FSD1269 Foreign Students in Finland's Higher Education Institutions 2002

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[fsd_no] FSD study number

[fsd_vr] FSD edition number

[fsd_id] FSD case id

[kktyyppi] Type of polytechnic

[q1] Respondent's age

[q2] Respondent's sex

[q3_a] Respondent's current citizenship (Open-ended question)

[q3_b] Respondent's former citizenship (Open-ended question)

[q4] How many years respondent has lived in Finland?

[q5] Respondent's mother tongue(s) (Open-ended question)

[q6] Respondent's marital status

[q7] Does respondent have children?

[q8a] University at which the respondent studies

[q8b] Polytechnic at which the respondent studies

[q9a_a] Respondent's study field (university)

[q9a_c_1] Degree respondent studies for (university)

[q9a_c_2] Respondent's degree programme (university) (Open-ended question)

[q9b_a] Respondent's degree programme (polytechnic) (Open-ended question)

[q9b_a_1] Respondent's study field (polytechnic)

[q9_d] How many years the respondent has studied for this degree?

[q10] Previous degrees (or equivalent)

[q10_f] Previous degrees (or equivalent) : Other (open-ended alternative)

[q11] Where completed previous studies?

[q12_1] In which language does the respondent study (in the order of importance): Finnish

[q12_2] In which language does the respondent study (in the order of importance): Swedish

[q12_3] In which language does the respondent study (in the order of importance): English

[q12_4] In which language does the respondent study (in the order of importance): Other

[q12_4_a] In which language does the respondent study (in the order of importance): Other (Open-ended question)

[q13_a] Skill in Finland's official languages at arrival: Finnish

[q13_b] Skill in Finland's official languages at arrival: Swedish

[q14_a] Language skills now: Finnish

[q14_b] Language skills now: Swedish

[q15_a] How long the respondent has studied: Finnish

[q15_b] How long the respondent has studied: Swedish

[q16] With whom speaks mostly Finnish/Swedish (open-ended)

[q16_1] With whom speaks mostly Finnish/Swedish? With family / girlfriend or boyfriend

[q16_2] With whom speaks mostly Finnish/Swedish? With friends

[q16_3] With whom speaks mostly Finnish/Swedish? With people whom meets in study environment

[q16_4] With whom speaks mostly Finnish/Swedish? With people at work

[q16_5] With whom speaks mostly Finnish/Swedish? In public places

[q16_6] With whom speaks mostly Finnish/Swedish? With Finns

[q16_7] With whom speaks mostly Finnish/Swedish? Everywhere

[q16_8] With whom speaks mostly Finnish/Swedish? Other

[q16_8_a] With whom speaks mostly Finnish/Swedish? Other (open-ended)

[q17_a] Importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to come to Finland: Pursuing an university/polytechnic degree

[q17_b] Importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to come to Finland: Wife/girlfriend/husband/boyfriend lives in Finland

[q17_c] Importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to come to Finland: Other family member lives in Finland

[q17_d] Importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to come to Finland: Learning a foreign language

[q17_e] Importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to come to Finland: Getting to know a foreign country

[q17_f] Importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to come to Finland: Career

[q17_g] Importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to come to Finland: High standard of education

[q17_h] Importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to come to Finland: Free tuition (no study fees)

[q17_i] Importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to come to Finland: High standard of living

[q17_j] Importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to come to Finland: Plans to work in Finland

[q17_k] Importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to come to Finland: Difficulties in home country

[q17_k_a] Importance of the following factors for respondent's decision to come to Finland: Difficulties in home country (open-ended)

[q18] Had the respondent stayed in/visited Finland before coming there to study?

