Survey on background of New Full-time Undergraduate Students

The purpose of this survey is to collect information on the background of new full-time undergraduate students for the planning and development of facilities and services for students. All information obtained will be treated in the strictest confidence and analyzed in aggregate form only. Part of the information bearing no student identity will be given to the University Grants Committee for education research purpose.

Please contact Miss Boyee Lee at 3917 2305 if you have any questions relating to the questionnaire. Thank you!

A. PERSONAL PARTICULARS

1. Do you have HKU University Number?

Yes

UNIVERSITY NUMBER

    Name in English
    (Family Name first. Full
    name as on HKID/passport)

Date of Birth
(YYYY-MM-DD)

Email address

2. GENDER FemaleMale

3. FACULTY

4. YEAR OF ENTRY First year intakeNon-first year intake

5. AGE
(as at 1^st September)

6. MARITAL STATUS SingleMarried

7. STUDENT STATUS LocalNon-local (those on student visa)

8. RELIGION

	No religious belief
	Buddhist
	Catholic
	Islam

	Protestant/Christian
	Traditional Chinese religion
	Others (Please specify: )

9. PLACE OF BIRTH

	Hong Kong SAR
	Canada
	USA
	Central & South America
	France
	Germany
	Portugal
	UK
	Other European countries
	Australia
	New Zealand
	African countries
	Others (Please specify: )

	Mainland China
	India
	Japan
	Korea, Republic of
	Macao Special Administrative Region
	Malaysia
	Philippines
	Singapore
	Sri Lanka
	Taiwan
	Thailand
	Other Asian countries

10. ETHNICITY

	Chinese (Including: Hanzu, Manzu, Mengguzu, Huizu, Zangzu and other Chinese minorities)
	Filipino
	Indonesian
	Japanese
	Korean
	Thai
	Indian
	Pakistani

	Bangladeshi
	Sri-Lankan
	Vietnamese
	Nepalese
	Other Asian (e.g. Malaysian)
	White (e.g. English, Australian, German, Portuguese)
	Black (e.g. Somali, Haitian, Jamaican)
	Other ethnicities not classified above (e.g. Latin American, Egyptian, Moroccan) or mixed ethnicity

11. Are you a Chinese-speaking person? YesNo

12. SPOKEN LANUGAGE AT HOME
(Please indicate the most common language you use at home.)

	Chinese (Including: Cantonese, Chiu Chau, Sze Yap, Hakka, Putonghua, Fukien, Shanghainese and other Chinese dialects)
	Filipino
	Indonesian
	Japanese
	Korean
	Thai
	Hindi
	Urdu
	Bengali
	Sinhalese
	Vietnamese
	Nepali

	Other Asian and Oceanian languages
	English
	Irish
	French
	German
	Italian
	Portuguese
	Spanish
	Dutch
	Russian
	Other European languages
	Other languages not classified above (Please specify: )

13. YEARS OF RESIDENCE IN HONG KONG (as at 1^st September)

Born in Hong Kong

	Since birth
	7 years or more (not since birth)
	3 to less than 7 years
	Less than 3 years

Not born in Hong Kong

	7 years or more
	3 to less than 7 years
	Less than 3 years

B. HOME LIVING CONDITIONS (For local student only)

14. Please indicate the district you live in:

15. Please indicate the kind of housing you and your family live in:

	Self-owned private flat/house
	Rented private flat/house
	Home Ownership Scheme flat
	Housing Authority/Housing Society sale flat
	Housing Authority/Housing Society rental flat
	Stone cottage, squatter hut, temporary housing and roof top structure, etc.
	Government quarters
	Others (please specify)

16. Number of household members living together
(including yourself)

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9 or above

17. Please indicate the average size of living area occupied by each member in your household (1 sq.m. = approx. 10 sq.ft.)

	less than 5 sq.m.
	5 to 9 sq.m.
	10 to 14 sq.m.

	15 to 19 sq.m.
	20 sq.m. or more

18. How much time (in minutes) do you spend on a round
trip between your home and the University (during busy hours)?
(please fill in “0” if your home is NOT in Hong Kong) minutes

19. Do you have your own room at home? YesNo

20. Do you have your own desk for studying at home? YesNo

C. FAMILY BACKGROUND

21. Parents’ conditions

	Both parents alive – living together
	Both parents alive – divorced/separated
	Father alive, mother deceased

	Mother alive, father deceased
	Both parents deceased

22. Education attainment of parents (even if deceased)

Father

	No schooling
	Kindergarten education
	Primary education
	Secondary education (F.1 - F.5)
	Matriculation (F.6 - F.7)
	Post-secondary/university education - Degree course
	Post-secondary/university education - Non-degree course

