Academic Advising Experiences
An advisor is an individual who assists with exploration of academic, career, and personal goals and helps to identify campus and other resources to support student success. Student advising happens in multiple places on campus, including at the College/School, Department/Major, and within Student Services. This module is designed to help the campus administration better understand your experience with these advising and student support services. Your responses may be shared anonymously with faculty, staff, and other current and future students as part of an effort to improve the undergraduate experience at Cal.
1. Which of the following College/School advising services have you utilized during your time as a UC Berkeley student (note: if you have multiple majors across Colleges or have received advising from multiple Colleges, please select the one that you would like to evaluate further).
| Response | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| College of Chemistry Undergrad Advising | 144 | 4% |
| College of Engineering Student Services | 430 | 10% |
| College of Environmental Design Office of Undergrad Advising | 92 | 2% |
| College of Letters & Science Office of Undergrad Advising | 2217 | 54% |
| College of Natural Resources Undergraduate Advising (i.e., the Office of Instruction & Student Affairs) | 357 | 9% |
| Haas School of Business Undergrad Advising | 107 | 3% |
| N/A; I have not received advising from a College/School advisor | 791 | 19% |
1a. As you think about the academic advising that you have received in your School/College (e.g. College of Letters & Science, College of Natural Resources, etc.), please indicate how much you agree with the following statements:
| Strongly disagree | Disagree | Somewhat disagree | Somewhat agree | Agree | Strongly agree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College advisors provided the guidance needed to persist and/or succeed during my transition to Cal | 193 | 384 | 406 | 1089 | 880 | 280 |
| College advisors provided the guidance needed to persist and/or succeed during my transition to Cal | 6% | 12% | 13% | 34% | 27% | 9% |
| College advisors provided the guidance needed to persist and/or succeed during my time of deciding on or declaring a major | 172 | 329 | 391 | 1087 | 933 | 301 |
| College advisors provided the guidance needed to persist and/or succeed during my time of deciding on or declaring a major | 5% | 10% | 12% | 34% | 29% | 9% |
| College advisors have helped me connect with enrichment opportunities (e.g., study abroad, research opportunities, service learning) | 233 | 498 | 561 | 986 | 698 | 224 |
| College advisors have helped me connect with enrichment opportunities (e.g., study abroad, research opportunities, service learning) | 7% | 16% | 18% | 31% | 22% | 7% |
| College advisors have helped me create a personalized academic plan that is consistent with my goals and interests | 210 | 396 | 492 | 1028 | 788 | 293 |
| College advisors have helped me create a personalized academic plan that is consistent with my goals and interests | 7% | 12% | 15% | 32% | 25% | 9% |
| As a result of advising in my College, I am more likely to reach my full academic potential | 236 | 431 | 519 | 1003 | 739 | 284 |
| As a result of advising in my College, I am more likely to reach my full academic potential | 7% | 13% | 16% | 31% | 23% | 9% |
| I am confident in the accuracy of the information I receive from College advisors | 146 | 204 | 330 | 940 | 1159 | 435 |
| I am confident in the accuracy of the information I receive from College advisors | 5% | 6% | 10% | 29% | 36% | 14% |
| I have been provided with College advising that is sensitive to my unique characteristics as an individual (e.g., gender identity, ethnic/racial identity) | 206 | 402 | 432 | 1031 | 827 | 293 |
| I have been provided with College advising that is sensitive to my unique characteristics as an individual (e.g., gender identity, ethnic/racial identity) | 7% | 13% | 14% | 32% | 26% | 9% |
| In College advising sessions I have received answers to my questions or was referred to an advisor who could answer thequestion | 121 | 181 | 261 | 1016 | 1201 | 433 |
| In College advising sessions I have received answers to my questions or was referred to an advisor who could answer thequestion | 4% | 6% | 8% | 32% | 37% | 14% |
| College advisors are generally accessible | 117 | 161 | 319 | 1005 | 1181 | 444 |
| College advisors are generally accessible | 4% | 5% | 10% | 31% | 37% | 14% |
| College advisors allotted the time to make the advising experience a fulfilling one | 133 | 186 | 354 | 995 | 1107 | 432 |
| College advisors allotted the time to make the advising experience a fulfilling one | 4% | 6% | 11% | 31% | 35% | 14% |
| College advisors have engaged me in dialog regarding my interests and goals | 192 | 321 | 451 | 972 | 923 | 357 |
| College advisors have engaged me in dialog regarding my interests and goals | 6% | 10% | 14% | 30% | 29% | 11% |
| College advisors care about and believe in my potential | 200 | 257 | 402 | 1040 | 927 | 382 |
| College advisors care about and believe in my potential | 6% | 8% | 13% | 32% | 29% | 12% |
| College advisors have treated me with respect during advising sessions | 93 | 104 | 173 | 825 | 1334 | 687 |
| College advisors have treated me with respect during advising sessions | 3% | 3% | 5% | 26% | 42% | 21% |
| College advisors have interacted with me in a professional manner | 81 | 82 | 134 | 806 | 1401 | 714 |
| College advisors have interacted with me in a professional manner | 3% | 3% | 4% | 25% | 44% | 22% |
1b. Again, consider the advising received in your School/College (e.g., College of Letters & Science, College of Natural resources, etc.) when responding to the next set of items.
| Strongly disagree | Disagree | Somewhat disagree | Somewhat agree | Agree | Strongly agree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| meeting with a College advisor helped me develop strategies for balancing my schoolwork with other competing obligations/activities | 235 | 509 | 573 | 1032 | 657 | 207 |
| meeting with a College advisor helped me develop strategies for balancing my schoolwork with other competing obligations/activities | 7% | 16% | 18% | 32% | 20% | 6% |
| meeting with a College advisor prompted me to seek out an opportunity that I would not have otherwise considered | 248 | 572 | 591 | 886 | 665 | 240 |
| meeting with a College advisor prompted me to seek out an opportunity that I would not have otherwise considered | 8% | 18% | 19% | 28% | 21% | 8% |
| meeting with a College advisor helped me to make timely progress to my degree | 194 | 336 | 370 | 1046 | 921 | 337 |
| meeting with a College advisor helped me to make timely progress to my degree | 6% | 11% | 12% | 33% | 29% | 11% |
| meeting with a College advisor helped me clarify my career/"life after Cal" goals | 306 | 582 | 633 | 909 | 549 | 207 |
| meeting with a College advisor helped me clarify my career/"life after Cal" goals | 10% | 18% | 20% | 29% | 17% | 7% |
1x. Please explain why you have not used College/School advising services.