[q18_2] Had the respondent stayed in/visited Finland before coming there to study? Yes. Why? (open-ended question)

[q18_2_1] Had the respondent stayed in/visited Finland before coming there to study? Yes. Why? Holiday trip

[q18_2_2] Had the respondent stayed in/visited Finland before coming there to study? Yes. Why? Visiting relatives

[q18_2_3] Had the respondent stayed in/visited Finland before coming there to study? Yes. Why? To stay with spouse

[q18_2_4] Had the respondent stayed in/visited Finland before coming there to study? Yes. Why? To stay with friends

[q18_2_5] Had the respondent stayed in/visited Finland before coming there to study? Yes. Why? To attend school or study

[q18_2_6] Had the respondent stayed in/visited Finland before coming there to study? Yes. Why? Worked in Finland

[q18_2_7] Had the respondent stayed in/visited Finland before coming there to study? Yes. Why? Used to live in Finland

[q18_2_8] Had the respondent stayed in/visited Finland before coming there to study? Yes. Why? Other

[q19_a] How easy was it to get information from the following authorities?: Immigration service (Directorate of Immigration/police)

[q19_b] How easy was it to get information from the following authorities?: Tax authorities

[q19_c] How easy was it to get information from the following authorities?: Polytechnic/university administration

[q19_d] How easy was it to get information from the following authorities?: Employment services

[q19_e] How easy was it to get information from the following authorities?: CIMO (Centre for International Mobility)

[q19_f] How easy was it to get information from the following authorities?: Student union of the university/polytechnic

[q20_a] Importance in the choice of university/polytechnic: Possibility to complete prior studies

[q20_b] Importance in the choice of university/polytechnic: Possibility to study in English

[q20_c] Importance in the choice of university/polytechnic: Easy access to the university/polytechnic

[q20_d] Importance in the choice of university/polytechnic: Possibility to study a field respondent is interested in

[q20_e] Importance in the choice of university/polytechnic: Good reputation of the university/polytechnic

[q20_f] Importance in the choice of university/polytechnic: Employment opportunities after graduation

[q20_g] Importance in the choice of university/polytechnic: Quality of student benefits and facilities

[q20a_h] Importance in the choice of university: Academic freedom

[q20b_h] Importance in the choice of polytechnic: Possibility to study systematically

[q20_i] Importance in the choice of university/polytechnic: Geographic location of the university/polytechnic

[q20_j] Importance in the choice of university/polytechnic: Learning Finnish/Swedish

[q20_k] Importance in the choice of university/polytechnic: Need to have something to spend time with

[q20_l] Importance in the choice of university/polytechnic: Other

[q20_l_a] Importance in the choice of university/polytechnic: Other (Open-ended question)

[q21] How many years the respondent has studied in Finland altogether?

[q22] How many credits the respondent already has?

[q23_a] Degree of respondent's satisfaction with: Quality of teaching

[q23_b] Respondent's satisfaction with: Teaching methods

[q23_c] Respondent's satisfaction with: Assessment methods (exams etc.)

[q23_d] Respondent's satisfaction with: Availability of courses in English

[q23_e] Respondent's satisfaction with: Degree requirements

[q23_f] Respondent's satisfaction with: Finnish/Swedish language courses

[q23_g] Respondent's satisfaction with: Computing services

[q23_h] Respondent's satisfaction with: Library services

[q23_i] Respondent's satisfaction with: University/polytechnic administration

[q23_j] Respondent's satisfaction with: Health services

[q23_k] Respondent's satisfaction with: Practical training periods (if had any)

[q23_l] Respondent's satisfaction with: Respondent's own learning abilities

[q24] Does the respondent know who to turn to when having questions pertaining to studies?

[q25_a] Respondent's satisfaction with guidance received from: Student tutors

[q25_b] Respondent's satisfaction with guidance received from: Department tutors (teachers)

[q25_c] Respondent's satisfaction with guidance received from: Other Finnish students

[q25_d] Respondent's satisfaction with guidance received from: Other foreign students

[q25_e] Respondent's satisfaction with guidance received from: Thesis supervisor

[q25_f] Respondent's satisfaction with guidance received from: Other teachers

[q25_g] Respondent's satisfaction with guidance received from: University/polytechnic information services

[q25_h] Respondent's satisfaction with guidance received from: Student union of the university/polytechnic

[q26] Is the respondent satisfied with the progression of his/her studies?

