• College Experience Survey 2025

    Philippine Women's University
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  • Greetings to our valued student participants from Philippine Women's University!

    We invite you to participate in the College Experience Survey (CES), which will take approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete.

    The CES aims to understand how your college education is shaping your thoughts, behaviors, and overall experience. Your responses will help us identify the key factors that influence student perceptions and involvement, ultimately assisting educational institutions in improving their curricula and services to better meet student needs.

    This survey covers a wide range of topics related to your college experience, from academic engagement to campus life and personal development.

    As part of this CES round’s special focus, we will ask you a set of questions on climate change at the latter end of the survey. Understanding your perspectives on this topic is essential, as climate change is no longer just an environmental issue, but a defining factor of the future professional and social landscapes you will soon enter. By exploring this intersection, we aim to learn how higher education can better equip you with the resilience, critical thinking, and awareness needed to navigate and lead in an era of global transformation.

    For the most accurate responses, we recommend taking this survey in a quiet, comfortable environment where you can reflect thoughtfully on your college journey.

    We truly appreciate your time and valuable input—your honest feedback will contribute to meaningful improvements in higher education for current and future students.

  • Informed Consent

  • Data Privacy Notice: In compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173), we inform you that:

    • Your personal information will be collected and processed solely for the purpose of this research study. 
    • Your responses will be kept confidential and used only for academic research purposes. 
    • Your participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time.
    • Your data will be stored securely and anonymized in our reports.
    • You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data.
    • By proceeding with this survey, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information as described above.

  • Personal Information

    We need the following information for record-keeping purposes. Note that all fields are required, but providing your name is optional.
  • Date*
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  • By proceeding, you acknowledge and consent to the use of your data*
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  • This section focuses on your background and personal information. Your responses help us understand the diverse makeup of the student population. 

  • Demographics

    Basic Information
  • Sex assigned at birth*
  • How would you currently prefer to describe your gender identity?*
  • How would you describe your current sexual orientation?*
  • What best describes the area where you grew up (before college)?*

  • Demographics

    Family Background
  • Are you the first person in your immediate family to attend college? First-generation means neither of your parents/guardians completed a 4-year college degree.*
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  • Is either of your parents currently working abroad (OFW)?*
  • How many of your siblings have attended or completed college (not including yourself)?*
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  • This section explores your learning preferences and academic experiences. Tell us about your study habits, course preferences, and how you engage with your education.

  • School and Academic Preferences

    Academic Background
  • Based on your own assessment, is your current academic program in college aligned with your track and strand in SHS?*

  • School and Academic Preferences

    College Choices and Motivation
  • What are you main reasons for pursuing college or higher education instead of immediate employment? Select all that apply.*
  • What factors influenced your decision to choose this university? Select all that apply.*
  • Was this university your first choice? *

  • School and Academic Preferences

    Program Choice and Satisfaction
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  • If you could start your college education all over again, would you still choose to enroll at your current college or university?*
  • Why would you choose another college or university? Select all that apply.*
  • If you could start your college education all over again, would you still choose to enroll at your current acdemic program?*
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  • This section focuses on how you finance your education. Understanding financial circumstances helps us better support students' needs.

  • College or University Financing

    Financial Security
  • Financing my college education is:*
  • What are your primary sources of funding for university expenses? Select all that apply.*
  • Current Scholarship Status*

  • College or University Financing

    Financial Challenges and Impact
  • To what extent does financial stress affect your ability to focus on your studies?*
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  • College or University Financing

    Employment
  • Are you currently working while studying?*
  • Are you currently earning income through any of the following while studying? Select all that apply.*
  • Does your work schedule negatively affect your academic performance?*
  • What are your reasons for working while studying? Select all that apply.*
  • What are your reasons for preferring not to work? Select all that apply.*

  • College or University Financing

    Government Assistance or Household Economic Context
  • How many people currently live in your household (including yourself)?*
  • What is your best estimate of your combined parents’ or guardian’s monthly income?*
  • At any time during the past 6 months, did you or anyone in your immediate household receive any direct service or assistance (e.g., educational aid, medical assistance, food packs)from your Local Government Unit (LGU - Barangay, Municipal, or City)?*
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  • This section focuses on your learning preferences and academic experiences. Tell us about your study habits, course preferences, and engagement with your education.

  • Academic Performance and Experience

    Academic Performance
  • What general weighted average (GWA) range best describes your most recent academic performance?*
  • How would you describe your overall academic workload this past school year?*
  • Compared to other students in your year and program, how would you rate your academic performance?*
  • On average, how many hours per week do you spend studying outside of class?*
  • Where do you primarily study outside of class?*

  • Academic Performance and Experience

    Retention and Program Continuity
  • Are you likely to enroll in this university next school year?*
  • What are the main reasons you are considering leaving or not enrolling next year? Select all that apply.*
  • Are you likely to shift courses or concentration next school year?*
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  • This section focuses on the quality of instruction and learning support you receive.

  • Teaching & Learning Quality

    Instruction Quality
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  • Teaching & Learning Quality

    Learning Format
  • What is your preferred learning format?*
  • How satisfied are you with the current learning format used in most of your courses?*

  • Teaching & Learning Quality

    Faculty Relationships
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  • Teaching & Learning Quality

    AI/Technology Use
  • How often do you use a large language model (LLM) or AI (such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, etc.) for school work?*
  • How do your professors generally handle the use of AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Gemini or Copilot)in their courses?*
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  • This section focuses on your experience with campus facilities and services. Share your assessment of the university's physical and support infrastructure

  • Campus Experience and Environment

  • Where do you currently live while attending university?*
  • How do you typically get to campus? Select your primary mode. *
  • How long is your typical one-way commute to campus? *
  • Current Primary Mode of Learning*
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  • How would you rate the reliability of your home internet connection for academic purposes?*
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  • This section focuses on your participation in campus life and activities. Share your involvement in academic, social, and community engagement.

