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[fsd_no] FSD study number
[fsd_vr] FSD edition number
[fsd_id] FSD case id
[kieli] Language selection
[yo] University (abbreviation added during archiving)
[ala] Field of study (categorised based on university-specific variables)
[vuosi] Year of data collection
[q1] Do you do paid work while you study?
[q2] Is your paid job (or at least one of your work tasks) related to the subject you are studying?
[q3] Time you spend on paid work
[q4_1] How have you funded your studies? Student loan
[q4_2] How have you funded your studies? Study grant
[q4_3] How have you funded your studies? Housing supplement
[q4_4] How have you funded your studies? Scholarship
[q4_5] How have you funded your studies? Personal income from work
[q4_6] How have you funded your studies? Parents/family
[q4_7] How have you funded your studies? Other personal income
[q5] How do you assess your current financial situation?
[q6_1] Are you involved in any of the following extra-curricular activities? Cultural or artistic activities / literature
[q6_2] Are you involved in any of the following extra-curricular activities? Sports activities
[q6_3] Are you involved in any of the following extra-curricular activities? Games
[q6_4] Are you involved in any of the following extra-curricular activities? Crafts/DIY
[q6_5] Are you involved in any of the following extra-curricular activities? Voluntary or association activities
[q6_6] Are you involved in any of the following extra-curricular activities? No activities of this kind
[q6_7] Are you involved in any of the following extra-curricular activities? Other
[q7] Are you actively involved in the activities of the student association in your field of study or the activities of your student union? I'm actively involved.
[q8] Please state your age (in years)
[q9] Please indicate your gender
[q10] Did your parents (father and/or mother) also attend university?
[q11] Do you have siblings who have attended/attend university?
[q12_1] Please state to what extent you agree with the following statements about your studies: The skills I acquired in my education meet my expectations
[q12_2] Please state to what extent you agree with the following statements about your studies: My education met the goals set for it
[q12_3] Please state to what extent you agree with the following statements about your studies: To a large extent, teaching was of good quality
[q12_4] Please state to what extent you agree with the following statements about your studies: I am satisfied with the teaching methods used
[q13_1] Please assess the following statements: I feel comfortable and well at my university
[q13_2] Please assess the following statements: I am satisfied with my studies
[q13_3] Please assess the following statements: My family supports and encourages me in my studies
[q13_4] Please assess the following statements: My friends support and encourage me in my studies
[q13_5] Please assess the following statements: My private life currently hinders my studies
[q14_1] How satisfied are you currently with the following aspects of your life? Your life in general
[q14_2] How satisfied are you currently with the following aspects of your life? Your friends and acquaintances
[q14_3] How satisfied are you currently with the following aspects of your life? Your family life
[q15] Was your current university your first choice for studies?
[q16] How would you assess your performance as a student in the first years of your studies? Please focus especially on your knowledge and understanding as well as participation and involvement in class.
[q17] How confident are you at the moment that you will complete your Master's degree successfully?
[q18_1] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available for planning of studies
[q18_2] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available for problems related to progress with studies
[q18_3] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available for choosing a specialisation / selecting courses
[q18_4] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available for writing the Bachelor's thesis / completing the final examination
[q18_5] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available when I was trying to find my career path/orientation
[q18_6] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available for finding suitable traineeships/internships
[q18_7] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available for balancing work and studies
[q18_8] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There were enough opportunities to get to know other students
[q18_9] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available for motivational problems
[q18_10] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available for finding housing
[q18_11] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available for balancing family life and studies
[q18_12] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available for health problems
[q18_13] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available when I was trying to find direction in my life
[q18_14] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? There was sufficient support available for job seeking
[q18_15] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? Some other guidance
[q18_15_1] How would you assess the guidance provided by your university? Other, which? (open-ended)
[q19_1] Please assess the following statements: The more similar group members are, the better the group can focus on its task
[q19_2] Please assess the following statements: I feel most comfortable working in groups that were formed according to personal preferences (e.g. together with friends)
[q19_3] Please assess the following statements: I find it fascinating to work in randomly formed teams
[q19_4] Please assess the following statements: I find it stressful when the results of my teamwork are assessed / graded
[q19_5] Please assess the following statements: I work better and more productively by myself than in a group
[q19_6] Please assess the following statements: Working in a team provides the opportunity to exchange information and experiences and to attain transferable skills (e.g. the ability to deal with conflicts)
[q19_7] Please assess the following statements: The success of teamwork is strongly dependent on guidance provided by the teacher
[q19_8] Please assess the following statements: The success of study-related teamwork is easily compromised if some team members do not speak the language used in the team well enough
[q20_1] Please assess the following statements: The amount of mandatory attendance set for the study programme is appropriate
[q20_2] Please assess the following statements: The support (i.e. guidance) provided during my studies allowed me to study independently
[q20_3] Please assess the following statements: Teaching staff is available to students' questions and concerns also outside classes and office hours
[q20_4] Please assess the following statements: Because my personal affairs and employment situation are in order, I have been able to participate in classes without problems
[q20_5] Please assess the following statements: I allocated enough time for studying on my own
[q21_1] Please assess the following statements: I have spent at least one semester abroad during my studies
[q21_2] Please assess the following statements: Completing my degree within the stipulated timeframe was more important to me than going abroad
[q21_3] Please assess the following statements: I would prefer to work in Finland in the future
[q21_4] Please assess the following statements: Gaining international experience is essential for one's future career
[q21_5] Please assess the following statements: For my future career, it is important to be familiar with the different processes and procedures in my profession
[q21_6] Please assess the following statements: I found it difficult to finance my study stay abroad
[q22] How easy or difficult was it to find information on and support for different aspects of your studies?
