Mythbusters

Survey on Student Understanding of OGEM's Overseas Opportunities: Myth or Fact?

Thank you for participating in this short survey! NTU, Office of Global Education & Mobility (OGEM) offers a variety of overseas immersion opportunities, but we understand that students may have differing perceptions or questions about them. This survey will help us better support your global learning journey by addressing misconceptions and improving communication. Your responses will be most helpful!

Which school are you from?

Before we dive in, we’d like to understand your general awareness about GEM programmes (eg. GEM Explorer, GEM Discoverer - ASEAN Summer, Summer Studies, Winter Prelude, Language Immersion Programmes etc)-overseas immersion opportunities.

Before today, how much did you feel you understood about OGEM’s overseas immersion opportunities?

I was very aware and informed
I had some general idea
I had heard of them but wasn’t sure what they involved
I didn’t know much about them
I had never heard of them

What types of overseas programmes do you associate with GEM programmes? (Select all that apply)

Below are statements that some students may believe before learning more about NTU’s GEM programmes. Based on what you thought before this survey or before joining any GEM programme(s), please indicate your belief for each.

Statements	I believed this (True)	I didn’t believe this (False)
I could only go for one overseas programme during my studies.	I could only go for one overseas programme during my studies., I believed this (True)	I could only go for one overseas programme during my studies., I didn’t believe this (False)
NTU mainly offers semester or summer immersions — not much beyond that.	NTU mainly offers semester or summer immersions — not much beyond that., I believed this (True)	NTU mainly offers semester or summer immersions — not much beyond that., I didn’t believe this (False)
Short-term programmes seemed less useful or valuable compared to full semester exchanges.	Short-term programmes seemed less useful or valuable compared to full semester exchanges., I believed this (True)	Short-term programmes seemed less useful or valuable compared to full semester exchanges., I didn’t believe this (False)
I thought I could only go on overseas programmes starting in Year 2 or later.	I thought I could only go on overseas programmes starting in Year 2 or later., I believed this (True)	I thought I could only go on overseas programmes starting in Year 2 or later., I didn’t believe this (False)
I was worried an overseas programme might delay my graduation.	I was worried an overseas programme might delay my graduation., I believed this (True)	I was worried an overseas programme might delay my graduation., I didn’t believe this (False)
I thought it would be hard to find a programme that fits my schedule or interests.	I thought it would be hard to find a programme that fits my schedule or interests., I believed this (True)	I thought it would be hard to find a programme that fits my schedule or interests., I didn’t believe this (False)
I assumed overseas programmes would be too expensive or out of reach.	I assumed overseas programmes would be too expensive or out of reach., I believed this (True)	I assumed overseas programmes would be too expensive or out of reach., I didn’t believe this (False)
I believed only popular destinations like the USA or Europe or major cities in Asia were worth going to.	I believed only popular destinations like the USA or Europe or major cities in Asia were worth going to., I believed this (True)	I believed only popular destinations like the USA or Europe or major cities in Asia were worth going to., I didn’t believe this (False)
I thought going abroad physically was the only way to get an overseas learning experience.	I thought going abroad physically was the only way to get an overseas learning experience., I believed this (True)	I thought going abroad physically was the only way to get an overseas learning experience., I didn’t believe this (False)
I believed a full semester abroad was the only way to gain a meaningful overseas experience.	I believed a full semester abroad was the only way to gain a meaningful overseas experience., I believed this (True)	I believed a full semester abroad was the only way to gain a meaningful overseas experience., I didn’t believe this (False)
I thought I needed to speak the local language well to join a programme.	I thought I needed to speak the local language well to join a programme., I believed this (True)	I thought I needed to speak the local language well to join a programme., I didn’t believe this (False)

Before learning more or attending any talks/events, what were some assumptions or doubts you had about overseas immersion opportunities offered by OGEM?

What information or clarification would help you feel more confident about applying for an overseas programme?