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YOPALA Summer Term 2013

YOPALA Results of the first survey round, Summer Term 2013

Aalto University Joanna Gajowniczek Zan Iliesci Hannah Leichsenring

YOPALA report | Aalto University | July 2013

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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 ............................................................................13

5.1 Background information on the students ................................................................13

5.1.1 Routes to university .........................................................................................13

5.1.2 Financing ........................................................................................................14

5.1.3 Age .................................................................................................................14

5.1.4 Gender ............................................................................................................15

5.1.5 Spatial distance to university ...........................................................................15

5.1.6 Family background ..........................................................................................15

5.1.7 Language ........................................................................................................15

5.1.8 Choice of study ...............................................................................................16

5.1.9 Previous vocational education .........................................................................17

5.2 Background per fields of study ...............................................................................18

5.2.1 Participants per fields of study .........................................................................18

5.2.2 Routes to university per fields of study ............................................................19

5.2.3 Financing ........................................................................................................20

5.2.4 Age .................................................................................................................21

5.2.5 Gender ............................................................................................................22

5.2.6 Spatial distance to university ...........................................................................22

5.2.7 Family background ..........................................................................................23

5.2.8 Language ........................................................................................................23

5.2.9 Choice of study ...............................................................................................24

5.2.10 Performance during the first years of studying ................................................25

5.3 Student life outside university .................................................................................26

5.3.1 Job and relation of the job to the field of study ................................................26

5.3.2 Extracurricular activities ..................................................................................26

5.3.3 Satisfaction generally ......................................................................................27

5.3.4 Supporting factors ...........................................................................................28

5.4 Student experience at university.............................................................................29


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5.4.1 Specifics of the programme .............................................................................29

5.4.2 Performance in university ................................................................................30

5.4.3 Time management ..........................................................................................30

5.4.4 University offers (services) ..............................................................................32

5.4.5 Team work ......................................................................................................36

5.4.6 Experience abroad ..........................................................................................38

5.4.7 Information and support ..................................................................................40

5.4.8 Participation ....................................................................................................41

6 Adaptation .....................................................................................................................43

6.1 YOPALA scores .....................................................................................................43

6.1.1 YOPALA scores for UNIFI in comparison with QUEST and MEMO .................44

6.2 Adaptation per fields of study .................................................................................45

6.3 Scores in comparison .............................................................................................46

6.3.1 YOPALA scores ..............................................................................................46

6.3.2 YOPALA average scores ................................................................................46

6.3.3 YOPALA average scores for Aalto University ..................................................47


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1 Preliminary remarks

The report reflects the results of the first YOPALA survey for the Aalto University, 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 TOTAL (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

sciences. For QUEST, feedback rates lay between 1 and 48%, with 12% on average.

Participating universities included:

Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus

Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt/Oder

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Leibniz Universität Hannover

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg

Stiftung Universität Hildesheim

Technische Universität München

Universität Bielefeld

Universität Bremen

Universität Freiburg

Universität Koblenz-Landau


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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

University of Aalborg, Denmark

University of Bristol, UK

University of 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 Aalto University, feedback was 23% (N=259). 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.


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At the Aalto University, 96% of students chose the Finish (Suomi) version of the survey.

Less than 4% of students selected the Swedish, and only 1 student the English version.

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%)


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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%)

TOTAL Interrupted* 2189 (74.33%)

TOTAL Finalised 704 (23.90%)

TOTAL 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


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Graph 1).


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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


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Graph 2 and Graph 3).


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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


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Personal factors Social factors

Extroversion

Sociable, open, adventurous

Frame of mind

Feeling powerful and comfortable, no (psycho-somatic) afflictions

Social integration

Existing contacts and exchange with students and teaching staff

Accepting assistance

Knowledge about support options and accepting assistance

Academic factors Orientation 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

Determination/goal orientation

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).


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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)?

