Survey: How satisfied are CHN’s international students?

On the 7th of February Mrs Nannette Ripmeester of the international research group I Graduate presented the overall results of the survey that took place among our international students throughout the year 2006. The research evaluated the experience of international students at CHN looking at three levels: Learning, Living and Support. This evaluation was benchmarked with over 40 top universities worldwide. Our international students were surveyed three times during the year: in spring, summer and autumn. In each survey over 200 of our international students participated, providing the CHN with a profound insight in the students’ experience and subsequently the strengths and weaknesses of the CHN compared to other universities. In short the following conclusions were shown: The CHN scores remarkably high compared to the other universities with respect to providing the student with a real multicultural environment; a place where students can easily make friends from all over the world. The students are also very satisfied about the learning spaces and the technology provided by the university. Leeuwarden is perceived as a safe and comfortable student city. Students are less satisfied with the quality and service of accommodation and the lack of opportunities for earning money. Students also expressed a need for career provision; meaning more advice and guidance on career paths and choices. In general students consider the internet access, employability, course content and expert lecturers to be most important. When compared to other universities the CHN scores high at the first aspect (internet access) but the other three aspects leave room for improvement. We would like to express our sincere thanks to all the international students who participated in one or more of the waves of the ISB questionnaire. It has provided us with valuable information and inspired us to find ways for improvement in order to make it really your home away from home!//CHN Newspaper