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This survey takes about 2-3 minutes to complete the questionnaire on Nepalese students' study abroad choice and preparation. Please answer only those questions that apply to you. The more quality information we receive, the better our understanding of Nepalese students’ study choice in the US.

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1. Please check the following options that apply to your abroad study preparation at your current college/University while you were in Nepal? (Multiple Responses Okay)

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a)I attended abroad study seminar run by US universities in home.
b) I had applied more than one university for I-20s/admission.
c) I wrote emails to the university advisors and/or professors.
d) My parents encouraged me for my abroad study in the US.
e) I emailed to the friends/relatives who were in the US.
f) I received my I-20 & other documents on time from the university/college.
g) I received information from US Education Center/Fulbright Commission in my country.
h) I checked college websites and programs I was interested in.
i) I was well prepared to attend the program in the US college/University.
j) Family financial support influenced my choices of education in the U.S.
k) Competition among peers influenced my choices of international education.
l) The political disturbance of Nepal forced me for abroad study.

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2. What factors do you think that motivated you to pursue your further study in the United States? (Multiple responses okay)

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3. What average number of educational consultancies/agents do you have in Nepal to help students in abroad study and counseling? (Select one)

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4. Please choose as many options as that apply to you regarding your experience about educational agents/consultancies in Nepal.

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a) Agents advised me on foreign countries and college choices.
b)I was assisted to making application and other documentations such as visa preparation.
c)I trusted educational agent/consultancy that I applied from.
d) Consultancy/agent cheated me from wrong counseling and advice
e) Agents influenced my choices of international education.
f) Consultancy's service fees were too high.
g) I did not go to agent.

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5. Why did you go to agent/educational consultancy while you were preparing for your US study? (Multiple responses okay)

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6. How much information was accurate about the University/ program/course in the US that your agent/consultancy told you while you were in Nepal ? (Select one)

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7. In your experience, overall, which of the following is/are most difficult things for you while preparing for abroad study? (Multiple responses okay)

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8. How old are you?(Select one response)

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9. What is your gender?

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10. What type of program are you currently in the university/college? (Select one response)

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11. How many semesters have you completed at your current college/university(including the current semester)? (Select one response)

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12. What is your relationship status?

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