Aalto University

TOTAL

entrance exam 80% 81%

matriculation exam 16% 11%

credits gained at the Open University 0% 3%

transferred from within the same university 2% 2%

transferred from another HEI 0% 1%

entrance exam for international degree students 0% 0%

Other: 3% 2%

TOTAL (N) 259 2669


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5.1.2 Financing

How have you funded your studies? Aalto

University TOTAL

Parents / Family

Completely 5% 6%

Partially 60% 60%

Not at all 35% 34%

Student loan

Completely 8% 12%

Partially 36% 37%

Not at all 57% 50%

Student grant

Completely 63% 73%

Partially 35% 23%

Not at all 2% 4%

Scholarship

Completely 0 1%

Partially 23% 19%

Not at all 77% 80%

Personal income through work

Completely 63% 51%

Partially 35% 46%

Not at all 1% 3%

Other personal income

Completely 9% 8%

Partially 30% 25%

Not at all 62% 66%

TOTAL (N) 199 2000

How do you assess your financial situation? Aalto

University TOTAL

My situation is comfortable. 44% 28%

It could be better, but I get by. 38% 38%

Money is rather tight. 14% 27%

I have big financial problems. 1% 4%

I fear that I will have to drop out of university in the near future because of financial reasons.

3% 2%

TOTAL (N) 256 2638

5.1.3 Age

Please state your age Aalto

University TOTAL QUEST MEMO

Differences between YOPALA and MEMO

age 21-25 60% 56% 69% 90% age <=25

age 26-30 33% 30% 25% 9%

age 31-40 6% 9% 5% 2%

age 41-50 1% 4% 1% 0%

age 51-60 0 2% 0% 0%

age 61 und more 0 0% 0% 0%

TOTAL (N) 255 2626 4680 2118


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5.1.4 Gender

Please indicate your gender

Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO Differences between

YOPALA and QUEST

Male 66% 34% 41% 35%

Female 34% 64% 58% 65%

I do not want to answer this question.

0% 1% 1% - I cannot definitively identify myself with either gender.

TOTAL (N) 254 2624 5241 2133

5.1.5 Spatial distance to university

How far away from the university did you grow up or go to school, respectively?

Aalto University

TOTAL

In the city, in the vicinity of the university 29% 19%

In the region, in the catchment area 41% 32%

Further away (over 150 km) 30% 49%

I am not from Finland myself. 0% 1%

TOTAL (N) 254 2623

5.1.6 Family background

Did your parents/siblings attend university?

Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO Differences between YOPALA and MEMO

No family member had studied 22% 37% 33% 41% Parents did not attend university.

Parent(s) and/or sibling(s) have studied

78% 63% 67% 59% Parents attended university.

TOTAL (N) 221 2155 4294 2128

5.1.7 Language

Which languages did you grow up speaking? (multiple choice allowed)

Aalto University

TOTAL

Finnish 96% 95%

Swedish 10% 9%

Sami 0 0%

Other: 6% 5%

TOTAL (N) 254 2629


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5.1.8 Choice of study

Has your current university been the first choice for your studies?

Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST

Yes, I wanted to attend this specific university. 86% 80% 71%

No, originally I wanted to go to another university. 7% 12% 15%

I transferred here from another university. 4% 3% 6%

I cannot or don't want to answer this question. 2% 3% 9%

No, originally I wanted to go to another HEI 0 1% -

I transferred here from another higher education institution 0% 2% -

TOTAL (N) 251 2597 5212

Please name your three most important reasons

for choosing your field of study*

Aalto University

TOTAL

because it conforms with my interests and talents 1,2 1,3

to develop myself personally 2,2 2,2

because of a suggestion of an advice centre, parents or friends

2,3 2,3

to achieve a distinguished professional position 2,3 2,4

to achieve a secure professional position 2,5 2,3

to achieve a good income 2,4 2,5

because of a lack of alternatives 2,9 2,4

because I can organise my time freely during my studies 3,1 2,6

because I want to learn by doing research 2,7 2,6

TOTAL (N) 225 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).


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5.1.9 Previous vocational education

Have you already obtained one of the following qualifications? (multiple choice allowed)

Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST Differences between

YOPALA and QUEST

Yes, I have completed a vocational training. 2% 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).

2% 3% - New item 2013

I have obtained a qualification abroad. 0% 0% - New item 2013

No, I did not yet obtain a vocational qualification.

