YOPALA Summer Term 2013 YOPALA Results of the first survey round, Summer Term 2013 Joanna Gajowniczek Zan Iliesci Hannah Leichsenring
Content 1 Preliminary remarks... 4 2 Data presentation... 4 2.1 Comparison with data from QUEST... 4 2.2 Comparison with data from MEMO... 5 2.3 Comparison over time... 5 3 Information about the survey process. Participation rate... 5 4 Methodological framework... 7 5 YOPALA results Summer Term 2013...11 5.1 Background information on the students...11 5.1.1 Routes to university...11 5.1.2 Financing...12 5.1.3 Age...12 5.1.4 Gender...13 5.1.5 Spatial distance to university...13 5.1.6 Family background...13 5.1.7 Language...13 5.1.8 Choice of study...14 5.1.9 Previous vocational education...15 5.2 Background per fields of study...16 5.2.1 Participants per fields of study...16 5.2.2 Routes to university per fields of study...17 5.2.3 Financing...18 5.2.4 Age...19 5.2.5 Gender...20 5.2.6 Spatial distance to university...20 5.2.7 Family background...21 5.2.8 Language...21 5.2.9 Choice of study...22 5.2.10 Performance during the first years of studying...23 5.3 Student life outside university...24 5.3.1 Job and relation of the job to the field of study...24 5.3.2 Extracurricular activities...24 5.3.3 Satisfaction generally...25 5.3.4 Supporting factors...26 5.4 Student experience at university...27 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 2 of 57
5.4.1 Specifics of the programme...27 5.4.2 Performance in university...28 5.4.3 Time management...28 5.4.4 fers (services)...30 5.4.5 Team work...34 5.4.6 Experience abroad...36 5.4.7 Information and support...38 5.4.8 Participation...39 6 Adaptation...41 6.1 YOPALA scores...41 6.1.1 QUEST scores for UNIFI in comparison with QUEST and MEMO...42 6.2 Adaptation per fields of study...43 6.3 Scores in comparison...44 6.3.1 YOPALA scores...44 6.3.2 YOPALA average scores...44 6.3.3 YOPALA average scores for...45 6.4 Adaptation and characteristics of the students...46 7 Comments from the students...47 8 Appendix...53 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 3 of 57
1 Preliminary remarks The report reflects the results of the first YOPALA survey for the, conducted in May 2013. It presents the data in comparison with the other participating Finnish universities, as well as with German and other international universities. Additionally, a comparison between students with high and low QUEST values, for all participating Finnish universities, is attached to the report. This approach follows the idea, that the YOPALA survey does not aim to reflect the performance of students, but the performance of 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 of students. 2 Data presentation In this report, the (N) value always represents the number of participants who actually answered the question. Typically, we do not mention missing cases, except in those cases where we offer 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 of 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 of those who answered the question, X% said.... Most of the tables are colour coded. Low values are marked yellow, high values are marked green and similar shades of 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. 2.1 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 of studies for a diverse student body. As of today, it includes ca. 29.000 cases from three survey rounds conducted among universities and universities of applied. 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 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 4 of 57
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 of all university students) and the Finnish context. Nonetheless, for some items we are able to present comparison with data from QUEST (taking into consideration only Master students at universities). 2.2 Comparison with data from MEMO MEMO is a survey developed by CHE-Consult based on the QUEST approach, specifically to measure and analyse benefits of 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 University, 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 2.3 Comparison over time In addition, for the successive survey rounds, the report will include comparisons between the results from consecutive YOPALA rounds. 3 Information about the survey process. Participation rate All in all, in the YOPALA Summer Term 2013 round, 10 607 logins had been created and sent to universities for distribution. Three rounds of reminders were possible and most universities made the most of this opportunity. Consequently, the feedback rate increased from initial 12% to 25% in the end. At the, feedback was 36% (N=384). An analysis, comparing the answers of students from the first week with those in the third week, was prepared and no relevant discrepancies were found. YOPALA report July 2013 Page 5 of 57
At the, 100% of students chose the Finnish (Suomi) version of the survey. The following graph shows participation in the survey per page, for all participating Finnish universities. It does not include pages which led to raffles organised by some universities. Table 1: Participation per page PAGE NAME DROP OUT PROGRESS UNTIL PAGE Welcome 219 (7.44%) 2945 (100.00%) language selection 5 (0.17%) 2726 (92.56%) Routes to university, specifics 32 (1.09%) 2721 (92.39%) Fields of study 3 (0.10%) 2689 (91.31%) Job 10 (0.34%) 2686 (91.21%) relation to study field 15 (0.51%) 2676 (90.87%) financing 7 (0.24%) 2661 (90.36%) activities 6 (0.20%) 2654 (90.12%) activities at university 4 (0.14%) 2648 (89.92%) volunteer work 1 (0.03%) 2644 (89.78%) age 2 (0.07%) 2643 (89.75%) gender 0 (0.00%) 2641 (89.68%) spatial distance to university 2 (0.07%) 2641 (89.68%) family background 1 (0.03%) 2639 (89.61%) satisfaction generally 3 (0.10%) 2638 (89.58%) supporting factors 5 (0.17%) 2635 (89.47%) choice of study 7 (0.24%) 2630 (89.30%) performance in school 2 (0.07%) 2623 (89.07%) performance in university 6 (0.20%) 2621 (89.00%) offers of university 25 (0.85%) 2615 (88.79%) team work 20 (0.68%) 2590 (87.95%) time management 6 (0.20%) 2570 (87.27%) experience abroad 5 (0.17%) 2564 (87.06%) information and support 6 (0.20%) 2559 (86.89%) participation 6 (0.20%) 2553 (86.69%) QUEST 1 12 (0.41%) 2547 (86.49%) YOPALA report July 2013 Page 6 of 57