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2. During your time as a UC Berkeley student, have you received advising from your department/major?
| Response | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 1824 | 91% |
| No | 176 | 9% |
2a. As you think about the academic advising that you have received in your Department/Major, please indicate how much you agree with the following statements.
| Strongly disagree | Disagree | Somewhat disagree | Somewhat agree | Agree | Strongly agree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major advisors provided the guidance needed to persist and/or succeed during my transition to Cal | 70 | 114 | 170 | 489 | 602 | 335 |
| Major advisors provided the guidance needed to persist and/or succeed during my transition to Cal | 4% | 6% | 10% | 28% | 34% | 19% |
| Major advisors provided the guidance needed to persist and/or succeed during my time of deciding on or declaring a major | 63 | 94 | 157 | 465 | 636 | 362 |
| Major advisors provided the guidance needed to persist and/or succeed during my time of deciding on or declaring a major | 4% | 5% | 9% | 26% | 36% | 20% |
| Major advisors have helped me connect with enrichment opportunities (e.g., study abroad, research opportunities, service learning) | 90 | 147 | 259 | 456 | 525 | 305 |
| Major advisors have helped me connect with enrichment opportunities (e.g., study abroad, research opportunities, service learning) | 5% | 8% | 15% | 26% | 30% | 17% |
| Major advisors have helped me create a personalized academic plan that is consistent with my goals and interests | 68 | 97 | 200 | 485 | 579 | 351 |
| Major advisors have helped me create a personalized academic plan that is consistent with my goals and interests | 4% | 5% | 11% | 27% | 33% | 20% |
| As a result of advising in my Major, I am more likely to reach my full academic potential | 79 | 100 | 210 | 476 | 575 | 336 |
| As a result of advising in my Major, I am more likely to reach my full academic potential | 4% | 6% | 12% | 27% | 32% | 19% |
| I am confident in the accuracy of the information I receive from Major advisors | 43 | 56 | 106 | 384 | 717 | 473 |
| I am confident in the accuracy of the information I receive from Major advisors | 2% | 3% | 6% | 22% | 40% | 27% |
| I have been provided with Major advising that is sensitive to my unique characteristics as an individual (e.g., gender identity, ethnic/racial identity) | 78 | 128 | 202 | 465 | 568 | 328 |
| I have been provided with Major advising that is sensitive to my unique characteristics as an individual (e.g., gender identity, ethnic/racial identity) | 4% | 7% | 11% | 26% | 32% | 19% |
| In Major advising sessions I have received answers to my questions or was referred to an advisor who could answer the question | 36 | 46 | 114 | 420 | 728 | 437 |
| In Major advising sessions I have received answers to my questions or was referred to an advisor who could answer the question | 2% | 3% | 6% | 24% | 41% | 25% |
| Major advisors are generally accessible | 32 | 49 | 114 | 417 | 700 | 467 |
| Major advisors are generally accessible | 2% | 3% | 6% | 23% | 39% | 26% |
| Major advisors allotted the time to make the advising experience a fulfilling one | 38 | 59 | 132 | 404 | 690 | 452 |
| Major advisors allotted the time to make the advising experience a fulfilling one | 2% | 3% | 7% | 23% | 39% | 26% |
| Major advisors have engaged me in dialog regarding my interests and goals | 61 | 119 | 162 | 429 | 597 | 410 |
| Major advisors have engaged me in dialog regarding my interests and goals | 3% | 7% | 9% | 24% | 34% | 23% |
| Major advisors care about and believe in my potential | 67 | 93 | 153 | 440 | 590 | 433 |
| Major advisors care about and believe in my potential | 4% | 5% | 9% | 25% | 33% | 24% |
| Major advisors have treated me with respect during advising sessions | 35 | 26 | 75 | 339 | 736 | 571 |
| Major advisors have treated me with respect during advising sessions | 2% | 2% | 4% | 19% | 41% | 32% |
| Major advisors have interacted with me in a professional manner | 31 | 23 | 71 | 325 | 734 | 592 |
| Major advisors have interacted with me in a professional manner | 2% | 1% | 4% | 18% | 41% | 33% |
2b. Again, consider the advising received in your Department/Major when responding to the next set of items. To what extent do you agree with the following?
| Strongly disagree | Disagree | Somewhat disagree | Somewhat agree | Agree | Strongly agree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| meeting with a major advisor helped me develop strategies for balancing my schoolwork with other competing obligations/activities | 92 | 209 | 258 | 488 | 492 | 242 |
| meeting with a major advisor helped me develop strategies for balancing my schoolwork with other competing obligations/activities | 5% | 12% | 15% | 27% | 28% | 14% |
| meeting with a major advisor prompted me to seek out an opportunity that I would not have otherwise considered | 93 | 221 | 261 | 460 | 484 | 258 |
| meeting with a major advisor prompted me to seek out an opportunity that I would not have otherwise considered | 5% | 12% | 15% | 26% | 27% | 15% |
| meeting with a major advisor helped me to make timely progress to my degree | 57 | 92 | 128 | 481 | 655 | 363 |
| meeting with a major advisor helped me to make timely progress to my degree | 3% | 5% | 7% | 27% | 37% | 20% |
| meeting with a major advisor helped me clarify my career/"life after Cal" goals | 117 | 228 | 279 | 483 | 431 | 236 |
| meeting with a major advisor helped me clarify my career/"life after Cal" goals | 7% | 13% | 16% | 27% | 24% | 13% |
2x. Please explain why you have not used Department/Major advising services.
