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Survey on Learning Experiences for Talent Cultivation Project Students in Taiwan Universities
Dear Student: The purpose of this questionnaire is to provide ESIT Consortium universities with feedback about your experiences as a project student in Taiwan. Please try to answer the questions as specific as possible. We also encourage you to add your opinions or suggestions, which would be helpful to future project students. A. Personal Information
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Name : IBNU SAHIDHIR Chinese Name (if any): I NU Gender : Female Nationality (according to your passport, please specify if you have more than one): INDONESIA E-mail : ibnusahidhir@yahoo.com Youre currently a(n): Undergraduate Masters Doctoral Student. Youre currently studying in the AQUACULTURE Department/Program of NATIONAL TAIWAN OCEAN UNIVERSITY in Taiwan When did you start your program of study in Taiwan? SEPTEMBER/2011 Your major scholarship/major financing source for your study in Taiwan : Scholarship from government agency of your home country Scholarship from your university of employment Scholarship from university in Taiwan Personal savings/Parental support Others What scholarship did you currently hold for your program of study in Taiwan? (Written by block letters) ACEH SCHOLARSHIP

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B. Considerations for Studying Abroad

10. Before you came to Taiwan, which of the following countries have you considered for your study? (check all that apply) Taiwan UK Australia US The Netherlands Germany France Japan S. Korea China Others 11. Following Question 10, please rate the reasons which affected your decisions when you considered studying abroad. (check all that apply)
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Courses/programs taught in English Rich academic resources and environment Recommendations from teachers/friends Internship opportunities after graduation Short distance to home country

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Low costs for study Pleasant living environment

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Good scholarship opportunities 12. How did you obtain information about studying in Taiwan before you came to Taiwan? (check all that apply) Government agency of home country Taiwan government agency Taiwan Higher Education Fair Other education exposition From university of employment From university you graduated from School visit from universities in Taiwan Internet search Study abroad consultant Others____________________ 13. How did you obtain information of your major scholarship before you came to Taiwan? (check all that apply) Government agency of home country Taiwan government agency Taiwan Higher Education Fair Other education exposition From university of employment From university you graduated from School visit from universities in Taiwan Internet search Study abroad consultant Others_Friends _______________ 14. What is the main reason which affected your decision to study in Taiwan? (Written by block letters) APPROPRIATE FOR MY WORK BACKGROUND

C. Application Process
15. Through which channel did you apply for your current program/study? Apply to current university in Taiwan directly ESIT online application system 16. Did you apply through an online Web application system? Yes No 17. When you were applying for your current program/study, you felt which of the following experiences enjoyable? (check all that apply)
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No language barrier in communication Staff support from university Staff support from ESIT Application process is simple and clear

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No need to submit materials in paper 1 2 3 4 5 6 Responses from professors 1 2 3 4 5 6 Applying for VISA 1 2 3 4 5 6 Application fee is low/free 1 2 3 4 5 6 Overall, the application process is friendly 1 2 3 4 5 6 18. Would you recommend future project students to use the same channel when applying for program/study in Taiwan? Yes No
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19. Any suggestions or comments on how to improve the application processes? (Written by block letters) __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________

D. Learning/living Environment
20. After you started your current study in Taiwan, please indicate how you agree/disagree with the following descriptions. (check all that apply)
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Lab facilities are adequate The collections from school library are adequate Information provided on the website of my current university is clear Club activities are numerous

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E. Academic Environment
22. After you started your current study in Taiwan, please indicate how you agree/disagree with the following descriptions. (check all that apply)
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In general, courses/programs provided by my current university meet my demands Courses/programs taught in English are enough I am satisfied with the teaching quality of courses/programs taught in English Chinese language learning courses are enough I am satisfied with the Chinese language learning courses provided by my current university Professors are easily accessible if I experienced difficulties I am satisfied with feedbacks from professors Internship opportunities information provided by my current university is rich Overall rating of academic experience my current university offered is good
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23. Any suggestions or comments on how to improve the academic environment of your current university? Are there any particular aspects that youre satisfied with? (Written by block letters) OUR NEW DORMITORY LOCATES OUTSIDE THE CAMPUS SO IT NEEDS MORE TIME TO GO THERE. 24. After you came to Taiwan, how did your experience of studying in Taiwan meet your expectations?
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MOST OF THEM. BUT THE TERRIBLE FACT IS ITS DIFFICULT TO GET THE LAB SKILL IN THE LAB THAT NO SENIOR STUDENTS THERE, JUST LIMITED HOPE THAT THE PROFESSOR WOULD LIKE TO TRAIN US THE SKILL. 25. Would you recommend your friends in your home country to study in Taiwan? Why?
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YES, I HAVE TOLD THEM AND ONE OF THEM WILL COME THIS SUMMER. Date: August 17 2012 Please check your answers again. Thank you very much for your cooperation!!

Contact Person: Kat Chang

Email: katchang@esit.org.tw