88% 72% 51%

TOTAL (N) 259 2668 5255


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5.2 Background per fields of study

5.2.1 Participants per fields of study

What is your field of study? Aalto

University TOTAL

Theology 0 1%

The humanities 0 17%

Art and design 1% 0%

Music 0 1%

Theatre and dance 0 0%

Education 0 12%

Sport sciences 0 1%

Social sciences 0 11%

Psychology 0 2%

Health sciences 0 2%

Law 0 3%

Economics 18% 9%

Natural sciences 1% 13%

Agriculture and forestry 0 1%

Engineering 80% 18%

Medicine 0 5%

Dentistry 0 1%

Veterinary medicine 0 1%

Pharmacy 0 1%

Fine arts 0% 0%

TOTAL (N) 259 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).


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5.2.2 Routes to university per fields of study

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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%

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0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 1% 2% 3% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2%

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0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 2% 2% 0% 0% 0% 4% 0% 0% 0% 1%

Entrance exam for international degree students

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%

TOTAL (N) 36 455 6 30 3 311 23 305 47 60 80 230 342 32 486 143 26 18 18 7 2658


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5.2.3 Financing

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Parents / Family

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%

Student loan

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%

Student grant

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%

Scholarship

Completely 4% 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1%

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

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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%

Other personal income

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%

TOTAL (N) 34 436 6 28 3 292 22 287 46 59 78 214 320 31 473 134 23 18 18 5 2527


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My situation is comfortable.

30% 20% 17% 17% 0% 23% 32% 25% 15% 34% 27% 31% 30% 13% 43% 30% 29% 22% 28% 14% 28%

It could be better, but I get by.

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.

0% 5% 0% 3% 0% 4% 0% 5% 2% 3% 4% 4% 4% 0% 3% 8% 17% 6% 0% 0% 4%

I fear that I will have to drop out of university in the near future because of financial reasons.

3% 1% 17% 0% 0% 3% 0% 1% 2% 0% 1% 1% 1% 6% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2%

TOTAL (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

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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%

TOTAL (N) 37 448 6 29 3 308 22 303 47 60 79 221 338 31 475 141 25 18 18 7 2616


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5.2.5 Gender

Please indicate your gender

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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%

TOTAL (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?

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in the city, in the vicinity of the university

14% 17% 33% 7% 0% 16% 10% 22% 11% 14% 14% 23% 18% 13% 22% 26% 12% 6% 6% 29% 19%

in the region, in the catchment area

41% 33% 0% 24% 33% 23% 14% 29% 32% 17% 30% 35% 38% 48% 36% 23% 24% 33% 33% 29% 32%

further away (over 150 km)

46% 48% 67% 66% 67% 61% 76% 49% 57% 68% 56% 41% 44% 39% 42% 50% 64% 61% 61% 29% 49%

I am not from Finland myself.

0% 2% 0% 3% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 14% 1%

TOTAL (N) 37 448 6 29 3 308 21 302 47 59 79 222 338 31 475 141 25 18 18 7 2614


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5.2.7 Family background

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45% 43% 17% 24% 0% 49% 33% 39% 24% 51% 41% 30% 40% 46% 28% 30% 18% 28% 6% 33% 37%

parent(s) and/or sibling(s) have studied

55% 57% 83% 76% 100% 51% 67% 61% 76% 49% 59% 70% 60% 54% 72% 70% 82% 72% 94% 67% 63%

TOTAL (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

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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%

TOTAL (N) 37 448 6 29 3 309 22 302 47 60 79 223 338 31 475 142 25 18 18 7 2619


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5.2.9 Choice of study

Has your current university been the first choice for your studies? T

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Yes, I wanted to attend this specific university.

92% 80% 67% 83% 100% 80% 91% 77% 83% 91% 83% 68% 78% 81% 82% 85% 83% 78% 100% 100% 80%

No, originally I wanted to go to another university.

3% 10% 17% 3% 0% 14% 5% 14% 13% 3% 10% 26% 12% 6% 11% 10% 0% 11% 0% 0% 12%

I transferred here from another university.

0% 3% 17% 0% 0% 2% 0% 4% 0% 0% 3% 3% 4% 6% 3% 3% 8% 6% 0% 0% 3%

I cannot or don't want to answer this question.