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3. As you think about the range of academic advising that you have received in your department and/or College in all of your time here as a Berkeley student, please indicate how much you agree with the following statements.
| Strongly disagree | Disagree | Somewhat disagree | Somewhat agree | Agree | Strongly agree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic advising is coordinated across campus in ways that make it easy to get things done | 277 | 468 | 715 | 1422 | 874 | 210 |
| Academic advising is coordinated across campus in ways that make it easy to get things done | 7% | 12% | 18% | 36% | 22% | 5% |
| I have received consistent information from academic advisors across campus | 234 | 422 | 586 | 1388 | 1057 | 262 |
| I have received consistent information from academic advisors across campus | 6% | 11% | 15% | 35% | 27% | 7% |
| I am aware of which classes are required to declare and/or successfully complete my desired major | 55 | 88 | 155 | 851 | 1717 | 1102 |
| I am aware of which classes are required to declare and/or successfully complete my desired major | 1% | 2% | 4% | 21% | 43% | 28% |
4. There are many places on campus where a student might receive advising or counseling, outside of the academic departments and colleges. Below is a list of some of these student support services.
For each of the following advising/student support resources, please indicate whether or not you have used the service, and how satisfied you've been.
| Have not heard about until now | Have heard about but had no need to use | Had the need, but did not use | Used and found the service helpful | Used, but found the service not that helpful | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Center | 85 | 1321 | 735 | 1443 | 319 |
| Career Center | 2% | 34% | 19% | 37% | 8% |
| New Student Services (CalSO, Welcome Activities) | 180 | 858 | 309 | 1914 | 625 |
| New Student Services (CalSO, Welcome Activities) | 5% | 22% | 8% | 49% | 16% |
| Recreational Sports Facility (Wellness Advising) | 619 | 1167 | 375 | 1600 | 110 |
| Recreational Sports Facility (Wellness Advising) | 16% | 30% | 10% | 41% | 3% |
| Student Learning Center | 92 | 1229 | 450 | 1880 | 228 |
| Student Learning Center | 2% | 32% | 12% | 49% | 6% |
| Tang Center (Counseling Services) | 115 | 1574 | 465 | 1364 | 275 |
| Tang Center (Counseling Services) | 3% | 42% | 12% | 36% | 7% |
| Academic Achievement Program (Includes SSS Scholars Academy, McNair Scholars Program, & Miller Scholars Program) | 2291 | 988 | 306 | 247 | 38 |
| Academic Achievement Program (Includes SSS Scholars Academy, McNair Scholars Program, & Miller Scholars Program) | 59% | 26% | 8% | 6% | 1% |
| Academic Services in the Residential Halls (Includes Tutoring, Peer Advising) | 646 | 1885 | 404 | 794 | 157 |
| Academic Services in the Residential Halls (Includes Tutoring, Peer Advising) | 17% | 49% | 10% | 20% | 4% |
| Athletic Study Center | 2126 | 1345 | 188 | 193 | 28 |
| Athletic Study Center | 55% | 35% | 5% | 5% | 1% |
| Berkeley International Office | 1832 | 1490 | 178 | 327 | 48 |
| Berkeley International Office | 47% | 39% | 5% | 8% | 1% |
| Berkeley Study Abroad Office | 712 | 1980 | 351 | 732 | 101 |
| Berkeley Study Abroad Office | 18% | 51% | 9% | 19% | 3% |
| Cal Corps Public Service Center | 1907 | 1408 | 212 | 290 | 27 |
| Cal Corps Public Service Center | 50% | 37% | 6% | 8% | 1% |
| Center for Student Leadership (Includes Student Organization, fraternities & sororities, Leadership Program, & Cal Debate) | 1675 | 1486 | 238 | 400 | 72 |
| Center for Student Leadership (Includes Student Organization, fraternities & sororities, Leadership Program, & Cal Debate) | 43% | 38% | 6% | 10% | 2% |
| Disabled Students' Program | 653 | 2659 | 250 | 279 | 36 |
| Disabled Students' Program | 17% | 69% | 6% | 7% | 1% |
| Fall Program for Freshmen (UC Extension) | 707 | 2462 | 204 | 433 | 63 |
| Fall Program for Freshmen (UC Extension) | 18% | 64% | 5% | 11% | 2% |
| Freshmen Edge Program (Summer Sessions) | 1301 | 2173 | 191 | 156 | 18 |
| Freshmen Edge Program (Summer Sessions) | 34% | 57% | 5% | 4% | 1% |
| Gender Equity Resource Center (LGBTQ, Women, Sexual/Relationship Violence Advocacy & Education) | 1347 | 2054 | 214 | 210 | 34 |
| Gender Equity Resource Center (LGBTQ, Women, Sexual/Relationship Violence Advocacy & Education) | 35% | 53% | 6% | 5% | 1% |
| Multicultural Student Development (African American Student Development, Asian Pacific American Student Development, Chicano/Latino Student Development, Cross-Cultural Student Development, Multicultural Community Center, Multicultural Immigrant Student Program, & Native American Student Development) | 1541 | 1709 | 231 | 352 | 34 |
| Multicultural Student Development (African American Student Development, Asian Pacific American Student Development, Chicano/Latino Student Development, Cross-Cultural Student Development, Multicultural Community Center, Multicultural Immigrant Student Program, & Native American Student Development) | 40% | 44% | 6% | 9% | 1% |
| Office of Undergraduate Research/ Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program | 1008 | 1444 | 581 | 647 | 198 |
| Office of Undergraduate Research/ Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program | 26% | 37% | 15% | 17% | 5% |
| Professional Development Program | 2460 | 1012 | 212 | 143 | 23 |
| Professional Development Program | 64% | 26% | 6% | 4% | 1% |
| Residence Hall Staff (Resident Directors, Program Assistants, Resident Assistants, Theme Program Advisors) | 585 | 1691 | 255 | 1088 | 244 |
| Residence Hall Staff (Resident Directors, Program Assistants, Resident Assistants, Theme Program Advisors) | 15% | 44% | 7% | 28% | 6% |
| Scholarship Connection | 2477 | 835 | 263 | 204 | 59 |
| Scholarship Connection | 65% | 22% | 7% | 5% | 2% |
| Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)--(Academic Counselors, Peer Academic Counselors, Fee Waivers, etc. Serving first-generation, low- income, or historically underrepresented students) | 1348 | 1471 | 350 | 630 | 75 |
| Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)--(Academic Counselors, Peer Academic Counselors, Fee Waivers, etc. Serving first-generation, low- income, or historically underrepresented students) | 35% | 38% | 9% | 16% | 2% |
| Undocumented Student Program (USP)--(Academic Counselors, Dreamers Resource Center, Legal Support, etc) | 2168 | 1395 | 154 | 132 | 18 |
| Undocumented Student Program (USP)--(Academic Counselors, Dreamers Resource Center, Legal Support, etc) | 56% | 36% | 4% | 3% | 1% |
| TRSP: Transfer, Re-entry and Student Parent Center (including Cal Veteran Service Center and Cal Independent Scholars Network) | 1862 | 1358 | 211 | 374 | 70 |
| TRSP: Transfer, Re-entry and Student Parent Center (including Cal Veteran Service Center and Cal Independent Scholars Network) | 48% | 35% | 5% | 10% | 2% |
| Transfer Edge Program (Summer Sessions) | 2123 | 1361 | 178 | 151 | 29 |
| Transfer Edge Program (Summer Sessions) | 55% | 35% | 5% | 4% | 1% |
5. As you continue to think about the range of student support services that you receive outside of your department and/or college, please indicate how much you agree with the following statements.