Mother

	No schooling
	Kindergarten education
	Primary education
	Secondary education (F.1 - F.5)
	Matriculation (F.6 - F.7)
	Post-secondary/university education - Degree course
	Post-secondary/university education - Non-degree course

23. Occupation of parents: please select the appropriate category (please refer to Appendix A for details of classification)

Father
please specify

Mother
please specify

24. Total number of children in your family
(all siblings including yourself)

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10 or above

25. Do you have siblings who are now studying/graduates of local or overseas tertiary institutions?

Yes

26. Parents’ and household monthly income (in Hong Kong dollars)

Father

Mother

Household monthly income
(including only family members living together)

27. Please give an estimated amount of your financial resources for your own education and living costs the coming twelve months

Estimated total amount:

Breakdown: (in percentages. All items should add up to 100%)

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Family support
Personal savings
Summer/part-time job
Financial assistance from the Government (expected)
Financial assistance from other sources
Scholarship and prizes
Others (please specify )

D. EDUCATION BACKGROUND AND EXPECTATIONS

28. For local students, please indicate the background of your latest secondary school.

	Government secondary school (官立中學)
	Aided secondary school (資助中學)
	Secondary school under the Direct Subsidy Scheme (直接資助中學)
	Caput secondary school (按額津貼中學)
	Private secondary school (私立中學)
	Secondary school of the English Schools Foundation (英基學校協會屬下中學)
	International school (國際學校)

29. Please indicate your main admission qualifications for your undergraduate study at HKU.

	Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE)
	Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination – JUPAS entrant (including all sub-schemes of main round)
	General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level / International Advanced Level (IAL)
	General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level / General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE/IGCSE)
	Ordinary Diploma/Certificate or equivalent
	Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) – non-JUPAS entrant
	Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination – non-JUPAS entrant
	Associate Degree/Higher Diploma/Certificate or equivalent e.g. Certificate in Education
	Degree qualification – obtained from a UGC-funded programme
	Degree qualification – obtained from other local publicly funded programme
	Degree qualification – obtained from a local self-financing programme
	Degree qualification – obtained from UGC-funded institution with source of funding of the programme unknown
	Degree qualification – obtained from other local institution with source of funding of the programme unknown
	Degree qualification – obtained from a non-local institution
	National Joint College Entrance Examination (JEE) of Mainland China
	International Baccalaureate
	SAT (Reasoning Test / Subject Tests) / ACT (Assessment / Writing Test)
	Other local qualification
	Other non-local qualification

30. Have you studied outside your home country as a regular student? YesNo

If yes, for how long? years

31. Were you enrolled as a student in the year immediately prior to entering the university? YesNo

If yes, where were you studying?

	Secondary school – full-time F.6
	Institutions/colleges overseas

Other tertiary institutions/colleges in Hong Kong

32. Have you won any awards/scholarships when you were a secondary school student? YesNo

If yes, please specify the number

33. Which of the following best describes how you feel about the offer of admission to the programme you will be undertaking?

	I accepted the offer readily because it was my first choice
	I accepted the offer readily though it was not my first choice
	I accepted the offer somewhat reluctantly
	Others (please specify)

34. How important are the following reasons for your choice of programme of study?
(1 = Unimportant at all, 2 = Unimportant, 3 = Half-half, 4 = Important, 5 = Very important)

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It has a good career prospect
I have a strong interest in the subject
It is a meaningful subject
It fits well with my personal goals and values
It is what is allowed by my examination results
My parents/elder people in my family influenced my choice
My classmates/friends influenced my choice
Reputation of the programme/university
Others (please specify )

35. Please indicate the importance of the following objectives in your university education.
(1 = Unimportant at all, 2 = Unimportant, 3 = Half-half, 4 = Important, 5 = Very important)

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To acquire academic and professional knowledge
To develop into an all-rounded person
To acquire knowledge and skills relevant to my future career
To prepare for future studies and research
To develop a sense of social responsibility
To experience new things not in the secondary school
To enjoy life in the university
To know more friends

36. What percentage of the following activities of yours uses English as the medium?

	0-10%0-10%0-10%0-10%0-10%	11-20%11-20%11-20%11-20%11-20%	21-40%21-40%21-40%21-40%21-40%	41-60%41-60%41-60%41-60%41-60%	61-80%61-80%61-80%61-80%61-80%	81-90%81-90%81-90%81-90%81-90%	91-100%91-100%91-100%91-100%91-100%
Entertainment (e.g. watching TV, movies)
Daily conversation with friends and classmates
Daily conversation with family members
Reading outside study (e.g. newspapers, magazines, books)
Use of the internet for non-academic purposes

37. What percentage of the following activities of yours uses Putonghua as the medium?

	0-10%0-10%0-10%	11-20%11-20%11-20%	21-40%21-40%21-40%	41-60%41-60%41-60%	61-80%61-80%61-80%	81-90%81-90%81-90%	91-100%91-100%91-100%
Entertainment (e.g. watching TV, movies)
Daily conversation with friends and classmates
Daily conversation with family members

38. (a) Do you own a desktop? YesNo

(b) Do you own a laptop? YesNo

39. (a) Do you intend to bring your own laptop to campus? YesNo

(b) If yes, why? (you may choose more than)

For lecture / tutorial class

For group work discussion after class

For extra curricular activities

For leisure

Others, (please specify )

40. (a) Do you plan to apply for admission to a university residence during your study period at HKU?

