What is your name?

What is your email address?

What is your age range?

What is your Gender

What was your IELTS level before arriving to the UK?

What programming experience did you have before starting your foundation studies? Please describe. (type in field with max 500 words)

How well were you informed/confident about UK university expectations before arriving to study in UK? I felt.......

How different was the reality of university life compared to expectations?

What pre-arrival challenges did you have? (choose up to three)

Select up to 3 option(s).

How would you describe your accommodation experience in your first year?

If you selected "Other," please provide details

How well did you feel the foundation degree prepared you for your degree studies?

Which areas were most challenging in your degree? (Choose up to three)

Select up to 3 option(s).

If you selected "Other," please provide details.

How confident were you in programming at the start?

How confident were you in using English during your degree (speaking, listening, writing)?

Which aspects of English caused the most difficulty in your degree? (Choose up to three)

Select up to 3 option(s).

If you selected "Other," please provide details.

At any time during your studies, did a tutor or professor tell you, you misunderstood an assignment?

How often did you attend lectures, tutorials, and labs?

Did you feel confident asking lecturers or tutors for help?

What areas do you need to improve upon when approaching lecturers or tutors for help? (Choose up to three)

Select up to 3 option(s).

If you selected "Other," please provide details.

How clearly did you understand what lecturers expected from you in each module?

How easy was it for you to build rapport with your lecturers and tutors?

What prevented you from building stronger relationships with teaching staff? (Choose up to three)

Select up to 3 option(s).

If you selected "Other," please provide details.

How well do you feel your lecturers understood your cultural background and learning style?

Did you experience any difficulties interacting with classmates (group work, communication, teamwork)?

Which aspects of group work were difficult? (Choose up to three)

Select up to 3 option(s).

If you selected "Other," please provide details.

Did you know how to negotiate or clarify expectations (deadlines, group roles, grading, etc.)

What academic skills did you struggle with most? (Choose up to three)

Select up to 3 option(s).

If you selected "Other," please provide details.

Did you use support services such as tutoring, writing centres, office hours, or study skills workshops?

If you used support services, how helpful were they?

Did personal factors affect your academic performance? (Choose all that apply)

Select up to 99 option(s).

If you selected "Other," please provide details.

How well did you adapt to UK university learning culture (independent study, deadlines, communication)?

In your opinion, which factors contributed most to international students failing their first year? (Choose up to five)

Select up to 5 option(s).

If you selected "Other," please provide details.

What additional support would have helped you succeed? (Choose up to five)

Select up to 5 option(s).

If you selected "Other," please provide details.

In your own words, please describe what you think universities should change to better support international students in tech degrees. (Long essay response)

Would you be willing to participate in a follow-up interview or focus group? If yes, please confirm your email address.

Any other comments or suggestions?

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