| Strongly disagree | Disagree | Somewhat disagree | Somewhat agree | Agree | Strongly agree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student services staff provided the guidance needed to persist and/or succeed during my transition to Cal | 157 | 354 | 525 | 1608 | 879 | 155 |
| Student services staff provided the guidance needed to persist and/or succeed during my transition to Cal | 4% | 10% | 14% | 44% | 24% | 4% |
| Student services staff provided the guidance needed to persist and/or succeed during my time of deciding on or declaring a major |
164 | 411 | 594 | 1547 | 802 | 142 |
| Student services staff provided the guidance needed to persist and/or succeed during my time of deciding on or declaring a major | 5% | 11% | 16% | 42% | 22% | 4% |
| Student services staff have helped me connect with enrichment opportunities (e.g., study abroad, research opportunities, service learning) | 183 | 492 | 670 | 1385 | 762 | 157 |
| Student services staff have helped me connect with enrichment opportunities (e.g., study abroad, research opportunities, service learning) | 5% | 14% | 18% | 38% | 21% | 4% |
| Student services staff have helped me create a personalized academic plan that is consistent with my goals and interests | 199 | 533 | 669 | 1404 | 693 | 150 |
| Student services staff have helped me create a personalized academic plan that is consistent with my goals and interests | 6% | 15% | 18% | 39% | 19% | 4% |
| As a result of student services staff, I am more likely to reach my full academic potential | 202 | 489 | 653 | 1460 | 686 | 156 |
| As a result of student services staff, I am more likely to reach my full academic potential | 6% | 13% | 18% | 40% | 19% | 4% |
| I am confident in the accuracy of the information I receive from student services staff | 138 | 289 | 511 | 1485 | 1006 | 208 |
| I am confident in the accuracy of the information I receive from student services staff | 4% | 8% | 14% | 41% | 28% | 6% |
| I have been provided with student services that are sensitive to my unique characteristics as an individual (e.g., gender identity, ethnic/racial identity) | 185 | 418 | 587 | 1419 | 840 | 186 |
| I have been provided with student services that are sensitive to my unique characteristics as an individual (e.g., gender identity, ethnic/racial identity) | 5% | 12% | 16% | 39% | 23% | 5% |
| Student services staff have provided me with strategies to improve my time management | 215 | 519 | 736 | 1343 | 685 | 140 |
| Student services staff have provided me with strategies to improve my time management | 6% | 14% | 20% | 37% | 19% | 4% |
| Student services staff provided strategies for improving stress management | 216 | 511 | 675 | 1382 | 703 | 139 |
| Student services staff provided strategies for improving stress management | 6% | 14% | 19% | 38% | 19% | 4% |
| Student services staff have provided me with strategies to manage my financial resources | 264 | 616 | 773 | 1258 | 613 | 106 |
| Student services staff have provided me with strategies to manage my financial resources | 7% | 17% | 21% | 35% | 17% | 3% |
| Student services are coordinated across campus in ways that make it easy to get things done | 217 | 463 | 748 | 1369 | 707 | 113 |
| Student services are coordinated across campus in ways that make it easy to get things done | 6% | 13% | 21% | 38% | 20% | 3% |
| In sessions with student services staff I have received answers to my questions or was referred to an advisor who could answer the question |
157 | 382 | 573 | 1431 | 928 | 162 |
| In sessions with student services staff I have received answers to my questions or was referred to an advisor who could answer the question | 4% | 11% | 16% | 39% | 26% | 5% |
| Student services staff are generally accessible | 137 | 287 | 473 | 1525 | 1015 | 196 |
| Student services staff are generally accessible | 4% | 8% | 13% | 42% | 28% | 5% |
| Student services staff allotted the time to make the advising experience a fulfilling one | 149 | 314 | 515 | 1548 | 921 | 174 |
| Student services staff allotted the time to make the advising experience a fulfilling one | 4% | 9% | 14% | 43% | 25% | 5% |
| Student services staff have engaged me in dialog regarding my interests and goals | 181 | 433 | 591 | 1407 | 840 | 162 |
| Student services staff have engaged me in dialog regarding my interests and goals | 5% | 12% | 16% | 39% | 23% | 5% |
| Student services staff care about and believe in my potential | 165 | 362 | 532 | 1467 | 876 | 217 |
| Student services staff care about and believe in my potential | 5% | 10% | 15% | 41% | 24% | 6% |
| Student services staff have treated me with respect during advising sessions | 114 | 243 | 353 | 1381 | 1176 | 363 |
| Student services staff have treated me with respect during advising sessions | 3% | 7% | 10% | 38% | 32% | 10% |
| Student services staff have interacted with me in a professional manner | 113 | 230 | 344 | 1358 | 1193 | 379 |
| Student services staff have interacted with me in a professional manner | 3% | 6% | 10% | 38% | 33% | 11% |
