2011 Enrolled Undergraduate Student Survey

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Thank you for participating in the MIT Enrolled Student Survey. The survey is made up of several short sections followed by some demographic questions. The first section asks you to evaluate MIT. The core of the survey then asks about various aspects of your experiences here: your engagement as a student, your interactions with faculty, how much you think you've learned, and what you've done outside of the classroom, including work and extracurricular activities. Your answers are very important to us — they will inform our efforts to improve in the years to come.

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EVALUATE MIT

1. How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at MIT?

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

2. How satisfied have you been with the following aspects of your experience at MIT during the current academic year?

	Very Dissatisfied	Generally Dissatisfied	Generally Satisfied	Very Satisfied
Overall quality of instruction
Opportunities for class discussion
Academic advising
Administration's responsiveness to student concerns
Social life on campus
Sense of community on campus
Sense of community where you live
Food services
Student health services
Student housing facilities

3. If you could start all over again, would you go to MIT?

Definitely

Probably

Probably not

Definitely not

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YOU AS A STUDENT

1. During the current academic year, how often have you done each of the following?

	Rarely or never	Occasionally	Often	Very often
Been excited by a class
Participated in class discussion
Participated in hands-on activities (lab work, experiments, project-based experiences, etc.)
Applied what you learned in class to a problem or issue outside of class
Participated in a study group outside of class
Reconsidered your position on a topic after evaluating the arguments of others
Had an intellectual discussion with students outside of class
Had an intellectual discussion with a faculty member outside of class
Discussed your post-college plans with a faculty member
Attended a campus lecture, conference, symposium or arts event not required by a course
Talked with a faculty member, counselor or other staff member about personal concerns
Engaged with faculty in an informal, social or networking environment

2. Which of the following have you already done or do you plan to do during your time at MIT?

	Done	Plan to do	Do not plan to do	Have not decided
Prepare a thesis, honors, or other significant research paper/project
Conduct research with a faculty member
Have an internship
Study abroad
Participate in a service learning course or program

3. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement: I have a good sense of what I should learn in college.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

4. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements:

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly agree
I am very confident of my ability to succeed academically at MIT.
I am very confident about my ability to get along socially at MIT.

5. During a typical week this academic year, approximately how many hours do you spend on your academic work?

	0 hours	1-5 hours	6-10 hours	11-15 hours	16-20 hours	21-25 hours	26-30 hours	More than 30 hours
Attending scheduled classes or labs
Working on academic work outside of class or lab (e.g., homework, research project, etc.)

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FACULTY & ADVISORS

1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
Faculty members are willing to talk with me individually
Faculty members treat me fairly
I can talk with my academic advisor(s) when I need to
Help with academic work is available to me
Faculty members give me positive reinforcement for my accomplishments

2. How many faculty members know you well enough to provide a letter of recommendation in support of an application for a job, internship, fellowship, or advanced degree work?
None	One	Two	Three	Four or more

3. During the current academic year, have you sought advice from your academic advisor(s)? If so, did it help you?

No, I have not sought advice from my academic advisor(s)

Yes I have, but it was not very helpful

Yes I have, and it helped some

Yes I have, and it helped quite a bit

4. During the current academic year, have you sought tutoring or academic assistance from your school or department? If so, did it help you?