	Yes, I plan to apply in my first year of study in the University (Please go to question 40b)
	Yes, I more likely will apply in future years (Please go to question 40b)
	No (please answer Question 40c)

(b) Why are you interested in university residence? (Please pick TWO most important reasons.)

I am a non-local student and I need a residential place in Hong Kong.

I live far away from the university. (The travel time for a single trip is around minutes.)

I want to experience community life. (e.g. make friends, sports and cultural activities, etc.)

I want independence from home.

I want to meet students from different cultures and faculties.

I want to experience hall education.

I want to acquire leadership experience.

My friends are living in the university residence.

Hall is a proud tradition of HKU.

Others (please specify)

I prefer to stay at home.

I have other residential arrangements.

I worry about distraction from my academic studies

Hall/college culture does not fit with my preference.

I am deterred by the negative media coverage about “hall/college culture”.

I have financial concerns.

I prefer not to live with my peers.

My parents object to it.

Others (please specify)

E. TRAVELLING AND WORK EXPERIENCE

41. Have you had any experience of short tour/camp/short course/internship of a study nature outside your home country in the last 3 years?

Yes

If yes, how many times in:

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Mainland China
Asian countries (other than Mainland China)
Countries outside Asia

42. Have you visited any places outside your home country for non-study purpose in the last 3 years?

Yes

If yes, how many times in:

	111	222	333	444	555	666	777	888	999	10 or above10 or above10 or above
Mainland China
Asian countries (other than Mainland China)
Countries outside Asia

F. OUTSIDE CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES

43. Please rate your level of participation in the following extra-curricular activities while you were in secondary school:

	No/Very little participationNo/Very little participationNo/Very little participationNo/Very little participationNo/Very little participationNo/Very little participationNo/Very little participation	Little participationLittle participationLittle participationLittle participationLittle participationLittle participationLittle participation	Some participationSome participationSome participationSome participationSome participationSome participationSome participation	Active participationActive participationActive participationActive participationActive participationActive participationActive participation	Very active participationVery active participationVery active participationVery active participationVery active participationVery active participationVery active participation
Cultural/recreational activities (e.g. dancing, arts, music, etc.)
Intellectual activities (e.g. academic societies, debate, publication, etc.)
Political/civic activities
Religious activities
Community services in Hong Kong
Community services outside Hong Kong
Sports

44. Given the time constraints while you are at University, how do you prioritize your participation in the following activities?
(1 = Very low priority, 2 = Low priority, 3 = Middle priority, 4 = High priority, 5 = Very high priority)

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Cultural/recreational activities e.g. drama, choir, hiking
Initiate a community service project in Hong Kong
Intellectual activities e.g. debate, creative writing, etc
Development programme e.g. study skills, time management, leadership, etc
Political/civic activities
Religious activities
Community services in Hong Kong
Community services outside Hong Kong
Sports
Take up official positions in the Students’ Union, its affiliated clubs or societies
Provide help in the Students’ Union, its affiliated clubs or societies
Exchange study programme
Internship in Hong Kong
Internship outside Hong Kong
Living in a hall
Travelling
Reading outside academic study
Appreciation of arts or stage performance
Non-academic courses organized by the University e.g. courses on personal development, employment preparation, general education, etc

45. What are the local & international issues you have a particular interest in: (you can choose more than one option)

Political development

Poverty

Human rights and social justice

Environmental protection

Health

Education

Conservation

Media

Corporate social responsibility

Economics and Finance

Others, please specify

46. As University student, how would you expect to express your concerns on these issues if you have an interest? (you can choose more than one option)

Discuss with friends

Read books and articles

Write articles

Take part in student organizations

Take part in community organizations

Others, please specify

G. SELF-ASSESSMENT AND ADAPTATION TO UNIVERSITY LIFE

47. Do you think you may need counseling or disability support for these personal issues?

	YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes	NoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Related to university adjustment
Related to study (e.g. study stress, study skills)
Related to family
Related to peer relationship
Related to intimate relationship
Related to personal growth
Related to mental health problems
Related to disability conditions
Others (please specify )