[q26_b] Is the respondent satisfied with the progression of his/her studies? No. Why not? (open-ended)

[q26_b_1] Is the respondent satisfied with the progression of his/her studies? No. Why not? Low quality of teaching

[q26_b_2] Is the respondent satisfied with the progression of his/her studies? No. Why not? Problems with language

[q26_b_3] Is the respondent satisfied with the progression of his/her studies? No. Why not? Personal reasons

[q26_b_4] Is the respondent satisfied with the progression of his/her studies? No. Why not? Time spent working

[q26_b_5] Is the respondent satisfied with the progression of his/her studies? No. Why not? Other reason

[q27] What have been the most positive features of the university/polytechnic? (Open-ended)

[q27_1] What have been the most positive features of the university/polytechnic? Facilities and services

[q27_2] What have been the most positive features of the university/polytechnic? Student-teacher relationships

[q27_3] What have been the most positive features of the university/polytechnic? Physical environment (nature, buildings)

[q27_4] What have been the most positive features of the university/polytechnic? Atmosphere

[q27_5] What have been the most positive features of the university/polytechnic? Internationality

[q27_6] What have been the most positive features of the university/polytechnic? Quality of teaching and research

[q27_7] What have been the most positive features of the university/polytechnic? Organization and systematic approach

[q27_8] What have been the most positive features of the university/polytechnic? Personnel

[q27_9] What have been the most positive features of the university/polytechnic? No tuition fees

[q27_10] What have been the most positive features of the university/polytechnic? Flexibility and freedom of choice

[q27_11] What have been the most positive features of the university/polytechnic? Teaching in English

[q27_12] What have been the most positive features of the university/polytechnic? Small groups

[q27_13] What have been the most positive features of the university/polytechnic? Other

[q28] What have been the most negative features of the university/polytechnic? (Open-ended question)

[q28_1] What have been the most negative features of the university/polytechnic? Insufficient English language skills of teachers

[q28_2] What have been the most negative features of the university/polytechnic? Insufficient amount of teaching in English

[q28_3] What have been the most negative features of the university/polytechnic? Quality of teaching

[q28_4] What have been the most negative features of the university/polytechnic? Difficulty to find practical training opportunities

[q28_5] What have been the most negative features of the university/polytechnic? Problems with getting information

[q28_6] What have been the most negative features of the university/polytechnic? Interaction with other students

[q28_7] What have been the most negative features of the university/polytechnic? Finnish/Swedish language courses

[q28_8] What have been the most negative features of the university/polytechnic? Services

[q28_9] What have been the most negative features of the university/polytechnic? Disorganized system

[q28_10] What have been the most negative features of the university/polytechnic? Discrimination

[q28_11] What have been the most negative features of the university/polytechnic? Other

[q29_a] Respondent finances his/her studies with (percentage of funding): KELA student grant

[q29_b] Respondent finances his/her studies with (percentage of funding): Scholarship from home country

[q29_c] Respondent finances his/her studies with (percentage of funding): Scholarship from Finland

[q29_d] Respondent finances his/her studies with (percentage of funding): Bilateral scholarship

[q29_e] Respondent finances his/her studies with (percentage of funding): Earnings from work

[q29_f] Respondent finances his/her studies with (percentage of funding): Savings

[q29_g] Respondent finances his/her studies with (percentage of funding): Bank loan

[q29_h] Respondent finances his/her studies with (percentage of funding): Financial support from parents or family

[q29_i] Respondent finances his/her studies with (percentage of funding): Income of spouse or partner

[q29_j] Respondent finances his/her studies with (percentage of funding): Other

[q29_j_a] Respondent finances his/her studies with (percentage of funding): Other (Open-ended question)

[q30] Would the respondent prefer to study in some other country?