6% 4% 0% 3% 0% 2% 5% 2% 2% 3% 0% 1% 5% 0% 3% 1% 4% 0% 0% 0% 3%

No, originally I wanted to go to another HEI

0% 1% 0% 3% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1%

I transferred here from another HEI.

0% 1% 0% 7% 0% 1% 0% 3% 2% 2% 3% 1% 2% 3% 1% 1% 4% 6% 0% 0% 2%

TOTAL (N) 36 445 6 29 3 307 22 299 47 58 78 218 336 31 469 136 24 18 18 7 2587


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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?

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49% 49% 83% 38% 67% 42% 45% 39% 49% 46% 34% 34% 40% 29% 39% 28% 24% 6% 44% 57% 40%

I was (probably) amongst my year's average.

46% 47% 17% 48% 0% 54% 55% 52% 43% 49% 52% 56% 50% 58% 44% 59% 68% 89% 56% 29% 50%

I (probably) belonged to the bottom third of my year.

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%

TOTAL (N) 37 445 6 29 3 306 22 298 47 59 79 220 335 31 469 138 25 18 18 7 2592


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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?

Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST

Yes, during term time. 20% 12% 21%

Yes, but mainly during term breaks. 25% 32% 12%

Yes, during term time as well as during breaks. 47% 41% 41%

At present I do not work but intend to do so in the foreseeable future.

5% 9% 19%

At present I do not work and I do not intend to work. 2% 7% 6%

TOTAL (N) 259 2654 5233

Is your job (or at least one of your jobs) related to the subject you are studying?

Aalto University

TOTAL 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.

84% 63% 50% 43%

My work was clearly related to my degree and/or my 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.

14% 33% 39% 43%

My work had hardly anything to do with the content of my studies or my career aspirations.

I cannot say (yet). 2% 4% 11% 14%

TOTAL (N) 240 2226 4189 14

Extent of the job Aalto

University TOTAL QUEST

less than 8 hours per week 11% 15% 32%

from 8 to 19 hours per week 42% 28% 46%

more than 19 hours per week 30% 27% 9%

only during term break 16% 30% 14%

TOTAL (N) 240 2229 4096

5.3.2 Extracurricular activities

Are you involved in any of the following extra-curricular activities? (multiple choice allowed)

Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

Cultural/artistic activities 45% 49% 42% 45%

Athletic activities 87% 84% 70% 65%

Handcrafting/technical activities 17% 25% - -

Entrepreneurial activities 4% 4% - -

No, no activities of this kind. 7% 7% 18% 19%

TOTAL (N) 255 2642 5255 2140


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Are those activities organised by or at the university/student union? (multiple choice allowed)

Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST

Yes, they take place at the university / student union. 12% 11% 7%

Yes, they are organised by the university or university / student union members.

7% 7% 4%

They are partly organised by the university / student union. 32% 23% 30%

No, these activities are independent of the university/student union.

53% 62% 61%

TOTAL (N) 237 2462 4345

Are you currently involved in volunteer or association activities? (multiple choice allowed)

Aalto University

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I am involved in on-campus volunteer activities (e.g. in a student association).

29% 17%

I am involved in off-campus volunteer activities. 19% 24%

No, I am not currently involved in any volunteer activities. 60% 64%

TOTAL (N) 255 2634

5.3.3 Satisfaction generally

How satisfied are you currently with the following aspects of your life?*

Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST** MEMO

With your family life 9,07 9,24 7,48 8,78

With your circle of friends and acquaintances 9,12 9,00 7,34 8,95

With your life in general 9,01 8,95 7,07 8,85

TOTAL (N) 254 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

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5.3.4 Supporting factors

Please asses the following statement Aalto

University TOTAL

I feel comfortable and welcome at my university.

Agree 44% 47%

Somewhat agree 37% 39%

Somewhat disagree 12% 11%

Disagree 7% 4%

TOTAL (N) 248 2566


University TOTAL

I am satisfied with my course of studies .

Agree 31% 35%



Disagree 6% 4%

TOTAL (N) 251 2603


University TOTAL

I have family who supports and strengthens me in my studies.

