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Ixta Noa: Social Connection and Mental Support for International Students in Nijmegen

Dear student,

This survey is a part of my PAR Project of the study International Social Work. Thank you for clicking on the link and filling in the survey!

This survey aims to gain insight into the social and mental challenges that international students face and how Ixta Noa can better support them. Your input will help improve our activities and support services. The survey is anonymous and takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.

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General Information

1

What is your age?

Choose one answer
2

What is your nationality?

3

How long have you been living in the Netherlands?

Choose one answer
4

What do you study and at which institution?

Social and Psychological Challenges

5

Have you experienced social or psychological challenges since moving to the Netherlands?

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6

If you answered Yes in the last question, could you please specify?

7

Which challenges do you recognize in yourself or other international students?

multiple answers possible
8

Where do you usually seek support when facing challenges?

Multiple answers possible

Awareness and Experiences with Ixta Noa

9

Have you ever heard of Ixta Noa before?

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10

How did you first hear about Ixta Noa?

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11

Have you ever attended activities/walk-in hours or received support from Ixta Noa?

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12

How would you describe your experience with Ixta Noa?

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13

Can you explain your previous answer?

14

What did you find most valuable about your visit(s) to Ixta Noa

15

What do you miss in support from Ixta Noa?

The Role of Peer Support and Experiential Expertise

16

How important do you find support from people who have gone through similar experiences (peer support)?

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17

Would you be interested in a peer-support group for international students?

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18

What kind of support would you like to receive from peer mentors?

Activities and Group Meetings

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What activities or walk-in hours and group meetings would help you feel more connected?

Multiple answers possible
20

What would encourage you to participate in Ixta Noa activities/walk-in hours?

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How can Ixta Noa better meet the needs of international students?

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Do you have any additional comments or feedback?

Thank you for participating in this survey. If you have more questions or would like to know more about this topic, do not hesitate to contact me through my email: L.vankemenade@student.han.nl 

If you are curious about Ixta Noa Nijmegen, the walk-in hours are mentioned on their website: https://www.ixtanoa.nl/ and Instagram ixtanoanijmegen.