FSD3135 Student Feedback Survey for Bachelor Graduates 2015

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[fsd_no] FSD study number

[fsd_vr] FSD edition number

[fsd_id] FSD case id

[kieli] Language selection

[yo] University (abbreviation added during archiving)

[ala] Field of study (categorised based on university-specific variables)

[vuosi] Year of data collection

[q1] Do you do paid work while you study?

[q2] Is your paid job (or at least one of your work tasks) related to the subject you are studying?

[q3] Time you spend on paid work

[q4_1] How have you funded your studies? Student loan

[q4_2] How have you funded your studies? Study grant

[q4_3] How have you funded your studies? Housing supplement

[q4_4] How have you funded your studies? Scholarship

[q4_5] How have you funded your studies? Personal income from work

[q4_6] How have you funded your studies? Parents/family

[q4_7] How have you funded your studies? Other personal income

[q5] How do you assess your current financial situation?

[q6_1] Are you involved in any of the following extra-curricular activities? Cultural or artistic activities / literature

[q6_2] Are you involved in any of the following extra-curricular activities? Sports activities

[q6_3] Are you involved in any of the following extra-curricular activities? Games

[q6_4] Are you involved in any of the following extra-curricular activities? Crafts/DIY

[q6_5] Are you involved in any of the following extra-curricular activities? Voluntary or association activities

[q6_6] Are you involved in any of the following extra-curricular activities? No activities of this kind

[q6_7] Are you involved in any of the following extra-curricular activities? Other

[q7] Are you actively involved in the activities of the student association in your field of study or the activities of your student union? I'm actively involved.

[q8] Please state your age (in years)

[q9] Please indicate your gender

[q10] Did your parents (father and/or mother) also attend university?

[q11] Do you have siblings who have attended/attend university?

[q12_1] Please state to what extent you agree with the following statements about your studies: The skills I acquired in my education meet my expectations

[q12_2] Please state to what extent you agree with the following statements about your studies: My education met the goals set for it

[q12_3] Please state to what extent you agree with the following statements about your studies: To a large extent, teaching was of good quality

[q12_4] Please state to what extent you agree with the following statements about your studies: I am satisfied with the teaching methods used

[q13_1] Please assess the following statements: I feel comfortable and well at my university

[q13_2] Please assess the following statements: I am satisfied with my studies

[q13_3] Please assess the following statements: My family supports and encourages me in my studies

[q13_4] Please assess the following statements: My friends support and encourage me in my studies

[q13_5] Please assess the following statements: My private life currently hinders my studies

[q14_1] How satisfied are you currently with the following aspects of your life? Your life in general

[q14_2] How satisfied are you currently with the following aspects of your life? Your friends and acquaintances

[q14_3] How satisfied are you currently with the following aspects of your life? Your family life

[q15] Was your current university your first choice for studies?

[q16] How would you assess your performance as a student in the first years of your studies? Please focus especially on your knowledge and understanding as well as participation and involvement in class.

[q17] How confident are you at the moment that you will complete your Master's degree successfully?

[q18_1] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available for planning of studies

[q18_2] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available for problems related to progress with studies

[q18_3] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available for choosing a specialisation / selecting courses

[q18_4] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available for writing the Bachelor's thesis / completing the final examination

[q18_5] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available when I was trying to find my career path/orientation

[q18_6] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available for finding suitable traineeships/internships

[q18_7] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available for balancing work and studies

[q18_8] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There were enough opportunities to get to know other students

[q18_9] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available for motivational problems

[q18_10] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available for finding housing

[q18_11] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available for balancing family life and studies

[q18_12] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available for health problems

[q18_13] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available when I was trying to find direction in my life

[q18_14] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available for job seeking

[q18_15] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? Some other guidance

[q18_15_1] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? Other, which? (open-ended)

[q19_1] Please assess the following statements: The more similar group members are, the better the group can focus on its task

[q19_2] Please assess the following statements: I feel most comfortable working in groups that were formed according to personal preferences (e.g. together with friends)

[q19_3] Please assess the following statements: I find it fascinating to work in randomly formed teams

[q19_4] Please assess the following statements: I find it stressful when the results of my teamwork are assessed / graded

[q19_5] Please assess the following statements: I work better and more productively by myself than in a group

[q19_6] Please assess the following statements: Working in a team provides the opportunity to exchange information and experiences and to attain transferable skills (e.g. the ability to deal with conflicts)