PAGE NAME DROP OUT PROGRESS UNTIL PAGE QUEST 2 7 (0.24%) 2535 (86.08%) QUEST 3 5 (0.17%) 2528 (85.84%) QUEST 4 7 (0.24%) 2523 (85.67%) QUEST 5 5 (0.17%) 2516 (85.43%) QUEST 6 1 (0.03%) 2511 (85.26%) QUEST 7 4 (0.14%) 2510 (85.23%) QUEST 8 4 (0.14%) 2506 (85.09%) QUEST 9 1 (0.03%) 2502 (84.96%) page before last 7 (0.24%) 2501 (84.92%) view results 390 (13.24%) 2494 (84.69%) last page 0 (0.00%) 756 (25.67%) Interrupted* 2189 (74.33%) Finalised 704 (23.90%) Finalised after interruption 52 (1.77%) * Interrupted means that the participant did not reach the last page of the survey. Most students did not because they were automatically referred to their university s raffle page. 4 Methodological framework The YOPALA survey consists of three kinds of items: items referring to facts about students (family background, financial situation, study field etc.), items referring to opinions (about the university s offer and aspects of studying, like team work or internationalisation), QUEST items referring to student attitudes. A forth kind of items (university specific questions) will be added in the next round. These might include items referring to facts, as well as opinions. The survey follows Vincent Tinto s (Tinto, 1993) idea of adaptation, as a prerequisite for study success. While the student adapts to the university, the institutions offer, structures and education ideas should ideally support his/her efforts. However, diversity among students, as well as the specifics on the side of 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 of the institution and the conditions of studying (see YOPALA report July 2013 Page 7 of 57
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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 of these dimensions, i.e. how well the adaptation situation allows students to react positively against the challenges of studying. The distinguishing characteristic of QUEST is that the items are constructed in the form of psychometric items. 74 items are taken into consideration, each representing a particular behaviour. The participants of the survey are requested to evaluate themselves against each behavioural description, on a scale from 0 to 100 percent. As a first step of the analysis, the psychometric QUEST items are factorised that is, the items with similar answers are put together into factors by means of statistical methods. This leads to the establishment of the ten QUEST-Factors (see YOPALA report July 2013 Page 9 of 57
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Graph 2: The ten QUEST factors The items referring to these factors can be found in the appendix. The higher the figures, the greater the level of adaption to the requirements and conditions of the scientific university study programmes. For the German study, we have shown that the QUEST average score correlates highly with all other performance indicators assessed in the survey. For the YOPALA survey, the two factors Identification with the university and Fulfilment of expectations are of special importance, because they reflect the students perspective on the quality of teaching and learning, as represented by the items which constitute the two factors: Identification with the Higher Education Institution 6 I felt a sense of identification with my school. 13 I liked being a student at my institution. 26 I would recommend my university. 28 I feel I enjoyed a close relationship to my university and my department. 37 I have thought about dropping out of university several times. 43 I considered my professors to be very competent in their respective field. 48 The expectations I had for my study programme at this university have been met. Fulfilment of expectations 1 I was very confident that I am coping well with the requirements of my studies. 15 I expected my studies to be easier. 19 I often had bad luck with my examiners. 20 I prefer to talk about uncontroversial topics with my acquaintances. 22 I could keep up well with the course content. 29 I was attentive when following lectures and seminars. 45 I felt overly challenged by the expectations brought upon me. 52 I considered the exam requirements to be transparent. 61 My studies did not cause me any difficulties. 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. Graph 3: Description of the meaning of high scores per factor YOPALA report July 2013 Page 11 of 57
Personal factors Social factors Extroversion Sociable, open, adventurous Frame of mind Feeling powerful and comfortable, no (psycho-somatic) afflictions Academic factors Diligence Approach to learning, including locus of control, i.e. the belief that learning indeed leads to success Theory orientation Interested more in theory than pure practical approaches Intrinsic motivation Studying out of interest and personal development, less for financial reasons or career plans 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 Fulfilment of 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 of students, which can be characterised on the basis of how students deal with the challenges of studying. The following chapters present all data from the survey, comparing university specific results with the results of all participating universities (UNIFI). YOPALA report July 2013 Page 12 of 57
5 YOPALA results Summer Term 2013 5.1 Background information on the students 5.1.1 Routes to university How were you admitted to study (towards this degree)? entrance exam 80% 81% matriculation exam 11% 11% credits gained at the Open University 4% 3% transferred from within the same university 2% 2% transferred from another HEI 1% 1% entrance exam for international degree students 0% 0% Other: 2% 2% (N) 381 2669 Other route to university tietotekniikan maisterikoulutus Kokkola Tanssin sadetanssin Pääsykoe + todistusarvosanat Olin opiskellut toisessa yliopistossa ja täydentänyt opintoja avoimessa yliopistossa. Muuntokoulutus insinööristä maisteriksi muuntokoulutus YOPALA report July 2013 Page 13 of 57