6. To what extent do you agree with the following?
| Strongly disagree | Disagree | Somewhat disagree | Somewhat agree | Agree | Strongly agree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| meeting with student services staff helped me develop strategies for balancing my schoolwork with other competing obligations/activities | 222 | 559 | 725 | 1368 | 645 | 137 |
| meeting with student services staff helped me develop strategies for balancing my schoolwork with other competing obligations/activities | 6% | 15% | 20% | 37% | 18% | 4% |
| meeting with student services staff prompted me to seek out an opportunity that I would not have otherwise considered | 217 | 581 | 738 | 1300 | 668 | 149 |
| meeting with student services staff prompted me to seek out an opportunity that I would not have otherwise considered | 6% | 16% | 20% | 36% | 18% | 4% |
| meeting with student services staff helped me to make timely progress to my degree | 202 | 515 | 639 | 1427 | 710 | 151 |
| meeting with student services staff helped me to make timely progress to my degree | 6% | 14% | 18% | 39% | 20% | 4% |
| meeting with student services staff helped me clarify my career/"life after Cal" goals | 266 | 610 | 769 | 1284 | 581 | 122 |
| meeting with student services staff helped me clarify my career/"life after Cal" goals | 7% | 17% | 21% | 35% | 16% | 3% |
7. Please share with us what positive, or negative, impact staff advisors have had on your UC Berkeley experience.
[Contact OPA for more information]
Mental Health & Wellness
8. During this academic year, how often has feeling depressed, stressed, or upset been an obstacle to your school work or academic success?
| Response | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Never | 187 | 5% |
| Rarely | 682 | 18% |
| Occasionally | 1194 | 31% |
| Somewhat often | 725 | 19% |
| Often | 617 | 16% |
| Very often | 482 | 12% |
9. In this academic year, what was your experience with Berkeley Student Counseling & Support Services' counseling and psychological services?
| Response | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Didn't need | 2225 | 57% |
| Needed but didn't use | 1119 | 29% |
| Used the service at least once | 540 | 14% |
9a. If you might have needed this service but didn't use this service, why not?
| True for me | Not true for me | |
|---|---|---|
| I had never heard of it | 269 | 826 |
| I had never heard of it | 25% | 75% |
| I didn't know what it offered | 598 | 491 |
| I didn't know what it offered | 55% | 45% |
| I didn't know if I was eligible | 547 | 544 |
| I didn't know if I was eligible | 50% | 50% |
| I didn't know how to access it | 641 | 448 |
| I didn't know how to access it | 59% | 41% |
| I didn't think it would help | 673 | 423 |
| I didn't think it would help | 61% | 39% |
| I had concerns about possible costs | 606 | 481 |
| I had concerns about possible costs | 56% | 44% |
| I had concerns about possible lack of confidentiality | 410 | 670 |
| I had concerns about possible lack of confidentiality | 38% | 62% |
| I was embarrassed to use it | 568 | 514 |
| I was embarrassed to use it | 53% | 48% |
| I didn't have enough time | 850 | 239 |
| I didn't have enough time | 78% | 22% |
| It has a poor reputation | 178 | 903 |
| It has a poor reputation | 17% | 84% |
| The hours are inconvenient | 283 | 798 |
| The hours are inconvenient | 26% | 74% |
| The location is inconvenient | 277 | 797 |
| The location is inconvenient | 26% | 74% |
| The wait for an appointment was too long | 266 | 810 |
| The wait for an appointment was too long | 25% | 75% |
| I got help from another university service or staff person | 128 | 945 |
| I got help from another university service or staff person | 12% | 88% |
| I got help off campus | 237 | 835 |
| I got help off campus | 22% | 78% |
9b. Was the treatment that you received effective?
| Response | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Very effective | 82 | 15% |
| Effective | 295 | 55% |
| Not effective | 140 | 26% |
| Not applicable | 19 | 4% |
9c. Please rate the quality of service that you received.
| Response | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent | 167 | 31% |
| Good | 235 | 44% |
| Fair | 98 | 18% |
| Poor | 32 | 6% |
9d. How could the Student Counseling & Support Services' counseling service better serve your needs? Please be specific.
[Contact OPA for more information]
International Students and Education Abroad
10. How easy or difficult have the following been for you as an international student at UC Berkeley?
| Very easy | Easy | Neither easy or difficult | Difficult | Very difficult | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding classroom lectures | 62 | 106 | 116 | 30 | 9 |
| Understanding classroom lectures | 19% | 33% | 36% | 9% | 3% |
| Keeping up with my writing assignments and writing clearly in English | 63 | 97 | 99 | 54 | 11 |
| Keeping up with my writing assignments and writing clearly in English | 19% | 30% | 31% | 17% | 3% |
| Participating in classroom or study group discussions | 67 | 91 | 103 | 47 | 14 |
| Participating in classroom or study group discussions | 21% | 28% | 32% | 15% | 4% |
| Making friends with Americans | 62 | 73 | 116 | 59 | 13 |
| Making friends with Americans | 19% | 23% | 36% | 18% | 4% |
| Learning how to understand and respond to Americans of the opposite sex | 50 | 104 | 106 | 55 | 9 |
| Learning how to understand and respond to Americans of the opposite sex | 15% | 32% | 33% | 17% | 3% |
| Fitting into the social scene and finding organizations and groups of students where I feel comfortable and can socialize | 48 | 98 | 105 | 56 | 14 |
| Fitting into the social scene and finding organizations and groups of students where I feel comfortable and can socialize | 15% | 31% | 33% | 17% | 4% |
