Kandipalaute Kandipalaute. Results of the second survey round University Jyväskylä. Zan Ilieski Hannah Leichsenring

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1 Kandipalaute Kandipalaute Results the second survey Zan Ilieski Hannah Leichsenring

2 Content 1 Preliminary remarks Information about the survey Number logins and participants Language selection Feedback on the QUEST-Items Raffle participation Drop out statistics Data presentation Comparison with data from QUEST Comparison with data from MEMO Comparison over time Methodological framework Faculties Kandipalaute results BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THE STUDENTS Financing Age Gender Family backg Choice study STUDENT'S LIVES OUTSIDE UNIVERSITY Job and relation the job to the study field Activities Satisfaction generally Supporting factors STUDENT EXPERIENCE AT UNIVERSITY Performance in university Confidence success Time management Services and Offers Team work Experience abroad Information and support Participation... Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert. 7.4 ADAPTATION...30 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 2 46

3 7.4.1 QUEST Items Comments...40 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 3 46

4 1 Preliminary remarks The report reflects the results the second Kandipalaute survey for the, conducted in October 2013, after the first in May It presents the data in comparison with the other participating Finnish universities, as well as with German and other international universities. Also, the comparative data from the first is included. Additionally, a comparison between male and female students, for all participating Finnish universities, is attached to the report. This follows the idea that the Kandipalaute survey does not aim to reflect the performance students, but the performance the university, with regards to its ability to support students in being successful in their studies. This university support might need to be different for different types students. 2 Information about the survey 2.1 Number logins and participants Lapland Oulu Tampere Tampere Technology Helsinki Lappeenranta Technology Aalto Vaasa Eastern Finland Turku Åbo Akademi the Arts Hanken School Economics Sum No links provided No used Logins Only site visits, no answers Used logins with participation Feedback rate ,9% 27,0% 55,3% 44,6% 32,4% 36,4% 42,9% 37,3% 36,1% 40,7% 49,1% 53,7% 43,0% 59,1% 43,1% 2.2 Language selection university Lapland Oulu Tampere Tampere Technology Helsinki Lappeenranta Technology Aalto Vaasa Eastern Finland Turku Åbo Akademi the Arts Hanken School Economics Totalt English Suomi Svenska Total Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 4 46

5 2.3 Feedback on the QUEST-Items Lapland Oulu Tampere Tampere Technology Helsinki Lappeenranta Technology Aalto Vaasa Eastern Finland Turku Åbo Akademi the Arts Hanken School Economics Yes, I want to see my results. 88% 86% 83% 89% 96% 86% 84% 88% 84% 89% 89% 82% 90% 79% 87% No, I do not 12% 14% 16% 10% 4% 13% 13% 11% 14% 9% 10% 17% 10% 21% 12% want to see my results. Total Raffle participation the Arts Vaasa Lappeenranta Technology Tampere Eastern Finland Universit y Oulu Turku Helsinki No Participating Students Drop out statistics Page name: Proceeded until Drop out language selection 4023 (100.00%) 78 (1.94%) Welcome 3945 (98.06%) 54 (1.34%) faculties 3891 (96.72%) 2 (0.05%) usq fields 3889 (96.67%) 0 (0.00%) Oulu faculties 3889 (96.67%) 1 (0.02%) Oulu study programmes 3888 (96.64%) 2 (0.05%) usq Tampere Faculties 3886 (96.59%) 0 (0.00%) usq Tampere programmes 3886 (96.59%) 1 (0.02%) TUT programmes 3885 (96.57%) 1 (0.02%) LUT programmes 3884 (96.54%) 2 (0.05%) usq Aalto schools 3882 (96.50%) 4 (0.10%) usq Aalto programmes 3878 (96.40%) 0 (0.00%) usq Aalto I 3878 (96.40%) 0 (0.00%) usq Aalto II 3878 (96.40%) 4 (0.10%) usq Aalto III 3874 (96.30%) 19 (0.47%) usq Turku 3855 (95.82%) 4 (0.10%) usq Turku programmes 3851 (95.72%) 1 (0.02%) usq Arts -fields study 3850 (95.70%) 0 (0.00%) usq Uni Arts - faculties Music and Dance/Theatre 3850 (95.70%) 0 (0.00%) usq Uni Arts - programmes 3850 (95.70%) 0 (0.00%) Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 5 46

6 Page name: Proceeded until Drop out usq uni Arts I 3850 (95.70%) 2 (0.05%) usq uni Arts IV 3848 (95.65%) 0 (0.00%) fields study 3848 (95.65%) 3 (0.07%) usq UEF 3845 (95.58%) 0 (0.00%) Helsinki faculties 3845 (95.58%) 1 (0.02%) Job 3844 (95.55%) 15 (0.37%) relation to study field 3829 (95.18%) 10 (0.25%) financing 3819 (94.93%) 15 (0.37%) activities 3804 (94.56%) 1 (0.02%) volunteer work 3803 (94.53%) 6 (0.15%) age 3797 (94.38%) 3 (0.07%) gender 3794 (94.31%) 0 (0.00%) family backg 3794 (94.31%) 3 (0.07%) satisfaction with studies 3791 (94.23%) 9 (0.22%) supporting factors 3782 (94.01%) 2 (0.05%) general satisfaction 3780 (93.96%) 6 (0.15%) choice study 3774 (93.81%) 2 (0.05%) performance 3772 (93.76%) 3 (0.07%) fers university 3769 (93.69%) 21 (0.52%) team work 3748 (93.16%) 22 (0.55%) time management 3726 (92.62%) 2 (0.05%) experience abroad 3724 (92.57%) 3 (0.07%) information and support 3721 (92.49%) 1 (0.02%) participation 3720 (92.47%) 12 (0.30%) usq LUT 3708 (92.17%) 0 (0.00%) usq LUT II 3708 (92.17%) 0 (0.00%) QUEST (92.17%) 9 (0.22%) QUEST (91.95%) 1 (0.02%) QUEST (91.92%) 5 (0.12%) QUEST (91.80%) 7 (0.17%) QUEST (91.62%) 4 (0.10%) QUEST (91.52%) 5 (0.12%) QUEST (91.40%) 3 (0.07%) QUEST (91.32%) 0 (0.00%) QUEST (91.32%) 3 (0.07%) Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 6 46