48. How would you rate yourself in the following areas?

	No knowledgeNo knowledgeNo knowledgeNo knowledgeNo knowledgeNo knowledgeNo knowledgeNo knowledgeNo knowledgeNo knowledgeNo knowledgeNo knowledgeNo knowledgeNo knowledgeNo knowledgeNo knowledgeNo knowledgeNo knowledge	Very weakVery weakVery weakVery weakVery weakVery weakVery weakVery weakVery weakVery weakVery weakVery weakVery weakVery weakVery weakVery weakVery weakVery weak	Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak Weak	Average Average Average Average Average Average Average Average Average Average Average Average Average Average Average Average Average Average	Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good	Fluent/ strongFluent/ strongFluent/ strongFluent/ strongFluent/ strongFluent/ strongFluent/ strongFluent/ strongFluent/ strongFluent/ strongFluent/ strongFluent/ strongFluent/ strongFluent/ strongFluent/ strongFluent/ strongFluent/ strongFluent/ strong
Written Chinese
Putonghua
Written English
Spoken English
Critical thinking
Computer skills
Creativity
Decision making
Basic life skills
Teamwork
Study skills
Independence
Interpersonal skills
Leadership
Mental health
Organizing skills
Problem solving
Self-confidence

	No knowledgeNo knowledgeNo knowledge	Very weakVery weakVery weak	Weak Weak Weak	Average Average Average	Good Good Good	Fluent/ strongFluent/ strongFluent/ strong
Sporting skills
Stress management
Time management

49. Do you expect to encounter difficulties in the following aspects in your first year at the university?

	Little or no difficultyLittle or no difficultyLittle or no difficultyLittle or no difficultyLittle or no difficultyLittle or no difficultyLittle or no difficultyLittle or no difficultyLittle or no difficultyLittle or no difficultyLittle or no difficultyLittle or no difficultyLittle or no difficultyLittle or no difficulty	Some difficultySome difficultySome difficultySome difficultySome difficultySome difficultySome difficultySome difficultySome difficultySome difficultySome difficultySome difficultySome difficultySome difficulty	Serious DifficultySerious DifficultySerious DifficultySerious DifficultySerious DifficultySerious DifficultySerious DifficultySerious DifficultySerious DifficultySerious DifficultySerious DifficultySerious DifficultySerious DifficultySerious Difficulty	Uncertain Uncertain Uncertain Uncertain Uncertain Uncertain Uncertain Uncertain Uncertain Uncertain Uncertain Uncertain Uncertain Uncertain
Adapting to the University’s teaching methods
Using information technology for studies and learning
Organizing your time
Understanding lectures in English
Understanding reading materials in English
Active participation in tutorials
Making presentations in classes
Making new friends
Financing your studies
Adapting to hall life (if you intend to live in a hall)
Finding rented accommodation near campus (if you intend to do so)
Communicating in Cantonese/Chinese
Adjusting to the local Hong Kong community or culture
Others (please specify )

H. CAREER ASPIRATIONS

50. How important are the following factors in choosing your future career?

	Of little or no importanceOf little or no importanceOf little or no importanceOf little or no importanceOf little or no importanceOf little or no importanceOf little or no importanceOf little or no importanceOf little or no importanceOf little or no importanceOf little or no importanceOf little or no importanceOf little or no importanceOf little or no importanceOf little or no importanceOf little or no importanceOf little or no importanceOf little or no importance	Of some importanceOf some importanceOf some importanceOf some importanceOf some importanceOf some importanceOf some importanceOf some importanceOf some importanceOf some importanceOf some importanceOf some importanceOf some importanceOf some importanceOf some importanceOf some importanceOf some importanceOf some importance	Very importanceVery importanceVery importanceVery importanceVery importanceVery importanceVery importanceVery importanceVery importanceVery importanceVery importanceVery importanceVery importanceVery importanceVery importanceVery importanceVery importanceVery importance	Not certainNot certainNot certainNot certainNot certainNot certainNot certainNot certainNot certainNot certainNot certainNot certainNot certainNot certainNot certainNot certainNot certainNot certain
Interest in the job nature
Match with my abilities and character
Match with my personal goals and values
Opportunities to apply what I have learnt
Prospect for advancement
Good salary & fringe benefits
Training/learning opportunities
Job security
Satisfying parents’ wishes
Sense of achievement
Usefulness to society
Opportunities for emigration
Reputation and size of the organisation
Social status
Working conditions
Workload
Location
Family influence

51. Which of the following types of work do you plan to take up after graduation?
You may choose up to three choices in order of priority. (Please select the choices as shown in the Appendix B)

1^st choice

2^nd choice

3^rd choice