Dear participants, Due to the consideration of distance and I surmise that my Asian participants are busy for work,

I decided to produce a written survey. You will find below the description and rationale of the study and the survey questions that you are about to participate. In advance, I am extending my heartfelt gratitude for your time and participation. Description: Allow me to explain in details about the study. One of my courses in Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), the Comparative Studies, requires students to conduct a study on people who possess college degree or graduate degree across culture. To fulfill this requirement, our professor allows us to formulate and choose our culture frame of study. Since I am an Asian descent, I opted to study on American versus non-American. Specifically, my non-American participants are Asian. Rationale: For this study, I need to gather samples from 1500 participants. In this case, 1500 participants divided in equal halves. The study aims to compare and analyze both Asian and American participants with respect to categories the researcher decided. Anonymity: Since you are participating in a study, I, as researcher promise to you that your identity will remain anonymous. Likewise, your answers to the survey will keep confidential. Please take time in answering the survey. In order for me to analyze the data, please submit the survey sheet on or before October 7, 2103 via email: rlayong27@hotmail.com

Sincerely, Ricky Layong, MDiv, MA Literature, MA History, Christian Brothers University Memphis, Tennessee, USA

SURVEY SHEET

Which category describes your age? Younger than 18 18 - 24 25 - 34 35 - 44 45 - 54 55 - 64 65 or older

What is your gender?

Male

Female Prefer not to answer How long have you graduated from college? Less than 6 months 6 months to less than 1 year 1 year to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 5 years 5 years or more

How would you rate your level of satisfaction with your degree?

Highly satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neutral Somewhat dissatisfied Highly dissatisfied How likely are you going to pursue graduate study? Very likely Somewhat likely Neutral Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely How likely is it that you would recommend your degree to other people? Very likely Somewhat likely Neutral Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely What best describes your employment status? Employed full-time Employed part-time Self-employed Not employed, but looking for work Not employed, not looking for work Retired Student

Military Homemaker Prefer not to answer Other

Which of the following categories best describes the industry you work in?

Automotive Advertising Consulting Services Education Entertainment Financial Services Government Services Healthcare Human Resources Information Technology Marketing/Sales Non-Profit Pharmaceuticals Public Relations Technical Services Travel Other

Which category best describes your annual income? (please disregard the dollar sign) Under $15,000 $15,000 - $29,999 $30,000 - $44,999 $45,000 - $59,999 $60,000 - $74,999 $75,000 - $89,999 $90,000 or more

What field of study do you have? Why did you pursue such degree? How does your college or graduate degree help your present career? Does your degree help in finding a work? How do you describe your college or university? Is it private institution or state college/ university? How do you describe your professors? Are they competent enough in their field? Where did you finish your degree? Is it in an urban or rural area? Does your high school background help you in finishing your degree? How competent are you after you earned a degree? How does your college or university help you? Do you think your country has excellent program for student? Why you say so?