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Does the transition from dependence to independence affect student success at University?
We promise that this survey will be anonymous and Team RMHP members will be the only one to use the data and information provided. We appreciate you in completing our survey honestly.
Kindly chose only from the options provided. Section 1: Demographics
1) What is your age? a) 18 b) 19 c) 20 d) 21
2) Which region of the UAE do you come from? a) Abu Dhabi b) Northern Emirates 3) Do you live in the dorms provided by the PI? a) Yes b) No
Part B Factors affecting student participation in activities In this section we want to find out what students look for when deciding to participate in activities.
1) How do you prefer to be invited to events and social activities? a) Email b) Mobile SMS c) Common Notice Board 2) What makes you decide to participate in an event or social activity? Rate these factors in order of importance. 4 = Most Important, 1 = Least Important
S.No a. b. c. d. e. f. g. List of Factors If your friend or someone you know are participating. The nature of the activity (going to an exhibition, movie etc). If the activity has a purpose or not. If the activity is competitive. If the event poster looks nice and exciting. Your workload (assignments, tests etc). If the event clashes with your classes or lab. Rating
3) Do social activities help first year students to integrate smoothly at the PI? a) Yes b) No
List of Difficulties
I have difficulty in adjusting life away from home I have difficulty in making friends at the PI. I have difficulty in dealing with the staff at PI. I have difficulty in managing my dorms. I have difficulty in managing my laundry. I have problem with the food offered at Satah. I have difficulty in managing my classes. I have difficulty in adjusting to life on campus. I have difficulty managing my finances. I have difficulty with my professors. I cant figure out how to study at University.
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4) What do you do to overcome a problem at the PI? Choose one or more from the list of solutions. S.No List of solutions
a. b. c. d. e. f. Leave it as it is. Discuss it with my family back home. Talk about it with friends. Talk to the admission office at PI. Find out the relevant person to talk to and contact that person. Correspond with administration officials via email.
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5) Are you satisfied with the social and emotional support at the PI? a) Very much so b) Somewhat c) Not really d) Not at all 6) Do you think these kinds of relationships are important as a source of social support? 5 = Very important, 3 = Not sure, 1 = Not at all important S.No Relationship
a. b. c. d. e. Relationship with professors Relationship with peers Relationship with university friends Relationship with flat mates Relationships with out of university friends
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Section 3: Success at University Part A Student management of workload during first year
1) How many credit hours do you take? a) Less than or equal to 12 b) Less than or equal 15 c) More than 15 2) Do you think workload is manageable for first year students? a) Yes b) Sometimes c) No 3) How would you rate your workload? a) Very High b) High c) Okay d) Low e) Very Low 4) How regularly do your course assignments and tasks clash? a) Frequently b) Sometimes c) Occasionally d) Rarely e) Never 5) To what extent is your performance affected by your workload? a) Considerably b) Somewhat c) Not Sure d) Not much e) Not at all 6) When do you complete your assignment? a) The day its given b) The next day c) The day before deadline d) After the deadline
6) Do you plan your study sessions or do it randomly? a) Yes, I always follow my study plan. b) I sometimes follow my study plan. c) No, I study randomly. Part C Mid-term grades Course
Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Course 4 Course 5
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