Anwar and Shang's AMSLC 2013 Study Abroad SurveyAnwar and Shang's AMSLC 2013 Study Abroad Survey

1. Have you traveled abroad before, but not studied abroad?

Have you traveled abroad before, but not studied abroad? Yes

2. Have you studied abroad before?

Have you studied abroad before? Yes

Where?

3. Are you currently interested in studying abroad?

Are you currently interested in studying abroad? Yes

If not, why?

4. Where would you like to study abroad, and why?

Where would you like to study abroad, and why?

5. In your opinion, how well does the study abroad department reach out to people of color, minorities or underrepresented populations?

In your opinion, how well does the study abroad department reach out to people of color, minorities or underrepresented populations? Very well

Okay

Very little

Not very well

Don't know

6. In your opinion, what race or ethnicity studies abroad most frequently?

In your opinion, what race or ethnicity studies abroad most frequently? Hispanic/Latino

American Indian or Alaska Native

Caucasian/White

African American/Black

Asian

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Don't know

Other (please specify)

7. In your opinion, which socioeconomic status do people who study abroad fall under?

In your opinion, which socioeconomic status do people who study abroad fall under? High-income earners

Middle-income earners

Low-income earners

Don't know

No opinion

8. What kinds of barriers are stopping you from studying abroad?

What kinds of barriers are stopping you from studying abroad? Family Barriers-they do not want you to go or think going abroad is beneficial

Financial hardship-not able to afford studies abroad

Fear of the unknown-different culture, environment

Fear of possible discrimination in other countries

Pressure from friends, relationships and/or loved ones not to leave

Not academically, socially or emotionally prepared to go abroad

Study Abroad Dept. does not offer any countries that are interesting or relevant to my interests

Advisor or Professors discourage you from going abroad

Other (please specify)

9. Do you feel there are resources or people to talk to on campus, who can help you overcome these barriers?

Do you feel there are resources or people to talk to on campus, who can help you overcome these barriers?

10. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Please attend Anwar and Shang's AMSLC presentation to find out more! Also, if you have any other questions or comments, feel free to add them here.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Please attend Anwar and Shang's AMSLC presentation to find out more! Also, if you have any other questions or comments, feel free to add them here.