[q23_1] Please assess the following statements: My schedule was too full (too many classes per week requiring attendance)
[q23_2] Please assess the following statements: The credit points given did not reflect my effort, because the time spent earning them did not correspond to the recommended workload
[q23_3] Please assess the following statements: If needed, I would always know where to find a person to whom I can turn for help
[q23_4] Please assess the following statements: My studies were structured in such a way that it has been easy to get to know fellow students
[q23_5] Please assess the following statements: The number of exams per term was too high
[q23_6] Please assess the following statements: I was satisfied with the opportunities provided in my study prorgamme to participate and have an influence on decisions (as a student and not, for example, as a member of the student union)
[q23_7] Please assess the following statements: I was satisfied with my interaction with teaching staff
[q23_8] Please assess the following statements: I received sufficient feedback from teachers
[q23_9] Please assess the following statements: The feedback I received from teachers has helped me with my studies
[q24_1] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I was very confident that I would manage the requirements of my studies well
[q24_2] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've often had a headache during my studies
[q24_3] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've gotten along well with my fellow students
[q24_4] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: If I had any questions about my study programme, I knew who to ask
[q24_5] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I often only started revising shortly before exams
[q24_6] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I feel a sense of identification with my university
[q24_7] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I'm an outgoing person
[q24_8] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've occasionally skipped classes/lectures
[q24_9] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've often had difficulty concentrating
[q24_10] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: The choice of my field of study was mainly guided by my interests
[q24_11] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've studied with other students in study groups
[q24_12] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've liked studying at my university
[q24_13] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I think my studies should have been more practice-oriented
[q24_14] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I had expected studying to be easier
[q24_15] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: It is more important to me to have an interesting job than a high income
[q24_16] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've often felt rather sad or displeased
[q24_17] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've often had bad luck with my examiners
[q24_18] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I prefer to talk about uncontroversial topics with my acquaintances
[q24_19] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I enjoy analysing theories and scientific questions
[q24_20] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've been able to keep up with course content without trouble
[q24_21] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: During my studies, I've often got angry easily
[q24_22] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've had a good relationship with the teaching staff
[q24_23] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've often felt exhausted during my studies
[q24_24] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I would recommend my university
[q24_25] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I would have wanted my study programme to include more studies focusing on the basics of theory
[q24_26] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I feel I've had a close relationship with my university
[q24_27] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've been attentive when following lectures and seminars
[q24_28] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I enjoyed learning new things
[q24_29] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've regularly participated in activities on offer at my university, e.g. university sport or parties
[q24_30] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: When decisions have to be made, I quickly know what I want
[q24_31] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: The feeling that I've learned something is more important to me than a good grade or mark
[q24_32] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've been very involved in different extra-curricular activities (e.g. student union, student associations)
[q24_33] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I think that my performance in exams has been mainly determined by coincidence
[q24_34] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: In my opinion, a good theoretical education is the basis for professional success
[q24_35] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've thought about dropping out of university several times
[q24_36] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I would find it easy to give a presentation in front of strangers
[q24_37] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've often found it hard to see how what I am learning will be of relevance in the future
[q24_38] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've kept close contact with my fellow students
[q24_39] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've regarded my studies as an opportunity to further develop my personality
[q24_40] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I ask others for help if I have problems