No, I have not sought tutoring or academic assistance

Yes I have, but it was not very helpful

Yes I have, and it helped some

Yes I have, and it helped quite a bit

5. As of right now, in what field or fields do you expect to receive Bachelor's degrees?
Major 1 Select Major 1... Undeclared (e.g., Freshmen) Aeronautics and Astronautics [16] Anthropology [21A] Architecture [4] Biological Engineering [20] Biology [7] Brain & Cognitive Sciences [9] Chemical Biological Engineering [10B] Chemical Engineering [10] Chemistry [5] Civil Engineering [1C] Comparative Media Studies [CMS] Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences [12] Economics [14] EECS: Computer Science & Engineering [6.3] EECS: Electrical Engineering & Computer Science [6.2] EECS: Electrical Science & Engineering [6.1] Environmental Engineering Science [1E] Foreign Languages & Literatures [21F] History [21H] Humanities [21] Humanities and Engineering [21E] Humanities and Science [21S] Linguistics & Philosophy [24] Literature [21L] Management Science [15] Materials Science and Engineering [3] Mathematics [18] Mathematics with Computer Science [18C] Mechanical and Ocean Engineering [2OE] Mechanical Engineering [2/2A] Music [21M] Nuclear Science and Engineering [22] Ocean Engineering [13] Philosophy [24] Physics [8] Planning [11] Political Science [17] Science, Technology & Society [STS] Writing [21W] Undecided Other
Major 2 Select Major 2... Undeclared (e.g., Freshmen) Aeronautics and Astronautics [16] Anthropology [21A] Architecture [4] Biological Engineering [20] Biology [7] Brain & Cognitive Sciences [9] Chemical Biological Engineering [10B] Chemical Engineering [10] Chemistry [5] Civil Engineering [1C] Comparative Media Studies [CMS] Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences [12] Economics [14] EECS: Computer Science & Engineering [6.3] EECS: Electrical Engineering & Computer Science [6.2] EECS: Electrical Science & Engineering [6.1] Environmental Engineering Science [1E] Foreign Languages & Literatures [21F] History [21H] Humanities [21] Humanities and Engineering [21E] Humanities and Science [21S] Linguistics & Philosophy [24] Literature [21L] Management Science [15] Materials Science and Engineering [3] Mathematics [18] Mathematics with Computer Science [18C] Mechanical and Ocean Engineering [2OE] Mechanical Engineering [2/2A] Music [21M] Nuclear Science and Engineering [22] Ocean Engineering [13] Philosophy [24] Physics [8] Planning [11] Political Science [17] Science, Technology & Society [STS] Writing [21W] Other

5a. When you first became an undergraduate, what were you planning as a major?
Select planned major ... Undeclared (e.g., Freshmen) Aeronautics and Astronautics [16] Anthropology [21A] Architecture [4] Biological Engineering [20] Biology [7] Brain & Cognitive Sciences [9] Chemical Biological Engineering [10B] Chemical Engineering [10] Chemistry [5] Civil Engineering [1C] Comparative Media Studies [CMS] Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences [12] Economics [14] EECS: Computer Science & Engineering [6.3] EECS: Electrical Engineering & Computer Science [6.2] EECS: Electrical Science & Engineering [6.1] Environmental Engineering Science [1E] Foreign Languages & Literatures [21F] History [21H] Humanities [21] Humanities and Engineering [21E] Humanities and Science [21S] Linguistics & Philosophy [24] Literature [21L] Management Science [15] Materials Science and Engineering [3] Mathematics [18] Mathematics with Computer Science [18C] Mechanical and Ocean Engineering [2OE] Mechanical Engineering [2/2A] Music [21M] Nuclear Science and Engineering [22] Ocean Engineering [13] Philosophy [24] Physics [8] Planning [11] Political Science [17] Science, Technology & Society [STS] Writing [21W] Undecided Other

5b. If you have changed your declared or intended major since starting college, what factors influenced your decision? Mark all that apply.

I have not changed from my planned major.

I was undecided when I started college

The introductory course(s) in my planned major turned me off the subject.

The professors in my planned major were not approachable.

My grades in my planned major were not as good as I would have liked.

My planned major required too much work.

My planned major was too competitive or stressful.

My major (or intended major) interests me more than my originally planned major.

I like the students in my major (or intended major) better than my originally planned major.

I can get a better job in my major (or intended major) than my originally planned major.

Other reason, please specify

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YOUR PROGRESS

1. To what extent has your experience at MIT contributed to your knowledge, skills, and personal development in the following areas?

