Estudios Estadísticos:

Eco-Leader Program End of Course Review 1

The purpose of this survey is to determine how we can better plan the ELP for future programs. You do not need to put your name on this survey – please be honest about how you feel and what we can do to improve the program.

Please answer the questions below to the best of your knowledge.

Having completed the course, I feel: very exhausted. However, I can feel that I have grown physically and mentally. I am very thankfull [sic] to have opportunity to participate in the

program [sic]. I am sure that I can achieve my goals. Skills such as being very purpusfull [sic] to reach any goal can help me in my future life.

My favorite part of the program was: Rock climbing! Yay! Very very intresting [sic] and exciting part of the program [sic]. I wish we could spent [sic] more time to climb rocks. Also I loved the Amadeus’s lecture because I could see the inner interest in his eyes. Using interactive methods of teaching is a big big plus. I am in love with the mountains and nature.

My least favorite part of the program was: waking up in the mornings. LOL. Boring lectures. Very cold sleeping bags. It all participants could have sleeping bags as Nathan’s it would be awesome!!! Too much hiking time and less time to proseed [sic] the information that we got. Also I think 12 days are too much. Week would be perfect.

I would like to receive more instruction on: Rock climbing, first aid,

Please list any other things you think about the program: I think that program [sic] is pretty wonderful! Although, there are many things that could make program [sic] better. Emphasizing on team works [sic], making friendly atmosphere. After each day with instructors. There was a big gap between participants and instructors.

Please answer the questions below regarding our program next year.

Are you interested in working in the ELP next year as a student instructor?

Hmm. Let me think … If the program would last maximum of 7 days I would like to help. Are you interested in organizing an Outdoor Club at AUCA to continue to conduct hikes and outings during the semester?

Yes I am!

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Those who likes [sic] to put challenges for themselves. Four, five friends might be interested in the program [sic].

Would you be willing or capable of paying a small enrollment fee for a program like the ELP?

Well is would be fair for organizers and participants. Like a guarantee of a future participation.

Eco-Leader Program End of Course Review 2

The purpose of this survey is to determine how we can better plan the ELP for future programs. You do not need to put your name on this survey – please be honest about how you feel and what we can do to improve the program.

Please answer the questions below to the best of your knowledge.

Having completed the course, I feel: It was short, but it was awesome. I met new friends, I learnt the skills of leading, I learn hiking and ecology. The best thing which I learnt that, now I can do more than I think.

My favorite part of the program was: My favorite part of the program was climbing to peak Uchitel, because during this event I understood that if your [sic] like what you’re doing, even if is [sic] dangerous, its [sic] worth to do that. I saw there lots of old hikers, they were tired but they did not stop. It proves that if you’re excited to do something nothing can disturb you. My least favorite part of the program was: There was no [sic] a part which I did not like, because in every part of the program I learn [sic] a new thing.

I would like to receive more instruction on: [rock climbing]. I [sic] was first time I’ve never tried [rock climbing]. And now I know now it is pleasure, because when you’re doing it you forget your problems. And every time when [I] look down and see the way you past [sic] you enjoy and you want to go up and up.

Please list any other things you think about the program: This program really made me

[unreadable] because every new day was a challenge. And every day we should to do something in order to be not hurted. One more think which I understood was when you stay alone only with yourself you begin to think about your life, what did you do for yourself and for others and what did you get, did yu do the job which you really like? I could not answer to these question [sic] because I wasted my time playing videogames, sitting on social networks and watching movies. And ending of this program makes me afraid, because if I go back to my previous life I will do the thing which I listed up.

Please answer the questions below regarding our program next year.

160 Yes, I am interested and I am ready to be an instructor.

Are you interested in organizing an Outdoor Club at AUCA to continue to conduct hikes and outings during the semester?

Yes, Now I am sure that I found what I will do if I have free time.

How many friends can you think of who will be interested in the ELP in the future?

It makes me sad that I don’t have enough friend who [sic] is interested in hiking or ecology. But I think being in this program I can interest them to do it.

Would you be willing or capable of paying a small enrollment fee for a program like the ELP?

Yes I would.

Eco-Leader Program End of Course Review 3

The purpose of this survey is to determine how we can better plan the ELP for future programs. You do not need to put your name on this survey – please be honest about how you feel and what we can do to improve the program.

Please answer the questions below to the best of your knowledge.

Having completed the course, I feel: myself developed not only physically, but also mentally. Now, I know for sure that a human being has no limit. This small period of my life became an adventure that will last a lifetime. I learnt first aid technique.

My favorite part of the program was: getting close to each member of our team. Those 10 days seemed as a whole life and I feel like I know them forever. Besides, hiking to [Peak] Uchitel was the most challenging part of the program.

+ Amadeus

My least favorite part of the program was: walking to toilet. Just kidding. Lack of bathing bothered a lot.

More solo times

Being cold during the nights Boring lectures

I would like to receive more instruction on: how to affect our society to be more respectful towards nature and natural resources

Please list any other things you think about the program: Learn about myself a lot

161 I started appreciated [sic] our nature even more Team-working

Please answer the questions below regarding our program next year.

