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Pre-Trip Questionnaire for Students from Qatar, January 2012
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Dear Student,

Please, answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Even though the questionnaire is not anonymous, the only reason we ask about your name is to keep track of respondents, your name will not be used anywhere. Answer the questions as honestly as possible. If you have trouble understanding a question, answer to the best of your ability.

Your opinions will help us improve the programs and learn about you!

We are looking forward to your participation in the Brazil to Qatar: One World Many Stories program!

Thank you for filling out this questionnaire!

QFI staff.
 
 
 
What was your primary motivation to apply for this program? (check up to TWO answer)
 
A chance to practice English
 
A chance to learn some Portuguese
 
A chance to acquire new photography skills
 
A chance to explore a new culture
 
A chance to showcase my culture
 
A chance to meet new people
 
A chance to learn more about myself
 
Other
 
 
 
 
How curious are you about the Portuguese speaking countries?
 
Extremely curious: I seek information about this region constantly
 
Very curious: whenever I get a chance to learn something about this region I cease the opportunity
 
If I hear something about Portuguese speaking countries I will continue listening but I will not seek information about it
 
Not really curious: I will not read anything about Portuguese speaking countries but I would not change the subject if it would be about Portuguese speaking countries
 
Not curious whatsoever: I will change the subject or walk away from a conversation about the Portuguese speaking countries
 
Other
 
 
 
 
What interests you the most about Portuguese speaking countries? (check all that apply)
 
Culture(s)
 
Language
 
Politics
 
People
 
History
 
Other
 

 
 
 
When you talk to your peers about the Portuguese speaking countries, do you find yourself knowing about them:
 
Significantly more than my friends and family
 
A little bit more than my friends and family
 
Our knowledge is comparable
 
A little bit less than my family and friends
 
Significantly less than my family and friends
 
I don’t know anything about the Portuguese speaking countries.
 
 
 
Do you have friends from other parts of the world? How did you meet them?
   
 
 
 
How comfortable are you communicating and interacting with your friends and people from other cultures?
 
Extremely comfortable
 
Very comfortable
 
I’m not sure
 
Not comfortable
 
Very uncomfortable
 
 
 
What is the biggest challenge for you in communicating with people from other cultures?
   
 
 
 
How well are you able to describe cultural differences within and between Portuguese speaking nations? (check ONE answer)
 
NOT AT ALL
 
BARELY
 
FAIRLY WELL
 
VERY WELL
 
I AM NOT SURE
 
Other
 
 
 
 
How would you explain to somebody in a very brief way what a “cultural exchange” is? (write 2-3 sentences, it is not an essay!:) )
   
 
 
 
What excites you most about meeting students from Brazil?
   
 
 
 
Is there something that worries you about the program? If so, what is it?
   
 
 
 
Even though you have not seen Brazil, if you would have to draw a picture of the country, name three things that the picture would include (or how would you describe the picture in three sentences?)
   
 
 
 
What three words (adjectives or nouns) come to mind when you think about Brazilians?
   
 
 
 
What are three questions you would like to ask Brazilian students?
   
 
 
 
How do you think you will be similar to the Brazilian students? How will you be different?
   
 
 
 
In your opinion, what is the most important thing for Brazilians to know about the Qatar?
   
 
 
 
What are you hoping to learn during this program?
   
 
 
 
Is there something you are particularly excited to see or do on this program?
   
 
 
 
What is your level of knowledge about photography (level 1 being the lowest – no knowledge whatsoever, to 6 – you are very comfortable with a camera) (check the most appropriate number)
 
1
 
2
 
3
 
4
 
5
 
6
 
 
 
What do you expect to learn with the National Geographic team?
   
 
 
 
What do you like using a camera for?
   
 
 
 
What are uses for a camera you can think of? (write between 2-5 things)
   
 
 
 
What do you want to do when you ‘grow up’?
   
 
 
 
Write three nouns and adjectives that describe you.
   
 
 
 
Write three things you are good at (they can be things in all areas of your life)
   
 
 
 
What is your first name and initial of last name?
   
 
 
 
How old are you?
   
 
 
 
Where did you grow up?
   
 
 
 
Gender:
 
Woman/Girl
 
Man/Boy
 
 
 
How long have you been learning English?
   
 
 
 
Are you learning any other languages other than English?
   
 
 
 
Have you ever traveled outside of Qatar? If so, where? What was the purpose of the travel?
   
 
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