11. How satisfied are you with each of the following?
| Very dissatisfied | Dissatisfied | Somewhat dissatisfied | Somewhat satisfied | Satisfied | Very satisfied | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The interest in and attention to international students shown by professors | 9 | 24 | 42 | 140 | 97 | 10 |
| The interest in and attention to international students shown by professors | 3% | 8% | 13% | 44% | 30% | 3% |
| The interest in and attention to international students shown by American students | 8 | 23 | 46 | 133 | 101 | 10 |
| The interest in and attention to international students shown by American students | 3% | 7% | 14% | 41% | 32% | 3% |
| The campus services provided specifically for international students; services such as help with visas, arrival orientation, English language resources, etc. | 8 | 13 | 36 | 122 | 116 | 24 |
| The campus services provided specifically for international students; services such as help with visas, arrival orientation, English language resources, etc. | 3% | 4% | 11% | 38% | 36% | 8% |
| The campus services provided for all students; services such as academic advising, career services, housing, food services, etc. | 8 | 17 | 43 | 116 | 119 | 17 |
| The campus services provided for all students; services such as academic advising, career services, housing, food services, etc. | 3% | 5% | 13% | 36% | 37% | 5% |
| The quality of information provided to you about campus rules, regulations, degree requirements, and resources on campus | 8 | 7 | 24 | 137 | 127 | 17 |
| The quality of information provided to you about campus rules, regulations, degree requirements, and resources on campus | 3% | 2% | 8% | 43% | 40% | 5% |
| The opportunities to explore American life and culture outside the university | 10 | 17 | 51 | 115 | 106 | 19 |
| The opportunities to explore American life and culture outside the university | 3% | 5% | 16% | 36% | 33% | 6% |
12. How much of a concern are or have been each of the following for you?
| Not a concern | Somewhat a concern | A serious concern | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finding satisfactory housing | 76 | 169 | 81 |
| Finding satisfactory housing | 23% | 52% | 25% |
| Obtaining an ATM or bank card | 232 | 75 | 19 |
| Obtaining an ATM or bank card | 71% | 23% | 6% |
| Violence and personal security on and around the campus | 135 | 128 | 62 |
| Violence and personal security on and around the campus | 42% | 39% | 19% |
| Having adequate financial support | 102 | 134 | 88 |
| Having adequate financial support | 32% | 41% | 27% |
| Understanding U.S. medical insurance and obtaining health services | 92 | 154 | 79 |
| Understanding U.S. medical insurance and obtaining health services | 28% | 47% | 24% |
| Securing a job in the U.S. after graduation | 41 | 101 | 183 |
| Securing a job in the U.S. after graduation | 13% | 31% | 56% |
13. Is your interaction primarily with American students or other international students during each of the following?
| All or almost all international | Mostly international | About half and half | Mostly American | All or almost all American | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| When studying or doing homework with other students | 16 | 68 | 136 | 63 | 41 |
| When studying or doing homework with other students | 5% | 21% | 42% | 19% | 13% |
| When socializing (parties, going to movies, recreation) | 26 | 80 | 115 | 64 | 38 |
| When socializing (parties, going to movies, recreation) | 8% | 25% | 36% | 20% | 12% |
| Of the students you consider to be personal friends | 41 | 83 | 115 | 48 | 35 |
| Of the students you consider to be personal friends | 13% | 26% | 36% | 15% | 11% |
14. What are your plans after you complete your undergraduate degree? (Check all that apply)
| Selected | |
|---|---|
| To pursue an advanced degree in the U.S. | 211 |
| To pursue an advanced degree in the U.S. | 61% |
| To pursue an advanced degree at home or in a country other than the U.S. | 66 |
| To pursue an advanced degree at home or in a country other than the U.S. | 19% |
| To work temporarily in the U.S. | 189 |
| To work temporarily in the U.S. | 55% |
| Other | 28 |
| Other | 8% |
15. What were the primary reasons for your decision to pursue your undergraduate studies in the U.S.? (Select up to three)
| Selected | |
|---|---|
| The international reputation of this campus | 232 |
| The international reputation of this campus | 67% |
| An interest in understanding the U.S. and its culture | 124 |
| An interest in understanding the U.S. and its culture | 36% |
| Desire to increase your English language proficiency | 93 |
| Desire to increase your English language proficiency | 27% |
| An appreciation for the quality of teaching at U.S. campuses | 189 |
| An appreciation for the quality of teaching at U.S. campuses | 55% |
| An interest in working in the U.S. in the future. | 180 |
| An interest in working in the U.S. in the future. | 52% |
| Have family members living in the U.S. | 48 |
| Have family members living in the U.S. | 14% |
16. While a student at UC Berkeley, have you completed or are you now participating in any of the following? If so, check yes.
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| A study abroad program lasting a full academic year | 47 | 3469 |
| A study abroad program lasting a full academic year | 1% | 99% |
| A study abroad program for a semester or at least 4 months | 235 | 3282 |
| A study abroad program for a semester or at least 4 months | 7% | 93% |
| A short-term study abroad program or tour lasting less than 3 months | 251 | 3256 |
| A short-term study abroad program or tour lasting less than 3 months | 7% | 93% |
| An intensive language only study program | 89 | 3418 |
| An intensive language only study program | 3% | 98% |
| An international internship or work abroad experience | 158 | 3354 |
| An international internship or work abroad experience | 5% | 96% |
| A service learning or volunteer service opportunity in another country | 163 | 3342 |
| A service learning or volunteer service opportunity in another country | 5% | 95% |
| A research project or field placement in another country | 86 | 3408 |
| A research project or field placement in another country | 3% | 98% |
17. You indicated participation in the following program(s) or activities. Please answer the following questions below about it.
A study abroad program lasting a full academic year
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| Organized and sponsored by UC Berkeley? | 27 | 19 |
| Organized and sponsored by UC Berkeley? | 59% | 41% |
| Did you/will you receive academic credit? | 25 | 21 |
| Did you/will you receive academic credit? | 54% | 46% |
| Did or does the program entail intensive foreign language? | 15 | 31 |
| Did or does the program entail intensive foreign language? | 33% | 67% |
In which country were you located?
| Response | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | 3 | 13% |
| Denmark | 1 | 4% |
| France | 3 | 13% |
| Germany | 2 | 8% |
| Ghana | 1 | 4% |
| Ireland | 1 | 4% |
| Japan | 3 | 13% |
| New Zealand | 1 | 4% |
| Spain | 2 | 8% |
| Switzerland | 1 | 4% |
| United Kingdom | 5 | 21% |
| United States | 1 | 4% |
A study abroad program for a semester or at least 4 months
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| Organized and sponsored by UC Berkeley? | 180 | 53 |
| Organized and sponsored by UC Berkeley? | 77% | 23% |
| Did you/will you receive academic credit? | 191 | 42 |
| Did you/will you receive academic credit? | 82% | 18% |
| Did or does the program entail intensive foreign language? | 90 | 143 |
| Did or does the program entail intensive foreign language? | 39% | 61% |
In which country were you located?