5.1.2 Financing How have you funded your studies? Parents / Family Student loan Student grant Scholarship Personal income through work Other personal income Completely 3% 6% Partially 64% 60% Not at all 33% 34% Completely 15% 12% Partially 37% 37% Not at all 48% 50% Completely 79% 73% Partially 17% 23% Not at all 5% 4% Completely 0 1% Partially 10% 19% Not at all 90% 80% Completely 48% 51% Partially 48% 46% Not at all 4% 3% Completely 10% 8% Partially 25% 25% Not at all 65% 66% (N) 297 2000 How do you assess your financial situation? My situation is comfortable. 24% 28% It could be better, but I get by. 40% 38% Money is rather tight. 30% 27% I have big financial problems. 4% 4% I fear that I will have to drop out of university in the near future because of financial reasons. 2% 2% (N) 378 2638 5.1.3 Age Please state your age QUEST MEMO Differences between YOPALA and MEMO age 21-25 60% 56% 69% 90% age <=25 age 26-30 26% 30% 25% 9% age 31-40 8% 9% 5% 2% age 41-50 4% 4% 1% 0% age 51-60 2% 2% 0% 0% age 61 und more 1% 0% 0% 0% (N) 376 2626 4680 2118 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 14 of 57
5.1.4 Gender Please indicate your gender QUEST MEMO Differences between YOPALA and QUEST Male 27% 34% 41% 35% Female 73% 64% 58% 65% I do not want to answer this question. 1% 1% 1% (N) 376 2624 5241 2133 I cannot definitively identify myself with either gender. 5.1.5 Spatial distance to university How far away from the university did you grow up or go to school, respectively? In the city, in the vicinity of the university 12% 19% In the region, in the catchment area 21% 32% Further away (over 150 km) 66% 49% I am not from Finland myself. 1% 1% (N) 376 2623 5.1.6 Family background Did your parents/siblings attend university? QUEST MEMO Differences between YOPALA and MEMO No family member had studied 35% 37% 33% 41% Parent(s) and/or sibling(s) have studied 65% 63% 67% 59% (N) 289 2155 4294 2128 Parents did not attend university. Parents attended university. 5.1.7 Language Which languages did you grow up speaking? (multiple choice allowed) Finnish 98% 95% Swedish 3% 9% Sami 0% Other: 4% 5% (N) 378 2629 Other languages: N Englanti 3 Venäjä 3 Englanti, saksa 1 Englanti, indonesia 1 Englanti (englanninkielinen leikkikoulu) 1 Savo 1 Ranska, englanti, arabia 1 Jokellus 1 Joissain tilanteissa englantia (ei siis kuitenkaan ole äidinkieli) 1 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 15 of 57
5.1.8 Choice of study Has your current university been the first choice for your studies? QUEST Yes, I wanted to attend this specific university. 77% 80% 71% No, originally I wanted to go to another university. 14% 12% 15% I transferred here from another university. 3% 3% 6% I cannot or don't want to answer this question. 3% 3% 9% No, originally I wanted to go to another HEI 1% 1% I transferred here from another higher education institution 1% 2% (N) 373 2597 5212 Please name your three most important reasons for choosing your field of study* because it conforms with my interests and talents 1,26 1,3 to develop myself personally 2,30 2,2 because of a suggestion of an advice centre, parents or friends 2,39 2,3 to achieve a distinguished professional position 2,37 2,4 to achieve a secure professional position 2,27 2,3 to achieve a good income 2,50 2,5 because of a lack of alternatives 2,10 2,4 because I can organise my time freely during my studies 2,72 2,6 because I want to learn by doing research 2,51 2,6 (N) 343 2356 *The participants were asked to name the three most important motives, but could rank all nine motives mentioned. The table reflects the average rank (from rank 1 very important to rank 9 least important). Other motives to take up studying Yleinen kiinnostus opiskelemaani alaa kohtaan. yleinen kiinnostus kemiaa kohtaan, laaja alue yhteiskunnallisten asiat kiinnostavat paljon Voin kehittää yhteiskuntaa Veikkaus että nautin siitä. Vain yliopistosta valmistutaan haluamaani ammat unelma-ammatti unelma-ammatti työttömyys Toive pystyä auttamaan vähempiosaisia Tietämättömyys erilaisista vaihtoehdoista. Suomessa ainutlaatuisesti rakennettu tutkinto Sattuma sattuma YOPALA report July 2013 Page 16 of 57
Other motives to take up studying Pohjoismaalaisuus on osa minua. Pitkäaikainen unelmani Piti valita jotain - eli vahan kuin ajautuminen Pääsin sisään ilman koetta Opiskelualan laajuus. opintojen monipuolisuus opintojen kesto: opintotukea riitti kanditutkin Opintojen joustavuus muut(kaan) eivät tarjonneet tarpeeksi Mahdollistaa laaja-alaisen työllistymiseen. Koulutukseni auttaa sukuni asioiden hoitamisess Kiinnostus kieleen, epävarmuus tulevaisuudesta n opettajankoulutuksen maine Jatko-opinnot Isoveli tiesi, mitä kannatti opiskella Ihmisläheinen ammatti Hyvät työllistymismahdollisuudet Halusin opiskella juuri tähän ammattiin. Halusin äidinkielen opettajaksi. Haluan mielenkiintoisen työn. halu auttaa Enpä nyt keksinyt muutakaan en päässyt ammattikouluun Outokumpuun En keksinyt oikein muutakaan. En keksinyt muutakaan siinä vaiheessa. Alan kiinnostavuus Alan dynaamisuus ala oli tuttu sitä opiskelevan siskon kautta aiinoa yliopisto, johon pääsin ulk. papereilla 5.1.9 Previous vocational education Have you already obtained one of the following qualifications? (multiple choice allowed) QUEST Differences between YOPALA and QUEST Yes, I have completed a vocational training. 12% 9% 14% Yes, I have completed a vocational training at a school or in a company Yes, I have obtained a higher education degree (bachelor). 7% 16% 39% Yes, I have already obtained a college or university degree Yes, I have obtained a higher education degree (master or higher). 1% 3% New item 2013 I have obtained a qualification abroad. 1% 0% New item 2013 No, I did not yet obtain a vocational qualification. 79% 72% 51% (N) 383 2668 5255 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 17 of 57