Agree 74% 71%



Disagree 1% 1%

TOTAL (N) 248 2575


University TOTAL

I have a circle of friends who supports and strengthens me in my studies.

Agree 59% 62%



Disagree 1% 1%

TOTAL (N) 245 2539


University TOTAL

My private life is rather not conducive for my studies in the moment.

Agree 6% 7%



Disagree 64% 55%

TOTAL (N) 245 2536


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5.4 Student experience at university

5.4.1 Specifics of the programme

There are special circumstances concerning my studies (multiple choice allowed)

Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST Differences between

YOPALA and QUEST

My studies qualify for a certain profession. 27% 44% 22% Study programme to become a teacher

Study programme with more than one major field

43% 15% 5%

Study programme with major and minor fields 89% 76% 9%

I am enrolled in more than one study programme.

3% 6% 2%

My study programme takes place at different sites or institutions.

10% 10%

My programme is structured as a extra-occupational programme.

20% 17%

There are no specialities to my study programme.

4% 6% 63%

Other specialities: 5% 5% 6%

TOTAL 259 2678 5255

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 Aalto University.


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5.4.2 Performance in university

How do you evaluate your performance as a student in the first years of your studies?

Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

I (probably) belonged to the top third of my year. 42% 40% 53% 62%

I was (probably) amongst my year's average. 42% 50% 41% 36%

I (probably) belonged to the bottom third of my year. 15% 7% 6% 2%

I cannot say. 1% 3%

TOTAL (N) 252 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?

Aalto University

TOTAL

No, I only acquired about 180 credit points for my bachelor’s degree/in the first three years of my studies.

62% 51%

I cannot / do not want to answer this question. 10% 7%

Yes, I acquired additional credit points for my degree/in the first three years.

28% 42%

TOTAL (N) 251 2596

How confident are you at the moment that you will complete your current degree successfully?

Aalto University

TOTAL

0% - not confident 1% 1%

10% 0% 0%

20% 1% 0%

30% 1% 1%

40% 0% 0%

50% - unsure 2% 3%

60% 0% 3%

70% 3% 5%

80% 9% 11%

90% 22% 22%

100% - completely confident 59% 54%

TOTAL (N) 251 2597

5.4.3 Time management

Please state the extent to which you agree/disagree with the following statement

Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

The mandatory amount of attendance set for the study programme is appropriate.

Agree 52% 53% 29% 1%

Somewhat agree 26% 26% 40% 6%

Somewhat disagree 10% 12% 16% 28%

Disagree 3% 5% 9% 65%

I cannot assess this statement. 8% 5% 5%

TOTAL (N) 249 2540 2639 345


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Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

The good organisation of my personal affairs and employment activities allow me to participate in all my courses without any trouble.

Agree 33% 44% 20% 2%



Disagree 11% 8% 17% 62%


TOTAL (N) 249 2538 2637 294


Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

The support offered in the context of my study programme (i.e. guidance) allows me to study independently.

Agree 21% 23% 7% 5%



Disagree 12% 10% 22% 37%


TOTAL (N) 249 2538 2640 340


Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

I dedicate enough time to the required independent study.

Agree 30% 34% 13% 0%



Disagree 8% 5% 16% 51%


TOTAL (N) 249 2538 2635 351


Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

Professors are open to students' questions and concerns outside class and office hours.

Agree 16% 24% 23% 4%



Disagree 10% 9% 8% 56%


TOTAL (N) 248 2538 2639 326


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5.4.4 University offers (services)

How do you assess the following offers of your university during your studies?

Aalto University

TOTAL

I received a lot of support with the organisation of studies.

Agree 3% 8%



Disagree 29% 25%

I did not need support in this issue. 16% 15%

TOTAL (N) 250 2549


Aalto University

TOTAL

I received a lot of support with problems in the course of studies.

Agree 1% 6%



Disagree 28% 20%


TOTAL (N) 242 2485


Aalto University

TOTAL

I received a lot of support with motivational problems.

Agree 0 1%



Disagree 31% 27%


TOTAL (N) 237 2409


Aalto University

TOTAL

I received a lot of support with orientation in the course of studies.

