Please use the space below to elaborate on any of the questions in this
survey (refer to the question by number) or comment on any other aspect
of your undergraduate experience not covered in this questionnaire.
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Questions from Harvard
PBH Questions
1. In what ways have you connected extracurricular activities to course learning or assignments? Please give a specific example.
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Advising Questions
2. Please comment on the academic advising that you received during this academic year. What elements worked and what changes would you like to see in the academic advising at Harvard College?
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Concentration Advising
| 3. How satisfied are you with the following elements of advising in your concentration or your intended concentration? |
Very Dissatisfied |
Dissatisfied |
Neutral |
Satisfied |
Very Satisfied |
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Not applicable |
| Explanation of concentration requirements |
LOCAL01 1 |
LOCAL01 2 |
LOCAL01 3 |
LOCAL01 4 |
LOCAL01 5 |
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LOCAL01 6 |
| Timely responses to my questions |
LOCAL02 1 |
LOCAL02 2 |
LOCAL02 3 |
LOCAL02 4 |
LOCAL02 5 |
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LOCAL02 6 |
| Thesis advising |
LOCAL03 1 |
LOCAL03 2 |
LOCAL03 3 |
LOCAL03 4 |
LOCAL03 5 |
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LOCAL03 6 |
| Knowing where to go for information |
LOCAL04 1 |
LOCAL04 2 |
LOCAL04 3 |
LOCAL04 4 |
LOCAL04 5 |
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LOCAL04 6 |
| Opportunities to meet/talk with faculty members in the concentration |
LOCAL05 1 |
LOCAL05 2 |
LOCAL05 3 |
LOCAL05 4 |
LOCAL05 5 |
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LOCAL05 6 |
| Opportunities for formal peer advising relationships |
LOCAL06 1 |
LOCAL06 2 |
LOCAL06 3 |
LOCAL06 4 |
LOCAL06 5 |
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LOCAL06 6 |
| Opportunities for informal interaction with fellow concentrators |
LOCAL07 1 |
LOCAL07 2 |
LOCAL07 3 |
LOCAL07 4 |
LOCAL07 5 |
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LOCAL07 6 |
| Opportunities to meet/talk with advising staff (e.g. ADUS, Coordinator, Dedicated Adviser) |
LOCAL31 1
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LOCAL31 2
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LOCAL31 3
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LOCAL31 4
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LOCAL31 5
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LOCAL31 6
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| Concentration web site |
LOCAL08 1 |
LOCAL08 2 |
LOCAL08 3 |
LOCAL08 4 |
LOCAL08 5 |
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LOCAL08 6 |
| Concentration handbook/publications |
LOCAL09 1 |
LOCAL09 2 |
LOCAL09 3 |
LOCAL09 4 |
LOCAL09 5 |
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LOCAL09 6 |
| Receiving communication from concentration. Please specify
LOCAL43 |
LOCAL10 1 |
LOCAL10 2 |
LOCAL10 3 |
LOCAL10 4 |
LOCAL10 5 |
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LOCAL10 6 |
Thesis Advising
4. Are you intending to write a thesis?
LOCAL11 1 Yes
LOCAL11 2 No
If no, why not?
