STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM EVALUATION
UNI FACULTY/OVERSEAS PARTNER: Please distribute and collect prior to the end of the program and return to the Study Abroad Center.
PARTICIPANT: Please take a few minutes to complete this program evaluation. The information you provide will help us
better advise future program participants and improve our programs. Thank you for your honest and thoughtful responses.
Today’s Date______________________________
Your Name (optional)_____________________________________
Program Name___________________________________________
Program Dates ____________________________
Program Location (country, city, university) ______________________________________________________________
Duration of Program: __Semester
__Year
__Summer
__Short-term (during fall/spring)
__ Other ___________
Before participating in this program abroad, how many times did you travel outside the U.S.? ___
After this program, do you plan to travel abroad again?
__Not likely
__Unsure
__Likely
__ Definitely
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Total number of credit hours taken abroad: ________ Courses transferred as:
__ Graded Credit __ Pass/Fail
Number of credit hours you will use toward your: ___Major(s) ___ Minor(s) ___ Liberal Arts Core ___ UNI Electives
Approximate number of hours per week you spent: ___In the class ___Doing homework ___Doing travel/cultural activities
Compared to similar courses at UNI, the classes were:
__ Too easy
__ About the same
__ Too hard
Transportation between the U.S. and the host country transportation was arranged: __ By Program
__ Independently
Type of housing: __Host family __University Housing __Apartment __Room in private home __Other:__________
YOUR GOALS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Please rate each goal in terms of how important they were to you and indicate the degree to which you feel you have
accomplished these goals. (P=Partially, F=Fully, N=Not Accomplished)
Accomplished
NOT Important
Very Important
To study subjects in my major/minor
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5
NA
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To study subjects outside major/not available at UNI
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5
NA
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To see places or events of interest
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3
4
5
NA
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To learn about/experience another culture
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5
NA
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To challenge myself/live independently far from home
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2
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4
5
NA
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To take time off, rest, or make a change in my life
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2
3
4
5
NA
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NA
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NA
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SERVICES AND RESOURCES AT UNI
Please rate your level of satisfaction with each resource and service listed. If it was unavailable or you did not use it,
please circle “NA”.
Very Dissatisfied
Very Satisfied
Quality and quantity of program materials and resources
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2
3
4
5
NA
Opportunity to contact former program participants
1
2
3
4
5
NA
Access to program coordinator or contact person abroad, if applicable
1
2
3
4
5
NA
Information sessions, presentations, study abroad fair
1
2
3
4
5
NA
Pre-departure advising and general orientation
1
2
3
4
5
NA
Country-specific pre-departure orientation
1
2
3
4
5
NA
Financial support provided
1
2
3
4
5
NA
Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________________
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RESOURCES AND SERVICES ON-SITE (ABROAD)
In-country orientation program
Field trips and tours included in the program
Ease and convenience of registration process
Very Dissatisfied
1
2
1
2
1
2
3
3
3
Very Satisfied
4
5
4
5
4
5
NA
NA
NA
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Very Dissatisfied
Very Satisfied
RESOURCES AND SERVICES ON-SITE (ABROAD) CONT.
Academic advising and assistance with registration
1
2
3
4
5
NA
Personal advising and informal support
1
2
3
4
5
NA
Quality of instructors and instruction
1
2
3
4
5
NA
Access to instructional resources & facilities (library, etc.)
1
2
3
4
5
NA
Access to computers (e-mail, internet, software programs)
1
2
3
4
5
NA
Access to student health services
1
2
3
4
5
NA
Access to sport and recreational facilities
1
2
3
4
5
NA
Access to money and convenience of banking
1
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5
NA
Quality and cost of housing arranged by the program
1
2
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4
5
NA
Quality, quantity and cost of food
1
2
3
4
5
NA
Convenience of local transportation system
1
2
3
4
5
NA
In-country group travel arrangements
1
2
3
4
5
NA
Opportunity to travel on my own
1
2
3
4
5
NA
Opportunities to join student organizations
1
2
3
4
5
NA
Opportunities for entertainment
1
2
3
4
5
NA
Opportunities to meet new people from other countries
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2
3
4
5
NA
Opportunities to interact with locals
1
2
3
4
5
NA
Opportunity to keep in touch with friends and family
1
2
3
4
5
NA
Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________________
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Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
OVERALL EVALUATION
The academic program was intellectually challenging
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4
5
NA
I could have learned the same material at UNI
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4
5
NA
My professors(s)/instructor(s) were excellent
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2
3
4
5
NA
Course assessment was clear from the beginning
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2
3
4
5
NA
Coordination between UNI and host institution was good
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2
3
4
5
NA
Overall, I was very satisfied with my experience abroad
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5
NA
I would recommend this program to others
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5
NA
Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________________
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The best part of my study abroad experience was… ______________________________________________________
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The worst part of my study abroad experience was… ____________________________________________________
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Please list one or two things about the program, or in general, you would like to have known before leaving the U.S.:
1. ________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________________________________
What comments/suggestions do you have for the study abroad staff regarding program(s) and services?
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Other Comments (either about on-site or on-campus staff, resources, etc.)
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Please return this survey to the Office of International Programs, Study Abroad Center, Attn: Yana A. Cornish
28 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0520, Fax: 319.273.7078
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