"The questions were well phrased, but I personally think too much was asked about politics."
I think it is a good questionaire. I hope the results can help!
"There were some very detailed questions, which should definitley be able to assist in the analysis of the university's success."
"I like the fact that the questions were very detailed.Some of them made me question things about myself which, I would normally ignore."
it is a good thing to do i like it
the questionaire does not look at the language barrier faced by a lot of international students which hinders their performance especially in the first semester.
Very interesting. I'd like to see the results.
"good questions, interesting questions. "
It could be viewed as slightly biased since some of the questions do not have a clear yes and no answer and have more of a answer based on what the person who set the questionnaire wants to get.
It sounds helpful in improving campus life in general.
"The questionaire is very long. It gives that time of self introspection, and gives you an estimate or view of how you do things in life generally and that insight of what you don't do right. "
WEll rounded and balanced.
it got me thinking about things i have naver thought of and i am hope it will be of use thanx a lot
I think it's good and that the researchers can get to know more about first year students and how they are coping so far in their first year of varsity. As long as the people doing the survey take into consideration of what the first year thinks this surv
Good
no comment
"It is well rounded, however the assumption seems to be made that all first year students are school leavers. I am a 30 year old single mother, so I think it would be a good idea to include an age/situational reference. As another example first generatio
It is essential for all students to complete it especially the first years'.
The questions on 'top priority issues' in South Africa are unecessary as the moral views of students can be attained through the other questions. Also ideas like abortion etc are dependant on religious and cultural views.
"This questionair was effective, a variety of questions to satisfy everybodies personality. Good to know the feed backs of the first years to see what the university can improve or not :)"
Some people see affirmative action just another form of racial discrimination against whitesand colords.Maybe this view should be addressed in more detail.
"I found this questionnaire to be addressing all the issues that concern my personal, social and academic life.It was also a true reflection of myself. It raised the need of myself to be more dedicated in my academics,community service and keep it all bal
"Depends for what purpose this questionaire is, its not always very specific."
"Okay, though it could be more specific in some areas."
"It was not asked anywhere whether I was satisfied doing my chosen course or not, which affects many of my answers."
"It is really valid, however i believe it should focus some more on the educational side of the varsity itself... The main factor being the lecturers themselves. For example, the lecturers' attitudes which affect the students as well as things such as la
I felt that the questions were very relevent and that the questionnaire was set up and articulated very well.
Too many questions that ask the same thing.
Good
Its good as it tries to find out how us first years are coping with all aspects of our every day lives in our first year of higher education learning. Its also shows the difficulties first years have to overcome. Thanks
"very good, will have a good understanding of student's life."
Many of the questions did not give you the chance to give a meaningful answer (ie. yes/no answers)
"Every questionnaire is obviously trying to look at specific things and it is very hard to get the best possible information from a multiple choice questionnare... one thing that I can see being a driving force behind this questionnare is HUMANISM. Trying
Sometimes the same questiion is asked in a different way. This creates confusion.
"good,"
I sincerely hope that the answers are taken as seriously in their consideration as they were in their being-answered. Questionnaires like this are important for giving the students a way to communicate thoughts as well as to reach out for help.
"very detailed and touches on every aspect, however it is only a questionniare. students who do it are most likely not going to recieve the help they need as it is impossible for the unvaristy to cater to each individuals students well-being in a thorough
Good variety of questions. I think that more could have been asked about residence life/staying somewhere else and commuting. Both take up quite a bit of time: residences expect you to put a lot of time inot activities
Perhaps to few options on some questions to accurately determine the students perspective
"Covers all aspects of a students 1st year experience, good."
This is the second time I had to fill it in.
somewhat long but necessary
"Extremely in depth, some questions possibly unneccesary, "
"Though very long, it is very thorough."
"the answers that you require are not always there, but otherwise it is a well structured and precise questionnaire"
questionnaire is too long
"It is sometimes difficult to answer a question as not all the questions are appropriate for all the different courses. The more practical a question is, the easier it is to answer it."
The questions asked allows one to actually think about one's daily routines and studies and helps one see where improvements can be made to better one's student lifestyle.
"There are areas of vague questions. But majority of the questions seemed to be directed in the right direction. Therefore, the ideals of what needs to be tackled round the larger issues are valid but not all of them. "
It is detailed and will provide a clear outlook on first year students. I enjoyed it.
"Very long, time consuming. Was somewhat relavent, but very tedious"
bit too long
No comment!