LOCAL44
5. If yes, what benefits do you expect to gain from writing a senior thesis?
(select top 3 choices) |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
| Close interaction with a faculty member |
LOCAL12 1 |
LOCAL13 1 |
LOCAL14 1 |
| In-depth understanding of a topic of interest to me |
LOCAL12 2 |
LOCAL13 2 |
LOCAL14 2 |
| Will help me get into graduate school |
LOCAL12 3 |
LOCAL13 3 |
LOCAL14 3 |
| Will help me get a job after graduation |
LOCAL12 4 |
LOCAL13 4 |
LOCAL14 4 |
| Graduating with honors |
LOCAL12 5 |
LOCAL13 5 |
LOCAL14 5 |
| Improving research skills |
LOCAL12 6 |
LOCAL13 6 |
LOCAL14 6 |
| Improving writing skills |
LOCAL12 7 |
LOCAL13 7 |
LOCAL14 7 |
| Opportunity to work in a lab |
LOCAL12 8 |
LOCAL13 8 |
LOCAL14 8 |
| Other
LOCAL45 |
LOCAL12 9 |
LOCAL13 9 |
LOCAL14 9 |
Peer Programs
| 6. What would you, or did you, find helpful in terms of peer advising? |
Not helpful at all |
Unhelpful |
Neither helpful nor unhelpful |
Helpful |
Very Helpful |
| Drop-in hours |
LOCAL15 1 |
LOCAL15 2 |
LOCAL15 3 |
LOCAL15 4 |
LOCAL15 5 |
| Regular meetings for new concentrators |
LOCAL16 1 |
LOCAL16 2 |
LOCAL16 3 |
LOCAL16 4 |
LOCAL16 5 |
| Peer thesis support (e.g. workshops, weekly meetings) |
LOCAL17 1 |
LOCAL17 2 |
LOCAL17 3 |
LOCAL17 4 |
LOCAL17 5 |
| On-line forums |
LOCAL18 1 |
LOCAL18 2 |
LOCAL18 3 |
LOCAL18 4 |
LOCAL18 5 |
| Student-run peer concentration events |
LOCAL19 1 |
LOCAL19 2 |
LOCAL19 3 |
LOCAL19 4 |
LOCAL19 5 |
| Other
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LOCAL20 1 |
LOCAL20 2 |
LOCAL20 3 |
LOCAL20 4 |
LOCAL20 5 |
Extracurricular Activities
7.
Pick the three options below which best complete the sentence:
My involvement in extracurricular activities has helped me...
1.
Value Label LOCAL21 1 "Did not participate in extracurricular activities. Skip to Question 8." 2 "Write effectively" 3 "Communicate well orally" 4 "Think analytically and logically" 5 "Formulate/create original ideas and solutions" 6 "Synthesize and integrate ideas and information" 7 "Plan and execute complex projects" 8 "Acquire new skills and knowledge on my own " 9 "Function independently, without supervision" 10 "Lead and supervise tasks and groups of people" 11 "Develop self-esteem/self-confidence" 12 "Resolve interpersonal conflicts positively" 13 "Adapt to change (new technologies, different personal circumstances, etc.)" 14 "Understand myself: abilities, interests, limitations, personality" 15 "Evaluate and choose between alternative courses of action" 16 "Place current problems in historical/cultural/philosophical perspective" 17 "Read or speak a foreign language" 18 "Use quantitative tools (e.g., statistics, graphs)" 19 "Gain in-depth knowledge of a field (e.g., academic major, occupational field)" 20 "Appreciate art, literature, music, drama" 21 "Acquire broad knowledge in the arts and sciences" 22 "Understand the process of science and experimentation" 23 "Function effectively as a member of a team" 24 "Relate well to people of different races, nations and religions" 25 "Identify moral and ethical issues" 26 "Develop an awareness of social problems" 27 "Evaluate the role of science and technology in society" 28 "Prepare for a career" 29 "Other - please specify"
2.
Value Label LOCAL22 1 "Did not participate in extracurricular activities. Skip to Question 8." 2 "Write effectively" 3 "Communicate well orally" 4 "Think analytically and logically" 5 "Formulate/create original ideas and solutions" 6 "Synthesize and integrate ideas and information" 7 "Plan and execute complex projects" 8 "Acquire new skills and knowledge on my own " 9 "Function independently, without supervision" 10 "Lead and supervise tasks and groups of people" 11 "Develop self-esteem/self-confidence" 12 "Resolve interpersonal conflicts positively" 13 "Adapt to change (new technologies, different personal circumstances, etc.)" 14 "Understand myself: abilities, interests, limitations, personality" 15 "Evaluate and choose between alternative courses of action" 16 "Place current problems in historical/cultural/philosophical perspective" 17 "Read or speak a foreign language" 18 "Use quantitative tools (e.g., statistics, graphs)" 19 "Gain in-depth knowledge of a field (e.g., academic major, occupational field)" 20 "Appreciate art, literature, music, drama" 21 "Acquire broad knowledge in the arts and sciences" 22 "Understand the process of science and experimentation" 23 "Function effectively as a member of a team" 24 "Relate well to people of different races, nations and religions" 25 "Identify moral and ethical issues" 26 "Develop an awareness of social problems" 27 "Evaluate the role of science and technology in society" 28 "Prepare for a career" 29 "Other - please specify"
3.