5.2 Background per fields of study 5.2.1 Participants per fields of study What is your field of study? Theology 1% The humanities 28% 17% Art and design 0% Music 1% 1% Theatre and dance 0% Education 18% 12% Sport 6% 1% Social 11% 11% Psychology 5% 2% Health 1% 2% Law 3% Economics 12% 9% Natural 16% 13% Agriculture and forestry 1% Engineering 3% 18% Medicine 5% Dentistry 1% Veterinary medicine 1% Pharmacy 1% Fine arts 0% (N) 384 2665 The following chapters 5.2.2 5.2.10 present students background per fields of study based on survey results for all participating universities (UNIFI). YOPALA report July 2013 Page 18 of 57
5.2.2 Routes to university per fields of study How were you admitted to study (towards this degree)? Theology The humanities Art and design Music Theatre and dance Education Sport Social Psychology Health Law Economics Natural Agriculture and forestry Engineering Medicine Dentistry Veterinary medicine Pharmacy Fine arts Entrance exam 100% 91% 100% 100% 100% 90% 100% 89% 96% 82% 85% 83% 57% 88% 63% 98% 96% 100% 100% 100% 81% Matriculation exam 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 2% 0% 0% 4% 7% 33% 6% 31% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% Open University credits 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 6% 0% 4% 0% 18% 10% 4% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% Transferred from the same university 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 1% 2% 3% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% Transferred from another HEI Entrance exam for international degree students 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 2% 2% 0% 0% 0% 4% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Another way 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% (N) 36 455 6 30 3 311 23 305 47 60 80 230 342 32 486 143 26 18 18 7 2658 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 19 of 57
5.2.3 Financing How have you funded your studies? Theology The humanities Art and design Music Theatre and dance Education Sport Social Psychology Health Law Economics Natural Agriculture and forestry Engineering Medicine Dentistry Veterinary medicine Pharmacy Fine arts Parents / Family Student loan Student grant Completely 6% 5% 0% 8% 0% 4% 0% 8% 5% 3% 7% 7% 10% 12% 5% 10% 9% 0% 7% 17% 6% Partially 68% 60% 60% 60% 67% 60% 75% 59% 75% 35% 66% 59% 54% 56% 61% 66% 70% 88% 53% 50% 60% Not at all 26% 35% 40% 32% 33% 36% 25% 33% 20% 62% 26% 35% 36% 32% 35% 25% 22% 12% 40% 33% 34% Completely 0% 11% 0% 17% 100% 12% 10% 14% 20% 8% 8% 15% 9% 9% 9% 24% 36% 13% 13% 33% 12% Partially 40% 38% 20% 33% 0% 40% 30% 47% 38% 19% 41% 45% 30% 35% 35% 35% 32% 44% 38% 33% 38% Not at all 60% 50% 80% 50% 0% 48% 60% 40% 42% 72% 52% 40% 61% 57% 56% 41% 32% 44% 50% 33% 50% Completely 74% 76% 33% 75% 100% 76% 86% 76% 87% 30% 54% 61% 76% 54% 71% 82% 76% 83% 72% 71% 72% Partially 24% 22% 67% 21% 0% 18% 14% 20% 13% 35% 39% 34% 20% 43% 27% 18% 24% 11% 28% 14% 24% Not at all 3% 3% 0% 4% 0% 6% 0% 3% 0% 35% 7% 5% 4% 4% 2% 1% 0% 6% 0% 14% 4% Completely 4% 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% Scholarship Partially 18% 24% 0% 30% 0% 11% 10% 21% 11% 12% 19% 31% 15% 14% 21% 13% 0% 33% 15% 0% 19% Not at all 79% 76% 100% 70% 100% 87% 90% 77% 89% 88% 81% 68% 84% 86% 79% 86% 100% 67% 85% 100% 80% Personal income through work Other personal income Completely 44% 42% 67% 50% 33% 55% 50% 52% 50% 75% 40% 57% 44% 58% 60% 36% 39% 61% 61% 60% 51% Partially 53% 54% 33% 50% 67% 40% 50% 45% 48% 22% 58% 40% 50% 39% 38% 59% 57% 33% 39% 40% 46% Not at all 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 4% 0% 3% 2% 3% 3% 3% 5% 3% 2% 5% 4% 6% 0% 0% 3% Completely 0% 5% 17% 10% 0% 11% 11% 9% 0% 24% 10% 14% 6% 24% 6% 4% 15% 23% 0% 17% 8% Partially 29% 25% 33% 35% 0% 21% 33% 27% 30% 22% 32% 31% 23% 12% 26% 28% 30% 15% 0% 33% 25% Not at all 71% 70% 50% 55% 100% 69% 56% 64% 70% 54% 58% 55% 71% 64% 68% 67% 55% 62% 100% 50% 66% (N) 34 436 6 28 3 292 22 287 46 59 78 214 320 31 473 134 23 18 18 5 2527 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 20 of 57
How do you assess your financial situation? Theology The humanities Art and design Music Theatre and dance Education Sport Social Psychology Health Law Economics Natural Agriculture and forestry Engineering Medicine Dentistry Veterinary medicine Pharmacy Fine arts My situation is comfortable. It could be better, but I get by. 30% 20% 17% 17% 0% 23% 32% 25% 15% 34% 27% 31% 30% 13% 43% 30% 29% 22% 28% 14% 28% 35% 38% 33% 53% 33% 40% 32% 39% 55% 41% 30% 41% 41% 58% 35% 33% 38% 33% 61% 0% 39% Money is rather tight. 32% 37% 33% 27% 67% 31% 36% 31% 26% 22% 38% 22% 23% 23% 17% 30% 17% 39% 11% 86% 27% I have big financial problems. I fear that I will have to drop out of university in the near future because of financial reasons. 0% 5% 0% 3% 0% 4% 0% 5% 2% 3% 4% 4% 4% 0% 3% 8% 17% 6% 0% 0% 4% 3% 1% 17% 0% 0% 3% 0% 1% 2% 0% 1% 1% 1% 6% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% (N) 37 450 6 30 3 311 22 303 47 59 79 224 338 31 479 142 24 18 18 7 2628 5.2.4 Age Please state your age Theology The humanities Art and design Music Theatre and dance Education Sport Social Psychology Health Law Economics Natural Agriculture and forestry Engineering Medicine Dentistry Veterinary medicine Pharmacy Fine arts age 21-25 59% 58% 50% 45% 33% 54% 73% 49% 64% 8% 44% 56% 56% 39% 57% 80% 60% 72% 89% 43% 56% age 26-30 19% 28% 50% 48% 33% 25% 27% 30% 21% 17% 34% 30% 33% 32% 36% 16% 32% 22% 11% 43% 30% age 31-40 11% 7% 0% 7% 33% 11% 0% 11% 13% 33% 18% 10% 8% 23% 5% 2% 8% 0% 0% 14% 9% age 41-50 5% 3% 0% 0% 0% 6% 0% 7% 2% 20% 1% 3% 2% 6% 1% 1% 0% 6% 0% 0% 4% age 51-60 5% 2% 0% 0% 0% 3% 0% 2% 0% 22% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% age 61 und more 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% (N) 37 448 6 29 3 308 22 303 47 60 79 221 338 31 475 141 25 18 18 7 2616 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 21 of 57