[q30_b1] Would the respondent prefer to study in some other country? Where? (Open-ended question)

[q30_b1_1] Would the respondent prefer to study in some other country? Where? English-speaking country

[q30_b1_2] Would the respondent prefer to study in some other country? Where? Other Nordic country

[q30_b1_3] Would the respondent prefer to study in some other country? Where? Other European country

[q30_b1_4] Would the respondent prefer to study in some other country? Where? Other country

[q30_b2] Would the respondent prefer to study in some other country? Why chose Finland? (Open-ended question)

[q30_b2_1] Would the respondent prefer to study in some other country? Why chose Finland? Family reasons

[q30_b2_2] Would the respondent prefer to study in some other country? Why chose Finland? Job in Finland

[q30_b2_3] Would the respondent prefer to study in some other country? Why chose Finland? By chance

[q30_b2_4] Would the respondent prefer to study in some other country? Why chose Finland? Quality of education

[q30_b2_5] Would the respondent prefer to study in some other country? Why chose Finland? Unable to gain entrance elsewhere

[q30_b2_6] Would the respondent prefer to study in some other country? Why chose Finland? Free tuition

[q30_b2_7] Would the respondent prefer to study in some other country? Why chose Finland? Likes Finland

[q30_b2_8] Would the respondent prefer to study in some other country? Why chose Finland? Other reasons

[q31] Would the respondent be willing to continue studies if tuition fees were introduced?

[q32] Have respondent's motivation and plans for studying in Finland changed during studies?

[q32_b] Have respondent's motivation and plans for studying in Finland changed during studies? Yes. How? (Open-ended question)

[q32_b_1] Have respondent's motivation and plans for studying in Finland changed during studies? Yes. How? Began studying

[q32_b_2] Have respondent's motivation and plans for studying in Finland changed during studies? Yes. How? Motivation increased

[q32_b_3] Have respondent's motivation and plans for studying in Finland changed during studies? Yes. How? Motivation decreased

[q32_b_4] Have respondent's motivation and plans for studying in Finland changed during studies? Yes. How? Studies take longer than expected

[q32_b_5] Have respondent's motivation and plans for studying in Finland changed during studies? Yes. How? Other changes

[q33] Is the respondent satisfied with his/her current housing?

[q33_b] Is the respondent satisfied with his/her current housing? No. Why not? (Open-ended question)

[q33_b_1] Is the respondent satisfied with his/her current housing? No. Why not? Expensive

[q33_b_2] Is the respondent satisfied with his/her current housing? No. Why not? Lack of privacy

[q33_b_3] Is the respondent satisfied with his/her current housing? No. Why not? Does not get on with room mate

[q33_b_4] Is the respondent satisfied with his/her current housing? No. Why not? Inadequate

[q33_b_5] Is the respondent satisfied with his/her current housing? No. Why not? Location not convenient

[q33_b_6] Is the respondent satisfied with his/her current housing? No. Why not? Other problems

[q34] Respondent's main activity

[q34_g] Respondent's main activity. Other (Open-ended question)

[q35] Has the respondent ever worked in Finland?

[q35_d] Has the respondent ever worked in Finland? Did not get a job even though tried. Reason (Open-ended question)

[q35_d_1] Has the respondent ever worked in Finland? Did not get a job even though tried. Reason: Cannot speak Finnish

[q35_d_2] Has the respondent ever worked in Finland? Did not get a job even though tried. Reason: Discrimination

[q35_d_3] Has the respondent ever worked in Finland? Did not get a job even though tried. Reason: Other reason

[q36] Does respondent's present job correspond with his/her qualifications and prior working experience?

[q37] From which information source got information about the present job? (Open-ended question)

[q37_1] From which source got information about the present job? Internet

[q37_2] From which source got information about the present job? A friend

[q37_3] From which source got information about the present job? Own inquiry

[q37_4] From which source got information about the present job? Employment office

[q37_5] From which source got information about the present job? University/polytechnic

[q37_6] From which source got information about the present job? Was offered the job

[q38] Language mainly used by the respondent in his/her present job

[q38_d] Language mainly used by the respondent in his/her present job. Other (Open-ended question)

[q39_a] How satisfied the respondent is with the following in his/her present job: Content of the work (duties)

[q39_b] How satisfied the respondent is with the following in his/her present job: Salary

[q39_c] How satisfied the respondent is with the following in his/her present job: Social atmosphere

