Survey of freshmen! Dear Freshman! Thank you for taking the time to share your opinions with us. The purpose of this survey is for us to get to know you better so that we can better support your development. Your responses will remain anonymous and it will only take you 15 minutes to complete this survey.Thank you, your AlmaU. Question Title * 1. Thinking back to the time when you were looking around to gather information on furthering your studies, which colleges or universities did you consider besides ALMAU? (you can select several answer options) NARXOZ SDU KBTU UIB IITU KAZNU KIMEP AITU Others Іt is difficult to say Question Title * 2. Of the institutions which you considered besides ALMAU, which ones did you apply to? (you can select several answer options) NARXOZ SDU KBTU UIB IITU KAZNU KIMEP AITU Others Іt is difficult to say Question Title * 3. Was ALMAU your first choice of a college/university to attend? Yes No, it was my second choice. No, it was my third choice. No, it was not one of my choices. Question Title * 4. If you chose the first option for the previous question, which institution was your first choice? NARXOZ SDU KBTU UIB IITU KAZNU KIMEP AITU Others Іt is difficult to say Question Title * 5. How did you first hear about ALMAU? Word of mouth (e.g. friend, family member, etc.) General internet search On-line/Internet advertisement Social media site such as Facebook, Instagram Publications, e.g.: magazines, postcards, newspapers Education fair e.g.: Careers Expo, School Expo Other Question Title * 6. Why did you decide to study at ALMAU? (you can select several answer options) Known for prestige & quality education Is more affordable than other institutions Graduates from this school is highly in demand with employers (High employability of graduates in the industry) Is near my home Has good study facilities like library, comfortable classrooms, study areas etc Has good sports/ club and societies facilities Has technological advance and modern equipment / facilities Good lecturers’ reputation Has the course that I want Тhree-year studies Has more opportunities for internships and exposure to the working world Parents/ siblings/ relatives recommend it Friends recommend it School principal/ teachers/ counselors recommend it Has study abroad opportunity Offers dual degrees Gives me access to global education Other Question Title * 7. Have you been sure about your choice of university? Completely confident Fairly confident Somewhat confident Slightly confident Non confident at all Question Title * 8. Have you been sure about your choice of field of study? Completely confident Fairly confident Somewhat confident Slightly confident Non confident at all Question Title * 9. Are your expectations from the university coming true at the moment? Yes No I find it difficult to answer. Question Title * 10. What were your expectations from your studies at AlmaU? Question Title * 11. Have you experienced difficulties in adjusting to student life? Experienced some difficulties, it was difficult at the beginning of study; Experienced some problems in adapting to the university until now; Did not experience any difficulties; Other Question Title * 12. What challenges did you face in your first days at university? Inconvenient schedule; Insufficient educational literature and teaching materials; Communication issues (interaction with classmates, instructors); Difficulties studying certain subjects due to online format; Hard to navigate the university and find the necessary classrooms; Challenges using the university's online platforms and systems; Uncertainty about whom to ask for help (advisors, administration, instructors); Feelings of loneliness or stress due to the new environment; Problems understanding and following university rules and procedures. Other Question Title * 13. How do you understand what questions to whom to address at the university? Fully understand. All clarifications and instructions were initially received. Not fully understand. Explained verbally, but there is no clear structured instruction and / or I still did not understand. Do not understand. There is an instruction, but nothing was explained to me. Do not understand. There is no instruction and no explanation. Other Question Title * 14. Are you familiar with the rules and obligations of students (academic policies, academic code of integrity, etc.) at AlmaU? Yes Partially No Question Title * 15. How would you rate the work of the AlmaU Admissions Committee on a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 is very good, 1 is very bad? 1 2 3 4 5 I find it difficult to answer 1 2 3 4 5 I find it difficult to answer Question Title * 16. How satisfied are you with the organization of the learning process at AlmaU? Completely dissatisfied Rather dissatisfied Rather satisfied Completely satisfied I find it difficult to answer Question Title * 17. Your language of study Kazakh Russian English Question Title * 18. Your gender Male Female Question Title * 19. Age Question Title * 20. Your specialty: Question Title * 21. Your place of residence before enrolling in the university? 1 Abay region 2 Atyrau region 3 The East Kazakhstan region 4 Mangistau region 5 Pavlodar region 6 Karaganda region 7 Turkestan region 8 Astana city 9 Alma-Ata's region 10 Akmola region 11 West-Kazakhstan region 12 Jambyl region 13 Jetysu region 14 Aktobe region 15 Kostanay region 16 Almaty city 17 North Kazakhstan region 18 Kyzylorda region 19 Ulytau region 20 Shymkent city Other country Question Title * 22. Насколько вероятно, что Вы порекомендуете AlmaU другу или коллеге? Исключено — 0 Весьма вероятно — 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Question Title * 23. Your wishes and recommendations for the work of AlmaU: Thank you for participating in our survey! Готово