Are you interested in working in the ELP next year as a student instructor?

Yes, I would love to

Are you interested in organizing an Outdoor Club at AUCA to continue to conduct hikes and outings during the semester?

Yes, I am.

How many friends can you think of who will be interested in the ELP in the future?

I assume Kyrgyz youth would love to be active, therefore, a lot

Would you be willing or capable of paying a small enrollment fee for a program like the ELP?

Obviously, I would.

Eco-Leader Program End of Course Review 4

The purpose of this survey is to determine how we can better plan the ELP for future programs. You do not need to put your name on this survey – please be honest about how you feel and what we can do to improve the program.

Please answer the questions below to the best of your knowledge.

Having completed the course, I feel: exasted [sic], stronger morally and physically, intertained [sic], wild, challenged, healthy, confident in some way

My favorite part of the program was: rock climbing, people, the organization, aclimitisation [sic]. Amadeus’ and Nathan’s interactive workshops were amazing. Snacks, nature.

My least favorite part of the program was: antisanitary, poor sleeping bags, seminars by Zheenbek were awful, senseless, not informative.

I would like to receive more instruction on: rock climbing, ecology, USA’s relevant practices

Please list any other things you think about the program: Thank you for the highly [unreadable] work you’ve down. We appreciate it. Gender equality was there. Treated water was great. Please answer the questions below regarding our program next year.

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Are you interested in working in the ELP next year as a student instructor?

No, only smm [sic].

Are you interested in organizing an Outdoor Club at AUCA to continue to conduct hikes and outings during the semester?

No, I don’t have proper skills.

How many friends can you think of who will be interested in the ELP in the future?

3

Would you be willing or capable of paying a small enrollment fee for a program like the ELP?

Yes.

Eco-Leader Program End of Course Review 5

The purpose of this survey is to determine how we can better plan the ELP for future programs. You do not need to put your name on this survey – please be honest about how you feel and what we can do to improve the program.

Please answer the questions below to the best of your knowledge.

Having completed the course, I feel: Like I have learned lots of things that I can use in life. I have learned to be respectful to environment and think about things which happen every day, but we don’t pay much attention for it.

My favorite part of the program was: rock climbing / glacier / bio-analysis of water

My least favorite part of the program was: sleeping bags were not so warm

I would like to receive more instruction on: first aid

Please list any other things you think about the program: Maybe ELP needs local instructors. Maybe ELP participants have to try experimental hikes for night to know what to expect.

Please answer the questions below regarding our program next year.

Are you interested in working in the ELP next year as a student instructor?

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Are you interested in organizing an Outdoor Club at AUCA to continue to conduct hikes and outings during the semester?

Hard to say, because it requires much time and it would be hard to combine work/study and club.

How many friends can you think of who will be interested in the ELP in the future?

Maybe 5-6

Would you be willing or capable of paying a small enrollment fee for a program like the ELP?

Yes

Eco-Leader Program End of Course Review 6

The purpose of this survey is to determine how we can better plan the ELP for future programs. You do not need to put your name on this survey – please be honest about how you feel and what we can do to improve the program.

Please answer the questions below to the best of your knowledge.

Having completed the course, I feel: I known [sic] a lot of new knowledge, like climbing, living in the camp and others. Also I spend my last month of summer very useful and interesting. Thank you.

My favorite part of the program was:

Solo day – to realize new experience, emotions, and knowledge The lecture about ecosystems – because I [sic] interested in this topic

Game “National Park” – to see the connection between nature and humanity

My least favorite part of the program was: washing the bowls and packing the backpacks every day (cause I’m very lazy)

I would like to receive more instruction on: climbing, learning about ecosystems and water resources

Please list any other things you think about the program: very useful and interesting. You become more stronger, you get a lot of new knowledge. It was a very new experience for me. Also it was my dream to have camping.

Please answer the questions below regarding our program next year.

164 Yes

Are you interested in organizing an Outdoor Club at AUCA to continue to conduct hikes and outings during the semester?

Yes

How many friends can you think of who will be interested in the ELP in the future?

I know a lot of friends who will be interested in this program [sic]

Would you be willing or capable of paying a small enrollment fee for a program like the ELP?

Yes, why not

Eco-Leader Program End of Course Review 7

The purpose of this survey is to determine how we can better plan the ELP for future programs. You do not need to put your name on this survey – please be honest about how you feel and what we can do to improve the program.

Please answer the questions below to the best of your knowledge.

Having completed the course, I feel: [translated from Russian]

My favorite part of the program was: solo day

My least favorite part of the program was:

I would like to receive more instruction on:

Please list any other things you think about the program: More food! Meat!

Please answer the questions below regarding our program next year.

Are you interested in working in the ELP next year as a student instructor?

Yes, but this format is very cool

Are you interested in organizing an Outdoor Club at AUCA to continue to conduct hikes and outings during the semester?

Yes, and in other universities

165 A lot, but it’s [sic] format becoming popular

Would you be willing or capable of paying a small enrollment fee for a program like the ELP?

166

Appendix I: Instructor Notes