Accent, Belonging, and Class at Cambridge 

This survey aims to explore how individuals relate their accent to their sense of self and how this impacts their sense of belonging in a university setting. We are particularly interested in how accents shape your experiences and awareness of class structures within an elite academic environment. Your responses, both positive and negative, are valuable, and will help us better understand how accents influence social and professional interactions, personal identity, and career opportunities at university.

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How would you describe your regional background or the place that has most influenced your identity?

How strongly do you agree that your accent reflects where you are from?

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How strongly do you agree that your accent is an important part of who you are?

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How strongly do you agree that there is a relationship between your accent and class identity? *
If you agree, please elaborate on how you understand this relationship? Is it important to you? *

How strongly do you agree that your accent has changed since you started university?

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How, if at all, has a change or lack of change in your accent negatively affected your sense of identity and of belonging at Cambridge or home?

You might consider factors like your connection to home, your regional background, or experiences with imposter syndrome, and how this may have changed over time.

How, if at all, has a change or lack of change in your accent positively affected your sense of identity and of belonging at Cambridge or home?

You might reflect on any specific societies, groups, or supportive environments that have made you feel proud of your accent or helped you feel more confident in expressing your identity.
How strongly do you agree that you have felt more self-conscious about your accent since starting university?  
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How strongly do you agree that you have consciously changed or modified your accent since starting university?  
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If you feel that you have done or do this, what do you think might be the reason behind it?
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How strongly do you agree that you have felt more isolated because of your accent since starting university?  
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In what situations at university have you felt most singled out because of your accent?

To your knowledge, what kind of effective support is available to students who might feel discriminated against due to their accent?
What positive experiences, if any, have helped you feel supported or welcomed at university despite any previous challenges related to your accent?
For example, involvement in regional societies, community-building events, or spaces that celebrate accents and minority backgrounds."  

How strongly do you agree that your natural accent could be a barrier to your desired career path (e.g., due to misjudgment of your character or not being taken seriously)?

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Do you feel that your accent has any impacts on your approach to, or success in, networking or job searching?
Please consider factors like career fairs, applications, conversations with employers or recruiters, and your feelings about successful or unsuccessful applications.  
How strongly do you agree with the following statement: “I feel that my input is not valued in social or professional settings because of my accent, unless I convey confidence and knowledge about the topic at hand."
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