7 3 Data presentation In this report, the (N) value always represents the number participants who actually answered the question. Typically, we do not mention missing cases, except in those cases where we fer the option I cannot or do not want to answer this question. Other missing cases like: - participants saw the question, but chose not to answer it - participants did not see the question, because a filter question answered in a specific way or - participants did not see the question, because they already left the survey are not specifically mentioned. Thus, the data is to be interpreted as those who answered the question, X% said.... Most the tables are colour coded. Low values are marked yellow, high values are marked green and similar shades colour mark similar rates per item or question. However, colouring does not contain a judgement, since low values may, or may not, be beneficial or favourable. For questions with single answers, the feedback for all items per question is compared by the colour code. For questions with multiple answers, the colour code comparison is applied per item. Another colour code is used to highlight the difference between the results the first and the second survey. 3.1 Comparison with data from QUEST QUEST is a German student survey, developed by CHE-Consult to serve as an empirical basis to improve the quality studies for a diverse student body. As today, it includes ca cases from three survey s conducted among universities and universities applied sciences. For QUEST, feedback rates lay between 1 and 48%, with 12% on average. Participating universities included: Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt/Oder Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Leibniz Universität Hannover Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg Stiftung Universität Hildesheim Technische Universität München Universität Bielefeld Universität Bremen Universität Freiburg Universität Koblenz-Landau Universität Konstanz Universität Regensburg Universität zu Köln For the YOPALA survey, several QUEST questions had to be adjusted to the different target group (i.e. graduates only, instead all university students) and the Finnish context. Nonetheless, for some items we are able to present comparison with data from QUEST. For this comparison, only Master students at universities have been taken into account. Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 7 46

8 3.2 Comparison with data from MEMO MEMO is a survey developed by CHE-Consult based on the QUEST approach, specifically to measure and analyse benefits student participation in mobility programmes. It has been implemented among students going abroad for an exchange. For comparison, we draw data from the following universities: Freie Universität Berlin, Germany Leipzig, Germany LMU München, Germany Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Germany Università Carlo Cattaneo LIUC, Italy Università di Bologna, Italy Università Roma 1 La Sapienza, Italy Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain Universitat de Barcelona, Spain Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Spain Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain Universität Bielefeld, Germany Universität der Bundeswehr, Germany Université de Lausanne, France Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA), France Université Paris Diderot-Paris 7, France Aalborg, Denmark Bristol, UK Essex, UK 3.3 Comparison over time In addition, the report includes the comparison with the university specific results from the first survey. 4 Methodological framework The YOPALA survey consists three kinds items: items referring to facts about students (family backg, financial situation, study field etc.), items referring to opinions (about the university s fer and aspects studying, like team work or internationalisation), QUEST items referring to student attitudes. A fourth kind item (university specific questions) will be added in the next. These might include items referring to facts, as well as opinions. The survey follows Vincent Tinto s (Tinto, 1993) idea adaptation, as a prerequisite for study success. While the student adapts to the university, the institutions fer, structures and education ideas should ideally support his/her efforts. However, diversity among students, as well as the specifics on the side the institution, create a very specific adaptation situation for each student. This situation is shaped by three dimensions: student s individual study-related diversity, the requirements the institution and the conditions studying (see ). Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 8 46

9 Graph 1). Graph 1: Mutual adaptation between students and institution The items referring to facts, opinions and university-specific conditions represent these three dimensions. At the same time, the QUEST items represent how students act on the basis these dimensions, i.e. how well the adaptation situation allows students to react positively against the challenges studying. The distinguishing characteristic QUEST is that the items are constructed in the form psychometric items. 74 (in Kandipalaute now 7 items are taken into consideration, each representing a particular behaviour. The participants the survey are requested to evaluate themselves against each behavioural description, on a scale from 0 to 100 percent. As a first step the analysis, the psychometric QUEST items are factorised that is, the items with similar answers are assorted into factors by means statistical methods. This leads to the establishment the ten QUEST-Factors (see Graph 2 and Graph 3). Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 9 46

10 Graph 2: The ten QUEST factors The higher the figures, the greater the level adaption to the requirements and conditions university study programmes. For the German study, we were able to show that the QUEST average score correlates highly with all other performance indicators assessed in the survey. The following table explains what high values on a certain factor mean. However, for a more thorough interpretation it is always possible to go back to the results per item, which are presented in the last part this report. With the data the second, we tested these factors for the Finnish version for reliability and validity (see Results the testing ). Here we found that the Finnish version is very close to the German version, but it can be improved if we adjust it in some regards. So from now on, the Finnish QUEST items is analysed slightly different than the German survey. The items referring to the FI-QUEST factors can be found in the Results the testing report. However, the overall meaning the factors did not change and is still comparable to the German QUEST factors. Graph 3: Description the meaning high scores per factor Personal factors Social factors Extroversion Sociable, open, adventurous Frame mind Feeling powerful and comfortable, no (psycho-somatic) afflictions Academic factors Diligence Approach to learning, including locus control, i.e. the belief that learning indeed leads to success Theory orientation Social integration Existing contacts and exchange with students and teaching staff Accepting assistance Knowledge about support options and accepting assistance Orientation factors Determination Setting goals and proceeding accordingly and methodological Identification with the university Content at the university, trust in the institution Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 10 46

11 Personal factors Interested more in theory than pure practical approaches Intrinsic motivation Studying out interest and personal development, less for financial reasons or career plans Social factors Fulfilment expectations Self image and self perception while studying concur It is important to note that the survey reflects the universities performance towards students, or more precisely, diverse groups students, which can be characterised on the basis how students deal with the challenges studying. The following chapters present all data from the survey, comparing university specific results with the results all participating universities (UNIFI) as well as the results from last. 5 Faculties N % Faculty Humanities % Faculty Information Technology 26 7% Business 18 69% Science 8 31% School Business and Economics 38 11% Faculty Education 63 17% Faculty Sport and Health Sciences 25 7% Sport 18 72% Health Science 7 28% Faculty Mathematics and Science 50 14% Faculty Social Sciences 46 92% Psychology 16 35% Social Sciences 30 65% Total ,0 Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 11 46

12 7 Kandipalaute results BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THE STUDENTS Financing How have you funded your studies? Parents / Family Completely 9% 10% 6% 3% 6% Partially 63% 59% -1% 64% 60% Not at all 28% 32% -5% 33% 34% Student loan Completely 11% 12% -4% 15% 12% Partially 39% 42% 2% 37% 37% Not at all 50% 46% 1% 48% 50% Student grant Completely 78% 68% -1% 79% 73% Partially 20% 28% 3% 17% 23% Not at all 2% 4% -2% 5% 4% Housing supplement Completely 75% 63% NEW ITEM Partially 20% 27% Not at all 6% 10% Scholarship Completely 0% 1% 0% 1% Partially 11% 20% 1% 10% 19% Not at all 88% 79% -1% 90% 80% Personal income through work Completely 40% 50% -9% 48% 51% Partially 55% 47% 6% 48% 46% Not at all 6% 4% 2% 4% 3% Other personal income Completely 5% 6% -5% 10% 8% Partially 23% 24% -2% 25% 25% Not at all 72% 70% 6% 65% 66% (N) How do you assess your financial situation? Financial Situation My situation is 24% 28% 35% 44% 11% comfortable. Money is rather tight. 59% 50% 29% 30% 27% I have big financial 4% 4% 5% 4% 1% problems. I fear that I will have 2% 2% to drop out university in the near 1% 2% -1% future. (N) *compared to the first, there has been one item taken out Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 12 46