Agree 3% 4%



Disagree 28% 27%


TOTAL (N) 243 2462


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Aalto University

TOTAL

I received a lot of support with preparation of the Bachelor thesis.

Agree 36% 32%



Disagree 12% 13%


TOTAL (N) 247 2481


Aalto University

TOTAL

I received a lot of support with finding opportunities to socialise with other students.

Agree 35% 26%



Disagree 7% 8%


TOTAL (N) 246 2497


Aalto University

TOTAL

I received a lot of support with looking for accommodation.

Agree 11% 5%



Disagree 14% 17%


TOTAL (N) 244 2448


Aalto University

TOTAL

I received a lot of support with balancing family and studies.

Agree 0 1%



Disagree 18% 21%


TOTAL (N) 236 2384


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Aalto University

TOTAL

I received a lot of support with health problems.

Agree 7% 8%



Disagree 14% 12%


TOTAL (N) 242 2440


Aalto University

TOTAL

I received a lot of support with looking for orientation in life.

Agree 0 1%



Disagree 23% 24%


TOTAL (N) 232 2333


Aalto University

TOTAL

I received a lot of support with looking for orientation in professional life.

Agree 2% 3%



Disagree 25% 25%


TOTAL (N) 242 2445


Aalto University

TOTAL

I received a lot of support with looking for a job.

Agree 4% 3%



Disagree 24% 36%


TOTAL (N) 238 2422


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Aalto University

TOTAL

I received a lot of support with balancing job and studies.

Agree 1% 1%



Disagree 28% 26%


TOTAL (N) 238 2384


Aalto University

TOTAL

I received a lot of support with finding suitable traineeships/internships.

Agree 3% 7%



Disagree 33% 28%


TOTAL (N) 240 2408


Aalto University

TOTAL

other (offers):

Agree 0 19%

Somewhat agree 0 8%

Somewhat disagree 0 8%

Disagree 75% 18%


TOTAL (N) 4 72


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5.4.5 Team work


Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

The more similar team members are, the more concentrated the group can work.

Agree 16% 15% 24% 16%



Disagree 8% 8% 3% 7%

I cannot assess this statement. 3% 3% 9% -

TOTAL (N) 249 2549 2631 1732


Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

I feel most comfortable working in teams that were formed according to personal preferences (e.g. together with friends).

Agree 33% 29% 40% 30%





TOTAL (N) 250 2550 2635 1800


Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

I find it exciting if teams are created at random.

Agree 16% 17% 14% 14%



Disagree 8% 10% 21% 16%


TOTAL (N) 249 2549 2632 1800


Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

I feel under pressure if the results of my teamwork are assessed / marked.

Agree 4% 6% 18% 18%



Disagree 42% 34% 17% 15%

I cannot assess this statement. 0 2% 7% -

TOTAL (N) 250 2549 2625 1789


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Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

I work better and more productively by myself than in a team.

Agree 15% 22% 20% 23%



Disagree 10% 8% 9% 6%


TOTAL (N) 250 2550 2628 1749


Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

Working in a team means exchange and the attainment of transferable skills, such as dealing with conflicts.

Agree 65% 57% 33% 45%





TOTAL (N) 250 2550 2634 1808


Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

The success of teamwork is strongly dependent on guidance provided by the teacher.

Agree 16% 24% 15% 12%



Disagree 7% 5% 14% 13%


TOTAL (N) 250 2549 2631 1774


Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

The success of study-related teamwork is easily compromised if some team members do not speak the common language well enough.

Agree 41% 32% 19% 15%



Disagree 2% 3% 14% 13%


TOTAL (N) 250 2550 2635 1695


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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

Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

I have previously stayed abroad for a longer period of time for a school year.

Agree 20% 15% 39% 53%



Disagree 72% 79% 49% 30%

TOTAL (N) 244 2448 2637 2066


Aalto University

TOTAL

I have previously stayed abroad for a longer period of time during my studies (e.g. for a month or a term abroad).

Agree 43% 31%



Disagree 50% 64%

TOTAL (N) 246 2457


Aalto University

TOTAL

A stay abroad is an obligatory element of my university studies.