[q19_7] Please assess the following statements: The success of teamwork is strongly dependent on guidance provided by the teacher

[q19_8] Please assess the following statements: The success of study-related teamwork is easily compromised if some team members do not speak the language used in the team well enough

[q20_1] Please assess the following statements: The amount of mandatory attendance set for the study programme is appropriate

[q20_2] Please assess the following statements: The support (i.e. guidance) provided during my studies allowed me to study independently

[q20_3] Please assess the following statements: Teaching staff is available to students' questions and concerns also outside classes and office hours

[q20_4] Please assess the following statements: Because my personal affairs and employment situation are in order, I have been able to participate in classes without problems

[q20_5] Please assess the following statements: I allocated enough time for studying on my own

[q21_1] Please assess the following statements: I have spent at least one semester abroad during my studies

[q21_2] Please assess the following statements: Completing my degree within the stipulated timeframe was more important to me than going abroad

[q21_3] Please assess the following statements: I would prefer to work in Finland in the future

[q21_4] Please assess the following statements: Gaining international experience is essential for one's future career

[q21_5] Please assess the following statements: For my future career, it is important to be familiar with the different processes and procedures in my profession

[q21_6] Please assess the following statements: I found it difficult to finance my study stay abroad

[q22] How easy or difficult was it to find information on and support for different aspects of your studies?

[q23_1] Please assess the following statements: My schedule was too full (too many classes per week requiring attendance)

[q23_2] Please assess the following statements: The credit points given did not reflect my effort, because the time spent earning them did not correspond to the recommended workload

[q23_3] Please assess the following statements: If needed, I would always know where to find a person to whom I can turn for help

[q23_4] Please assess the following statements: My studies were structured in such a way that it has been easy to get to know fellow students

[q23_5] Please assess the following statements: The number of exams per term was too high

[q23_6] Please assess the following statements: I was satisfied with the opportunities provided in my study prorgamme to participate and have an influence on decisions (as a student and not, for example, as a member of the student union)

[q23_7] Please assess the following statements: I was satisfied with my interaction with teaching staff

[q23_8] Please assess the following statements: I received sufficient feedback from teachers

[q23_9] Please assess the following statements: The feedback I received from teachers has helped me with my studies

[q24_1] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I was very confident that I would manage the requirements of my studies well

[q24_2] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've often had a headache during my studies

[q24_3] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've gotten along well with my fellow students

[q24_4] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: If I had any questions about my study programme, I knew who to ask

[q24_5] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I often only started revising shortly before exams

[q24_6] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I feel a sense of identification with my university

[q24_7] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I'm an outgoing person

[q24_8] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've occasionally skipped classes/lectures

[q24_9] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've often had difficulty concentrating

[q24_10] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: The choice of my field of study was mainly guided by my interests

[q24_11] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've studied with other students in study groups

[q24_12] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've liked studying at my university

[q24_13] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I think my studies should have been more practice-oriented

[q24_14] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I had expected studying to be easier

[q24_15] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: It is more important to me to have an interesting job than a high income

[q24_16] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've often felt rather sad or displeased

[q24_17] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've often had bad luck with my examiners

[q24_18] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I prefer to talk about uncontroversial topics with my acquaintances

[q24_19] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I enjoy analysing theories and scientific questions

[q24_20] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've been able to keep up with course content without trouble

[q24_21] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: During my studies, I've often got angry easily

[q24_22] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've had a good relationship with the teaching staff

[q24_23] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've often felt exhausted during my studies

[q24_24] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I would recommend my university

[q24_25] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I would have wanted my study programme to include more studies focusing on the basics of theory

[q24_26] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I feel I've had a close relationship with my university

[q24_27] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've been attentive when following lectures and seminars

[q24_28] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I enjoyed learning new things

[q24_29] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've regularly participated in activities on offer at my university, e.g. university sport or parties

[q24_30] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: When decisions have to be made, I quickly know what I want

[q24_31] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: The feeling that I've learned something is more important to me than a good grade or mark

[q24_32] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've been very involved in different extra-curricular activities (e.g. student union, student associations)

[q24_33] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I think that my performance in exams has been mainly determined by coincidence

[q24_34] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: In my opinion, a good theoretical education is the basis for professional success

[q24_35] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've thought about dropping out of university several times

[q24_36] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I would find it easy to give a presentation in front of strangers

[q24_37] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've often found it hard to see how what I am learning will be of relevance in the future

[q24_38] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've kept close contact with my fellow students

