28 July 2021

The 8th SIGLOC-online: Feedback Questionnaire Results
COIL Promotion OfficeOsaka City University, Japan

Information on respondents:●

13 participants out of 21, who completed the 8th SIGLOC-online program held from 24th June to 21st July
2021●

Respondents’ countries/regions in residence and universities
County/Region
in Residence

University

Number of Respondents

Indonesia

University of Indonesia

2

Macau

Macau University of Science and Technology

1

Malaysia

Heriot-Watt University, Malaysia

2

Philippines

De La Salle University

4

TaiwanI-Shou University

2

ZambiaMukuba University

2

Total

Total

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Part 1: Overall Rating
Category
Overallevaluation

Question
Answer
1. How likely would you be to recommend SIGLOC-online to a friend or colleague?

NPS (Net Promoter Score) = 76.9
2. Explain the reason for
the rating above.

● This program helped me to become familiar with other realities and I
learned a lot about sustainability. I would recommend this program tosomeone who wants to know how to impact globally from their own
location.
● It was really a fun learning experience for me. As I had never joined a
program like this before. It helped me grow a lot as a person being
able to meet new people with different cultural backgrounds andmaking new friends. It also helped me develop leadership skills andcommunication skills as for a few of my tasks required me to be ateam leader. Overall I would say this has been extremely fun and I
would highly recommend anyone to join this program.
● Because I had fun learning the process and get to know about thesocial issues and made some nice friends.
● It was a great experience for me. I learned a lot about sustainability,
other cultures, and many other valuable soft skills. The way that the
program was scheduled was good because it was manageable buttasks were still not too far apart to the point that we lost the
momentum/motivation to keep moving forward.
● It was a good experience because I could learn a lot of different
perspectives. Especially, students like me who are new to the topic as
for discussions, it was a good practice and source of information. I
also expanded my connections throughout the activities. These are
why I'd like to recommend to people around me.
● It’s educative, informative, valuable and innovative.
● I think this is a great programme as it doesn't require lots of document
to joined. Moreover, the topic covered in this programme is relevant
to any major in a university● I would recommend them to take SIGLOC because it is a great
experience. I was able to know the cultural background of otherpeople and working with the projects.
● Teammate● Good program but there's room for improvement.
● SIGLOC is really helpful in deepening ones ability to learn aboutsocial issues globally.
● I would recommend it mainly because i've learned a lot aboutsustainability● It was a great experience despite the setbacks of an online setting2

3. Have you enjoyed the
SIGLOC-online?

4. Did you make newfriends through the
SIGLOC-online?

● Yes! I met a lot people who are nice, responsible, and just great towork with overall.
● To the fullest● Yes, I enjoyed the Sigloc-online● very much, I have enjoyed it.
● Yes● Yes, I liked SIGLOC, the teaching staff is very friendly and helpful. I
would have liked to interact more with the teachers. I learned a lot, it
was a great experience.
● Yes. Everyone in the program was extremely understanding, kind andvery helpful and the weekend party especially was a fun time!
● yes● Yes, Indeed. I'd like to thank all the teaching staff and assistants. It
was really interesting experience for me.
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● Yes. I'd always look back on this experience and be glad that I did it.
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● Yes, thanks to the different groups I met people from different
countries and we followed each other on Instagram.
● Yes I made a number of new people who I would call friends fromdifferent backgrounds who are all very interesting to communicate
and learn from.
● Yes, I did make several friends from Malaysia, Peru and Thailand andmany more. I appreciate for having this amazing opportunity. Thankyou again!
● Yes, I met and interact with people from different background● Yes I did.
● YeesPart 2: Program Organization
Category
Expectation

Question
1. What made you decideto participate in
SIGLOC-online?

