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PART III: ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

1. How important to you are the following aspects of being an undergraduate at a research university like Cal?

 
Not important Not very important Somewhat important Important Very Important Essential
Learning about faculty research
Having courses with faculty members who refer to their own research as part of the class
Learning research methods
Assisting faculty members in their research, for pay or as a volunteer
Pursuing your own research
The prestige of Cal when you apply to grad school
The prestige of Cal when you apply for a job
Having access to a world-class library collection
Being able to attend plays, concerts, lectures, and other cultural events on campus

2. In which of the following activities have you participated or do you plan to participate before graduation from Cal?

 
Doing now or have done Plan to do
Internship under the direction of a faculty member
Other internship
UC Washington Center (UCDC) Program
University of California Center in Sacramento (UCCS) Program
University of California Education Abroad Program (EAP)
Study abroad program affiliated with another college or university
Study abroad program NOT affiliated with a college or university
Honors program
Preparation of honors thesis
Honors thesis course

3. How frequently have you engaged in these activities so far this academic year?

 
Never Rarely Occasionally Somewhat often Often Very often
Taken a small research-oriented seminar with faculty
Communicated with a faculty member by email or in person
Talked with the instructor outside of class about issues and concepts derived from a course
Interacted with faculty during lecture class sessions
Worked with a faculty member on an activity other than coursework (e.g., student organization, campus committee, cultural activity)

4. During this academic year, how often have you done each of the following?

 
Never Rarely Occasionally Somewhat often Often Very often
Contributed to a class discussion
Brought up ideas or concepts from different courses during class discussions
Asked an insightful question in class
Found a course so interesting that you did more work than was required
Chosen challenging class assignments, when possible, even though you might get a lower grade in the class
Chosen challenging courses, when possible, even though you might lower your GPA by doing so
Made a class presentation
Had a class in which the professor knew or learned your name

5. Which of the following are obstacles to your academic success? Check all that apply.

6. 

There are no obstacles to my academic success
I don't know how to begin a large project or complex assignment
I don't know how to organize my time to work on more than one project or assignment
I am reluctant to ask for help when I need it
I often do not start an assignment until the day before it is due
I am easily distracted and can't concentrate on my work
I read slowly or have difficulty understanding what I read
I have difficulty expressing myself in writing
I have difficulty reading or writing in English
I have difficulty speaking English
My math skills are weak
I'm not motivated because my coursework doesn't seem relevant to my future goals
I don't find my coursework interesting
My social life interferes with or distracts me from my coursework
My job interferes with my coursework
Time with my family distracts me from my coursework
I am too depressed to do my coursework
The other reason I listed