5.2.5 Gender Please indicate your gender Theology The humanities Art and design Music Theatre and dance Education Sport Social Psychology Health Law Economics Natural Agriculture and forestry Engineering Medicine Dentistry Veterinary medicine Pharmacy Fine arts Male 35% 15% 33% 34% 67% 8% 27% 24% 6% 2% 32% 46% 49% 26% 69% 41% 24% 11% 17% 57% 34% Female 65% 82% 67% 62% 33% 91% 73% 73% 94% 98% 68% 53% 49% 74% 30% 59% 76% 89% 83% 43% 64% I do not want to answer this question. 0% 2% 0% 3% 0% 1% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 1% 2% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% (N) 37 449 6 29 3 309 22 302 47 60 79 222 338 31 473 139 25 18 18 7 2614 5.2.6 Spatial distance to university How far away from the university did you grow up or go to school, respectively? Theology The humanities Art and design Music Theatre and dance Education Sport Social Psychology Health Law Economics Natural Agriculture and forestry Engineering Medicine Dentistry Veterinary medicine Pharmacy Fine arts in the city, in the vicinity of the university in the region, in the catchment area further away (over 150 km) I am not from Finland myself. 14% 17% 33% 7% 0% 16% 10% 22% 11% 14% 14% 23% 18% 13% 22% 26% 12% 6% 6% 29% 19% 41% 33% 0% 24% 33% 23% 14% 29% 32% 17% 30% 35% 38% 48% 36% 23% 24% 33% 33% 29% 32% 46% 48% 67% 66% 67% 61% 76% 49% 57% 68% 56% 41% 44% 39% 42% 50% 64% 61% 61% 29% 49% 0% 2% 0% 3% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 14% 1% (N) 37 448 6 29 3 308 21 302 47 59 79 222 338 31 475 141 25 18 18 7 2614 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 22 of 57
5.2.7 Family background Did your parents/siblings attend university? Theology The humanities Art and design Music Theatre and dance Education Sport Social Psychology Health Law Economics Natural Agriculture and forestry Engineering Medicine Dentistry Veterinary medicine Pharmacy Fine arts no family member had studied parent(s) and/or sibling(s) have studied 45% 43% 17% 24% 0% 49% 33% 39% 24% 51% 41% 30% 40% 46% 28% 30% 18% 28% 6% 33% 37% 55% 57% 83% 76% 100% 51% 67% 61% 76% 49% 59% 70% 60% 54% 72% 70% 82% 72% 94% 67% 63% (N) 29 356 6 25 2 244 21 255 41 43 63 184 272 26 395 122 22 18 17 6 2147 5.2.8 Language Which languages did you grow up speaking? Theology The humanities Art and design Music Theatre and dance Education Sport Social Psychology Health Law Economics Natural Agriculture and forestry Engineering Medicine Dentistry Veterinary medicine Pharmacy Fine arts Finnish 100% 95% 100% 97% 100% 96% 100% 95% 98% 95% 94% 91% 94% 100% 97% 96% 100% 89% 94% 71% 95% Swedish 5% 10% 0% 10% 0% 8% 9% 8% 6% 5% 13% 17% 9% 3% 7% 4% 4% 11% 6% 14% 9% Sami 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Other 0% 6% 0% 10% 0% 3% 0% 7% 4% 7% 3% 7% 4% 10% 5% 3% 0% 0% 0% 14% 5% (N) 37 448 6 29 3 309 22 302 47 60 79 223 338 31 475 142 25 18 18 7 2619 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 23 of 57
5.2.9 Choice of study Has your current university been the first choice for your studies? Theology The humanities Art and design Music Theatre and dance Education Sport Social Psychology Health Law Economics Natural Agriculture and forestry Engineering Medicine Dentistry Veterinary medicine Pharmacy Fine arts 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 don't want to answer this question. No, originally I wanted to go to another HEI I transferred here from another HEI. 92% 80% 67% 83% 100% 80% 91% 77% 83% 91% 83% 68% 78% 81% 82% 85% 83% 78% 100% 100% 80% 3% 10% 17% 3% 0% 14% 5% 14% 13% 3% 10% 26% 12% 6% 11% 10% 0% 11% 0% 0% 12% 0% 3% 17% 0% 0% 2% 0% 4% 0% 0% 3% 3% 4% 6% 3% 3% 8% 6% 0% 0% 3% 6% 4% 0% 3% 0% 2% 5% 2% 2% 3% 0% 1% 5% 0% 3% 1% 4% 0% 0% 0% 3% 0% 1% 0% 3% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 7% 0% 1% 0% 3% 2% 2% 3% 1% 2% 3% 1% 1% 4% 6% 0% 0% 2% (N) 36 445 6 29 3 307 22 299 47 58 78 218 336 31 469 136 24 18 18 7 2587 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 24 of 57
5.2.10 Performance during the first years of studying How do you evaluate your performance as a student in the first years of your studies? Theology The humanities Art and design Music Theatre and dance Education Sport Social Psychology Health Law Economics Natural Agriculture and forestry Engineering Medicine Dentistry Veterinary medicine Pharmacy Fine arts I (probably) belonged to the top third of my year. I was (probably) amongst my year's average. I (probably) belonged to the bottom third of my year. 49% 49% 83% 38% 67% 42% 45% 39% 49% 46% 34% 34% 40% 29% 39% 28% 24% 6% 44% 57% 40% 46% 47% 17% 48% 0% 54% 55% 52% 43% 49% 52% 56% 50% 58% 44% 59% 68% 89% 56% 29% 50% 5% 3% 0% 3% 0% 2% 0% 5% 6% 3% 10% 9% 7% 6% 14% 10% 4% 6% 0% 0% 7% I cannot say. 0% 2% 0% 10% 33% 3% 0% 4% 2% 2% 4% 1% 3% 6% 2% 3% 4% 0% 0% 14% 3% (N) 37 445 6 29 3 306 22 298 47 59 79 220 335 31 469 138 25 18 18 7 2592 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 25 of 57
5.3 Student life outside university 5.3.1 Job and relation of the job to the field of study Do you have any employment sources parallel to your studies? QUEST Yes, during term time. 14% 12% 21% Yes, but mainly during term breaks. 30% 32% 12% Yes, during term time as well as during breaks. 40% 41% 41% At present I do not work but intend to do so in the foreseeable future. 10% 9% 19% At present I do not work and I do not intend to work. 7% 7% 6% (N) 382 2654 5233 Is your job (or at least one of your jobs) related to the subject you are studying? QUEST MEMO Differences between YOPALA and MEMO My job is clearly related to the subject I am studying and/or my possible future field of work. There is little relation between my current job and my studies or the professional career I am hoping to embark on. 51% 63% 50% 43% 48% 33% 39% 43% I cannot say (yet). 2% 4% 11% 14% (N) 319 2226 4189 14 My work was clearly related to my degree and/or my future field of work. My work had hardly anything to do with the content of my studies or my career aspirations. Extent of the job QUEST less than 8 hours per week 17% 15% 32% from 8 to 19 hours per week 29% 28% 46% more than 19 hours per week 24% 27% 9% only during term break 30% 30% 14% (N) 319 2229 4096 5.3.2 Extracurricular activities Are you involved in any of the following extracurricular activities? (multiple choice allowed) QUEST MEMO Cultural/artistic activities 53% 49% 42% 45% Athletic activities 88% 84% 70% 65% Handcrafting/technical activities 26% 25% Entrepreneurial activities 2% 4% No, no activities of this kind. 4% 7% 18% 19% (N) 379 2642 5255 2140 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 26 of 57
