Education Abroad Program Evaluation for Short term, Summer, Semester or Year-Long Programs Name (Optional) First Last Gender* Male Female Undisclosed Major(s)* Minor(s) Program Name*Please include study abroad provider or overseas university and destination city/country. Destination Country* Term Attended* Fall 2016 Spring 2017 Summer 2017 Fall 2017 Spring 2018 How did you hear about your study abroad program?Please check all that apply. Friend or Classmate Professor Class Presentation CIE Office (Lee Hall) CIE Website Education Abroad Fair Internet Search Orientation Other Pre-DepartureThe Center for International Education was helpful in my study abroad planning process. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree I did not contact CIE My academic advisor was helpful in my study abroad planning process. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree I did not contact my academic advisor Pre-departure Orientation provided by CIE was useful and applicable. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree I did not attend Suggestions for improvement to Pre-Departure Orientation.It is CIE’s goal to address concerns about health, safety, academics, finances and cost, cross-cultural issues, transportation, and re-entry issues. Please provide any suggestions for how Pre-Departure Orientation could be improved.Study Abroad Provider Pre-Departure InformationIt is the study abroad provider’s goal to provide program-specific information on health, safety, academics, finances and costs, program excursions, host country culture, accommodations, transportation, and language. Do you feel you were adequately prepared by the study abroad provider? Please explain.AcademicsI could not have learned the same material while remaining on campus at UMW or my home institution. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree The program was academically challenging. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree The program was intellectually stimulating. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree Study Abroad has influenced my choice of major or minor. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree Not applicable Comments about the academic compontent of the program:Was foreign language learning a part of your program? Yes No What was your language level prior to the program? Beginning Intermediate Advanced Native Speaker/Fluent My langugage level improved through participation in this program. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree Not applicable My interest in language learning improved through participation in this program. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree Not applicable I plan to continue study of this language beyond the foreign language requirement. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree Not applicable My foreign language skills have enhanced my career opportunities. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree Not applicable Comments about language learning on this program:Facilities, Services, and ExcursionsThe program staff members were accessible to students. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree Not applicable The program staff or overseas institution was responsive to health/safety issues and concerns. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree Not applicable The program staff or overseas institution was able to work effectively with diverse students in the group. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree Not applicable The program offered an adequate number of activities and excursions. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree Not applicable The program offered excursions that were intellectually stimulating. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree Not applicable The program facilitated my interaction with the host culture(s). 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree Not applicable The program staff contributed in a positive, supportive fashion to my overall study abroad experience. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree Not applicable Comments on Facilities, Services, and ExcursionsPlease provide highlights of your program as well as suggestions for improvement.For what type of student would you recommend this program?For what type of student would you NOT recommend this program?Living and Meal ArrangementsWhat type of accommodation did you use while abroad?Check all that apply. Home Stay Residence Hall Apartment Hotel/Hostel Other Where did you eat while abroad?Check all that apply. Student Dining/Cafeteria Host Family Self-Catered Restaurant Hotel/Hostel My living arrangements facilitiated my knowledge of local culture. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree My living arrangements were satisfactory. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree My meal arrangements were satisfactory. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree For items not included in the program, were the estimates of your living/dining expenses accurate? Yes, about right No, estimate was too high No, estimate was too low Comments about living or meal arrangements:Global AwarenessI learned about some of the national and regional history of the host country or countries. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree I became more aware of cultural identities during the program. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree I became better able to adapt to new situations as a result of my program. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree I gained a greater awareness of how global events are viewed or understood in the host country or countries. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree I would like to live, study, or work in a foreign country at some point in the future. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree Not applicable Overall SatisfactionI am satisfied with my study abroad experience overall. 5 – Strongly Agree 4 – Agree 3 – Somewhat Agree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 1 – Strongly Disagree What was the greatest challenge/obstacle you faced while studying abroad?What was your greatest learning experience abroad?How do you plan to use your abroad experience to help with career planning?Additional comments about overall study abroad experience, or anything else you'd like us to know:May we quote you? CIE would love to have a quote about your experience abroad to use in promotional materials. This may be something you learned, how you grew, how your experience has helped you with your academic or career planning goals, or anything else you would like to share. Δ