This questionnaire touches on all aspects necessary to assess. It should be effective in analysing and improving already established systems.
this questionnaire needs to be narrowed down on the academics side. it could focus more on how students handel the first year subjects and their learning experience.
It is a useful questionaire that helps students to re-evaluate who they are and what changes needed to be made in their lives.
It an excellent and well thought-off questionnaire. It is of great value
"Straightforward, easy to answer"
i think it is good. i dont really have an opinion on it though. the questions cover most areas of first year experience. maybe some questions could be added about how first years experienced there initiation into university residences or something
It must look more on deppression since approximately 50 percent of the students(medical students mostly) spend the whole year depressed.
uhm...honestly i didn't find it interesting but if its worth the help of gathering information about first yeats than i do not mind taking part.
Some of the questions were a little bit random.
"Extremely good. A bid to much questions, not all will be honest for so long"
The questionaire is well rounded on the whole. I do feel that the questions refering to whether certain things are of 'top priority in South Africa' may be improved with respect to giving more options for answers. Perhaps 'marginally important' and 'not c
I think this questionnaire is very well put together and doesn't focus on one topic which is refreshing.
it makes you aware of yourself in general with your attitude and it implemantation on your studies
fair questions.
If it is used wisely it can help the university to address some of the issues faced by most of its students.
Very broad. Needs to be more specific. Also is subject to interpretation and can be a little vague.
"its good, it covers a wide range of topics that are relevant on campus at the moment"
"It made me think about some of the things that I never really think about, especially those questions where I have to rate my self. I think the questionniar can help one to re-evaluate themselves,think thoroughly about life as a student and life its-self
asked questions which i mostly have a concern about
i dont have any comments questionnire was fair.
"Questions about SA Society need larger scope forr answers, not always yes/no."
Needs to find out more about peoples view of the racism issue especially here at university because its still very rife and it adversely affects performance
question 105 about same gender weddings is outdated.
"Good, general questions. Informatice and yet not probing."
foward and straight to the point reallyasked aspects that i needed help with.i but then it could have also asked about the RESIDENCIES we live in some of us do not like sharing we prefare our own space and this affects us academically atleast some of us.T
The questions are well put together.
Found the questionaire very effective and covers all aspects necessary in evaluating first year students wholly... would have preferred som of the questions to have place where you have the option of filling in long answers aswell... Thank you for the opp
Way too many Questions that were verymain campus oriented
It was not too long
Some questions really targets very personal questions which I find interesting but not required
For international students the beginning of the year programs seem to run at the same time so the university the two need to work together.Mature first year students never realy gent intergrated well in the mentoring program especialy those staying in aca
what will happen with the results?
"This was a good questionnaire, it realy gets one person thinking more about the lessons about oneself learned in the first year of university."
"good, fair"
it helps us see what is expected of us and makes us think about our path
"It is well constructed and user friendly, but a little ambigous in one or two questions. Overall, it is a good questionaire"
I think its good since it covers most aspects of university and it takes insight into the individuals thinking and priorities.
good
this questionnnare is alright just that it it's a bit too long.
Some questions I do not have clear cut answers such as Question 102. One needs to explain the reason for either answer.
"It's very comprehensive, but it might be helpful to the university if there was space to write reasons for certain things, such as questions regarding the welcoming programmes."
"It was a decent questionnaire, but I do not feel that answering any of these questions has actually had any influence in my life, as I do not believe that I will be making any changes any time soon!Sorry"
It helped me reflect my personal values and what I lack. I realised that most of the things I do don't help me much with my studies
i think that this questionnaire was well set uup and has extrmly good points. because setting into the world of studying does become difficultr for some people and once you have answer these questions you will know where you stand. it is very realisstic a
alot of questions but it really got me thinking
the questionnaire reminded me to stay focused on my goals and capabilities...
It is too long
Seems Usefull
Questionaire should also cover questions related to the welcoming programme for students older than the general population. I did not find the programme helpful and it has alot to do with the age gap.
The questionaire is very basic to get a general mindset of the general public.
some questions are not very clear. but otherwise it is effective and covers a broad field
thanks
Very meaningfull and helped gain insight about certain issues at US.
This questionnairevhas actually made me reflect on my strengths and weaknesses so I would say that it is valueable
The topics jump often which makes it a bit confusing however it was a very interesting questionnaire to fill out.
I think it covered most of the aspects in my experience of varsity life
"The questionnaire, personally helps me reflect on my fisrt year of study and allows me to see how far I come from"
It is a well structured questionnaire and would probably recieve the response needed or the information that is seeked from first years. Its a good questionnaire and has well asked questions.