| Response | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 9 | 4% |
| Australia | 9 | 4% |
| Brazil | 4 | 2% |
| Chile | 11 | 5% |
| China | 6 | 3% |
| Costa Rica | 4 | 2% |
| Czech Republic | 2 | 1% |
| Denmark | 6 | 3% |
| France | 27 | 13% |
| French Polynesia | 1 | 1% |
| Germany | 14 | 7% |
| Hong Kong | 5 | 2% |
| Hungary | 1 | 1% |
| India | 1 | 1% |
| Ireland | 9 | 4% |
| Israel | 1 | 1% |
| Italy | 19 | 9% |
| Japan | 3 | 1% |
| Jordan | 2 | 1% |
| Korea, South | 1 | 1% |
| Netherlands | 2 | 1% |
| New Zealand | 4 | 2% |
| Norway | 1 | 1% |
| Peru | 1 | 1% |
| Russia | 1 | 1% |
| Singapore | 5 | 2% |
| South Africa | 4 | 2% |
| Spain | 16 | 8% |
| Switzerland | 1 | 1% |
| Taiwan | 5 | 4% |
| Thailand | 3 | 1% |
| Turkey | 2 | 1% |
| United Kingdom | 23 | 11% |
| United States | 4 | 2% |
| Other | 2 | 1% |
A short-term study abroad program or tour lasting less than 3 months
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| Organized and sponsored by UC Berkeley? | 187 | 64 |
| Organized and sponsored by UC Berkeley? | 75% | 26% |
| Did you/will you receive academic credit? | 200 | 51 |
| Did you/will you receive academic credit? | 80% | 20% |
| Did or does the program entail intensive foreign language? | 62 | 189 |
| Did or does the program entail intensive foreign language? | 25% | 75% |
In which country were you located?
| Response | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 3 | 1% |
| Australia | 2 | 1% |
| Austia | 2 | 1% |
| Belgium | 3 | 1% |
| Bolivia | 1 | 0% |
| Brazil | 1 | 0% |
| Chile | 1 | 0% |
| China | 8 | 4% |
| Costa Rica | 6 | 3% |
| Denmark | 3 | 1% |
| Estonia | 1 | 0% |
| Europa Island | 1 | 0% |
| France | 25 | 11% |
| French Polynesia | 4 | 2% |
| Germany | 6 | 3% |
| Ghana | 1 | 0% |
| Greece | 1 | 0% |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 0% |
| Hungary | 1 | 0% |
| India | 5 | 2% |
| Indonesia | 1 | 0% |
| Ireland | 8 | 4% |
| Israel | 1 | 0% |
| Italy | 7 | 3% |
| Japan | 5 | 2% |
| Jordan | 3 | 1% |
| Kenya | 1 | 0% |
| Korea, South | 10 | 4% |
| Mauritius | 1 | 0% |
| Mexico | 10 | 4% |
| Netherlands | 3 | 1% |
| New Zealand | 1 | 0% |
| Norway | 1 | 0% |
| Oman | 1 | 0% |
| Portugal | 1 | 0% |
| Russia | 1 | 0% |
| Singapore | 12 | 5% |
| Spain | 24 | 11% |
| Sweden | 1 | 0% |
| Switzerland | 1 | 0% |
| Taiwan | 8 | 4% |
| Tanzania | 1 | 0% |
| Turkey | 3 | 1% |
| United Kingdom | 40 | 18% |
| United States | 3 | 1% |
| Other | 3 | 1% |
An intensive language only study program
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| Organized and sponsored by UC Berkeley? | 45 | 43 |
| Organized and sponsored by UC Berkeley? | 51% | 49% |
| Did you/will you receive academic credit? | 51 | 37 |
| Did you/will you receive academic credit? | 58% | 42% |
| Did or does the program entail intensive foreign language? | 57 | 31 |
| Did or does the program entail intensive foreign language? | 65% | 35% |
In which country were you located?
| Response | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 1 | 2% |
| Argentina | 8 | 13% |
| Brazil | 2 | 3% |
| Chile | 2 | 3% |
| China | 8 | 13% |
| Denmark | 1 | 2% |
| France | 6 | 10% |
| Germany | 2 | 3% |
| Hungary | 1 | 2% |
| Indonesia | 1 | 2% |
| Ireland | 1 | 2% |
| Italy | 6 | 10% |
| Japan | 1 | 2% |
| Jordan | 1 | 2% |
| Mauritius | 1 | 2% |
| Norway | 1 | 2% |
| Oman | 1 | 2% |
| Singapore | 1 | 2% |
| Spain | 9 | 14% |
| Switzerland | 1 | 2% |
| Taiwan | 1 | 2% |
| United States | 7 | 11% |
An international internship or work abroad experience
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| Organized and sponsored by UC Berkeley? | 62 | 95 |
| Organized and sponsored by UC Berkeley? | 40% | 61% |
| Did you/will you receive academic credit? | 38 | 119 |
| Did you/will you receive academic credit? | 24% | 76% |
| Did or does the program entail intensive foreign language? | 36 | 121 |
| Did or does the program entail intensive foreign language? | 23% | 77% |
In which country were you located?
