Form SV-2009-0018 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Eurasia and Cen

Public Diplomacy Evaluation Office: Performance Measurement, Evaluation and Public Diplomacy Program Surveys

Global 09-10_Pre Survey

Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Eurasia and Central Asia 2009-2010 Pre-Program Survey

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Dear Student,


Congratulations on being chosen as a Ugrad participant! Before you leave for your exciting year as an exchange student in the United States, the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program would like to ask you a few questions.


These questions will be used to evaluate the Program and to make it better for you and for future participants. Please answer all of the questions and respond to them as best you can. This is not a test, and there are no right or wrong answers. Your thoughts and opinions are important to us and will not affect your participation in the program.


Thank you for your help and have a wonderful year!




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The information solicited on this survey is requested pursuant to the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (P.L. 103-62) and the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended, also known as the Fulbright-Hays Act (22 U.S.C. 2451, et seq.). In order to ensure that the U.S. Department of State’s international exchange programs meet statutory program requirements (22 U.S.C. 2460(c)), the Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) regularly monitors the programs, gathers data about program accomplishments, and evaluates selected ones. ECA uses the information collected to inform program design, management, and funding. All personal information that is collected through surveys is considered confidential. All responses are coded to ensure the confidentiality of individual responses. Data collected under this study will not be shared, sold, or used for fundraising purposes. Survey data and findings will be used only in an aggregate form for the express purposes of fulfilling the data needs of the outcome assessment. Responses to this survey are voluntary.


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  1. What is your primary reason for participating in the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program?

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  1. There are many different reasons for participating in the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program. In the table below, please identify your three most important reasons for participating.



To improve my leadership skills


To learn about community service


To increase my understanding of the United States and United States society, people, and culture


To increase my understanding of my field of study


To make friends with American students and their families


To share my culture with others


Other (please write in): _____________________________________________




  1. Please rate your current understanding of the topics listed below. Please check one box in each row.



No Knowledge

Less Than Basic

Basic Knowledge

Beyond Basic

Advanced Knowledge

Leadership






Community service






Your field of study






Other (please write in):

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  1. To what extent do you expect the program to increase your understanding of the following topics? Please check one box in each row.



Not At All

To A Small Extent

To A Good Extent

To A Great Extent

Leadership





Community service





Your field of study





Other (please write in):

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  1. What do you see yourself as accomplishing or learning during this visit to the United States that you could not accomplish or learn at home?

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  1. What does community service mean to you?

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  1. Please rate yourself on the following abilities. Please check one box in each row.



Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

Being self-reliant, being independent, relying on yourself





Speaking in public





Listening to other people’s suggestions or concerns





Expressing ideas and feelings





Being tolerant of people different than you





Leading a team and motivating others





Being flexible





Solving problems





Planning for the future





Managing your time





Managing money





Discussing your beliefs/values





Willing to make changes in your community







  1. Please rate your current abilities in English. Please check one box in each row.



Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

Read English





Speak English





Write English





Make presentations in English







  1. Please rate your current abilities using computer technology. Please check one box in each row.



Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

Use the Internet for research





Use E-mail





Use different software programs







  1. Please rate your knowledge or understanding of the following topics. Please check one box in each row.



No Knowledge

Less Than Basic

Basic Knowledge

Beyond Basic

Advanced Knowledge

United States democracy






United States economy






United States values and culture






Religious and ethnic diversity in the United States






Freedom of speech and press in the United States






Voluntary community service in the United States






Daily life in the United States








  1. How do you view the United States Government and the American people? Please check one box in each row.



Strongly Unfavorable

Generally Unfavorable

Neither Favorable Nor Unfavorable

Generally Favorable

Strongly Favorable

United States Government






American people







  1. How do you view the United States Government and its relationship with your country?



Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

The United States Government is a trustworthy partner for my country








  1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statements below? Please check one box in each row.



Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neither Agree Nor Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Voting is important because real decisions are made in elections






Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of democracy






An independent media is important to the free flow of information






All citizens in a country should have equal rights and protections under the law, regardless of circumstances






The Rule of Law is fundamental to a functioning democracy






Individuals and organizations have the right to free speech and to voice opposition






Democratic principles enhance the workplace. Supervisors should incorporate democratic principles into their management practices







  1. What is the first positive thing you think about when you think about the United States?

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  1. What is the first negative thing you think about when you think about the United States?

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  1. Have you visited the United States before? Please check one box.



Yes


No



  1. If you answered “yes” to question #16, how long did you stay on your last trip to the United States? Please check one box.



Less than 6 months


6 to 12 months


More than 12 months


I have never visited the United States before



  1. Do you have any connections to the United States? Please check all boxes that apply.



Family ties


Friends


Religion


Teachers


Academic


Professional


Travel/Personal Experience


No Ties



  1. What year of college/university have you most recently completed? Please check one box.


1st Year undergraduate


2nd Year undergraduate


3rd Year undergraduate


4th Year undergraduate


5th Year undergraduate


None/Not Applicable



  1. What field will you study in the United States? Please check one box.




Accounting


Hospitality Management


Agriculture/Environmental Management


International Relations


American Studies


Journalism/Communications


Business


Law


Computer Science


Political Science


Criminal Justice


Psychology


Economics


Sociology


Education


Do Not Know




21. How do you think you will adapt to life in the United States? Please check one box.



Very Difficult

Somewhat Difficult

Neither Difficult Nor Easy

Somewhat Easy

Very Easy

Adapting to life in the United States will be…








22. Which best describes the geographic location where you live? Please check one box.



My country’s capital city


Another major city in my country other than the capital


A small city, town or rural location in my country




23.Age: ______________



  1. Home Country: _____________


  1. Gender:


Female


Male




  1. Which religion do you most closely identify with? Please check one box.




Baha’ism


Judaism


Buddhism


Shintoism


Christianity (for example: Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant)


Sikhism


Confucianism


Taoism


Hinduism


Zoroastrianism


Islam


None


Jainism


Other (please write in):

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  1. Thank you for completing this survey! If you have additional comments you would like to make, please do so here.

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  1. How long did it take you to complete this survey? ______ minutes

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