[q24_39] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've regarded my studies as an opportunity to further develop my personality

[q24_40] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I ask others for help if I have problems

[q24_41] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I consider the teaching staff to be very competent in their respective field

[q24_42] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I have a number of clearly defined goals and work towards them systematically

[q24_43] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've often felt overly challenged by the expectations placed on me during my studies

[q24_44] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've often had a stomach ache during my studies

[q24_45] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've often met with my fellow students outside university

[q24_46] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: The expectations I had for my study programme at this university have been met

[q24_47] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I like to discuss the content of studies with fellow students

[q24_48] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've felt comfortable approaching teaching staff

[q24_49] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've been highly motivated in my studies

[q24_50] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I consider the exam requirements to be transparent

[q24_51] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've been feeling very upbeat and energetic since I began to study

[q24_52] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: It's important for me to get scientific explanations to (certain) questions

[q24_53] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: During my studies I have often had trouble sleeping

[q24_54] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've seldom felt lonely or sad

[q24_55] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: My hobbies and social life have taken up more energy than my studies

[q24_56] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I like to spend time alone

[q24_57] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've sometimes considered transferring to another university

[q24_58] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've prepared thoroughly for exams

[q24_59] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I haven't had difficulties with my studies

[q24_60] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've rarely experienced anxiety or apprehension during my studies

[q24_61] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've found it easy to make new contacts

[q24_62] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: Sometimes, I can barely get out of bed in the morning because I don't feel like studying

[q24_63] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: If I decide on something, I will usually achieve it

[q24_64] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: As far as performance in my studies is concerned, I have high expectations of myself

[q24_65] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I prefer to concern myself with practical things rather than with theoretical questions

[q24_66] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I'm a good organiser

[q24_67] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I'm a self-confident person

[q24_68] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I'm quickly discouraged when things don't go as I'd hoped

[q24_69] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I have a clear idea regarding my career goals

[q24_70] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I'm very determined/persistent

[q24_71] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've received sufficient support of various kinds from my family and friends during my studies

[q24_72] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I can apply what I've learned in my studies also to things outside my field

[q26se_1] Students of business and economics (AAL, UEF, JYU, LUT, OY, UTA, UTU, UVA, HAN, AA): Please rate (1-5) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: General knowledge of economics

[q26se_2] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Ability/skills in your major subject

[q26se_3] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Ability/skills in your minor subject studies

[q26se_4] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Communication skills in your mother tongue

[q26se_5] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Communication skills the second official language

[q26se_6] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Communication skills in other languages (than Finnish / Swedish)

[q26se_7] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Entrepreneurial skills, knowledge

[q26se_8] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Entrepreneurial skills, attitudinal

[q26se_9] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Ability to work in an international environment

[q26se_10] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Team-working skills

[q26se_11] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: General leadership skills

[q26se_12] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Skills in human resources / management

[q26se_13] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: IT skills

[q26se_14] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Ability to learn new things

[q26se_15] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Ability to solve problems

[q26se_16] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Presentation skills

[q26se_17] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Interaction skills

[q26se_18] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Prerequisites for acting ethically

[q27ua] Has the merger of arts academies into the University of the Arts Helsinki affected the contents of your studies?

[q27ua_1] Has the merger of arts academies into the University of the Arts Helsinki affected the contents of your studies? How have they been affected? Respond freely.

[q28ua] What changes or reformations do you wish the University of the Arts Helsinki to bring to studying in the next five years? (open-ended)

[q29ua] Education has given me good preparedness for being an artist in society

[q30tty] What was the most useful educational experience for you at TUT in terms of your professional growth? (open-ended)

[q31tty] What could TUT do better to help students graduate within the normative time-to-degree and promote their professional growth? (open-ended)

[q32tty_1] Please rate the knowledge and skills that you acquired during your studies at TUT: Expertise/competence in your field of study

[q32tty_2] Please rate the knowledge and skills that you acquired during your studies at TUT: Critical and analytical thinking skills

[q32tty_3] Please rate the knowledge and skills that you acquired during your studies at TUT: Verbal and written communication skills

[q32tty_4] Please rate the knowledge and skills that you acquired during your studies at TUT: Language skills

[q32tty_5] Please rate the knowledge and skills that you acquired during your studies at TUT: Project management skills

[q32tty_6] Please rate the knowledge and skills that you acquired during your studies at TUT: Innovation skills

[q32tty_7] Please rate the knowledge and skills that you acquired during your studies at TUT: Interpersonal and social skills