Are those activities organised by or at the university/student union? (multiple choice allowed) QUEST Yes, they take place at the university / student union. 18% 11% 7% Yes, they are organised by the university or university / student union members. 10% 7% 4% They are partly organised by the university / student union. 21% 23% 30% No, these activities are independent of the university/student union. 57% 62% 61% (N) 365 2462 4345 Are you currently involved in volunteer or association activities? (multiple choice allowed) I am involved in on-campus volunteer activities (e.g. in a student association). 15% 17% I am involved in off-campus volunteer activities. 25% 24% No, I am not currently involved in any volunteer activities. 65% 64% (N) 379 2634 5.3.3 Satisfaction generally How satisfied are you currently with the following aspects of your life?* QUEST** MEMO With your family life 9,28 9,24 7,48 8,78 With your circle of friends and acquaintances 9,07 9,00 7,34 8,95 With your life in general 9,09 8,95 7,07 8,85 (N) 374 2616 2645 362 *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 11 100%). **QUEST participants were asked to rank each aspect on a scale from 1 completely dissatisfied to 10 completely satisfied. YOPALA report July 2013 Page 27 of 57
5.3.4 Supporting factors Please asses the following statement I feel comfortable and welcome at my university. Agree 41% 47% Somewhat agree 44% 39% Somewhat disagree 12% 11% Disagree 4% 4% (N) 365 2566 Please asses the following statement I am satisfied with my course of studies. Agree 31% 35% Somewhat agree 51% 46% Somewhat disagree 15% 15% Disagree 3% 4% (N) 373 2603 Please asses the following statement I have family who supports and strengthens me in my studies. Agree 71% 71% Somewhat agree 24% 24% Somewhat disagree 4% 4% Disagree 2% 1% (N) 373 2575 Please asses the following statement I have a circle of friends who supports and strengthens me in my studies. Agree 64% 62% Somewhat agree 31% 33% Somewhat disagree 4% 5% Disagree 1% 1% (N) 365 2539 Please asses the following statement My private life is rather not conducive for my studies in the moment. Agree 6% 7% Somewhat agree 22% 20% Somewhat disagree 19% 18% Disagree 53% 55% (N) 362 2536 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 28 of 57
5.4 Student experience at university 5.4.1 Specifics of the programme There are special circumstances concerning my studies (multiple choice allowed) QUEST Differences between YOPALA and QUEST My studies qualify for a certain profession. 47% 44% 22% Study programme with more than one major field 8% 15% 5% Study programme with major and minor fields 88% 76% 9% I am enrolled in more than one study programme. My study programme takes place at different sites or institutions. My programme is structured as a extraoccupational programme. There are no specialities to my study programme. 9% 6% 2% 6% 10% 12% 17% 7% 6% 63% Other specialities: 3% 5% 6% 384 2678 5255 Study programme to become a teacher Students had the opportunity to add aspects they consider a speciality of their studies. The following list reflects the different aspects mentioned by the students of the. Other specialities: Suorittamani tutkinto ja sen sisältämät aineyhdistelmät tulevat ammatillista kasvuani/kehittymistäni suoritan tutkintoa kahdessa yliopistossa Opintoni antavat valmiuden useaan eri ammattiin. opintoni antavan valmiuden ja pätevyyden useampaan ammattiin (erityisopettaja, erityisluokanopettaja, luokanopettaja) Opintoihin on mahdollista valita sisältöä laajasti eri aineista Koulutusohjelmaan kuuluu pakollinen 5 kk työharjoittelu ennen valmistumista Koulutusohjelma antaa mahdollisuuden erilaisiin ammatteihin, eikä siis ole spesifi. Koulutus melko "epätieteellinen", enemmän ammattiin valmistava Itsenäinen opiskelu tyypillistä Hyvin laaja-alainen generalistinen Ei valmista mihinkään ammattiin, liian teoreettinen YOPALA report July 2013 Page 29 of 57
5.4.2 Performance in university How do you evaluate your performance as a student in the first years of your studies? QUEST MEMO I (probably) belonged to the top third of my year. 37% 40% 53% 62% I was (probably) amongst my year's average. 55% 50% 41% 36% I (probably) belonged to the bottom third of my year. 5% 7% 6% 2% I cannot say. 2% 3% (N) 372 2602 5229 2119 Do you think that you acquired a lot more credit points in the first three years of your studies than what was required for the degree? No, I only acquired about 180 credit points for my bachelor s degree/in the first three years of my studies. 44% 51% I cannot / do not want to answer this question. 5% 7% Yes, I acquired additional credit points for my degree/in the first three years. 51% 42% (N) 372 2596 How confident are you at the moment that you will complete your current degree successfully? 0% - not confident 1% 1% 10% 0% 0% 20% 1% 0% 30% 1% 1% 40% 0% 0% 50% - unsure 3% 3% 60% 3% 3% 70% 5% 5% 80% 13% 11% 90% 23% 22% 100% - completely confident 49% 54% (N) 371 2597 5.4.3 Time management Please state the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statement QUEST MEMO The mandatory amount of attendance set for the study programme is appropriate. Agree 49% 53% 29% 1% Somewhat agree 27% 26% 40% 6% Somewhat disagree 13% 12% 16% 28% Disagree 7% 5% 9% 65% I cannot assess this statement. 3% 5% 5% (N) 365 2540 2639 345 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 30 of 57