Agree 2% 7%



Disagree 96% 91%

TOTAL (N) 247 2469


Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

Completing my degree within the stipulated timeframe was more important to me than going abroad.

Agree 11% 21% 13% 5%



Disagree 63% 47% 38% 55%

TOTAL (N) 232 2301 2621 2077


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Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

Preferably, I would like to work in Finland* in the future.

Agree 21% 40% 38% 16%



Disagree 7% 6% 4% 15%

TOTAL (N) 238 2419 2616 1898

* In case of QUEST and MEMO – “in my home country”


Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

Gaining international experience is essential for successfully starting a career.

Agree 44% 28% 24% 51%



Disagree 5% 17% 9% 2%

TOTAL (N) 232 2404 2611 2059


Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

For my future career, it is important to be familiar with different operational methods in my profession.

Agree 62% 64% 42% 58%




TOTAL (N) 241 2411 2610 2063


Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST

I found it difficult to finance a study stay abroad.

Agree 9% 15% 29%

Somewhat agree 16% 22% 27%

Somewhat disagree 22% 21% 23%

Disagree 53% 42% 21%

TOTAL (N) 134 1302 2618


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5.4.7 Information and support

How easy or difficult was it to find information and support on the following aspects of your studies?

Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

Finding out which courses are compulsory and which are optional

very easy 30% 31% 20% 5%

moderately easy 54% 57% 51% 23%

moderately difficult 13% 11% 25% 50%

very difficult 3% 1% 4% 22%

TOTAL (N) 248 2535 2624 342


Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

Finding out which courses can be taken in addition to the study programme (electives)

very easy 19% 20% 9% 8%




TOTAL (N) 245 2525 2592 341


Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

Finding out who is responsible to help with any organisational problems encountered during the study programme

very easy 15% 19% 12% 3%




TOTAL (N) 248 2511 2592 353


Aalto University

TOTAL

Other (aspects):

very easy 8%

moderately easy 15%

moderately difficult 29% 28%

very difficult 71% 49%

TOTAL (N) 7 65


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5.4.8 Participation

Please consider the following statements regarding your studies

Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

My schedule was too full (too many attendance hours per week).

Agree 12% 8% 10% 50%



Disagree 15% 26% 33% 2%


TOTAL (N) 249 2527 2644 347


Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

The credit points given did not reflect my effort, because I had to invest more time.

Agree 32% 17% 14% 30%



Disagree 8% 13% 17% 13%


TOTAL (N) 248 2523 2607 329


Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

When I had a problem I always found someone to whom I can turn for help.

Agree 13% 25% 20% 5%



Disagree 12% 8% 12% 37%


TOTAL (N) 246 2525 2638 350


Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

My studies were structured in such a way that it has been easy to make contact with fellow students.

Agree 21% 29% 26% 9%



Disagree 11% 12% 10% 28%


TOTAL (N) 249 2522 2641 351


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Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

The number of exams per term was too high.

Agree 9% 3% 14% 44%



Disagree 28% 40% 22% 3%


TOTAL (N) 249 2528 2646 334


Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

I was satisfied with the opportunities I had to influence and participate in my programme.

Agree 9% 13% 7% 6%



Disagree 10% 8% 25% 40%


TOTAL (N) 248 2525 2635 96


Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

I was satisfied with the contact I had with the faculty.

Agree 22% 32% 17% 3%



Disagree 7% 5% 12% 41%


TOTAL (N) 249 2527 2639 340


Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

I received sufficient feedback from my professors.

Agree 10% 14% 9% 9%



Disagree 23% 17% 20% 27%


TOTAL (N) 248 2526 2639 338


Aalto University

TOTAL QUEST MEMO

The feedback I received from my professors has helped me with my studies.

Agree 12% 23% 12% 11%



Disagree 12% 11% 15% 28%


TOTAL (N) 249 2521 2634 322


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6 Adaptation

In order to present adaptation of students to university, the 74 QUEST items in YOPALA have

been analysed on the basis of factor analysis. The 10 factors reflect various aspects of

successful adaptation to university, namely:

“Frame of mind“

“Identification with the Higher Education Institution“

“Determination/goal orientation“

“Fulfillment of expectations“

“Theory Orientation“

“Social integration“

“Extraversion“

“Accepting assistance“

“Diligence“

“Intrinsic Motivation“

YOPALA total value refers to adaptation to university in general.