13 7.1.2 Age Please state your age. Age (per group) age % 56% 6% 60% 56% 69% 90% age % 28% -4% 26% 30% 25% 9% age % 10% -1% 8% 9% 5% 2% age % 4% -1% 4% 4% 1% 0% age % 1% 0% 2% 2% 0% 0% age 61 und more 0% 0% -1% 1% 0% 0% 0% (N) The first age group for MEMO embraces not only the respondents y.o., but also the younger Gender Please indicate your gender. Gender Male 29% 37% 2% 27% 34% 41% 35% Female 70% 62% -3% 73% 64% 58% 65% I do not want to 1% 1% 1% 0% 1% 1% 1% answer this question. (N) Family backg Family backg no family member had 35% 37% 33% 59% 37% 34% 1% studied parent(s) have 65% 63% 67% 41% 63% 66% -1% studied (N) Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 13 46

14 7.1.5 Choice study Has your current university been the first choice for your studies? Choice study Yes, I wanted to attend this specific university. No, originally I wanted to go to another university. I transferred here from another university. I cannot or do not want to answer this question. No, originally I wanted to go to another higher education institution. I transferred here from another higher education institution. Yes, I wanted to attend this specific university but another field study. 75% 77% -3% 14% 11% 0% 2% 3% -1% 2% 2% -1% 0% 1% -1% 1% 1% 0% 6% 5% 6% 77% 80% 14% 12% 3% 3% 3% 3% 1% 1% 1% 2% NEW ITEM (N) STUDENT'S LIVES OUTSIDE UNIVERSITY Job and relation the job to the study field Do you have any employment sources parallel to your studies? QUEST Job Yes, during term time. 12% 13% -2% 14% 12% 21% Yes, but mainly during 30% 32% 12% 30% 28% 0% term breaks. Yes, during term time 40% 41% 41% as well as during breaks. 33% 42% -6% At present I do not 10% 9% 19% work but intend to do so in the foreseeable future. 11% 10% 1% At present I do not 7% 7% 6% work and I do not intend to work. 14% 8% 7% (N) Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 14 46

15 Is your job (or at least one your jobs) related to the subject you are studying? Kind Job My job is clearly related to the subject I am studying and/or my possible future field work. There is little relation between my current job and my studies or the pressional career I am hoping to embark on. 45% 62% -5% 54% 36% 6% 51% 63% 50% 43% 48% 33% 39% 43% I cannot say (yet). 1% 2% 1% NEW ITEM (N) Extent the job QUEST Number hours less than 8 hours per 17% 15% 32% 16% 16% -1% week from 8 to 19 hours per 29% 28% 46% 29% 30% 0% week more than 19 hours 24% 27% 9% 23% 29% 0% per week only during term 30% 30% 14% 31% 25% 1% break (N) Activities Are you involved in any the following extracurricular activities? (multiple choice allowed) Activities Cultural/artistic 53% 49% 42% 45% 50% 48% -2% activities Athletic activities 81% 82% -7% 88% 84% 70% 65% Games 17% 25% Handcrafting/technical 26% 25% 16% 17% -10% activities Voluntary or association activities 23% 22% No, no activities 4% 7% 18% 19% 3% 3% -1% this kind. Other 7% 6% (N) Other: Yhteiskunnallisten asioiden seuraaminen veneily tv-ohjelmien katselu, ajankohtaisten asioiden seuraaminen internetissä television katselu seurakuntatoiminta ratsastus musisointi Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 15 46

16 musiikki musiikki Metsästys, kitaran soitto metsästys Matkailu kuoro, lukeminen koirat koira Kitara kirjoittaminen kalastus kalastus kaikki vapaa-aika menee opiskeluun Kaikki musiikkiin liittyvä Elokuvat, musiikki elokuvat I am actively involved in the activities my student union. Student Union Agree 12% 13% -3% 15% 17% Somewhat agree 16% 15% NEW ITEM Somewhat disagree 13% 14% NEW ITEM Disagree 59% 57% -6% 65% 64% I cannot assess this 0% 1% (N) Satisfaction generally How satisfied are you currently with the following aspects your life?* (N) Satisfaction With your life in general 9,24 9,02 15% 9,09 8,95 7,07 8,85 With your circle friends and 9,22 9,18 15% 9,07 9,00 7,34 8,95 acquaintances With your family life 9,32 9,23 3% 9,28 9,24 7,48 8,78 (N) *The participants were asked to rank each aspect on a scale from 0% - completely unsatisfied to 100% - completely satisfied. The table reflects the average rank (from rank 1 0% to rank %). **QUEST participants were asked to rank each aspect on a scale from 1 completely dissatisfied to 10 completely satisfied. Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 16 46

17 Please asses the following statement The skills I acquired in my education meet my expectations. My education meets my expectations. The teaching was to a large extent good quality. I am satisfied with the used teaching methods. Agree 28% 31% NEW QUESTION Somewhat agree 57% 54% Somewhat disagree 11% 12% Disagree 3% 2% I cannot assess this 1% 1% Agree 26% 29% Somewhat agree 58% 53% Somewhat disagree 12% 13% Disagree 3% 2% I cannot assess this Agree 2% 3% 29% 32% Somewhat agree 52% 48% Somewhat disagree 17% 16% Disagree 2% 3% I cannot assess this Agree 0% 0% 18% 20% Somewhat agree 48% 50% Somewhat disagree 30% 26% Disagree 4% 5% I cannot assess this 1% 1% (N) Supporting factors Please asses the following statement I feel comfortable at my university. Agree 49% 54% 9% 41% 47% Somewhat agree 40% 36% -4% 44% 39% Somewhat disagree 8% 8% -3% 12% 11% Disagree 2% 2% -2% 4% 4% (N) Please asses the following statement I am satisfied with my course studies. Agree 41% 37% 10% 31% 35% Somewhat agree 44% 45% -8% 51% 46% Somewhat disagree 14% 15% -1% 15% 15% Disagree 2% 3% -1% 3% 4% (N) Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 17 46

18 Please asses the following statement I have family who supports and strengthens me in my studies. Agree 76% 73% 5% 71% 71% Somewhat agree 19% 21% -5% 24% 24% Somewhat disagree 3% 3% -1% 4% 4% Disagree 1% 1% -1% 2% 1% (N) Please asses the following statement I have a circle friends who supports and strengthens me in my studies. Agree 68% 66% 3% 64% 62% Somewhat agree 28% 28% -3% 31% 33% Somewhat disagree 2% 3% -2% 4% 5% Disagree 0% 0% -1% 1% 1% (N) Please asses the following statement My private life is rather not conducive for my studies in the moment. Agree 5% 8% -2% 6% 7% Somewhat agree 21% 21% 0% 22% 20% Somewhat disagree 21% 20% 2% 19% 18% Disagree 52% 50% -1% 53% 55% (N) Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 18 46

