Hello: You are invited to participate in our survey, Career Aspirations of College Students in Mississippi Following Hurricane Katrina. This survey is being conducted as part of a project for a graduate-level sociology course at the University of Kentucky under the leadership of Dr. Rosalind Harris.
In this survey, approximately 100 people will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about their college experiences and home communities. It will take approximately 20 to 25 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can skip that question or withdraw entirely from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.
Your survey responses will be stricly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact our research team by email at the email address specified below.
Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
What ethnicity(ies) or race(s) do you identify with? (Select as many as apply)
What is your home community? What is your home county?
What is the name of your college or university?
What year in college are you?
Are you a first generation college student?
Do you plan to study beyond a four year degree?
Please tell us about the type of program you wish to attend.
Are you receiving grants or taking out loans to attend college?
Please tell us about the types of grants or loans you have taken out.
How many people under the age of 18 live in your home away from college?
How many people over the age of 18 live in your home away from college?
How many generations, or for how many years has your family lived in your home community?
Tell us a little bit about your parent’s and your grandparents employment histories. What kinds of jobs have they held? How far did they go in school?
Why are you going to college?
Does anyone support you while you attend school?
Who supports you and how do they support you?
Do you feel that your high school adequately prepared you for college?
What kinds of preparation did your high school provide to prepare you for college?
Respond to the following statement
How does your home community impact your career aspirations?
Tell us a little bit about the feasibility of returning to your home community and using your college degree. What careers are available in your home community for a college educated person?
Has Hurricane Katrina affected your educational aspiration?
How has Hurricane Katrina affected your educational aspirations?
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