I think it will help the university alot in the future. Knowing how the 1st years of this year is thinking and how they feel about things will help them in imporiving for next year. The questions asked were well thoughout and are revelant to each 1st year
Good questions that could get valueable information.
Fair questionnaire that covers the basics of being a first year
"The questionnaire has relevent things,it doesnt focus only on the academic aspects only which is gud, it gives a person more prespective about life and challenges its not one sided it covers most of the things that are related to university life and the
"Did the questions regarding academic support refer to services used, ease of access, or need to use them? E.g. online help - did not know about it"
the questions were well structured
It asked very valuable questions and enjoyed taking the survey. The results should be very interesting
"shot, interesting questions."
"politics cannot be changed from a student point, it is the government that regulates everything."
Some questions did not have any options applicable to me or that I found to be the right answer.
"The questionnaire makes you think about what you as s university student, could have done better. I personally think the purpose of this questionnaire helps the university to help first year students make a easy transition from high school to university.
Tests a lot of aspects.One can answer each and every single question and thats relatively fair.
very detailed and makes one self reflect
"Very inreresting, thank you"
"i think is good way of knowing how we cope with university life.""Thumbs up"" for this,i rate it 100%"
It is an effective questionair as you can be honest about your opinions and you are able to express the way you fell about certain subjects regarding the university and the country.
no questions.
"I am glad to help obtain statistical information, and I quite enjoyed filling out the well layed out and easy to answer questionnaire."
Has aspects which if improved would largely help first years
Cool stuff.
highlighting good aspects that firts years face
It is well-rounded and asks important questions.
Questions seem to be too braod to be of real use
Good range of questions.
"It was good except the question no.3. I don't want so attain any degree, I just want to stay in University till I find out what I really want to do with my life. I hate the environment of this place, so my future (I think) lies out of the realm of academ
its a good way to see how you actually feel about certain things
"The questionnaire may not be too relevant for me at this stage, beacause I am changing my course next year."
good things to find improvement or keep on ding well
"It touches on interesting spheres which can dramatically alter ones experience and ability to achieve within the University. I believe (using one's own discretion, that it may be of great benefit to whomever is conducting research to conduct personal i
interesting.
I think that it was very thourough
covers a broad spectrum of topics. challenges the participant to engage properly and critically. i enjoyed doing it.
good
important questions any student should ask her/himself. but i doubt that the average student would consider such thoughts and answer it correctly or with attention..
Gives a rough understanding of what each person has to say about the university.
Interesting. I was forced to really think about things one often overlooks.
"It has a very wide range of options, which is good."
Dit is goed deurdenk deurdat dit op toepassing is op enige student.
"dis te lank na my smaak, maar dis seker omdat ek nou 'n taak het om aan te werk."
"Dit gaan lekker vinnig, vrae is geskik op alledaagse studente lewe"
Intresant en Laat mens dink oor wa mee jy besig is en wat jy eintlik moet doen
Party vrae baie vaag gestel. Kan verbeter met logiese vraagstelling.
Party vrae sinneloos
dit handel te veel oor rasse
Baie lang vraelys!
Dit is baie lank
goeie opsies wat gegee is. daaar word voorsiening gemaak vir 'n verskeidenheid van opinies
Ek sou verkies het as daar plekke was wat ek my eie mening kon gee ipv die hele tyd net opsies te kies.
dikwels is die vrae en antwoorde nie jou keuse nie.
"Dis altyd ineressant om te hoor wat hul wil weet! Laat mens bidjie dink oor n paar kwessies. Dis 'n wen-wen situasie, so ek sal enige tyd help!"
"daar is sommige van die vrae wat nie baie duidelik gestel is nie, van die vrae kan dubbelsinnig wees en nie presies weet wat jy moet antwoord of reageer nie. bv die vraag van die godsdienstige aktiwiteite "
"'n Goeie gebalanseerde vraelys, alhoewel die antwoord opsies soms beperk is. Die vrae oor die prioriteite in die samelewing se twee opsies was nie voldoende."
Goeie samestelling. Dek alles van belang.
Baie waardevol. dankie
"Dis fantasties! dankie, ek het dit geweldig geniet ek hoop ek u oortref in u verwagtinge "
Te veel vrae!
Die vraelys is te lank. Daar is 'n paar onnodige vrae vir die kursus wat ek loop. Dit sal beter wees as die vraelys aangepas word vir elke kursus.