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AnswerI had heard the word sustainability for a long time but did not know
all that it implied. When my university announced the SIGLOC
program by Osaka City University, I wanted to take part because I
admire education in Japan and how they are advanced insustainability there.
I always wanted to have some kind of summer programme and thisprogramme is available for a freshman. Moreover, as I'm studying
environmental engineering, this topic of global supply chain andsustainability is relevant.
Currently, I am in my summer break and do not have plans to joininternships. And since I did not want to be lazy, I decided to take thisopportunity to join and learn some new experiences.
want to learn more about other topic
I was interested by the fact it was organised by Japanese university as
I am planning to go for a student exchange program in my 3rd year.
Also because I believed that this SIGLOC is going to help me practiceleadership and also help me grow as a person. Lastly, it may be a lamereason but I wanted to make international connections (friends) :)First, a lot of students in my university participated and they werediscussing about how they had fun. So, I wanted to join and enjoy the

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Theme

learning experience.
I wanted to go out of my comfort zone and experience what it is liketo work with total strangers with different backgrounds.
I wanted to be creative and get exposed to the world of innovation.
Aside from this being a requirement at school, I always wanted totake some form of exchange program.
Broaden horizons/by chance actually
I wanted to learn what SIGLOC is really about and Social Innovation
Skills.
To widen my knowledge about supply chains and global sustainability
It was suggested to us by one of the professors in our department

2. What did you expect tolearn fromSIGLOC-online program
initially?

● At first, I thought they would be seminars or classes.
● Initially I thought topics that was going to be discussed were going tobe very business focused.
● I expect that I would be able to know the cultural background of mycomrades.
● Academic knowledge● Collaborations through knowledge exchange.
● I expected to interact and have a feel of a diverse class size which
would give a diverse pool of ideas.
● collaboration between the students● new topic and learn more about how to discuss on a issue● I was expecting to learn more about the sustainability and whatsociety and governments can do and make friends throughout theactivities.
● I expected it would be complicated with a lot of global sustainability
issues since it involved our local community● I expected it to be super demanding but after going through theprogram, it was actually quite reasonable.
● I expected innovations and project management.
● In depth of learning more on the global supply chain aspect

3. What did you find thetheme of 8th SIGLOC(SDGs: Social Innovation
in your local community
toward solving global
issues)?

● I have no doubt that it was the best topic that SIGLOC could discuss
because it is really an important topic to be addressed and solved inevery part of the world. The topic also makes us to reflect on our own
country which is very impressive.
● I found there was a lot of issues in my community to be solved. Withme staying here, without any help from SIGLOC, I would not be able
to identify it.
● Very interesting since it motivates us to think as a community. This isimportant especially with developing countries that face corruption
issues and think that there is no way to make a change. Creating
innovative proposals is quite a challenge, but it is interesting to see
how different countries, far from each other, have so much incommon.
● I thought that this theme was extremely interesting as it incentivized
me to learn more about other people's culture and the problems they
face in their own community and even learn more about my own
community in the process.
● Even though it is a small community, it also related to the global
sustainability too.
● The theme was very timely and is definitely something that needs tobe advanced further not only in the academic circles but in industries
as well.

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● It was tallying with the problems my country face, so it was good.
● I believe that the current issue in my community, poverty, education,and sanitation issues, are similar to the issues in other countries aswell. Moreover, I believe that the current issue is also correlated with
SDG'S, thus by solving the local issue will improve the global
sustainability● I found the issues that can happen when we focus on supply chain andits benefits.
● Reduction of substance abuse among youths through parents
involvement.
● This theme is appropriate to circle in.
● I think the theme fit the tasks given.
Activities
besideSIGLOC

4. Besides participating in the 8th SIGLOC,

Programlength

5. Choose the most appropriate one for the program length (including weekend activities).

Preferable
month of theyear

6. Choose the convenient month(s) for the students in your school to participate in this kind of
program. Please check the appropriate answer for each month.

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OnlineProgram &ICT

7. What kind of applications did you use for communicating with your group/team?

8. Give some comments
on what was difficult
and/or needs to be
improved regarding thecommunication
environment andsoftware applications thatwere used in the program.

