Success Survey - University Of Galway Societies

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3 = Somewhat like me
4 = Quite like me
5 = Very like me

1 I feel I am well-prepared for university this year.

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2 I am ready to start planning my next steps after I complete my course.

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3 I am currently or have in the recent past suffered low mood.

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4 I need a job to cover the cost of living.

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5 I worry that disability or a health condition will impact negatively on my studies.

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6 I am excited about the changes ahead this year.

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7 Being embarrassed or stupid are among my worst fears.

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8 I plan to join - or continue my involvement with - one or more university sports clubs this year.

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9 I have a good idea of the possible career options open to me with my course.

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10 I would like to avail of any peer to peer / mentoring supports open to me.

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11 I feel fit and healthy.

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12 I feel apprehensive about settling into university life this year.

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13 I feel supported by my family.

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14 I eat a healthy, balanced diet.

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15 I am good at budgeting.

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16 I worry about my general health.

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17 I would like to find out things I can do to make myself more employable.

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18 I take regular exercise.

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19 I plan to join - or continue my involvement with - one or more university societies this year.

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20 I don't know how I will find the time to do all the things I need and want to do in my day.

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21 I would like to participate in a peer leadership skills development programme this year.

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22 I am worried about not having enough money to continue with my studies.

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23 I think it is important to know about sexual consent.

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24 I have nobody to talk to about my worries.

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25 Fear of embarrassment causes me to avoid doing things or speaking to people.

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26 I have no energy and/or feel tired all the time.

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27 I am interested in getting involved with the Students' Union this year.

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28 I want to develop creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship skills through tackling real-world challenges.

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29 I'm happy with my course choice.

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30 I plan to continue a personal pastime outside of university this year - for example, a sport or a hobby.

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31 Money is not an issue for me.

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32 I have decided on my next steps after graduation.

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33 I avoid activities in which I am the centre of attention.

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34 I plan to volunteer with one or more charities this year.

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35 I feel confident and informed about my sexual health.

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36 I often feel anxious.

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37 I have somewhere suitable to live this academic year.

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38 I usually get a good night's sleep.

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39 I feel confident that I have the key skills needed to succeed academically at university.

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40 I plan to live a sustainable lifestyle that contributes to a sustainable campus, community and world.

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41 Tick any of the University of Galway/Shannon College support services below that you think you may use this coming year.

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42 Which of the following resources/facilities/training, if any, would you use?

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43 Tick any of the skills below you wish to learn outside of your academics.

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Please tick if you want to be added to a mailing list or contacted by any of the services/supports/facilities listed above.

The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)

The AUDIT is the World Health Organization test to measure your drinking habits and screen for excessive drinking and alcohol use disorders. Please answer this section honestly, your answers in this section on alcohol are confidential and will be stored separately and will not be associated with your name and ID.
When answering the questions remember a standard drink contains 10 grams of pure alcohol and is equivalent to

A half pint of beer

About 150ml of wine (small glass)

A pub measure of spirits (35ml)

The AUDIT has 10 questions and the possible responses to each question are scored 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4, with the exception of questions 9 and 10 which have possible responses of 0, 2 and 4.

1 How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?

2 How many drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day when you are drinking?

3 How often do you have six or more drinks on one occasion?

4 How often during the last year have you found that you were not able to stop drinking once you had started?

5 How often during the last year have you failed to do what was normally expected of you because of drinking?

6 How often during the last year have you needed a first drink in the morning to get yourself going after a heavy night of drinking?

7 How often during the last year have you had a feeling of guilt or remorse after drinking?

8 How often during the last year have you been unable to remember what happened the night before because of your drinking?

9 Have you or someone else been injured because of your drinking?

10 Has a relative, friend, doctor or other health care worker been concerned about your drinking or suggested you cut down?

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Success Quiz 2023 Questions

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The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)

The Success Quiz is generously funded by the University of Galway Student Project Fund.