	Very little or none	Some	Quite a bit	Very much
Writing clearly and effectively
Communicating well orally
Leading and supervising tasks and groups of people
Using quantitative tools (e.g., statistics, graphs)
Reading or speaking a foreign language
Understanding the significance of art, music, literature, and drama
Understanding the process of science and experimentation
Formulating/creating original ideas and solutions
Resolving interpersonal conflicts positively
Placing current problems in historical/cultural/philosophical perspective
Career- or work-related knowledge and skills
In-depth knowledge of a field or discipline
	Very little or none	Some	Quite a bit	Very much
Functioning effectively as a member of a team
Ability to learn on your own
Thinking analytically and logically
Evaluating and choosing between alternative courses of action
Relating well to people of different races, nations, and religions
Identifying moral and ethical issues
Understanding yourself: abilities, interests, limitations, personality
Functioning independently, without supervision
Planning and executing complex projects
Thinking critically
Developing an awareness of social problems
Developing self-esteem/self-confidence
Synthesizing and integrating ideas and information
Evaluating the role of science and technology in society
Developing global awareness
Conducting scholarly research
The breadth of your knowledge across a number of fields

2. During the current academic year, have you done the following? Mark all that apply. Include things that you plan to do before the end of the current term.

Written a long paper (20 or more pages) for a class

Made a formal presentation in a class

Worked with others on a group assignment, project, or presentation

Studied a language other than English

Completed a class project that required that you collect and analyze data using statistical methods

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WORKING FOR PAY

1. During a typical week this academic year, approximately how many hours do you spend working for pay?

	0 hours	1-5 hours	6-10 hours	11-15 hours	16-20 hours	21-25 hours	26-30 hours	More than 30 hours
Working for pay

2. When you have worked for pay this year, has it been on-campus or off-campus?

Not applicable

All or mostly on-campus

A mix

All or mostly off-campus

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ACTIVITIES

1. Which of the following have you already done or do you plan to do during your time at MIT?

	Done	Plan to do	Do not plan to do	Have not decided
Volunteer in the community, not as part of a course
Hold a leadership role on- or off-campus (e.g., student organization, community group, club, or team)
Participate in politics beyond voting

2. During the current academic year, have you participated (as more than a spectator) in any of the following? Mark all that apply.

Intercollegiate (NCAA) sports

Intramural sports

Club sports

3. During the current academic year, have you participated (as more than a spectator) in any of the following extracurricular activities? Mark all that apply.

Music/theater group

Student publications

Student government

Political group

Religious or spiritual group

Cultural/ethnic organization

Volunteer service

Other student organizations or clubs

4. During a typical week this academic year, approximately how many hours do you spend on...

	0 hours	1-5 hours	6-10 hours	11-15 hours	16-20 hours	21-25 hours	26-30 hours	More than 30 hours
Physical fitness activities (including time training for and playing sports as well as exercising, pick-up sports, and so on)
Extracurricular activities other than physical fitness

5. Over the past 12 months how many times have you participated in public service or volunteer work?

Never

Once or twice a year

Once or twice a semester

Once or twice a month

Once a week

More than once a week

6. How do you feel about your level of participation in these aspects of college life during the current academic year?

I did the following...	Less than I would have liked	About the right amount	More than I would have liked
Study
Attend lectures/presentations not for class
Interact with faculty outside class
Volunteer
Work for pay
Relax and socialize outside class
Participate in athletics/exercise
Participate in extracurricular activities/clubs

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YOUR HEALTH & WELL-BEING

1. During the current academic year, how often, if ever, have you...

	Rarely or never	Occasionally	Often	Very often
Felt out of place or that you just didn't fit in on campus
Felt overwhelmed by all you had to do
Stayed up all night to finish an academic assignment or prepare for an exam
Felt you were not as accomplished as some of your fellow students
Felt disrespected or de-valued because of your race, ethnicity, or religious beliefs

2. On how many of the past seven days did you get enough sleep so that you felt rested when you woke up in the morning?
0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7

3. Below are potential sources of stress that you may experience as a student. Please indicate how each has affected you during the current academic year.