[q40_a] What kind of work respondent has done in Finland previously? Voluntary work

[q40_b] What kind of work has done in Finland previously? Summer job

[q40_c] What kind of work has done in Finland previously? Trainee

[q40_d] What kind of work has done in Finland previously? Part-time work

[q40_e] What kind of work has done in Finland previously? Full-time work

[q41] Correspondence of the previous job to respondent's qualifications and interests

[q42] Self-reported major assets in getting a job

[q42_1] Self-reported major assets in getting a job: Level of education

[q42_2] Self-reported major assets in getting a job: Work history

[q42_3] Self-reported major assets in getting a job: Personality

[q42_3_a] Self-reported major assets in getting a job: Personality (open-ended question)

[q42_4] Self-reported major assets in getting a job: Skills

[q42_4_a] Self-reported major assets in getting a job: Skills (Open-ended question)

[q42_5] Self-reported major assets in getting a job: Good luck

[q42_6] Self-reported major assets in getting a job: Contacts

[q43_a] Respondent is most actively in contact with (in order of importance): Family (spouse, children, other relatives) in Finland

[q43_b] Respondent is most actively in contact with (in order of importance): Girlfriend/boyfriend in Finland

[q43_c] Respondent is most actively in contact with (in order of importance): Family in home country

[q43_d] Respondent is most actively in contact with (in order of importance): Finnish students in respondent's department

[q43_e] Respondent is most actively in contact with (in order of importance): Other foreign students

[q43_f] Respondent is most actively in contact with (in order of importance): Student/professional colleagues

[q43_g] Respondent is most actively in contact with (in order of importance): Persons with the same ethnic background

[q43_h] Respondent is most actively in contact with (in order of importance): Work colleagues

[q43_i] Respondent is most actively in contact with (in order of importance): Club or hobby group

[q43_j] Respondent is most actively in contact with (in order of importance): Neighbours

[q43_k] Respondent is most actively in contact with (in order of importance): Other

[q43_k_a] Respondent is most actively in contact with (in order of importance): Other (Open-ended question)

[q44_a] Most important ways for the respondent to be in social contact: Meeting friends at the university/polytechnic

[q44_b] Most important ways for the respondent to be in social contact: Spending time with family (including boy/girlriend)

[q44_c] Most important ways for the respondent to be in social contact: Meeting friends in hobby club

[q44_d] Most important ways for the respondent to be in social contact: Meeting people occasionally through hobbies

[q44_e] Most important ways for the respondent to be in social contact: Going out with friends

[q44_f] Most important ways for the respondent to be in social contact: Going out on his/her own and meeting new people

[q44_g] Most important ways for the respondent to be in social contact: E-mailing with friends and colleagues

[q44_h] Most important ways for the respondent to be in social contact: Discussions on Internet chat forums

[q44_i] Most important ways for the respondent to be in social contact: Phoning and text messages to friends

[q44_j] Most important ways for the respondent to be in social contact: Letters and e-mails to friends in home country

[q44_k] Most important ways for the respondent to be in social contact: Internet meetings with family

[q44_l] Most important ways for the respondent to be in social contact: Participation in political/religious/voluntary organizations

[q44_m] Most important ways for the respondent to be in social contact: Other

[q44_m_a] Most important ways for the respondent to be in social contact: Other (Open-ended question)

[q45] Respondent's satisfaction with his/her social life

[q45_b] Respondent's satisfaction with his/her social life. Is satisfied but would also wish... (open-ended question)

[q45_b_1] Respondent's satisfaction with his/her social life. Is satisfied but would also wish: Some changes in self or own life

[q45_b_2] Respondent's satisfaction with his/her social life. Is satisfied but would also wish: Other change

[q45_b_3] Respondent's satisfaction with his/her social life. Is satisfied but would also wish: Have more Finnish friends

[q45_b_4] Respondent's satisfaction with his/her social life. Is satisfied but would also wish: Have more friends altogether

[q45_c] Respondent's satisfaction with his/her social life. Not satisfied, because.. (open-ended question)

