What recommendations with regard to finances do you have for future participants (i.e. money exchange, money saving tips, etc.)?

 

Diversity in Study Abroad *

Student experiences abroad vary greatly based on personal identity. Information collected will be used to help prospective students prepare for study abroad. Response to these questions is voluntary. All responses will be kept confidential.

 

How do you identify yourself? (examples: Chinese-American male, white female, Catholic, GLBT, disabled)

 

Based on your identity, did you feel you were part of a majority or minority group in your host culture? Please explain.

 

Describe how your identity affected your experience abroad.

 

Health and Safety **

If you would like to discuss any part of this survey in person, please feel free to contact your OSA Program Coordinator. Please note that your responses to these questions will be kept confidential.

 

Were you a victim of crime while abroad (theft, assault, property damage, etc)? If yes, please explain.

 

If something happened to you, did you report it? To whom did you report it and how was it handled?

 

Was illegal or drug-related activity evident on the campus or where you were living? If yes, please explain.

 

Were there any unsafe areas that you encountered during your stay? If yes, please explain.

 

In general, how safe did you feel at your host site?

 

Overall...

What was the best thing about studying abroad?

 

What was the worst thing about studying abroad?

 

What advice would you give to a student embarking on your study abroad program?

 

Would you recommend this program to another student? Please explain.

 

Thank you for your assistance. Your input is vital to maintaining and improving the quality of our programs. If there are aspects of your study abroad experience that you would like to discuss in person, please feel free to make an appointment with your program coordinator.