	Not a source of stress	Slightly stressful	Moderately stressful	Very stressful
Managing the workload for your courses
Personal difficulties with family, intimate relationships, or friends
Balancing multiple commitments (academic, extracurricular, personal)
Concerns about your finances
Concerns about your future plans
Difficulty of the curriculum

4. How many close friends do you have (meaning people that you feel at ease with, can talk to about private matters, and can call on for help)?
0 (none)	1	2	3	4	5	6	7 or more

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YOUR BACKGROUND

1. Your class year:

First year

Second year

Third year

Fourth year or later

Other

2. What is the average grade you have received during your college career?

A

A-

B+

B

B-/C+

C or below

3. Did you receive financial aid (e.g., grant, student loan, or work-study job) during the current academic year?

Yes

No

4. What is your gender?

Female

Male

5. What is your sexual orientation?

Heterosexual

Gay/lesbian

Bisexual

Unsure

6. How would you describe your political views, or haven't you thought much about this?

Extremely liberal

Liberal

Slightly liberal

Moderate/middle-of-the-road

Slightly conservative

Conservative

Extremely conservative

Haven't thought much about it

7. What is your current religious preference?
Select the choice that best describes you Baptist Buddhist Church of Christ Episcopalian Hindu Jewish LDS (Mormon) Lutheran Methodist Muslim Orthodox Christian (Greek, Russian, etc.) Presbyterian Protestant (non-denominational or other) Quaker (Friends) Roman Catholic Seventh Day Adventist Unitarian Universalist United Church of Christ/Congregational Other Christian Other Religion No particular religion Agnostic Atheist None

8. Are you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (hold a permanent Visa)?

Yes

No

9. What is your race/ethnicity? Mark all that apply.

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

White

10. Which of the following best describes how you were admitted to MIT?

Early Action or Early Decision

Regular admission

As a transfer from another institution

11. Please tell us what your highest admission test scores were:
Please select... Did not take 800 790 780 770 760 750 740 730 720 710 700 690 680 670 660 650 640 630 620 610 600 590 580 570 560 550 540 530 520 510 500 490 480 470 460 450 440 430 420 410 400 390 380 370 360 350 340 330 320 310 300 290 280 270 260 250 240 230 220 210 200 SAT Critical Reading
Please select... Did not take 800 790 780 770 760 750 740 730 720 710 700 690 680 670 660 650 640 630 620 610 600 590 580 570 560 550 540 530 520 510 500 490 480 470 460 450 440 430 420 410 400 390 380 370 360 350 340 330 320 310 300 290 280 270 260 250 240 230 220 210 200 SAT Writing
Please select... Did not take 800 790 780 770 760 750 740 730 720 710 700 690 680 670 660 650 640 630 620 610 600 590 580 570 560 550 540 530 520 510 500 490 480 470 460 450 440 430 420 410 400 390 380 370 360 350 340 330 320 310 300 290 280 270 260 250 240 230 220 210 200 SAT Mathematics
Please select... Did not take 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ACT Composite

12. What is the highest level of education completed by your parents or guardians?
Select FIRST parent/guardian's relationship to you: Mother or Stepmother Father or Stepfather Other Select FIRST parent/guardian's EDUCATION: No high school diploma High school diploma or equivalent Post-secondary school other than college Some college or associate's degree Bachelor's degree Graduate or professional degree Unsure/Don't Know	Select SECOND parent/guardian's relationship to you: Mother or Stepmother Father or Stepfather Other Select SECOND parent/guardian's EDUCATION: No high school diploma High school diploma or equivalent Post-secondary school other than college Some college or associate's degree Bachelor's degree Graduate or professional degree Unsure/Don't Know