Please state the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statement QUEST MEMO The good organisation of my personal affairs and employment activities allow me to participate in all my courses without any trouble. Agree 39% 44% 20% 2% Somewhat agree 34% 30% 31% 5% Somewhat disagree 14% 15% 24% 31% Disagree 10% 8% 17% 62% I cannot assess this statement. 3% 2% 9% (N) 365 2538 2637 294 Please state the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statement QUEST MEMO The support offered in the context of my study programme (i.e. guidance) allows me to study independently. Agree 23% 23% 7% 5% Somewhat agree 38% 35% 24% 18% Somewhat disagree 17% 17% 38% 40% Disagree 9% 10% 22% 37% I cannot assess this statement. 12% 16% 9% (N) 364 2538 2640 340 Please state the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statement University QUEST MEMO I dedicate enough time to the required independent study. Agree 35% 34% 13% 0% Somewhat agree 37% 38% 38% 8% Somewhat disagree 22% 21% 31% 41% Disagree 5% 5% 16% 51% I cannot assess this statement. 1% 1% 3% (N) 365 2538 2635 351 Please state the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statement QUEST MEMO Professors are open to students' questions and concerns outside class and office hours. Agree 18% 24% 23% 4% Somewhat agree 37% 33% 38% 11% Somewhat disagree 21% 16% 16% 29% Disagree 9% 9% 8% 56% I cannot assess this statement. 15% 18% 15% (N) 364 2538 2639 326 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 31 of 57
5.4.4 fers (services) How do you assess the following offers of your university during your studies? I received a lot of support with the organisation of studies. Agree 8% 8% Somewhat agree 26% 28% Somewhat disagree 29% 24% Disagree 27% 25% I did not need support in this issue. 10% 15% (N) 364 2549 How do you assess the following offers of your university during your studies? I received a lot of support with problems in the course of studies. Agree 7% 6% Somewhat agree 22% 20% Somewhat disagree 24% 20% Disagree 22% 20% I did not need support in this issue. 25% 33% (N) 359 2485 How do you assess the following offers of your university during your studies? I received a lot of support with motivational problems. Agree 1% 1% Somewhat agree 4% 6% Somewhat disagree 12% 15% Disagree 36% 27% I did not need support in this issue. 47% 51% (N) 346 2409 How do you assess the following offers of your university during your studies? I received a lot of support with orientation in the course of studies. Agree 3% 4% Somewhat agree 18% 19% Somewhat disagree 28% 24% Disagree 30% 27% I did not need support in this issue. 21% 26% (N) 356 2462 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 32 of 57
How do you assess the following offers of your university during your studies? I received a lot of support with preparation of the Bachelor thesis. Agree 34% 32% Somewhat agree 37% 32% Somewhat disagree 15% 18% Disagree 11% 13% I did not need support in this issue. 3% 6% (N) 360 2481 How do you assess the following offers of your university during your studies? I received a lot of support with finding opportunities to socialise with other students. Agree 21% 26% Somewhat agree 28% 30% Somewhat disagree 20% 14% Disagree 10% 8% I did not need support in this issue. 21% 21% (N) 355 2497 How do you assess the following offers of your university during your studies? I received a lot of support with looking for accommodation. Agree 4% 5% Somewhat agree 13% 12% Somewhat disagree 11% 8% Disagree 16% 17% I did not need support in this issue. 57% 58% (N) 352 2448 How do you assess the following offers of your university during your studies? I received a lot of support with balancing family and studies. Agree 1% 1% Somewhat agree 3% 4% Somewhat disagree 9% 10% Disagree 28% 21% I did not need support in this issue. 59% 64% (N) 343 2384 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 33 of 57
How do you assess the following offers of your university during your studies? I received a lot of support with health problems. Agree 4% 8% Somewhat agree 18% 22% Somewhat disagree 16% 11% Disagree 15% 12% I did not need support in this issue. 47% 47% (N) 348 2440 How do you assess the following offers of your university during your studies? I received a lot of support with looking for orientation in life. Agree 0% 1% Somewhat agree 5% 6% Somewhat disagree 11% 11% Disagree 29% 24% I did not need support in this issue. 55% 58% (N) 336 2333 How do you assess the following offers of your university during your studies? I received a lot of support with looking for orientation in professional life. Agree 3% 3% Somewhat agree 21% 20% Somewhat disagree 24% 22% Disagree 27% 25% I did not need support in this issue. 25% 30% (N) 350 2445 How do you assess the following offers of your university during your studies? I received a lot of support with looking for a job. Agree 2% 3% Somewhat agree 11% 12% Somewhat disagree 19% 20% Disagree 43% 36% I did not need support in this issue. 25% 29% (N) 346 2422 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 34 of 57
How do you assess the following offers of your university during your studies? I received a lot of support with balancing job and studies. Agree 1% 1% Somewhat agree 3% 5% Somewhat disagree 11% 13% Disagree 33% 26% I did not need support in this issue. 52% 55% (N) 345 2384 How do you assess the following offers of your university during your studies? Agree 7% 7% I received a lot of support with finding suitable traineeships/internships. Somewhat agree 19% 16% Somewhat disagree 14% 16% Disagree 29% 28% I did not need support in this issue. 30% 33% (N) 341 2408 How do you assess the following offers of your university during your studies? Agree 7% 19% Somewhat agree 7% 8% Other (offers): Somewhat disagree 14% 8% Disagree 14% 18% I did not need support in this issue. 57% 46% (N) 14 72 Other offers of the university Suoritin enimmäkseen JYn avoimessa yliopistossa sekä Aallon avoimessa, joten ohjaus jäi vähälle. Toimin sangen itsenäisesti ja kannoin vastuut. Sain paljon tukea liikuntaharrastuksille ja liikunnalle Sain paljon ohjausta pro-gradu työni tekemiseen. Alussa opiskelijoiden edistymistä tuettiin ja valvottiin YOPALA report July 2013 Page 35 of 57