[q24_41] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I consider the teaching staff to be very competent in their respective field
[q24_42] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I have a number of clearly defined goals and work towards them systematically
[q24_43] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've often felt overly challenged by the expectations placed on me during my studies
[q24_44] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've often had a stomach ache during my studies
[q24_45] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've often met with my fellow students outside university
[q24_46] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: The expectations I had for my study programme at this university have been met
[q24_47] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I like to discuss the content of studies with fellow students
[q24_48] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've felt comfortable approaching teaching staff
[q24_49] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've been highly motivated in my studies
[q24_50] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I consider the exam requirements to be transparent
[q24_51] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've been feeling very upbeat and energetic since I began to study
[q24_52] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: It's important for me to get scientific explanations to (certain) questions
[q24_53] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: During my studies I have often had trouble sleeping
[q24_54] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've seldom felt lonely or sad
[q24_55] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: My hobbies and social life have taken up more energy than my studies
[q24_56] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I like to spend time alone
[q24_57] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've sometimes considered transferring to another university
[q24_58] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've prepared thoroughly for exams
[q24_59] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I haven't had difficulties with my studies
[q24_60] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've rarely experienced anxiety or apprehension during my studies
[q24_61] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've found it easy to make new contacts
[q24_62] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: Sometimes, I can barely get out of bed in the morning because I don't feel like studying
[q24_63] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: If I decide on something, I will usually achieve it
[q24_64] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: As far as performance in my studies is concerned, I have high expectations of myself
[q24_65] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I prefer to concern myself with practical things rather than with theoretical questions
[q24_66] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I'm a good organiser
[q24_67] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I'm a self-confident person
[q24_68] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I'm quickly discouraged when things don't go as I'd hoped
[q24_69] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I have a clear idea regarding my career goals
[q24_70] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I'm very determined/persistent
[q24_71] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I've received sufficient support of various kinds from my family and friends during my studies
[q24_72] Please think about your studies and assess the following statements: I can apply what I've learned in my studies also to things outside my field
[q26se_1] Students of business and economics (AAL, UEF, JYU, LUT, OY, UTA, UTU, UVA, HAN, AA): Please rate (1-5) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: General knowledge of economics
[q26se_2] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Ability/skills in your major subject
[q26se_3] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Ability/skills in your minor subject studies
[q26se_4] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Communication skills in your mother tongue
[q26se_5] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Communication skills the second official language
[q26se_6] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Communication skills in other languages (than Finnish / Swedish)
[q26se_7] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Entrepreneurial skills, knowledge
[q26se_8] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Entrepreneurial skills, attitudinal
[q26se_9] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Ability to work in an international environment
[q26se_10] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Team-working skills
[q26se_11] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: General leadership skills
[q26se_12] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Skills in human resources / management
[q26se_13] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: IT skills
[q26se_14] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Ability to learn new things
[q26se_15] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Ability to solve problems
[q26se_16] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Presentation skills
[q26se_17] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Interaction skills
[q26se_18] Students of business and economics: Please rate (1-5; very poor - excellent) the skills/competence your education gave you in terms of how well it prepared you for working life: Prerequisites for acting ethically
[q27ua] Has the merger of arts academies into the University of the Arts Helsinki affected the contents of your studies?
[q27ua_1] Has the merger of arts academies into the University of the Arts Helsinki affected the contents of your studies? How have they been affected? Respond freely.
