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First Generation College Student Survey
Designing spaces to support first generation students
This survey will assist me with a graduate research project designing a space to assist student mental health.
This survey is meant to understand challenges that first generation students face. The results will be used to design a prototype for a space to address those challenges in an evidence-based approach. For the purposes of this survey, First-Generation is defined as a student whose parents do not hold a post-secondary degree.
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1.
Parents post-secondary education
(Required.)
My parents never attended a higher education institution
My parents attended, but did not complete a degree
Other (please specify)
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2.
My current higher-education enrollment status
(Required.)
I have never enrolled in a higher education institution
I have enrolled in higher education, but I am not currently enrolled at the moment
I am currently enrolled in a higher education institution
I have graduated from a higher education institution and hold a post-secondary degree
Other (please specify)
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3.
During my college experience, I faced the following challenges
(Required.)
Financial
Advising and guidance
Work/Life balance
Financial Aid Issues
Personal or family
Stress, anxiety, depression
Lack of sleep
Lack of access to healthy food
Housing
Lack of place of to study
Social challenges
Limited access to information about the college experience
Absence of support from, or a cultural conflict between the home and college communities
Susceptibility to doubts about academic abilities
Imposter syndrome or feeling like one doesn't "belong"
Other (please specify)
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4.
In your experience, what resources would be helpful to help first generation college students succeed?
(Required.)
Financial advice and resources
A one-stop, confidential center for student resources (financial, food, advising, knowledge, mental health, etc.)
A place for de-stressing, relaxing, meditation
A place to nap or sleep between classes
A quiet place to study
Access to computer resources
Mentoring from students with similar experience/background
Positive affirmations
Food bank resources or food vouchers
Access to nature, sunlight, or fresh air
Assistance for mental health resources, therapy, etc
Other (please specify)
5.
What are ways that help you de-stress and relax
Working/staying busy or being productive
Quiet reflection
Talking to a trusted friend, mentor, advisor
Sleeping
Exercising
Making progress toward goals
Resolving perceived issues you may be experiencing
Aromatherapy
Meditation
Being in nature
Watching TV
Listening to music
Eating
Spending time with friends and loved ones
Relaxing in a comfortable environment
Other (please specify)