9. What are the pros andcons of learning online
compared to participating
in an actual study-abroad
program/training?

● I think there was no problem, however, I don't think many people
knew that there was an app for Slack on the phone.
● We had to check so many sites (google drive, canvas, and slack). I
think it would be better to use the files feature of canvas instead of
google drive to send us files. Google drive could be used solely forcollaborative work.
● Only improvements for communications is that instructions given
should be more concise and detailed in explaining the task we shoulddo.
● Sigloc should improve the clarity of instructions.
● hard to get notice, so some time i may miss the information● CANVAS is difficult platform for the new users like me. Maybe shift
the platform into another one that gives alert notifications properly forexample, google classroom.
● Slack has been useful and also canvas. However, there wasn't any
notification that mention that tasks has been updated.
● I had no problems with communication issues.
● I found that the application was very intuitive, but it would be good tohave some kind of canvas reminder or notification● Ensure the network.
● I think everything was fine, only that some of us weren't familiar withsome software that were being used.
● In an online setting, more students can participate since they wouldn't
have to worry about missing regular classes, paying for food,accommodations, and others. However, we had less time to bond withothers due to time differences.
● It is more convenient as for the pros. But I'd say it is very unfortunate
this is not taking place offline because if it was off-line, there will be
more interesting stories and developments throughout the program.
e.g. offline debate/ gatherings/ presentations.
● Time is very flexible.
● The cons is that it is not possible to work at the same time due to thetime difference, also the difference in facilities that students canaccess such as the internet or a computer. The pros is that we canstudy in the comfort of our homes, we don't have to show our faces if
we don't want to, and we can organize our own work schedule on
homework.
● The pros are it is more relaxed compared to being in a work
environment and it gives me more freedom to choose when to startand stop work. The cons is that there is no human contact where
sometimes communication can be extremely tricky.
● Would not able to see and feel the culture Time consuminginteractions has been limited (face to face)610. For those who had
problems in Internet
connection, what were
the specific difficulties ortroubles with your ICT
environment?

● cons: some people, especially in my group were hard to communicate
with since they do not reply in our group chat hence why there wasless collaboration in our group● It's quiet expensive for african students for universities don't provide
bundles or wifi.
● I think the materials on learning online is harder to grasp as it's notthat easy to discuss something and there is a different time zone.
● The pros of learning online is that I can do other stuff like internshipand schooling.
● CONS: Less exposure to classmates and local culture. PROS: Moreconvenient and easy to take the tasks.
● Pros: saves time, it is cheaper, easier to meet friends online. Cons:Time differences, we learn more when it is face-to-face learning.
● pros: students are on their own pace Cons: distractions and internet
connections● I did not have much connection issues● I sometimes get disconnected during synchronous sessions (although I
manage to get back).
● Sometimes it could be lack of bundles when you have no money toaccess them.
● Slow internet● Network firewall of China.
● Unavailability of internet access points● Unstable internet connection due to typhoon in our country.
● It was hard to meet some deadlines due to the instability in our wifi
caused by the on and off rain in the Philippines.

Part 3: Sessions
Category
Session 0 & 1

Question
1. How are you satisfied
with overall work on
Session 0 and 1 (contents
and tasks) ?
(5 is the highest.)

Answer

2. Give comments on thetasks and volume of
Session 0 and 1.

● It was interesting to know new things, however, I would have liked toknow what the teachers thought about the opinions since I did notknow if in the end, I was correct with my statements.
● Overall it got the job done and is a good starter for what's to come forthe next sessions● a little bit over workload because one day one task.
● Honestly, I'd say the task needs more than one day. Especially forsession 1 in which we have to prepare a debate paper. Because debate
requires a lot of research...
● the tasks were interactive and got to learn everyone's culture andenvironment● It was good but we were still on the process of understanding what thewhole theme is about so it was not my best work throughout the
program.
● I think it was good to build basic understanding about the theme.
● It was a great exercise and introduction.
● I think it was just good for the introduction.

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● Session 0 was fine just that it was a starting point and I was really not
waked up of what I was expected to do.
Session 2

3. How are you satisfied
with overall work on
Session 2 (contents andtasks) ?
(5 is the highest.)

4. Give comments on thetasks and volume of
Session 2.

Session 3● I liked reading the different cases of the countries, however, I did notsee many of them had the format of the examples that were given tous. Therefore, I think that session needs a class or further information.
I did not know if my look book was on the right track.
● It was really fun doing some background research for on my own
country and community where I got to learn things that even I wasn't
aware of in my country. Being able to see other participant's picturebook was also very interesting and learn as well.
● I like to do the picture book, let me take a look at my home country
more.
● It was just fine.
● It was quite involving task we ever had.
● I didn’t know there can be a debate in the form of writing. I find it
intriguing.
● This was better than the first although there were instances wherein it
is hard to understand what it is exactly that others wish to get across.
● I think it was good as a reflection of my community● It was insightful.
● It was kind of tough and difficulty to understand the instructions.