[q45_c_1] Respondent's satisfaction with his/her social life. Not satisfied, because: Discriminated against

[q45_c_2] Respondent's satisfaction with his/her social life. Not satisfied, because: Reason connected with own life

[q46] Perceived advantages of being a foreigner in Finland: (Open-ended question)

[q46_1] Perceived advantages of being a foreigner in Finland: Learning on one's own

[q46_2] Perceived advantages of being a foreigner in Finland: Interest

[q46_3] Perceived advantages of being a foreigner in Finland: Social benefits

[q46_4] Perceived advantages of being a foreigner in Finland: Tolerance, permissiveness

[q46_5] Perceived advantages of being a foreigner in Finland: Friendliness

[q46_6] Perceived advantages of being a foreigner in Finland: Esteem

[q46_7] Perceived advantages of being a foreigner in Finland: Other

[q46_8] Perceived advantages of being a foreigner in Finland: No advantages

[q47] Perceived disadvantages of being a foreigner in Finland (Open-ended question)

[q47_1] Perceived disadvantages of being a foreigner in Finland: Problems with language

[q47_2] Perceived disadvantages of being a foreigner in Finland: Inequality as regards social services

[q47_3] Perceived disadvantages of being a foreigner in Finland: Practical matters

[q47_4] Perceived disadvantages of being a foreigner in Finland: Discrimination

[q47_5] Perceived disadvantages of being a foreigner in Finland: Racist attacks

[q47_6] Perceived disadvantages of being a foreigner in Finland: Difficult to get a job

[q47_7] Perceived disadvantages of being a foreigner in Finland: Sense of being an outsider

[q47_8] Perceived disadvantages of being a foreigner in Finland: Prejudices and fear

[q47_9] Perceived disadvantages of being a foreigner in Finland: Sexual harassment

[q47_10] Perceived disadvantages of being a foreigner in Finland: Other disadvantage

[q47_11] Perceived disadvantages of being a foreigner in Finland: No disadvantages

[q48] In respondent's opinion, most positive things in the Finnish society (Open-ended)

[q48_1] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society: Values of the society (ideology)

[q48_1_a] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society: Values of the society (ideology) (Open-ended question)

[q48_1_1] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Values of the society (ideology): Independence, individualism, privacy

[q48_1_2] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Values of the society (ideology): Openness

[q48_1_3] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Values of the society (ideology): Equality and respect for human rights

[q48_1_4] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Values of the society (ideology): Closeness to nature

[q48_1_5] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Values of the society (ideology): Innovativeness

[q48_1_6] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Values of the society (ideology): Relaxed lifestyle

[q48_1_7] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Values of the society (ideology): Respect for law and order

[q48_1_8] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Values of the society (ideology): Other value

[q48_2] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Values of the society (infrastructure)

[q48_2_a] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Values of the society (infrastructure) (Open-ended question)

[q48_2_1] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Values of the society (infrastructure): Functionality of the system and services

[q48_2_2] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Values of the society (infrastructure): High level of education

[q48_2_3] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Values of the society (infrastructure): Lack of corruption

[q48_2_4] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Values of the society (infrastructure): Nationalism

[q48_3] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Characteristics of the Finns

[q48_3_a] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Characteristics of the Finns (Open-ended question)

[q48_3_1] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Characteristics of the Finns: Honesty and reliability

[q48_3_2] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Characteristics of the Finns: Friendliness and politeness

[q48_3_3] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Characteristics of the Finns: Diligence, punctuality, conscientiousness

[q48_3_4] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Characteristics of the Finns: Kind-heartedness, warmness, niceness, helpfulness

[q48_3_5] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Characteristics of the Finns: Tranquility

[q48_3_6] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Characteristics of the Finns: Give other people space and don't waste other persons' time

[q48_3_7] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Characteristics of the Finns: Other characteristics

[q48_4] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Traditions

[q48_4_a] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Traditions (Open-ended question)