[q32tty_8] Please rate the knowledge and skills that you acquired during your studies at TUT: Entrepreneurial skills

[q33lut] Please assess the following statements: My understanding of sustainable development broadened during my studies

[q34lut_1] Assess the quality of support services at LUT on a scale of 1-5: Language courses

[q34lut_2] Assess the quality of support services at LUT on a scale of 1-5: International services

[q34lut_3] Assess the quality of support services at LUT on a scale of 1-5: Career services

[q34lut_4] Assess the quality of support services at LUT on a scale of 1-5: Study guidance

[q34lut_5] Assess the quality of support services at LUT on a scale of 1-5: Study administration of the faculty

[q34lut_6] Assess the quality of support services at LUT on a scale of 1-5: Online services for students (Oodi, UNI, Noppa, Moodle)

[q34lut_7] Assess the quality of support services at LUT on a scale of 1-5: Library

[q34lut_8] Assess the quality of support services at LUT on a scale of 1-5: IT Services

[q34lut_9] Assess the quality of support services at LUT on a scale of 1-5: Learning spaces (e.g. Origo)

[q34lut10] Your open feedback to the support services (open-ended)

[q35lut_1] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Working during studies / financial problems

[q35lut_2] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Personal relations or family-related issues

[q35lut_3] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Health issues

[q35lut_4] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Problems with time management

[q35lut_5] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Lack of motivation

[q35lut_6] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Lack of study skills / learning difficulties

[q35lut_7] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Lack of peer support

[q35lut_8] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Poor organisation of courses or low quality of teaching

[q35lut_9] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Lack of guidance on studies

[q35lut10] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Lack of supervision of thesis

[q35lut11] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Difficult studies / certain courses are too demanding

[q35lut12] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Difficult studies / certain courses were too demanding, which ones? (open-ended)

[q35lut13] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Courses that did not motivate me to study and learn

[q35lut14] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Something else

[q35lut15] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Something else, what? (open-ended)

[q36aal] Were you delayed in completing your Bachelor's degree for any reason?

[q37aal_1] What was the cause of the delay? The delay was due to health-related reasons

[q37aal_2] What was the cause of the delay? The delay was due to inadequate guidance in my studies

[q37aal_3] What was the cause of the delay? The delay was due to incompatible or overlapping course timetables

[q37aal_4] What was the cause of the delay? The delay was due to working alongside my studies

[q37aal_5] What was the cause of the delay? The delay was due to involvement in student activities

[q37aal_6] What was the cause of the delay? The delay was due to a lack of motivation to study

[q37aal_7] What was the cause of the delay? The delay was due to a lack of study skills

[q37aal_8] What was the cause of the delay? The delay was due to being called up to do military service

[q37aal_9] What was the cause of the delay? The delay was due to parental leave

[q37aal10] What was the cause of the delay? My graduation was delayed because I wanted to take additional courses

[q37aal11] What was the cause of the delay? My graduation was delayed because I wanted to improve my grade average

[q37aal12] Were you delayed in completing your Bachelor's degree for any reason? Other reason

[q37aal13] Were you delayed in completing your Bachelor's degree for any reason? Other reason, what? (open-ended)

[q38aal] What could the university do better to help its students to stay on track to meet their graduation schedules? (open-ended)

[q39aal] Which do you feel was the best course in your degree programme? Please justify your answer. (open-ended)

[aa1] Åbo Akademi: Faculty

[aal1] Aalto University: School

[han1] Hanken School of Economics: My department (i.e. the department to which my major subject in the Bachelor's degree belongs)

[hy1] University of Helsinki: Which faculty did you graduate from or you are going to graduate?

[hy2] University of Helsinki: Department

[jyu1] University of Jyväskylä: Which faculty did you graduate from or you are going to graduate?

[jyu2] University of Jyväskylä: To which field does your study programme belong?

[lut1] Lappeenranta University of Technology: Please choose the programme from which you graduated

[oy1] University of Oulu: Which faculty did you graduate from or you are going to graduate?

[tty1] Tampere University of Technology: Study/degree programme

[ua1] University of Arts: Which is your academy?

[uef1] University of Eastern Finland: In which faculty did you study?

[uef2] University of Eastern Finland: On which campus did you study?

[uta1] University of Tampere: School

[utu1] University of Turku: Which faculty did you graduate from or you are going to graduate?

[uva1] University of Vaasa: Faculty

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