5. How are you satisfied
with overall work on
Session 3 (contents andtasks) ?
(5 is the highest.)

6. Give comments on thetasks and volume of
Session 3.

● Because session 2 was not so clear, my group thought that the only
way to address issues was with policies. In the project we did, we hadalready understood the purpose (community work), but it would havebeen good to know at the beginning.
● Writing the SI report was extremely interesting as I also learned thatthe solution to solve the problem within my own community can also
be applied to other countries and its community as well.
● It was hard when some of my group mates were not cooperating.
● It was evident that we were all more comfortable with the theme atthis point so the process went smoothly.
● It was great to collaborate and make the proposal together.
● It was good after tiresome work of task2.
● It was very interesting working in groups and everyone participated.

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Session 4

7. How are you satisfied
with overall work on
Session 4 (contents andtasks) ?
(5 is the highest.)

8. Give comments on thetasks and volume of
Session 4.

Group Work● Feedback from our colleagues and professors helped us improve thereport.
● It was really fun making the slides for the presentation and more fun
when presenting our research to everyone● for the presentation, maybe next time can ask student to record it byusing powerpoint so that it can make sure the voice is clear● I felt most enlightened at this point.
● The feedback and questions that was asked is really good
● It was just OK.
● Very satisfied

9. How enough did you
have interaction withyour group members tocomplete group work?
(5 is the highest.)

10. Give comments on
the balance between
individual work andgroup work.

● Individual work was easy to prepare due time difference.
● Group work was difficult for me because many times group members
did not submit their assignments or parts of work on time.
● I believed it is a relatively fair balance between induvial and group
work where it was fun for either one.
● group work some time will take more time because we have to wait
for others to reply and online● Individual work was doable in terms of volume and level of hardness.
My group mates were very cooperative.
● I get to finish my work faster. But with the group work, there weresome complication arises when working with them. Some could not
be able to communicate and some of the work were pending whichlead to delayed submission.
● It was just right especially since everyone was very considerate ofeach other's school commitments and the time difference.
● I think it's already balance● The individual work is more difficulty than group work.

11. Give comments on
the responsibility and roleof group leaders.

● As a group leader, I used to write to my team to find out what
problems they had or if they needed help. My leaders were also
helpful.
● To Organise the members and ask what is not due from the teachers.
● Group leaders should always take the initiative to help out eachmember no matter the circumstance if there are difficulties. It is also
important to communicate effectively with each member to delegatetasks and ensure their tasks is completed.
● It was good experience. I was a group leader and my group mates
were very cooperative so not much difficulties.
● I was the leader for the session 2 and for me, it was quite fun and at

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Staff &
Instructions

the same time quite daunting. For session 3 and 4, the supposed leader
pushed his tasks and responsibility to me. Nevertheless, I enjoyedbeing a group leader.
Group leaders were very responsible. No complaints from me.
I was very fortunate to have a such caring leader.
They effectively guided the groups.
The responsibility was okay but sometimes group members areunresponsive.

12. Did you have clear
instructions for eachsession? (i.e. CANVAS
modules)(5 is the highest.)

13. Did you have good
support from teaching
staff?
(5 is the highest.)

14. Give comments on
interaction with teaching
staff.

● I would have liked the teaching staff to have given us more constantfeedback or that we had had activities with them to plan the final
project.
● Each and every staff member was extremely understanding, kind andhelpful when to help participants understand each task and always
making updates to ensure every participant is on the right track.
● They are very nice and responsive.
● All the teaching staffs were so responsive and friendly. I enjoyedcommunicating with them.
● The teaching staff are very reliable and approachable which added tothe overall positive experience of the program.
● Very jovial people and responsive.
● Yes, every morning the teaching staff clarify the question that was
asked and giving clear instructions in a good manner● The teaching staffs were very helpful and encouraging , which helps
me and everyone reach to the end.
● Eery nice and friendly. they helped us as much as they can and it
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Part 4: Cultural Activities
Category
Satisfaction

Question
1. How are you satisfied
with Cultural Activities A:
Cultural Exhibition byTeam?
(5 is the highest.)

Answer

2. How are you satisfied
with Cultural Activities B:
My One slide, Photoshowcase on slack channel,
Quiz on slack channel,
etc.?
(5 is the highest.)
3. How are you satisfied
with naming your own
team and making its logo?
(5 is the highest.)