| Response | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2 | 2% |
| Bolivia | 3 | 2% |
| Brazil | 3 | 2% |
| Canada | 2 | 2% |
| Chile | 4 | 3% |
| China | 9 | 7% |
| Costa Rica | 2 | 2% |
| France | 6 | 4% |
| Germany | 7 | 5% |
| Ghana | 1 | 1% |
| Honduras | 2 | 2% |
| Hong Kong | 3 | 2% |
| Hungary | 1 | 1% |
| India | 10 | 7% |
| Indonesia | 1 | 1% |
| Ireland | 9 | 7% |
| Israel | 2 | 2% |
| Italy | 3 | 2% |
| Japan | 5 | 4% |
| Jordan | 1 | 1% |
| Kenya | 1 | 1% |
| Korea, South | 8 | 6% |
| Mauritius | 2 | 1% |
| Mozambique | 1 | 1% |
| Nicaragua | 2 | 2% |
| Oman | 1 | 1% |
| Pakistan | 2 | 2% |
| Peru | 1 | 1% |
| Philippines | 2 | 2% |
| Singapore | 12 | 9% |
| Spain | 7 | 5% |
| Sweden | 1 | 1% |
| Switzerland | 1 | 1% |
| Taiwan | 4 | 3% |
| Thailand | 4 | 3% |
| Tunisia | 1 | 1% |
| United Kingdom | 6 | 4% |
| United States | 3 | 2% |
| Vietnam | 1 | 1% |
| Other | 1 | 1% |
A service learning or volunteer service opportunity in another country
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| Organized and sponsored by UC Berkeley? | 16 | 146 |
| Organized and sponsored by UC Berkeley? | 10% | 90% |
| Did you/will you receive academic credit? | 45 | 117 |
| Did you/will you receive academic credit? | 28% | 72% |
| Did or does the program entail intensive foreign language? | 45 | 117 |
| Did or does the program entail intensive foreign language? | 28% | 72% |
In which country were you located?
| Response | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Antarctica | 1 | 1% |
| Argentina | 2 | 1% |
| Australia | 1 | 1% |
| Belize | 1 | 1% |
| Bolivia | 2 | 1% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1 | 1% |
| Brazil | 1 | 1% |
| Cambodia | 2 | 1% |
| Canada | 1 | 1% |
| Chile | 2 | 1% |
| China | 10 | 7% |
| Costa Rica | 6 | 4% |
| Dominican Republic | 6 | 4% |
| Ecuador | 5 | 4% |
| France | 1 | 1% |
| Germany | 1 | 1% |
| Ghana | 5 | 4% |
| Guatemala | 2 | 1% |
| Honduras | 18 | 13% |
| India | 7 | 5% |
| Indonesia | 1 | 1% |
| Iran | 1 | 1% |
| Italy | 2 | 1% |
| Japan | 3 | 2% |
| Korea, South | 1 | 1% |
| Mexico | 2 | 1% |
| Mozambique | 1 | 1% |
| Nepal | 2 | 1% |
| New Zealand | 1 | 1% |
| Nicaragua | 11 | 8% |
| Panama | 3 | 2% |
| Peru | 12 | 8% |
| Philippines | 3 | 2% |
| Romania | 1 | 1% |
| South Africa | 1 | 1% |
| Switzerland | 1 | 1% |
| Taiwan | 4 | 3% |
| Tanzania | 2 | 1% |
| Thailand | 2 | 1% |
| Turkey | 2 | 1% |
| Uganda | 1 | 1% |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 1% |
| United States | 2 | 1% |
| Vietnam | 3 | 2% |
| Zambia | 1 | 1% |
| Other | 3 | 2% |
A research project or field placement in another country
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| Organized and sponsored by UC Berkeley? | 35 | 50 |
| Organized and sponsored by UC Berkeley? | 41% | 59% |
| Did you/will you receive academic credit? | 19 | 66 |
| Did you/will you receive academic credit? | 22% | 78% |
| Did or does the program entail intensive foreign language? | 18 | 67 |
| Did or does the program entail intensive foreign language? | 21% | 79% |
In which country were you located?
| Response | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 2% |
| Bolivia | 1 | 2% |
| Brazil | 1 | 2% |
| Chile | 2 | 3% |
| China | 3 | 5% |
| Costa Rica | 2 | 3% |
| Denmark | 2 | 3% |
| Ecuador | 3 | 5% |
| France | 2 | 3% |
| French Polynesia | 4 | 6% |
| Germany | 4 | 6% |
| Greece | 1 | 2% |
| Guatemala | 2 | 3% |
| Honduras | 2 | 3% |
| India | 6 | 9% |
| Indonesia | 1 | 2% |
| Israel | 1 | 2% |
| Italy | 2 | 3% |
| Japan | 4 | 6% |
| Jordan | 1 | 2% |
| Kenya | 1 | 2% |
| Korea, South | 1 | 2% |
| Micronesia, Federated States of | 1 | 2% |
| Morocco | 1 | 2% |
| Nepal | 1 | 2% |
| Nicaragua | 2 | 3% |
| Pakistan | 1 | 2% |
| Russia | 1 | 2% |
| Singapore | 2 | 3% |
| South Africa | 1 | 2% |
| Spain | 1 | 2% |
| Switzerland | 2 | 3% |
| Taiwan | 4 | 6% |
| Uganda | 1 | 2% |
| Other | 1 | 2% |
18. Please answer the following questions about the program or activity you checked. How much did or will your experience abroad contribute to each of the following:
| Little or not at all | Somewhat | A great deal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign language proficiency | 220 | 176 | 239 |
| Foreign language proficiency | 35% | 28% | 38% |
| Cultural awareness | 25 | 164 | 448 |
| Cultural awareness | 4% | 26% | 70% |
| Self-confidence | 38 | 217 | 382 |
| Self-confidence | 6% | 34% | 60% |
| Clarifying my choice of major or career | 152 | 210 | 274 |
| Clarifying my choice of major or career | 24% | 33% | 43% |
19. Why did you decide to pursue an international experience as part of your undergraduate studies? (Select up to three)
| Selected | |
|---|---|
| To enhance my career and employment prospects | 316 |
| To enhance my career and employment prospects | 49% |
| To understand my own culture from outside its confines | 240 |
| To understand my own culture from outside its confines | 37% |
| To acquire greater proficiency in a foreign language | 251 |
| To acquire greater proficiency in a foreign language | 39% |
| To understand a foreign culture and develop my intercultural skills | 440 |
| To understand a foreign culture and develop my intercultural skills | 68% |
| To take time off from my regular studies and enjoy a new environment | 385 |
| To take time off from my regular studies and enjoy a new environment | 60% |
| To gain insights about my family's heritage | 74 |
| To gain insights about my family's heritage | 12% |
20. In your own words, what has been or will be the most significant contribution of your participation to your overall undergraduate education?
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Final Question
What is the SINGLE, MOST IMPORTANT thing that your campus could realistically do to create a better undergraduate experience for students like you? Please describe only one and try use fewer than 50 words (256 characters).
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