UMW Faculty-Led Program Evaluation

After studying abroad, you are an expert veteran of your program. The Center for International Education and future program participants would like to know all about your experience. Please take a few moments to provide feedback about your UMW Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program. (NOTE: This form is for Faculty-Led Program participants only.)

Name (Optional)
First Last
Gender*
- Male
- Female
- Undisclosed
UMW Student*
- Yes
- No
Major(s)*
Minor(s)
UMW Faculty-Led Program*
- UMW in France - IAU Provence
- UMW in Guatemala - Grassroots Development
- UMW in the Galapagos - Ecology & Evolution
- UMW in London - Exploring British Museums
- UMW in Nepal - Community Engagement
- UMW in Panama - Tropical Ecology
- UMW in Poland - Holocaust Memory/Polish Culture
- UMW in Paris - American Business School
- UMW Psychology in Europe
- UMW in Quebec - French Immersion
- UMW in Spain - Spain for All
- UMW in South Africa - Community Engagement
- UMW in South Africa - Sustainability
- UMW in Venice & Croatia
- UMW in Wales - Fantasy Literature
Term Attended*
- Winter Break 2017-2018
- Spring Break 2018
- Summer 2018
How did you hear about your study abroad program?
Please check all that apply.
- Friend or Classmate
- Professor
- Study Abroad Info Session
- CIE Website
- Study Abroad Fair
- Internet Search
- Other
Pre-Departure
The 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 Orientation could be improved.
Program Pre-Departure Information
It is the Faculty Director'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 Faculty Director? Please explain and/or provide suggestions for improvement.
Academics
I 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
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 Excursions
The Faculty Director(s) was/were accessible to students.
- 5 - Strongly Agree
- 4 - Agree
- 3 - Somewhat Agree
- 2 - Somewhat Disagree
- 1 - Strongly Disagree
- Not applicable
The Faculty Director(s) was/were responsive to health/safety issues and concerns.
- 5 - Strongly Agree
- 4 - Agree
- 3 - Somewhat Agree
- 2 - Somewhat Disagree
- 1 - Strongly Disagree
- Not applicable
The Faculty Director(s) was/were 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 Faculty Director(s) 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 Faculty Director(s) organized excursions that were intellectually stimulating.
- 5 - Strongly Agree
- 4 - Agree
- 3 - Somewhat Agree
- 2 - Somewhat Disagree
- 1 - Strongly Disagree
- Not applicable
The Faculty Director(s) 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 Faculty Director(s) 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 Excursions
Please 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 Arrangements
What 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 Awareness
I 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 Satisfaction
I 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? Use this space to write something you'd like to pass on to other students about your experience abroad. 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.