Remember your first year in college?  We have questions for you!

Hi!

Welcome to the 2024 GapWell College Survey, and thank you for helping us out and completing it! 

Don't worry, it will only take you 5 minutes to finish.  

We will be giving away Starbucks gift cards to a handful of participants selected at random, so don't forget to provide your email at the end to be entered to win.

The goal of the survey is to learn what would have made your first year of college even more successful – what you wish you knew back then, and what skills you wish you had. 

We can’t give you a time machine to go back and do it all over, but by filling out this questionnaire you will be helping future college students get the advice and support that they’ll need.

Now let's get started!

Sign in to Google to save your progress. Learn more
How much college have you completed? *
What College(s) Do You / Did You Attend? *
Part 1:  Your First Year Experience
How much do you agree with the following statements?  (You can skip any that don't apply)

At the start of my first year, I was prepared academically.

Clear selection

At the start of my first year, I was able to handle the workload of college.

Clear selection

At the start of my first year, I was able to handle the social aspects of college.

Clear selection

At the start of my first year, I had self-confidence.

Clear selection

At the start of my first year, I was able to handle adversity.

Clear selection

I experienced a lot of stress my first year in college.

Clear selection

There were times during my first year when I questioned whether my college was the right one for me.

Clear selection

At the start of my first year, I had a good sense of who I was.

Clear selection
I was generally pleased with my grades during my first year.
Clear selection
Looking back, I think I would have benefited from taking some time before starting college (e.g., a gap semester / gap year) to build my confidence, develop independence, and support my mental health.
Clear selection
Part 2:  The Help You Wish You Had 

Think about when you started your first year in college. 

Choose "YES" below if you wish you had gotten more help/advice (or if you did get helpful advice) in the following areas.  Choose "NO" if you did not need any help/advice in that area.

YES
NO
Managing your time
Managing your money
Studying more efficiently
Balancing schoolwork, fun and other commitments
Getting/Staying organized
Handling being on your own
Talking to professors
Planning big assignments
Working in groups
Living with a roommate
Which apps/tech/hacks could help you be more efficient
Clear selection

Optional:  please list any other areas where you feel that you could have used advice or help during your first year at college.

Thinking about the topics from the previous section (such as time management, money management, organization, etc), how likely were you to value/follow advice from these people during your first year of college? 

Highly Likely
Pretty Likely
A little likely
Not likely at all
Older students
Friends your age
Experts online
Your parents
University resources
Clear selection

How long did it take you before you were really able to handle a college workload?

Clear selection

How long did it take you at college before you had self-confidence?

Clear selection

How long did it take you at college before you were able to handle adversity?

Clear selection

How long did it take you at college before you were able to navigate socially?

Clear selection

Your school probably offered school-run workshops on time management, study tips, organization, etc.  How much did you use these resources?

Clear selection

Agree/Disagree:  When my parent(s)/guardian(s) tried to give me advice on college my first year, I got frustrated or annoyed.

Clear selection
Part 3 (The last section!):  A Solution

Agree/Disagree:   When I think about my first year at college, I could have benefited from a weekly update - delivered to my phone or email - with practical advice (tips & tricks) from more experienced college students and real experts, to help me navigate my college experience.

Clear selection
Enter your email, and we'll send you the results of the survey.  Plus, you'll be automatically entered to win Starbucks gift cards! 
PLEASE  HIT  THE  SUBMIT  BUTTON  AT  THE  BOTTOM!

Thank You!  You are a fantastic person. 


©GapWell LLC.  Check us out at GapWell.com
Submit
Clear form
Never submit passwords through Google Forms.
This form was created inside of Upwelling Group.

Does this form look suspicious? Report

Google Forms