19 7.3 STUDENT EXPERIENCE AT UNIVERSITY Performance in university How do you evaluate your performance as a student in the first years your studies? I (probably) belonged to the top third my year. I was (probably) amongst my year's average. I (probably) belonged to the bottom third my year. 41% 36% 4% 52% 53% -3% 3% 7% -2% 37% 40% 53% 62% 55% 50% 41% 36% 5% 7% 6% 2% I cannot say. 4% 3% (N) Confidence success How confident are you at the moment that you will complete your current degree successfully? 0% - not confident 0% 0% -1% 1% 0% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 30% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 40% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 50% - unsure 2% 3% -1% 3% 3% 60% 2% 2% -1% 3% 3% 70% 6% 5% 1% 5% 5% 80% 11% 13% -2% 13% 11% 90% 25% 22% 2% 23% 22% 100% - completely 51% 52% 48% 53% 3% confident (N) Time management Please state the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statement The mandatory amount attendance set for the study programme is appropriate. Agree 46% 47% -3% 49% 53% 29% 1% Somewhat agree 31% 30% 3% 27% 26% 40% 6% Somewhat disagree 11% 14% -2% 13% 12% 16% 28% Disagree 12% 8% 4% 7% 5% 9% 65% I cannot assess this 1% 1% 3% 5% 5% -3% (N) Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 19 46

20 Please state the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statement The good organisation my personal affairs and employment activities allow me to paticipate in all my courses without any trouble. Agree 48% 43% 9% 39% 44% 20% 2% Somewhat agree 34% 33% 0% 34% 30% 31% 5% Somewhat disagree 11% 15% -3% 14% 15% 24% 31% Disagree 4% 7% -6% 10% 8% 17% 62% I cannot assess this 3% 3% 3% 2% 9% 0% (N) Please state the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statement The support fered in the context my study programme (i.e. guidance) allows me to study independently. Agree 34% 29% 11% 23% 23% 7% 5% Somewhat agree 37% 37% -1% 38% 35% 24% 18% Somewhat disagree 13% 14% -4% 17% 17% 38% 40% Disagree 6% 7% -3% 9% 10% 22% 37% I cannot assess this 10% 14% 12% 16% 9% -2% (N) Please state the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statement I dedicate enough time to the required independent study. Agree 34% 30% -1% 35% 34% 13% 0% Somewhat agree 45% 41% 7% 37% 38% 38% 8% Somewhat disagree 18% 23% -4% 22% 21% 31% 41% Disagree 3% 6% -2% 5% 5% 16% 51% I cannot assess this 1% 1% 1% 1% 3% -1% (N) Please state the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statement Pressors are open to students' questions and concerns outside class and fice hours. Agree 27% 27% 9% 18% 24% 23% 4% Somewhat agree 31% 34% 37% 33% 38% 11% -5% Somewhat disagree 16% 15% -5% 21% 16% 16% 29% Disagree 6% 6% -3% 9% 9% 8% 56% I cannot assess this 20% 18% 15% 18% 15% 4% (N) Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 20 46

21 7.3.4 Services and Offers How do you assess the following fers your university during your studies? There was sufficient support available for the organisation studies. Agree 17% 17% 9% 8% 8% Somewhat agree 33% 34% 6% 26% 28% Somewhat disagree 31% 25% 2% 29% 24% Disagree 16% 16% -10% 27% 25% I did not need support 3% 8% 10% 15% -6% in this issue. (N) How do you assess the following fers your university during your studies? There was sufficient support available for problems in the course studies. Agree 16% 15% 10% 7% 6% Somewhat agree 32% 30% 22% 20% 10% Somewhat disagree 21% 22% -3% 24% 20% Disagree 14% 12% -8% 22% 20% I did not need support 17% 20% 25% 33% -8% in this issue. (N) How do you assess the following fers your university during your studies? There was sufficient support available for motivational problems. Agree 4% 4% 3% 1% 1% Somewhat agree 11% 15% 7% 4% 6% Somewhat disagree 32% 27% 20% 12% 15% Disagree 20% 20% -15% 36% 27% I did not need support 34% 34% 47% 51% -14% in this issue. (N) How do you assess the following fers your university during your studies? There was sufficient support available for my orientation in the course studies. Agree 11% 11% 9% 3% 4% Somewhat agree 24% 28% 18% 19% 6% Somewhat disagree 37% 30% 9% 28% 24% Disagree 17% 18% -13% 30% 27% I did not need support 11% 14% 21% 26% -10% in this issue. (N) How do you assess the following fers your university during your studies? There was sufficient support available for the preparation the Agree 43% 38% 9% 34% 32% Somewhat agree 35% 34% -2% 37% 32% Somewhat disagree 16% 17% 1% 15% 18% Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 21 46

22 Bachelor thesis or final exam. Disagree 5% 9% -6% 11% 13% I did not need support 1% 3% 3% 6% -2% in this issue. (N) How do you assess the following fers your university during your studies? There was sufficient support available to socialise with other students. Agree 57% 56% 36% 21% 26% Somewhat agree 28% 30% 1% 28% 30% Somewhat disagree 8% 7% -12% 20% 14% Disagree 2% 2% -8% 10% 8% I did not need support 4% 4% 21% 21% -17% in this issue. (N) How do you assess the following fers your university during your studies? There was sufficient support available for looking for orientation in life. Agree 3% 5% 3% 0% 1% Somewhat agree 15% 15% 5% 6% 10% Somewhat disagree 22% 19% 11% 11% 11% Disagree 13% 15% -16% 29% 24% I did not need support 46% 47% 55% 58% -8% in this issue. (N) How do you assess the following fers your university during your studies? There was sufficient support available for looking for orientation in pressional life Agree 5% 7% 2% 3% 3% Somewhat agree 27% 24% 21% 20% 6% Somewhat disagree 31% 31% 7% 24% 22% Disagree 21% 20% -6% 27% 25% I did not need support 16% 17% 25% 30% -9% in this issue. (N) How do you assess the following fers your university during your studies? There was sufficient support available for Agree 13% 11% 9% 4% 5% Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 22 46