Activities

4. Give your suggestions toimprove Cultural
Activities.

● Since we were constantly changing groups, I don't think it isnecessary to create a logo anymore.
● I feel that the activities offered at the moment is sufficient enough andno improvements are needed● It Should be based on cultural issues, not tourism or beautiful places
only.
● Sometime when teammate didn't reply is hard to finish the work
together● Maybe special awards can make it even more fun (best group name,best logo, etc)
● Maybe the committee would love to have a specific theme on culturalactivities● include videos maybe.

Part 5: Overall Reflection
Category
Gains

Question
1. How did you realize
your attitude towards
social issues has changedin the past four weeks?

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Answer
I believe that now I am aware that social issues are closely connectedwith global sustainability.
It to really change during Session 2 where we had to dig deep andreally conduct research on the social issues of not only my own
country but others where it really made me realize how we haveignored social issues and how much it really needs to be solved
i become more interesting in discovering the social issue
When I see social issues in the news, I started to think from different
perspective as well. I also understand that my opinion and perspective
about certain social issue is not the only answer hence, I am more
accepting and open I realised this change recently.

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2. Give a word, phrase or
one sentence of the maintakeaway from yourSIGLOC-online
experiences.

3. What have you gained
from SIGLOC-online？

● I started to pay more attention the social issues in other countries. And
find ways we can overcome it to contribute to the social issues
positively● I approach issues with a more open mind.
● I guess by having deeper understanding on the social issues makes me
realize that there are lots of things needed to be done to improve thecommunity. Moreover, realizing that we can implement best practices
from other countries would also be a good example● It changed because the problems we face in our country is similar totheirs● Very much I can mingle and interact with people of different
characters.
● Thinking way changed.
● Am now able to spot more social issues and am able to find solutions
to them.
● I realized that the company I'm working at is sustainable in a way thatthe manufacturing part of the company emits 0 waste.
● I think hearing people of other cultures' perspectives on certain issues
helped me in diversifying and understanding issues in different
perspectives as well.
● We have more in common than problems: solutions● The realization of one's action is enough to fully change the world.
● knowledge outside from what i have learn in my university● Good opportunity● Exciting, Experience and Elevating● Small steps can give massive results.
● CANVAS● Think globally, act locally● Beautiful● Impressive● Collaborations , social issues and collaborative ways to solve social
issues.
● Outgoing● fulfilling● I have learned a lot about sustainability and how local impacts canaffect sustainability globally.
● New friends, more awareness of the social issues occurring globally,leadership and communication skills.
● The knowledge of different social issue, the way to discuss about theissue.
● Connections, information, leadership skills, etc● Social Issues and how we can contribute as a students to our own
community with global sustainability as our benchmark.
● I feel like I know how to work with others better.
● Time conscious and hard working.
● In term of materials, I learned more about finding problems in mycommunity and the correlation with global sustainability. Moreover, I
learned that the best way to solve and work on a problem is having
diverse team member.
● Friendships and experience.
● Good memory.
● Ability to identify social issues globally and finding solutions tosocial issues, effective ,collaboration with people from other counties,
effective online learning and new friends.
● experience and diverse thoughts

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Suggestions

4. Give your suggestions
to improve
SIGLOC-online ?

Any other
comments

5. Any other comments?

● a better perspective on social issues● I think teachers should give one or two classes. One at the beginningof the program on the global supply chain and another to talk about
projects with a glocal effect.
● Providing more detailed instructions for tasks as some participants
may find instructions to be quite confusing.
● More clear instruction.
● Maybe change the platform from Canvas to another one like google
classroom or Microsoft teams?
● ICT- notifications● More cultural activities.
● Maybe, the committee could create a more comprehensive andtechnical material for the global supply chain issue.
● Make SIGLOC, class oriented.
● The program was very fine.
● Projects proposed should be funded or published may be students canhave access of winning contracts or scholarships.
● No other comments. It really was a fun journey and one that I will
never forget anytime soon.
● None. I just want to thank you all for this experience.
● It was a good experience how I wish you can be recruiting many
students.
● No, thank you for making this happen!, stay safe and healthy :)● It was a great experience.
● SIGLOC should continue running the program.

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