  • Student Engagement

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  • This section focuses on your physical and mental well-being. Your responses help us understand student wellness and identify areas for support.

  • Health & Well-being

    Overall Well-being
  • Overall, how would you rate your well-being the past semester?*
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  • How often did you miss class due to physical or mental health reasons?*
  • How supported did you feel by your family last semester?*
  • Which describes your food situation last semester?*
  • On average last semester, how many hours of sleep do you get per night?*
  • Last semester, did you feel you needed mental health or counseling support?*
  • What prevented you from accessing support? Select all that apply.*
  • How satisfied were you with the mental health or counselling services?*
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  • This section focuses on your post-graduation aspirations and career goals.

  • Career and Future Plans

  • What are your plans immediately after completing your current degree? *
  • How clear are you about your career goals?*
  • How confident are you that your current degree will lead to good employment? *
  • What are your main concerns about your career after graduation? Select all that apply.*
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  • Your college experience doesn't happen in isolation, it's part of your broader development as a citizen and member of society. Beyond academics and campus life, we're interested in how you engage with your community and think about national issues. The next section explores your civic participation, political awareness, and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing the Philippines.

  • Civic Engagement

    National Identity and Voter Registration
  • How proud are you to be a Filipino?*
  • Are you currently registered to vote?*
  • In talking to people about elections, we often find that a lot of people were not able to vote because they were away from home, they were sick or they just didn’t have time. How about you? Did you vote in the 2025 midterm elections?*
  • Do you plan to vote in the 2028 national elections?*

  • Civic Engagement

    National Priorities and Policy Views
  • In your opinion, what are the most important problems facing this country that government should address? Select all that apply.*

  • Background: The Philippine government is currently considering proposals to regulate social media. These include requiring users to verify their accounts using real identities (linked to SIM registration) and restricting access for minors. Supporters say these measures will reduce online scams, misinformation, and harm to children. Critics argue they could threaten privacy, free expression, and digital inclusion.

  • Which statement comes closer to your view on social media regulation?*

  • Civic Engagement

    Youth and Local Governance
  • Have you ever participated in Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) activities in your barangay? *
  • Do you believe the presence or absence of political dynasties in your area has affected the quality of local governance?*

  • What Matters When You Vote?

    Understanding how young Filipinos evaluate political candidates

  • When choosing candidates to vote for, different people consider different qualities. Please rate how important each of the following characteristics would be in YOUR decision to support a candidate.

    Note: There are no right or wrong answers - we want to understand what matters to YOU personally.

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  • Civic Confidence

    Understanding how students view their civic influence
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  • This section asks about your general satisfaction with your university and academic program. Your honest feedback will help improve the student experience.

  • Overall College Experience

    Overall Satisfaction and Key Drivers
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  • Overall, how satisfied are you with your college experience at this university so far?*

  • Overall College Experience

    Recommendation and Retrospective Evaluation
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  • Compared to your expectations when you started, your experience has been:*
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  • This next section focuses on climate change and sustainability - an issue that affects our generation and future generations. We want to understand your perspectives, concerns, and experiences related to climate change. 

    There are no right or wrong answers. We're interested in your honest thoughts and experiences.

    This section will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.

    Click "Next" when you're ready to proceed.

  • Climate Change

    Climate Attitudes
  • To what extent do you agree that the earth’s climate is changing as a result of human behavior?*
  • How concerned are you about climate change (sometimes referred to as “global warming”)?*
  • There is often discussion about the relationship between protecting the environment and economic growth. With which of the following statements do you agree more?*

  • Climate Change

    Personal Experience with Climate Impacts
  • In the past year, have you personally experienced any of the following due to weather or climate-related events? Select all that apply. *
  • Overall, how severely have you or your household been affected by these climate-related events?*
  • In the past year, have climate-related events affected your studies in any of the following ways? Select all that apply. *
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  • Climate Change

    Climate Information and Education
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  • Is climate change present as a topic/subject in your course/college program?*
  • What is the level of emphasis to matters related to climate change in your course:*

  • Climate Change

    Climate Action Beliefs
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  • Climate Change

    Climate Responses
  • In the past year, have you done any of the following related to climate change or sustainability? Select all that apply.*
  • When you think or hear about climate change, which of the following emotions have you felt strongly or frequently? Select all that apply.*
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  • This section focuses on your understanding of climate change and its impact on society. You will answer ten (10) questions to assess your current awareness. Your answers are strictly confidential and not traceable to you. These responses will not affect your academic standing, so please answer honestly based on what you know without using external resources.

  • Climate Change Awareness

  • What do the majority of scientists say is the primary driver of the rapid global warming observed over the last century?*
  • From 1880 to the present, which of the following years was the hottest?*
  • What factors cause the ‘greenhouse effect’?*
  • Which of these activities releases the most carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?*
  • Which of the following methods of transportation consumes more energy per person per kilometer?*
  • According to the Philippine meteorological agency (PAGASA), the rate of sea level rise observed in the Philippines compared to the global average is:*
  • If no significant climate action is taken in the Philippines, what will happen to our economy in 2100, measured through the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?*
  • Which environmental threat in the Philippines is not primarily caused by climate change?*
  • Which of the following is correct?*
  • Scientific studies on rice, a staple food in the Philippines, have shown that a 1C increase in minimum temperature during the growing season leads to:*
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