23 looking for accomodation. Somewhat agree 16% 14% 3% 13% 12% Somewhat disagree 7% 10% -4% 11% 8% Disagree 10% 11% -6% 16% 17% I did not need support 54% 53% 57% 58% -3% in this issue. (N) How do you assess the following fers your university during your studies? There was sufficient support available for looking for a job. Agree 5% 6% 3% 2% 3% Somewhat agree 16% 19% 5% 11% 12% Somewhat disagree 24% 26% 5% 19% 20% Disagree 28% 24% -15% 43% 36% I did not need support 27% 24% 25% 29% 2% in this issue. (N) How do you assess the following fers your university during your studies? There was sufficient support available for balancing family and studies. Agree 4% 4% 3% 1% 1% Somewhat agree 10% 11% 3% 4% 7% Somewhat disagree 15% 15% 6% 9% 10% Disagree 11% 12% -17% 28% 21% I did not need support 60% 58% 59% 64% 1% in this issue. (N) How do you assess the following fers your university during your studies? There was sufficient support available for balancing job and studies. Agree 5% 5% 4% 1% 1% Somewhat agree 9% 12% 3% 5% 6% Somewhat disagree 21% 22% 11% 11% 13% Disagree 21% 22% -13% 33% 26% I did not need support 44% 39% 52% 55% -8% in this issue. (N) How do you assess the following fers your university during your studies? Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page Agree 17% 12% 10% 7% 7%

24 There was sufficient support available for finding suitable traineeships/internships. Somewhat agree 23% 20% 4% 19% 16% Somewhat disagree 17% 20% 2% 14% 16% Disagree 22% 24% -7% 29% 28% I did not need support 22% 24% 30% 33% -9% in this issue. (N) How do you assess the following fers your university during your studies? There was sufficient support available for health problems. Agree 22% 22% 18% 4% 8% Somewhat agree 33% 34% 15% 18% 22% Somewhat disagree 10% 10% -6% 16% 11% Disagree 8% 7% -6% 15% 12% I did not need support 26% 27% 47% 47% -21% in this issue. (N) Other Agree 7% 14% 0% 7% 19% Somewhat agree 0% 2% -7% 7% 8% Somewhat disagree 20% 11% 6% 14% 8% Disagree 13% 28% -1% 14% 18% I did not need support 60% 44% 57% 46% 3% in this issue. (N) Other: Yliopisto ei tule opiskelijoita, joilla on lapsia. Tarjolla olevasta ohjauksesta on tiedotettu selkeästi Koen, että yliopisto on välinpitämätön opiskelijoita kohtaan ylipäätään. Minun opiskeluihin liittyviä ongelmia ei ole kuunneltu tai niistä ei ole välitetty Team work Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 24 46

25 The more similar team members are, the more concentrated the group can work. Agree 11% 14% -2% 13% 15% 24% 16% Somewhat agree 49% 46% 45% 45% 48% 55% 4% Somewhat disagree 30% 29% -2% 32% 30% 16% 22% Disagree 8% 9% 0% 8% 8% 3% 7% I cannot assess this 1% 3% 1% 3% 9% 0% (N) I feel most comfortable working in teams that were formed according to personal preferences (e.g. together with friends) Agree 29% 31% 1% 28% 29% 40% 30% Somewhat agree 46% 45% 46% 45% 40% 48% Somewhat disagree 19% 18% -1% 20% 19% 11% 16% Disagree 4% 4% 1% 4% 5% 3% 6% I cannot assess this 1% 2% 2% 2% 6% 0% (N) I find it exciting if teams are created at random. 0% Agree 18% 19% -1% 19% 17% 14% 14% Somewhat agree 50% 47% 3% 48% 47% 30% 39% Somewhat disagree 22% 24% 0% 23% 23% 31% 30% Disagree 9% 10% -1% 10% 10% 21% 16% I cannot assess this 1% 1% 1% 2% 4% 0% (N) I feel under pressure if the results my teamwork are assessed / marked. Agree 5% 6% 1% 5% 6% 18% 18% Somewhat agree 16% 22% 23% 23% 30% 38% -7% Somewhat disagree 42% 36% 3% 39% 35% 28% 29% Disagree 36% 34% 4% 31% 34% 17% 15% I cannot assess this 1% 2% 2% 2% 7% -1% (N) I work better and more productively by myself than in a team. Agree 22% 22% 3% 19% 22% 20% 23% Somewhat agree 35% 37% -5% 40% 36% 33% 41% Somewhat disagree 34% 29% 6% 27% 29% 32% 29% Disagree 5% 7% -3% 8% 8% 9% 6% I cannot assess this 5% 5% 5% 6% 6% -1% (N) Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 25 46

26 Working in a team means exchange and the attainment transferable skills, such as dealing with conflicts. Agree 62% 55% 8% 54% 57% 33% 45% Somewhat agree 34% 39% 40% 37% 43% 43% Somewhat disagree 2% 4% -2% 5% 4% 15% 10% Disagree 1% 1% 0% 1% 1% 6% 2% I cannot assess this 1% 1% 1% 1% 4% 0% (N) The success teamwork is strongly dependent on guidance provided by the teacher. -5% Agree 24% 25% -5% 28% 24% 15% 12% Somewhat agree 53% 47% 42% 47% 31% 37% 10% Somewhat disagree 18% 20% -2% 20% 20% 32% 38% Disagree 3% 5% -3% 5% 5% 14% 13% I cannot assess this 2% 3% 4% 4% 7% -2% (N) The success studyrelated teamwork is easily compromised if some team members do not speak the common language well enough. Agree 24% 29% -3% 27% 32% 19% 15% Somewhat agree 41% 40% -3% 44% 39% 22% 36% Somewhat disagree 16% 14% 4% 12% 13% 21% 36% Disagree 3% 3% -1% 4% 3% 14% 13% I cannot assess this 16% 14% 4% 12% 13% 24% (N) Experience abroad Please state the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statement During my studies, I have stayed abroad for a longer period time (a month minimum). Agree 34% 24% Somewhat agree 0% 1% Somewhat disagree 0% 1% Disagree 65% 74% (N) NEW QUESTION Please state the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statement Completing my degree within the stipulated timeframe was more important to me than going abroad. Agree 23% 26% 3% 21% 21% 13% 5% Somewhat agree 19% 17% -2% 21% 20% 18% 13% Somewhat disagree 14% 14% 11% 12% 32% 27% 2% Disagree 44% 42% -4% 48% 47% 38% 55% Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 26 46

27 (N) Please state the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statement Preferably, I would like Agree 42% 40% -2% 44% 40% 38% 16% to work in Finland in the Somewhat agree 30% 34% -3% 32% 34% 41% 40% future. Somewhat disagree 23% 20% 5% 18% 20% 16% 28% Disagree 5% 6% -1% 6% 6% 4% 15% (N) Please state the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statement Gaining international experience is essential for successfully starting a career. Agree 32% 32% 4% 28% 28% 24% 51% Somewhat agree 31% 35% 34% 34% 40% 40% -2% Somewhat disagree 22% 19% 1% 20% 21% 27% 7% Disagree 16% 13% -3% 18% 17% 9% 2% (N) Please state the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statement I found it difficult to finance a study stay abroad. QUEST Agree 16% 16% -1% 17% 15% 29% Somewhat agree 21% 21% 0% 21% 22% 27% Somewhat disagree 24% 22% 1% 23% 21% 23% Disagree 38% 40% -1% 39% 42% 21% (N) Please state the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statement For my future career, it is important to be familiar with different operational methods in my pression. Agree 74% 71% 9% 65% 64% 42% 58% Somewhat agree 24% 26% -7% 31% 32% 42% 33% Somewhat disagree 1% 2% 2% 3% 13% 7% -1% Disagree 1% 0% -1% 1% 1% 3% 1% (N) Information and support How easy or difficult was it to find information and support on different aspects your studies? very easy 15% 11% NEW QUESTION Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 27 46