All YOPALA scores are presented on a scale from 1 to 10.

For more information, see chapter “Methodological framework”.

6.1 YOPALA scores

YOPALA factor Aalto

University TOTAL QUEST MEMO

Frame of mind 4,6 4,6 6,5 4,4

Identification with the University 5,9 6,2 7,3 6,7

Determination/goal orientation 6,8 6,9 7,3 7,6

Fulfilled expectations 5,5 5,7 6,8 5,6

Theory Orientation 6,1 6,0 5,5 6,3

Social integration 6,9 6,8 5,7 5,7

Extraversion 5,9 6,0 6,8 4,9

Accepting assistance 7,1 7,4 7,3 7,9

Diligence 5,3 5,0 6,7 5,2

Intrinsic Motivation 6,9 6,9 6,0 6,0

YOPALA total 6,0 6,0 6,6 5,9

TOTAL (N) 246 2503 5255 1579


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6.1.1 YOPALA scores for UNIFI in comparison with QUEST and MEMO


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6.2 Adaptation per fields of study

The table shows students’ adaptation (YOPALA scores) per fields of study based on survey results for all participating universities (UNIFI).

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Frame of mind 4,5 4,6 4,7 4,7 3,8 4,6 4,4 4,5 4,5 4,3 4,7 4,5 4,5 4,5 4,5 4,6 5,1 4,7 4,4 5,2 4,6

Identification 6,1 6,4 6,5 6,5 7,5 6,3 6,4 6,2 6,2 6,1 6,1 6,1 6,3 6,5 6,1 6,3 6,3 5,8 6,8 6,4 6,2

Determination/Goal Orientation

6,7 6,9 6,8 7,3 6,8 7,2 7 6,8 7,2 7,4 7,1 7 6,5 7,1 6,7 7 7,5 6,8 6,9 6,8 6,9

Expectations 5,7 5,8 6 5,7 5,5 5,7 5,8 5,6 5,6 5,8 5,8 5,6 5,6 5,7 5,5 5,8 5,9 5,6 5,6 5,7 5,7

Theory Orientation 6 6,1 6,1 5,6 5,6 6 5,8 6 6,2 6,1 6 5,9 6 6,2 6,1 6,2 6 5,9 6,2 6,3 6

Social Integration 6,4 6,8 6,9 7,6 8,7 7,1 7,8 6,4 7 6,5 6,5 6,7 6,3 6,5 6,7 7,5 7,6 7,3 7,8 7,5 6,8

Extraversion 6,2 6,1 6,3 6,6 7,1 6,4 6,6 6 5,9 6,4 6 6,2 5,6 6,1 5,8 6,2 6,3 5,8 6,2 6 6

Accepting Assistance 7 7,3 7 8,1 8 7,9 7,8 7,1 7,7 8 7,1 7,2 7,2 7,4 7,2 7,5 7,9 8,2 8 7,2 7,4

Diligence 4,7 4,9 5 5,1 3,5 4,8 4,9 5 4,9 4,5 5 5,3 5,1 5,1 5,2 4,9 4,9 5,2 4,9 5,1 5

Intrinsic Motivation 7,1 7 7,5 7,7 8,8 7,1 7,2 7 7,6 6,7 6,8 6,6 6,6 6,9 6,7 7,3 6,7 7,2 7,2 8,4 6,9

YOPALA total 5,9 6,1 6,2 6,3 6,3 6,1 6,2 5,9 6,1 6 6 6 5,8 6,1 5,9 6,2 6,3 6 6,2 6,3 6

TOTAL (N) 34 428 6 27 3 301 22 287 44 59 75 209 319 30 447 136 23 18 18 7 2493


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6.3 Scores in comparison

In the following graphs, the grey, green and blue cells show the range of YOPALA values for the

middle third (33%) of all survey respondents (group with the average YOPALA values).

6.3.1 YOPALA scores

6.3.2 YOPALA average scores


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6.3.3 YOPALA average scores for Aalto University

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