[q48_4_1] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Traditions: Food

[q48_4_2] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Traditions: Art

[q48_4_3] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Traditions: Sauna

[q48_5] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Nature and climate

[q48_6] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Clean, unpolluted nature

[q48_7] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Safety

[q48_8] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: People can speak English

[q48_9] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Tranquil, peaceful life

[q48_10] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Other positive things

[q48_10_a] In respondent's opinion, the most positive things in the Finnish society are: Other positive things (Open-ended question)

[q49] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society (Open-ended question)

[q49_1] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Values of the society (ideology)

[q49_1_a] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Values of the society (ideology)

[q49_1_1] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Values of the society (ideology): Closed society, racism and discrimination

[q49_1_2] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Values of the society (ideology): Excessive individualism and privacy

[q49_1_3] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Values of the society (ideology): Indifference towards children and young people

[q49_1_4] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Values of the society (ideology): Other values

[q49_2] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Values of the society (infrastructure)

[q49_2_a] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Values of the society (infrastructure) (Open-ended question)

[q49_2_1] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Values of the society (infrastructure): Weak points of the system and services

[q49_3] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Characteristics of the Finns

[q49_3_a] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Characteristics of the Finns (Open-ended question)

[q49_3_1] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Characteristics of the Finns: Coldness

[q49_3_2] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Characteristics of the Finns: Not communicative, taciturnity

[q49_3_3] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Characteristics of the Finns: Prejudice and pessimism

[q49_3_4] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Characteristics of the Finns: Bad manners

[q49_3_5] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Characteristics of the Finns: Too eager to obey the rules

[q49_4] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Traditions

[q49_4_a] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Traditions (Open-ended question)

[q49_5] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Drinking culture

[q49_6] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Climate

[q49_7] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Other

[q49_7_a] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Other (Open-ended question)

[q49_7_1] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Other: Taxation

[q49_7_2] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Other: High prices

[q49_7_3] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Other: Too quiet and boring

[q49_7_4] In respondent's opinion, the most negative things in the Finnish society are: Other: Other things

[q50] Situations in which the respondent felt conscious of not being a Finn (Open-ended question)

[q50_1] Situations in which the respondent felt conscious of not being a Finn: Treated as a foreigner

[q50_2] Situations in which the respondent felt conscious of not being a Finn: Safety

[q50_3] Situations in which the respondent felt conscious of not being a Finn: Drinking habits

[q50_4] Situations in which the respondent felt conscious of not being a Finn: Customs, habits, manners

[q50_5] Situations in which the respondent felt conscious of not being a Finn: Speech and other interaction

[q50_6] Situations in which the respondent felt conscious of not being a Finn: Way of thinking, values

[q50_7] Situations in which the respondent felt conscious of not being a Finn: Language

[q50_8] Situations in which the respondent felt conscious of not being a Finn: Objects

[q51] What does the respondent miss most about his/her home country? (Open-ended question)

[q51_1] What does the respondent miss most about his/her home country? Family members and closest friends

[q51_2] What does the respondent miss most about his/her home country? Geographical environment: climate and scenery

[q51_3] What does the respondent miss most about his/her home country? Sense of belonging

[q51_3_a] What does the respondent miss most about his/her home country? Sense of belonging (Open-ended question)

[q51_4] What does the respondent miss most about his/her home country? Food and drink

[q51_5] What does the respondent miss most about his/her home country? Social culture

[q51_5_a] What does the respondent miss most about his/her home country? Social culture (Open-ended question)

[q51_6] What does the respondent miss most about his/her home country? Built-up environment

[q51_7] What does the respondent miss most about his/her home country? Language

[q51_8] What does the respondent miss most about his/her home country? Media

[q51_9] What does the respondent miss most about his/her home country? Culture and lifestyle

[q51_10] What does the respondent miss most about his/her home country? Other things

[q51_10_a] What does the respondent miss most about his/her home country? Other things (Open-ended question)