[q28ua] What changes or reformations do you wish the University of the Arts Helsinki to bring to studying in the next five years? (open-ended)
[q29ua] Education has given me good preparedness for being an artist in society
[q30tty] What was the most useful educational experience for you at TUT in terms of your professional growth? (open-ended)
[q31tty] What could TUT do better to help students graduate within the normative time-to-degree and promote their professional growth? (open-ended)
[q32tty_1] Please rate the knowledge and skills that you acquired during your studies at TUT: Expertise/competence in your field of study
[q32tty_2] Please rate the knowledge and skills that you acquired during your studies at TUT: Critical and analytical thinking skills
[q32tty_3] Please rate the knowledge and skills that you acquired during your studies at TUT: Verbal and written communication skills
[q32tty_4] Please rate the knowledge and skills that you acquired during your studies at TUT: Language skills
[q32tty_5] Please rate the knowledge and skills that you acquired during your studies at TUT: Project management skills
[q32tty_6] Please rate the knowledge and skills that you acquired during your studies at TUT: Innovation skills
[q32tty_7] Please rate the knowledge and skills that you acquired during your studies at TUT: Interpersonal and social skills
[q32tty_8] Please rate the knowledge and skills that you acquired during your studies at TUT: Entrepreneurial skills
[q33lut] Please assess the following statements: My understanding of sustainable development broadened during my studies
[q34lut_1] Assess the quality of support services at LUT on a scale of 1-5: Language courses
[q34lut_2] Assess the quality of support services at LUT on a scale of 1-5: International services
[q34lut_3] Assess the quality of support services at LUT on a scale of 1-5: Career services
[q34lut_4] Assess the quality of support services at LUT on a scale of 1-5: Study guidance
[q34lut_5] Assess the quality of support services at LUT on a scale of 1-5: Study administration of the faculty
[q34lut_6] Assess the quality of support services at LUT on a scale of 1-5: Online services for students (Oodi, UNI, Noppa, Moodle)
[q34lut_7] Assess the quality of support services at LUT on a scale of 1-5: Library
[q34lut_8] Assess the quality of support services at LUT on a scale of 1-5: IT Services
[q34lut_9] Assess the quality of support services at LUT on a scale of 1-5: Learning spaces (e.g. Origo)
[q34lut10] Your open feedback to the support services (open-ended)
[q35lut_1] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Working during studies / financial problems
[q35lut_2] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Personal relations or family-related issues
[q35lut_3] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Health issues
[q35lut_4] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Problems with time management
[q35lut_5] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Lack of motivation
[q35lut_6] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Lack of study skills / learning difficulties
[q35lut_7] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Lack of peer support
[q35lut_8] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Poor organisation of courses or low quality of teaching
[q35lut_9] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Lack of guidance on studies
[q35lut10] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Lack of supervision of thesis
[q35lut11] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Difficult studies / certain courses are too demanding
[q35lut12] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Difficult studies / certain courses were too demanding, which ones? (open-ended)
[q35lut13] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Courses that did not motivate me to study and learn
[q35lut14] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Something else
[q35lut15] Assess how much the following reasons have caused delay in your studies (the target schedule is 180 ECTS credits in three years): Something else, what? (open-ended)
[q36aal] Were you delayed in completing your Bachelor's degree for any reason?
[q37aal_1] What was the cause of the delay? The delay was due to health-related reasons
[q37aal_2] What was the cause of the delay? The delay was due to inadequate guidance in my studies
[q37aal_3] What was the cause of the delay? The delay was due to incompatible or overlapping course timetables
[q37aal_4] What was the cause of the delay? The delay was due to working alongside my studies
[q37aal_5] What was the cause of the delay? The delay was due to involvement in student activities
[q37aal_6] What was the cause of the delay? The delay was due to a lack of motivation to study
[q37aal_7] What was the cause of the delay? The delay was due to a lack of study skills
[q37aal_8] What was the cause of the delay? The delay was due to being called up to do military service
[q37aal_9] What was the cause of the delay? The delay was due to parental leave
[q37aal10] What was the cause of the delay? My graduation was delayed because I wanted to take additional courses
[q37aal11] What was the cause of the delay? My graduation was delayed because I wanted to improve my grade average
[q37aal12] Were you delayed in completing your Bachelor's degree for any reason? Other reason
[q37aal13] Were you delayed in completing your Bachelor's degree for any reason? Other reason, what? (open-ended)
[q38aal] What could the university do better to help its students to stay on track to meet their graduation schedules? (open-ended)
[q39aal] Which do you feel was the best course in your degree programme? Please justify your answer. (open-ended)
[aa1] Åbo Akademi: Faculty
[aal1] Aalto University: School
[han1] Hanken School of Economics: My department (i.e. the department to which my major subject in the Bachelor's degree belongs)
[hy1] University of Helsinki: Which faculty did you graduate from or you are going to graduate?
[hy2] University of Helsinki: Department
[jyu1] University of Jyväskylä: Which faculty did you graduate from or you are going to graduate?
[jyu2] University of Jyväskylä: To which field does your study programme belong?
[lut1] Lappeenranta University of Technology: Please choose the programme from which you graduated
[oy1] University of Oulu: Which faculty did you graduate from or you are going to graduate?
[tty1] Tampere University of Technology: Study/degree programme
[ua1] University of Arts: Which is your academy?
[uef1] University of Eastern Finland: In which faculty did you study?
[uef2] University of Eastern Finland: On which campus did you study?
[uta1] University of Tampere: School
[utu1] University of Turku: Which faculty did you graduate from or you are going to graduate?
[uva1] University of Vaasa: Faculty
