Figure 1 shows the education status of all the students who filled out this survey.
As an organization we seek to serve international students in four main ways: (1) welcoming them when they first arrive (2) connecting them to local communities which (3) invite them to learn more about Christianity, and (4) supporting them as they graduate.
We conducted this survey to get international student feedback on how well we’re accomplishing these things and also how we might further develop and improve these things.
We had great success, with 117 students filling out the survey. You can see the findings below and some of our Program Director—Jon Nesvig's evaluation.
We conducted this survey to get international student feedback on how well we’re accomplishing these things and also how we might further develop and improve these things.
We had great success, with 117 students filling out the survey. You can see the findings below and some of our Program Director—Jon Nesvig's evaluation.
Figure 2 shows students responses to material needs upon arrival.
In this first portion of the survey we learned about which pieces of furniture students need most when they first arrive, which ones they have the most difficulty getting, and which ones they would most likely want to get from us if we offered them. The information we received will help us improve and expand our warehouse and airport pickup programs this coming year.
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In the second portion of the survey, we asked students about the career support they receive from the U of M and whether they would be interested in any career support that the Hospitality Center could potentially offer.
The overwhelming response from international students is that they have received good career support from the U of M and they still would like more career support from us. The Hospitality Center is currently exploring what our role in this should be. Should we develop a new program around this, offer a couple of career events each semester, or should we outsource this to another organization who already does this and specializes in this? |
Figure 3 shows students responses to possible career support the Hospitality Center could offer them
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Figure 4 shows how students feel about the Hospitality Center helping them connect and make friends
In the final portion we asked about the heart of what we do—connecting international students to local communities who invite students to explore Christianity.
This portion confirmed that (1) international students generally have a very difficult time making friends with domestic students and (2) Hospitality Center successfully helps international students develop friendships and community (see figure 4 above).
Through being involved in this community, the majority of international students now have a more positive view of Christianity. And, maybe surprising to some, international students are very comfortable talking about matters of faith and religion (see figure 5 below).
Figure 5 shows how students feel about faith and religion
Overall, the Hospitality Center is very pleased with the results of this survey and will strive to use these answers this following year to continue to improve how we serve international students and share the love of Jesus with them.
If you have any further questions about this survey and the results found here, please feel free to reach out to the Hospitality Center directly—contact information found below.