Value Label LOCAL23 1 "Did not participate in extracurricular activities. Skip to Question 8." 2 "Write effectively" 3 "Communicate well orally" 4 "Think analytically and logically" 5 "Formulate/create original ideas and solutions" 6 "Synthesize and integrate ideas and information" 7 "Plan and execute complex projects" 8 "Acquire new skills and knowledge on my own " 9 "Function independently, without supervision" 10 "Lead and supervise tasks and groups of people" 11 "Develop self-esteem/self-confidence" 12 "Resolve interpersonal conflicts positively" 13 "Adapt to change (new technologies, different personal circumstances, etc.)" 14 "Understand myself: abilities, interests, limitations, personality" 15 "Evaluate and choose between alternative courses of action" 16 "Place current problems in historical/cultural/philosophical perspective" 17 "Read or speak a foreign language" 18 "Use quantitative tools (e.g., statistics, graphs)" 19 "Gain in-depth knowledge of a field (e.g., academic major, occupational field)" 20 "Appreciate art, literature, music, drama" 21 "Acquire broad knowledge in the arts and sciences" 22 "Understand the process of science and experimentation" 23 "Function effectively as a member of a team" 24 "Relate well to people of different races, nations and religions" 25 "Identify moral and ethical issues" 26 "Develop an awareness of social problems" 27 "Evaluate the role of science and technology in society" 28 "Prepare for a career" 29 "Other - please specify"
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International Experience
8. Are you intending to pursue, or have you already pursued, an international experience?
LOCAL24 1 Yes
LOCAL24 2 No
9. If so, during term time or summer? (Check all that apply)
LOCAL25 1 Fall
LOCAL26 1 Spring
LOCAL27 1 Summer
10. If not, why not?
(Please rank your top 3 answers.) |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
| I am an international student and am currently having my international experience here at Harvard |
LOCAL28 1 |
LOCAL29 1 |
LOCAL30 1 |
| I have had international experience prior to college |
LOCAL28 2 |
LOCAL29 2 |
LOCAL30 2 |
| International experience is not one of my academic goals during college |
LOCAL28 3 |
LOCAL29 3 |
LOCAL30 3 |
| I don't want to take time away from semesters at Harvard |
LOCAL28 4 |
LOCAL29 4 |
LOCAL30 4 |
| My extracurricular commitments make it difficult for me to go away |
LOCAL28 5 |
LOCAL29 5 |
LOCAL30 5 |
| I couldn't arrange adequate summer funding |
LOCAL28 6 |
LOCAL29 6 |
LOCAL30 6 |
| Other financial constraints |
LOCAL28 7 |
LOCAL29 7 |
LOCAL30 7 |
| Unsure how to arrange international experience |
LOCAL28 8 |
LOCAL29 8 |
LOCAL30 8 |
| Inadequate language preparation |
LOCAL28 9 |
LOCAL29 9 |
LOCAL30 9 |
| Not interested in traveling abroad |
LOCAL28 10 |
LOCAL29 10 |
LOCAL30 10 |
| Family constraints or obligations |
LOCAL28 11 |
LOCAL29 11 |
LOCAL30 11 |
| Other
LOCAL48 |
LOCAL28 12 |
LOCAL29 12 |
LOCAL30 12 |
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