28 moderately easy 68% 70% moderately difficult 15% 18% very difficult 2% 1% (N) Study demands and feedback Please consider the following statements regarding your studies My schedule was too full (too many attendance hours per week). Agree 7% 7% 0% 7% 8% 10% 50% Somewhat agree 26% 27% 27% 27% 24% 31% -1% Somewhat disagree 38% 37% 0% 38% 36% 31% 17% Disagree 28% 26% 2% 26% 26% 33% 2% I cannot assess this 2% 2% 3% 2% 2% -1% (N) Please consider the following statements regarding your studies The credit points given did not reflect my effort, because I had to invest a different amount time (less or more) than instructed. Agree 16% 18% 1% 15% 17% 14% 30% Somewhat agree 41% 40% -3% 45% 41% 25% 33% Somewhat disagree 31% 28% 25% 26% 24% 24% Disagree 10% 11% -3% 13% 13% 17% 13% I cannot assess this 2% 3% 2% 3% 20% 0% (N) Please consider the following statements regarding your studies If needed, I would always know where to find a person to whom I can turn for help. 6% Agree 33% 31% 7% 26% 25% 20% 5% Somewhat agree 46% 47% 3% 43% 41% 43% 11% Somewhat disagree 13% 14% -8% 21% 20% 21% 47% Disagree 3% 3% -4% 7% 8% 12% 37% I cannot assess this 5% 6% 3% 5% 4% 2% (N) Please consider the following statements regarding your studies My studies were structured in such a way that it has been Agree 31% 30% 7% 24% 29% 26% 9% Somewhat agree 35% 35% -1% 36% 34% 43% 25% Somewhat disagree 18% 19% -2% 20% 21% 19% 37% Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 28 46

29 easy to make contact Disagree 12% 10% 15% 12% 10% 28% -3% with fellow students. I cannot assess this 4% 6% 5% 5% 2% -1% (N) Please consider the following statements regarding your studies The number exams per term was too high. Agree 1% 2% -1% 1% 3% 14% 44% Somewhat agree 7% 13% -1% 8% 13% 23% 37% Somewhat disagree 43% 43% -1% 44% 41% 37% 16% Disagree 47% 39% 4% 43% 40% 22% 3% I cannot assess this 2% 3% 4% 3% 4% -2% (N) Please consider the following statements regarding your studies I was satisfied with the opportunities I had to influence and participate in my progamme. Agree 13% 13% 1% 12% 13% 7% 6% Somewhat agree 38% 38% 0% 38% 36% 30% 17% Somewhat disagree 21% 19% -5% 25% 22% 29% 38% Disagree 7% 7% 0% 7% 8% 25% 40% I cannot assess this 21% 23% 19% 21% 8% 2% (N) Please consider the following statements regarding your studies I was satisfied with the communication I had with the teaching staff. Agree 24% 25% -4% 29% 32% 17% 3% Somewhat agree 49% 49% -3% 52% 47% 48% 11% Somewhat disagree 17% 18% 4% 13% 13% 19% 45% Disagree 6% 5% 3% 4% 5% 12% 41% I cannot assess this 3% 4% 3% 3% 0% (N) Please consider the following statements regarding your studies I received sufficient feedback from my pressors. Agree 12% 13% -1% 13% 14% 9% 9% Somewhat agree 35% 36% -1% 36% 34% 33% 23% Somewhat disagree 35% 33% 1% 34% 33% 31% 41% Disagree 18% 15% 2% 16% 17% 20% 27% I cannot assess this 1% 2% 7% 1% 2% 0% (N) Please consider the following statements regarding your studies The feedback I received from my pressors has Agree 21% 23% -2% 23% 23% 12% 11% Somewhat agree 40% 38% 5% 35% 37% 37% 20% Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 29 46

30 helped me with my studies. Somewhat disagree 19% 20% -5% 24% 20% 23% 42% Disagree 11% 9% 0% 11% 11% 15% 28% I cannot assess this 7% 9% 13% 8% 10% 2% (N) ADAPTATION FI-QUEST scores QUEST factors frame mind 7,01 6,82 0, ,88 6,85 identification with the university 7,73 7,60 0, ,52 7,59 goal orientation 7,18 7,07 0, ,11 7,10 expectations 7,45 7,28 0, ,37 7,37 theorie orientation 5,68 5,80-0, ,70 5,87 social integration 6,60 6,43 0, ,32 6,28 extraversion 6,73 6,50 0, ,61 6,50 accepting assistance 7,65 7,57 0, ,58 7,52 diligence 6,91 6,52 0, ,64 6,64 intrinsic motivation 7,73 7,58-0,044 7,78 7,65 QUEST total 7,02 6,88 0, ,96 6,91 (N) QUEST Items Assessment the QUEST items on a scale 0%-100%, presentation the data as means on a scale from I was very confident that I was coping well with the requirements my studies. 8,46 8,37 0, ,31 8,21 (N) I have had a headache ten during my studies. 3,88 3,69-0, ,12 3,83 (N) I got along very well with my fellow students. 8,57 8,46 0, ,24 8,32 (N) Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 30 46

31 4 If I had any questions about my study programme, I knew whom to ask. 7,52 7,25 0, ,22 7,22 (N) I ten only started revising shortly before exams. 5,32 5,75-0,4617 5,78 5,67 (N) I felt a sense identification with my school. 7,24 6,94 0, ,91 6,96 (N) I was an outgoing person during my studies. 7,25 7,12-0, ,25 7,10 (N) My studies helped me estimate the practical reality my future career. 6,27 6,22-0, ,34 6,28 (N) I occasionally skipped a class. 5,15 5,82-0, ,43 5,66 (N) During my studies, I had had difficulty concentrating several times. 4,10 4,46-0, ,49 4,32 (N) The choice my field study was mainly guided by my interests. 8,55 8,38-0, ,67 8,42 (N) I studied with other students in study groups. 7,34 6,97 0,5547 6,78 6,59 Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 31 46

32 (N) I liked being a student at my university. 8,52 8,42 0, ,30 8,33 (N) Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 32 46