[q52_a] Importance to the respondent: Career development

[q52_b] Importance to the respondent: Interesting job

[q52_c] Importance to the respondent: Possibility to earn high income

[q52_d] Importance to the respondent: Intellectual achievements

[q52_e] Importance to the respondent: Have a family with children

[q52_f] Importance to the respondent: Close circle of friends

[q52_g] Importance to the respondent: Enjoying and progressing in hobbies

[q52_g_a] Importance to the respondent: Enjoying and progressing in his/her hobbies, which are..(Open-ended question)

[q52_h] Importance to the respondent: Seeing different people and countries

[q52_i] Importance to the respondent: Religion/philosophy

[q52_j] Importance to the respondent: Maintaining the traditions of own culture

[q52_k] Importance to the respondent: Clean, unpolluted nature

[q52_l] Importance to the respondent: Other values important to me are (Open-ended question)

[q53] Respondent's advice to a friend planning to move to Finland (Open-ended question)

[q54] To what level does the respondent plan to study?

[q54_f] To what level does the respondent plan to study? No degree, why?

[q55] Does the respondent aim to continue studies elsewhere?

[q55_b] Does the respondent aim to continue studies elsewhere? Yes. Where? (Open-ended question)

[q55_b_1] In home country

[q55_b_2] In Europe

[q55_b_3] In an English-speaking country

[q55_b_4] In other country

[q55_b_5] Do not know

[q56_a] What does the respondent plan to do after finishing studies? Will definitely stay in Finland

[q56_a_a] What does the respondent plan to do after finishing studies? Will definitely stay in Finland: Reasons (Open-ended question)

[q56_a_1] What does the respondent plan to do after finishing studies? Will definitely stay in Finland: Reasons: May leave later

[q56_a_2] What does the respondent plan to do after finishing studies? Will definitely stay in Finland: Reasons: Study reasons

[q56_a_3] What does the respondent plan to do after finishing studies? Will definitely stay in Finland: Reasons: Family reasons

[q56_a_4] What does the respondent plan to do after finishing studies? Will definitely stay in Finland: Reasons: Felt Finland is his/her home country

[q56_a_5] What does the respondent plan to do after finishing studies? Will definitely stay in Finland: Reasons: Job

[q56_a_6] What does the respondent plan to do after finishing studies? Will definitely stay in Finland: Reasons: Other

[q56_b] What does the respondent plan to do after finishing studies? Would like to stay in Finland but it depends on

[q56_b_a] What does the respondent plan to do after finishing studies? Would like to stay in Finland but it depends on (Open-ended question)

[q56_b_1] What does the respondent plan to do after finishing studies? Would like to stay in Finland but it depends on: Work

[q56_b_2] What does the respondent plan to do after finishing studies? Would like to stay in Finland but it depends on: Opportunities for post-graduate studies

[q56_b_3] What does the respondent plan to do after finishing studies? Would like to stay in Finland but it depends on: Other reasons

[q56_c] What does the respondent plan to do after finishing studies? Will definitely leave Finland

[q56_c_a] What does the respondent plan to do after finishing studies? Will definitely leave Finland Why? (Open-ended question)

[q56_c_1] What does the respondent plan to do after finishing studies? Will definitely leave Finland Why? Is not happy in Finland

[q56_c_2] What does the respondent plan to do after finishing studies? Will definitely leave Finland Why? Homesickness

[q56_c_3] What does the respondent plan to do after finishing studies? Will definitely leave Finland Why? Taxation and wages

[q56_c_4] What does the respondent plan to do after finishing studies? Will definitely leave Finland Why? Wants to have international experience

[q56_d] What does the respondent plan to do after finishing studies? Does not know.

[q56_d_a] What does the respondent plan to do after finishing studies? Does not know. Why? (Open-ended question)

[q56_d_1] What does the respondent plan to do after finishing studies? Does not know. Why? Depends on work

[q56_d_2] What does the respondent plan to do after finishing studies? Does not know. Why? Family reasons

[q56_d_3] What does the respondent plan to do after finishing studies? Does not know. Why? Too early to say

[q56_d_4] What does the respondent plan to do after finishing studies? Does not know. Why? Situation in home country unstable

[q57] What else would the respondent say as a foreign student? (Open-ended question)

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