"Dit is voldoende, dit was lank maar baie goed. Dankie"
"dit was 'n lekker vraelys, het mens self laat dink..."
dink dis 'n goeie idee om rekord te hou oor hoe elke student die universiteit ervaar
Die vraelys laat mens nogals dink oor alles en laat mens nogals insig kry oor alles.
Daar word nie genoeg aandag geskenk aan studente se finansiele welstand nie
Vrae dek 'n wye reeks kwessies. Ek sal graag die uitslag van die vraelys wil sien.
dit het my werklik baie gegee om oor te dink. Ek sien nou deur die vraestel eerlik te beantwoord waar die probleme lˆ dat my punte nie op standaard is nie.
baie vrae wat ek soms myself vra
Baie goed. dankie
geen
Ek voel daar moet 'n vraag oor dissipliene in kampus/koshuise in wees - dis huidiglik 'n probleem
"Dit stel `n goeie basis van evalieering nie net op my eerste jaar nie, maar ook my lewe. Dit is intellektueel stimuleerend en `n sukses! Dankie. "
Meer opsies moet beskikbaar gestel word by die ja/nee vrae.
"Het nie regtig 'n reaksie nie. Ek dink al die vrae is uiters van pas, en is bly om te sien dat die Universiteit soveel moeite doen!"
"Die vraelys is nogal lank, en die vrae is nie almal duidelik uit een gesit nie."
"Daar is geen ""middel"" opsies nie - slegs ja of nee - by party vrae wat nie noodwendig van toepassing is nie."
Dit is simpel
Sal graag in kennis gestel wil word sodra die groot gros vraelyste voltooi & ge‰valueer is (d.w.s resultate)en dus sodoende kennis kan dra van die statistiek. Sal graag wil weet deur wie die resultate besigtig & gebruik word.
Die vrea is redelik
Die vraelys is goed gestruktureerd en billik.
"interresant. goeie vrae. ek is nie seker of en alles 100% verstaan het nie, al was die vrae baie eenvoudig. my mnening is agter partykeer net effens ingewikkeld en daar word nie voorsienning gemaak vir 'n antwoord wat nie ""ja"" of ""nee"" is nie, maa
"Die vraelys het vir my persoonlik toegelaat om vrae, waaraan ek nie op 'n daaglikse basis dink nie, te beantwoord en as't ware myself konfronteer met die realiteite van student wees en die akademiese- en sosiale uitdagings wat daarmee gepaard gaan. Ek ko
"Dit is baie algemene vrae , maar is van groot belang om die nodige inligting aan die universiteiet te verskaf.Dit is maklik en gebruiks vriendelik."
Nogals baie omvattend.
"dit is goed gestruktureerd. Die vrae oor die sosiale kwessies wat gevra word is die meerderheid van belang in Suid Afrika omdat ons land baie meer geweldadige kwessies as ander lande het. Universiteit verander 'n mens se denk vermo‰ en jy kan nie altyd
dit seker `n goeie manier vir die US om die inligting te kry
"te lank, maar interessant"
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was telank
Dit was 'n bietjie lank.
"Dek 'n bree hoeveelheid vrae wat als van toepassing is op 'n eerste jaar student in enige studie rigting,ras of geslag."
Het my gedwing om bietjie dieper te dink oor koshuis lewe en ook die hele koshuislewe
Ek voel dat die vraelys my herinner het aan my sienings en hoekom ek by die universiteit (die BA-graad wat ek studeer) studeer. Die sosiale kwessies wat aandag moet kry is baie belangrike kwessies wat onder almal se aandag gebring moet word.
Dit het my laat dink en die vrae is goed geformuleer.
Die vrae lys was voldoende vir my.
Dit is te veel vrae maar dit is baie noodsaaklik en doeltreffend=)
dit is baie goed dat jul die moeite en tyd in ons studente sit. dankie*
"Die vrae is soms eensydig, maar dit is interessant dat sekere kwessies soveel aandag geniet en dat daar belangstelling is in wat studente van hulle eie vermoens dink - altyd n moeilike vraag om eerlik te beantwoord."
"VRAAG 94: ""Korrupsie in regeringskringe"" : gaan dit enigsins help as ek ""JA' geantwoord het?"
"Goed gestruktureerd, maklik en gemaklik om in te vul. Die vrae en konsepte is maklik verstaanbaar en duidelik."
nuttig
Sou eerser 'n engelse vraelys verkies.