33 14 I think my studies should have been more practice-orientated. 6,86 6,69-0, ,94 6,44 (N) I expected my studies to be easier. 3,34 3,41 0, ,24 3,31 (N) It is more important to me to have an interesting job than a high income. 8,32 8,11 0, ,23 8,17 (N) I have felt rather sad or displeased during my studies. 3,82 4,07-0, ,02 4,15 (N) I ten had bad luck with my examiners. 2,37 2,62-0, ,54 2,52 (N) I preferred to talk about uncontroversial topics with my acquaintances. 5,27 5,21-0, ,31 5,19 (N) I enjoyed analysing theories and scientific questions. 6,34 6,57 0, ,33 6,58 (N) I could keep up well with the course content. 7,92 7,81-0, ,98 7,80 (N) Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 33 46

34 22 I had been easily angered during my studies. 2,77 3,06-0, ,14 3,23 (N) I have had a good relationship with the teaching staff. 8,14 8,17 0, ,00 8,00 (N) I ten felt exhausted. 4,84 5,21-0, ,01 5,18 (N) I would recommend my university. 8,42 8,35 0, ,34 8,27 (N) I would like my study programme to include more theoretical foundations. 3,54 3,91-0, ,78 3,86 (N) I feel I enjoyed a close relationship to my university. 6,79 6,48 0, ,38 6,37 (N) I was attentive when following lectures and seminars. 7,29 6,91 0, ,04 6,96 (N) I enjoyed learning new things. 8,83 8,88 0,0942 8,74 8,85 (N) Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 34 46

35 30 I regularly participated in activities on fer at my school, e.g. university sport or parties. 5,30 5,06 0, ,82 4,79 (N) When decisions had to be made, I quickly knew what I wanted. 6,26 6,14 0, ,99 6,01 (N) The feeling that I learnt something was more important to me than a good grade or 7,42 7,48 0, ,32 7,39 mark. (N) I was very involved in different extracurricular activities (e.g. student association, 4,35 4,36 0, ,90 4,26 student societies). (N) I think that my performance in exams was mainly determined by coincidence. 3,07 3,45-0, ,45 3,43 (N) In my opinion, a good theoretical education is the basis for pressional success. 6,31 6,51 0, ,14 6,43 (N) I have thought about dropping out university several times. 2,13 2,29-0, ,52 2,37 (N) Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 35 46

36 37 I would find it easy to hold a speech in front strangers. 7,06 6,77 0, ,63 6,46 (N) I ten found it hard to see how what I am learning will be relevance in the future. 4,24 4,20 0, ,21 4,14 (N) I kept close contacts to my fellow students. 6,65 6,49 0, ,28 6,28 (N) I regarded my studies as an opportunity to further develop my personality. 6,77 6,59-0, ,80 6,61 (N) I asked others for help if I have serious problems. 7,18 7,09 0, ,05 6,89 (N) I considered the teaching staff to be very competent in their respective field. 7,71 7,74 0, ,57 7,68 (N) I had a number clearly defined goals and work towards them systematically. 6,77 6,65 0, ,67 6,56 (N) I felt overly challenged by the expectations brought upon me. 3,34 3,58-0, ,61 3,53 (N) Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 36 46

37 45 I have ten had a stomach ache during my studies. 2,63 2,75 0, ,48 2,56 (N) I ten met with my fellow students outside university. 6,72 6,53 0, ,52 6,30 (N) The expectations I had for my study programme at this university have been met. 7,31 7,20 0,3036 7,01 7,07 (N) I liked to be quizzed and also quizz fellow students about the content our studies. 7,60 7,53 0, ,45 7,37 (N) I felt comfortable approaching teaching staff. 7,31 7,37-0, ,39 7,32 (N) I was highly motivated in my studies. 7,13 6,84 0, ,77 6,85 (N) I considered the exam requirements to be transparent. 7,19 7,01 0, ,79 6,98 (N) I have been feeling very upbeat and energetic since I began to study. (N) 6,60 6,28 0, ,51 6, Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 37 46

38 53 It is important to me to explain (certain) questions on a scientific basis. 6,75 6,83 0, ,60 6,79 (N) During my studies I did not sleep very well. 3,41 3,68-0, ,92 3,67 (N) I seldom felt lonely or sad. 6,46 6,41 0, ,24 6,23 (N) My hobbies and social life took up more energy than my studies. 3,84 3,98-0, ,88 3,86 (N) I liked to spend time alone. 5,28 5,62-0, ,34 5,41 (N) I considered transfering to another university. 3,51 3,25-0, ,78 3,38 (N) I prepared thoroughly for exams. 7,05 6,66 0, ,64 6,67 (N) My studies did not cause me any difficulties. 6,98 6,73-0,022 7,00 6,85 (N) Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 38 46

39 61 I rarely experienced anxiety or apprehension. 6,62 6,55 0,033 6,58 6,50 (N) I found it easy to make new contacts. 7,14 7,04 0, ,02 6,94 (N) Sometimes, I could barely get out bed in the morning because I do not feel like studying. 3,01 3,38-0, ,37 3,29 (N) If I decided on something, then I usually achieved it. 8,14 8,06 0, ,06 8,05 (N) Where performance in my studies is concerned I had high expectations myself. 7,66 7,50 0, ,51 7,51 (N) I preferred to concern myself with practical things than with theoretical questions. 6,49 6,57-0, ,59 6,48 (N) I am a good organiser. 7,67 7,55-0, ,72 7,60 (N) I am a self-confident person. 6,96 6,99 0, ,93 6,86 Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 39 46

40 (N) I was quickly discouraged when things went wrong. 4,57 4,62-0, ,84 4,66 (N) I had a clear idea regarding my career goals. (N) 6,34 6,22 0, ,18 6, I had a lot stamina. 7,53 7,56 0, ,38 7,52 (N) I have received sufficient support various kinds from my family and friends during my 8,31 8,26 0, ,11 8,15 studies. (N) I was able to relate the content my studies to matters that went beyond my 7,69 7,66 0, ,67 7,65 studies. (N) Comments yliopiston sisäilmaongelmat ovat vaikeuttaneet opiskelua. Yliopiston sisäilmaingelmat vaikuttivat opiskeluuni monella tapaa kielteisesti. Yliopiston ja yhteiskunnan pitäisi tukea paremmin yliopisto-opiskelun ja lapsiperhe-elämän yhdistämistä. Yliopistomaailma opetti minulle, miten epäreilu ja epäoikeudenmukainen aikuisten maailma voi olla. Yksi asia mitä olen toisinaan kaivannut opinnoissani, on jonkinlainen opo, joka tutustuu ja juttelee opiskelijoiden kanssa valinnoista ja tulevaisuudesta. Sellaisen puuttuessa minulle on tullut välillä sellainen olo, että kun tein aikoinaan valinnan lähteä opiskelemaan tiettyä alaa, olen saanut elää sen valintani kanssa täysin yksin ja vain mukautua valintani myötä lähteneeseen tapahtumaketjuun. Jos olisi ollut joku, jonka kanssa keskustella opintoihin liittyvistä huolista ja ammatinvalintaan liittyvistä epäilyistä, Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 40 46