5.4.5 Team work Please state the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statement QUEST MEMO The more similar team members are, the more concentrated the group can work. Agree 13% 15% 24% 16% Somewhat agree 45% 45% 48% 55% Somewhat disagree 32% 30% 16% 22% Disagree 8% 8% 3% 7% I cannot assess this statement. 1% 3% 9% (N) 366 2549 2631 1732 Please state the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statement QUEST MEMO I feel most comfortable working in teams that were formed according to personal preferences (e.g. together with friends). Agree 28% 29% 40% 30% Somewhat agree 46% 45% 40% 48% Somewhat disagree 20% 19% 11% 16% Disagree 4% 5% 3% 6% I cannot assess this statement. 2% 2% 6% (N) 366 2550 2635 1800 Please state the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statement QUEST MEMO I find it exciting if teams are created at random. Agree 19% 17% 14% 14% Somewhat agree 48% 47% 30% 39% Somewhat disagree 23% 23% 31% 30% Disagree 10% 10% 21% 16% I cannot assess this statement. 1% 2% 4% (N) 366 2549 2632 1800 Please state the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statement QUEST MEMO I feel under pressure if the results of my teamwork are assessed / marked. Agree 5% 6% 18% 18% Somewhat agree 23% 23% 30% 38% Somewhat disagree 39% 35% 28% 29% Disagree 31% 34% 17% 15% I cannot assess this statement. 2% 2% 7% (N) 366 2549 2625 1789 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 36 of 57
Please state the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statement QUEST MEMO I work better and more productively by myself than in a team. Agree 19% 22% 20% 23% Somewhat agree 40% 36% 33% 41% Somewhat disagree 27% 29% 32% 29% Disagree 8% 8% 9% 6% I cannot assess this statement. 5% 6% 6% (N) 366 2550 2628 1749 Please state the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statement QUEST MEMO Working in a team means exchange and the attainment of transferable skills, such as dealing with conflicts. Agree 54% 57% 33% 45% Somewhat agree 40% 37% 43% 43% Somewhat disagree 5% 4% 15% 10% Disagree 1% 1% 6% 2% I cannot assess this statement. 1% 1% 4% (N) 366 2550 2634 1808 Please state the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statement QUEST MEMO The success of teamwork is strongly dependent on guidance provided by the teacher. Agree 28% 24% 15% 12% Somewhat agree 42% 47% 31% 37% Somewhat disagree 20% 20% 32% 38% Disagree 5% 5% 14% 13% I cannot assess this statement. 4% 4% 7% (N) 365 2549 2631 1774 Please state the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statement QUEST MEMO The success of studyrelated teamwork is easily compromised if some team members do not speak the common language well enough. Agree 27% 32% 19% 15% Somewhat agree 44% 39% 22% 36% Somewhat disagree 12% 13% 21% 36% Disagree 4% 3% 14% 13% I cannot assess this statement. 12% 13% 24% (N) 366 2550 2635 1695 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 37 of 57
5.4.6 Experience abroad Please refer to your experiences abroad so far and state the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements QUEST MEMO I have previously stayed abroad for a longer period of time for a school year. Agree 14% 15% 39% 53% Somewhat agree 4% 3% 4% 8% Somewhat disagree 3% 2% 8% 9% Disagree 80% 79% 49% 30% (N) 358 2448 2637 2066 Please refer to your experiences abroad so far and state the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements I have previously stayed abroad for a longer period of time during my studies (e.g. for a month or a term abroad). Agree 33% 31% Somewhat agree 5% 4% Somewhat disagree 1% 1% Disagree 61% 64% (N) 357 2457 Please refer to your experiences abroad so far and state the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements A stay abroad is an obligatory element of my university studies. Agree 8% 7% Somewhat agree 2% 1% Somewhat disagree 2% 1% Disagree 88% 91% (N) 361 2469 Please refer to your experiences abroad so far and state the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements QUEST MEMO Completing my degree within the stipulated timeframe was more important to me than going abroad. Agree 21% 21% 13% 5% Somewhat agree 21% 20% 18% 13% Somewhat disagree 11% 12% 32% 27% Disagree 48% 47% 38% 55% (N) 330 2301 2621 2077 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 38 of 57
Please refer to your experiences abroad so far and state the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements QUEST MEMO Preferably, I would like to work in Finland in the future. Agree 44% 40% 38% 16% Somewhat agree 32% 34% 41% 40% Somewhat disagree 18% 20% 16% 28% Disagree 6% 6% 4% 15% (N) 351 2419 2616 1898 * In case of QUEST and MEMO in my home country Please refer to your experiences abroad so far and state the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements QUEST MEMO Gaining international experience is essential for successfully starting a career. Agree 28% 28% 24% 51% Somewhat agree 34% 34% 40% 40% Somewhat disagree 20% 21% 27% 7% Disagree 18% 17% 9% 2% (N) 357 2404 2611 2059 Please refer to your experiences abroad so far and state the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements QUEST MEMO For my future career, it is important to be familiar with different operational methods in my profession. Agree 65% 64% 42% 58% Somewhat agree 31% 32% 42% 33% Somewhat disagree 2% 3% 13% 7% Disagree 1% 1% 3% 1% (N) 344 2411 2610 2063 Please refer to your experiences abroad so far and state the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements QUEST I found it difficult to finance a study stay abroad. Agree 17% 15% 29% Somewhat agree 21% 22% 27% Somewhat disagree 23% 21% 23% Disagree 39% 42% 21% (N) 213 1302 2618 YOPALA report July 2013 Page 39 of 57