More courses need to be offered that pertain to the international studies.
I think that this survey was a very interesting way to gain some students attention, and to help us grasp more about the aficana Studies. Although I haven't taken any of these course I still feel that it is a great program for those who really find a lot of a lot of a lot of
I THINK THIS SURVEY WAS VERY INTERESTING. IM GLAD TO SEE THAT KENTUCKY STATE IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE DIVERSE EVERYDAY AND THAT THEY ARE TRYING TO PURSUE NEW THINGS. ALTHOUGH I AM A SENIOR I REALLY THINK HAVING AN AFRICANA STUDIES MAJOR WOULD BE BENEFICIAL!
Career & Employment
Seventy-four percent (74%) of respondents stated a degree in AFS would be beneficial to a career in Teaching.
Fifty-six percent (56%) of respondents stated a degree in AFS would be beneficial to a career in Social Work.
Fifty-six percent (56%) of respondents stated a degree in AFS would be beneficial to a career in Foreign Service.
Eighty percent (80%) of respondents stated that they would pursue a career in Foreign Service.
Comments related to this section included: (Comments are copied verbatim from the survey).
If I were younger, I would RUN to be a part of this sort of thing!
I'm a senior and I am still unsure of what I want to do after I graduate. However, I am sure that whatever it is I do, traveling MUST be a requirement.
Study Abroad
Ninety-two percent (92%) of students indicated that have not studied abroad.
Eighty (80%) of students stated that they have considered studying abroad.
Seventy-one percent (71%) of students stated that they have not studied abroad because they could not afford it.
Sixty percent (60%) of students stated that they would study abroad if it were a course requirement.
Regions students indicate they would prefer to study abroad - Latin America and the Caribbean 66%; Europe 55%; Pacific Rim 55%; Sub-Saharan Africa 55%.
Comments related to this section included: (Comments are copied verbatim from the survey).
I think there should be more study abroad programs for underclassmen made available and affordable.
Study abroad is a fabulous opportunity for anyone who can manage. All students should be encouraged to participate. It is through interaction with other cultures that we can become diverse individuals and spread it around.
study abroad would create excellent academicians.
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