41 olisin ehkä tyytyväisempi tekemiini päätöksiin, tai jopa saanut ajoissa rohkeutta tehdä erilaisia valintoja. Tällaisen opon puutteen vuoksi taitaa käydä niin että valmistun työhön, jota en halua sittenkään tehdä. Yhteystiedot: Ilkka Miettinen Voionmaankatu 26b Yhteystiedot arvontaa varten: Elina Niemelä, sähköposti: Työharjoittelupaikan löytämisessä olisi hyödyllistä saada enemmän tukea! Toivon resursseja opinto-ohjaukseen enemmän. Akateeminen vapaus ei sovi kaikille, siksi opintoajat voivat venyä liiaksi. Toivoisin, että opinnoissani, erityisesti laboratorio-kursseilla, käsiteltäisiin enemmän menetelmien teoriataustaa ja, miten ne vaikuttavat saatuihin tuloksiin. Tämä auttaisi laboratorio-työskentelyä työelämässä. Toivoisin enemmän opinto-ohjausta yliopistoihin. Opintojeni aikana mm. ura- ja rekrytointipalvelujen erillinen opinto-ohjaus lakkautettiin säästösyistä, minkä jatkuminen olisi varmasti edistänyt opintojeni suunnittelua ja nopeuttanut valmistumista! Toivisin lisää käytäntöä opintoihin. Ainakin luonnontieteellisellä alalla meidän koulutus valmistaa parhaiten jatko-opintoihin ja tutkijan uraan, käytännön työelämään on vähän kosketusta. Välillä miettii, että koska haluaisin työhön yliopiston ulkopuolella, minun pitäisi olla ammattikorkeakoulussa. Tiedekunnassa annetun opetuksen tulisi olla käytännönläheisempää sekä ajankohtaisempaa. Tein kandidaatintutkinnon eri pääaineesta kuin se, jota nykyään opiskelen. Kun minulta kysyttiin esim. onko minulla ollut opintoalaani liittyviä työpaikkoja, vastasin mielessäni nykyinen pääaine (journalistiikka), ei se, josta tein kandin (saksan kieli ja kulttuuri). Sisäänpäinkääntyneelle, hankalasti uusiin ihmisiin tutustuvalle olisi hyvä, jos tutkintovaatimukset, uudet opetussuunnitelmat yms. olisi helposti nähtävillä netissä. Tunnen, että minulla meni kauan aikaa kandin valmiiksi saamiseen, koska vaihdoin pääainetta enkä pystynyt sujuvasti soveltamaan opintojeni rakennetta. Tarvitaan lisää tukea harjoittelu- / kesätyöpaikkojen saantiin. Töiden saanti motivoisi opiskelujen suorittamista ja nopeuttaisi valmistumista. Tällaisissa kyseilyissä olisi kiva olla vastausvaihtoehtojen lisäksi myös kommenttimahdollisuus jokaisessa kysymyksessä, jotta vastaus varmasti tulkittaisiin oikein. Jotkin vastaukset tuntuvat nimittäin aika monitulkintaisilta. Prosenttiosuudet olivat jotenkin hämääviä, oli vaikea sijoittaa itsensä juuri oikealle kymmenykselle. Hieman hämäräksi jäi myös se, mitä eroa on osittain samaa mieltä ja osittain eri mieltä -kohdilla. Vaihtoehdot olisi siis voinut nimetä jotenkin toisin. Perheen kannustava tuki ja rahallinen tuki ovat olleet todella tärkeitä. Mielestäni asenteella ja motivatiolla on myös erittäin suuri merkitys. Osan ihmisistä tulisi oivaltaa, että asioiden eteen tulee tehdä töitä, eikä kaikki asiat voi tulla tarjottimella eteen. Mielestäni on myös tärkeää, että yliopistot ja yritykset tekevät paljon yhteistyötä. Yliopiston tarjoamalla edullisilla liikuntamahdollisuuksilla on ollut suuri merkitys hyvinvointiini ja jaksamiseeni. Pahin uhka opiskeluilleni ovat olleet yliopiston sisäilmaogelmat ja niistä johtuvat oireet (ihottuma, astma, silmätulehdukset). Nyt tilanne on kuitenkin helpottunut, kun hometiloissa ei enää juurikaan ole tarvinnut opiskella. Osa vastauksistani oli aika negatiivisia. Itse ajattelen pitkittyneiden opintojeni ja keskittymiskyvyn puutteen johtuneen enimmäkseen siitä, että moni läheinen sukulaiseni on sairastunut vakavasti opintojeni aikana ja kolme heistä on kuollut yliopisto-opintojeni aikana, kaksi on kuollut lukio-opintojeni aikana. Opiskelijoiden taustan määrittely ei ole kovin kattava. Itse aloitin juuri seitsemännen vuoden yliopistossa ja vastaukseni kolme vuotta sitten olisivat saattaneet olla erilaisia. Ja ylipäätään tuollaiset eri mieltä - samaa mieltä kysymykset johtavat helposti ennen pitkää melko sattumanvaraisiin vastauksiin. Opiskelijoiden erilaisiin oppimisvaikeuksiin (ADHD, lukihäiriö jne.) ei kiinnitetä tarpeeksi huomiota opintojen järjestelyissä. Opiskelen varhaiskasvatusta pääaineenani ja valmistuin viime keväänä lastentarhanopettajaksi. Pakko sanoa, että opinnot ovat hyvin teoriapainoitteisia ja tähtäävät suurimmaksi osaksi tutkimus- ja kehittämistyöhön. Lastentarhanopettajan työ on kuitenkin hyvin käytännönläheistä, eikä nykyinen koulutusmuoto tarjoa mielestäni riittävästi eväitä lastentarhanopettajan työssä toimimiseen. Enemmän käytäntöä, vähemmän teoriaa! Opinto-ohjauksesta: Apua ja neuvoja on saatavilla hyvinkin helposti jos sitä itse hakee. Itse olen aina kokenut tämän helpoksi, joka selittää vastaukseni. 90% opiskelijakavereistani omalla alallani, ei ole hakenut neuvoa amanuenssilta kuin murto-osan siitä mitä itse olen. Olen kokenut aina olevani vähemmistössä siinä kuinka paljon olen suunnitellut opintojani. Opintoni ovat olleet hyvin monipuoliset, mutta siellä ei mielestäni käsitellä työelämän todellisuutta tarpeeksi. Asioita lähestytään hyvin optimistisesta näkökulmasta, opinnoista jää usein puuttumaan Kandipalaute report December 2013 Page 41 46