13. Did either of your parents attend MIT as an undergraduate?

Yes

No

14. What is your best estimate of the total annual before-tax income from all sources of the parent, parents, and/or stepparents who helped pay for your undergraduate education?
Under $25,000
$25,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $74,999
$75,000 - $99,999
$100,000 - $124,999
$125,000 - $149,999
$150,000 - $174,999
$175,000 - $199,999
$200,000 - $249,999
$250,000 - $499,999
$500,000 or above

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Questions Just for MIT Students

1. Please rate the extent to which your abilities in the areas listed below have changed since you first came to MIT.

	Much weaker 1	2	3	No change 4	5	6	Much stronger 7
Reading or speaking a foreign language
Writing clearly and effectively
Understanding the significance of art, music, literature, and drama
Resolving interpersonal conflicts positively
Placing current problems in historical/cultural/philosophical perspective
Gaining in-depth knowledge of a field

2. Based on what you know now, how well do you think your undergraduate experience prepared you to:

	Very Poorly	Less than Adequately	Adequately	More than Adequately	Very Well
Recognize when you should stop talking about improvements and focus on what can be fully implemented.
Give a team member constructive criticism that improves his/her performance.
Help team members arguing for very different strategies to arrive at a choice they all can support.
Get a team to reduce the scope of a really innovative idea so it can be delivered on time.
Select scholarly or professional information from a variety of sources.

3. What percentage of MIT undergraduates do you believe have participated in public service or volunteer work over the past 12 months?
Please select... less than 10% 11 - 20% 21 - 30% 31 - 40% 41 - 50% 51 - 60% 61 - 70% 71 - 80% 81 - 90% 91 - 100%

Going Out

1. In the last month, where have you GONE OUT for lunch or dinner? Check all that apply.

Take out from a local restaurant (e.g., Anna's, Cinderella's.)

A fast-food chain (e.g., Subway, Bertucci's)

A sit down restaurant (under $15 per meal)

A sit down restaurant (over $15 per meal)

A coffee shop or other place with mostly snacks and sandwiches

Other

Not applicable - I have not gone out for lunch or dinner in the last month.

2. In the last month, where have you gone to purchase your groceries and other necessities (e.g., toiletries, snack foods)? Check all that apply.

Large supermarket

Local grocer

Convenience store (e.g., LaVerde’s)

Chain Pharmacy (e.g., CVS)

Other

Not applicable - I have not purchased groceries or other necessities in the last month.

3. In the last month, which local neighborhood(s) have you gone to at night or on the weekend?

Central Square

Kendall Square

Harvard Square

Davis Square

Porter Square

Back Bay/Newbury Street

Beacon Hill/Charles Street

Other

Not applicable

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Personal Support

1. Think back to a time this academic year when you had a personal concern that was impacting your life, but you did not reach out for help. What made you decide not to reach out? (mark all that apply)

I could handle the concern on my own

I didn't want anyone at MIT to know I had a problem

I would feel bad burdening others

Never got around to it

I didn't know who to talk to

There was no one I trusted enough to talk to

I could not reach the person I wanted to talk to

Mental Health and/or Student Support Services (S^3) were closed

Other (please specify)

Not applicable

2. If something was really troubling you, how likely would you be to contact an MIT support service/counseling program run by students for students?

Very likely

Somewhat likely

Not at all likely

Don't know

3. What factors, if any, might make you less likely to contact an MIT support service/counseling program run by students for students? (mark all that apply)

I prefer to talk to someone I know personally

I prefer to deal with my problems myself

I might know someone who staffs the service

I would prefer help from a professional

They might not be able to help

Other (please specify)

Not applicable

Your Comments

Please use the space below to elaborate on any of the questions on the survey and to comment on any other aspect of your undergraduate experience not covered in this questionnaire.

Thank You Drawing

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$200 MIT TechCash

$200 American Express Gift Cheques

I do not wish to be entered in the drawing.

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