Study Abroad Program Evaluation

Note: * Indicates required field

*Name: *Last 4 digits SSN:   *Email Address:

*Primary Phone #:   *Name of Organization Sponsoring your Program:  

*Program Location:   *City:   *Country:  

*Host Institution:   *Program Duration:  

*Housing Arrangement (host family/dormitory/apartment, etc.):  

The following statements pertain to various aspects of your overseas study program. Please evaluate these statements according to the scale below. Select the number to the right of the statement that best corresponds with how you would rate that facet of your overseas program, or how likely you would be to agree with the statement. Please choose N/A if the statement does not apply to your experience.

1 – Excellent/Strongly Agree
2 – Very Good/Agree
3 – Below Average/Disagree
4 – Poor/Strongly Disagree
N/A – Does Not Apply

Pre-Departure Services

I was satisfied with the following services provided by the University of South Carolina Study Abroad Office:

*PD-1. Assistance in choosing and applying for an overseas study program.
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*PD-2. Support during my time spent abroad.
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*PD-3. Support after I returned from my study abroad program.
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The University of South Carolina pre-departure orientation and materials I received prepared me well for:

*PD-4. The academic and policy issues I might encounter as a study abroad participant.
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*PD-5. The cross-cultural issues I might encounter on this program.
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*PD-6. The health and safety issues I might encounter overseas.
1234N/A

On-Site Services 

*OS-1. The on-site (arrival) orientation I received prepared me for study in the host country.
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*OS-2. The on-site personnel were available and responded to my concerns in a timely manner.
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*OS-3. My accommodations were conducive to a positive experience and provided opportunities for interaction with local students/people.
1234N/A

*OS-4. Academically-related resources were readily accessible relative to the location and country, e.g., library, computer labs, tutoring.
1234N/A

Program Provider Services (Non-USC program participants only)

*PS-1. Prior to departure, the program provider was available to answer my questions.
1234N/A

*PS-2. The program provider helped me with pre-departure paperwork (application, financial aid, visas, etc.).
1234N/A

*PS-3. After my return, the program provider was available to assist with questions, transcripts, etc.
1234N/A

Quality of Program

*QP-1. The examinations, assignments and other course requirements were clearly stated at the beginning of the program.
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*QP-2. The criteria for student evaluation and assessment were fair.
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*QP-3. Generally, the instructors for this program were…
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*QP-4. I was satisfied with the in-class components of the program (e.g. lectures, in-class discussion, tutorials, etc.)
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*QP-5. Overall, the program was intellectually stimulating.
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Program Outcomes

The following questions are optional and will be used for anonymous statistical reporting only.

This study abroad experience has helped increase:

*PG-1. My sense of personal independence.
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*PG-2. My ability to adapt to new and different situations and environments.
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*PG-3. My level of self-confidence in general.
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PG-4. My ability to communicate across cultural/language differences.
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As a result of my time abroad:

*O-1. My degree of open-mindedness toward other cultures has increased.
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*O-2. I am more tolerant of people different from myself.
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*O-3. My stereotypes about people in general have lessened.
1234N/A

*CA-1. I have a greater appreciation of other cultures.
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*CA-2. I have a better understanding of customs in other countries.
1234N/A

Overall Assessment

*OA-1. I would recommend this program to other students.
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Please answer the following as completely as possible.

*What did you like most about this program?
  

*How could this program be improved?
  

*How has off-campus study influenced your choice of major or minor, career plans, lifestyle or interests?
  

In general, what do you know now that you wish you had known before you went?

For any of the above statements that you rated as a 3 or 4, please give examples and/or suggestions for improvement.

Please type any additional suggestions or comments in the space below.