10 August 2022

The 11th SIGLOC-online: Feedback Questionnaire Results(Respondents: 28 participants from 7 countries & regions)
COIL Promotion OfficeOsaka Metropolitan University, Japan

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) = 64.3
2. Explain thereason for the
rating above.

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It could help community to develop new ideas to the issue that is really needassist to tackle the problem in the globe now.
The exercises and tasks were good. But the limited explanation on how to do
the tasks makes it very complicated and demotivates the students because it
feels like there is not specific criteria to be met.
Good experience of research and time keeping, because this program willaid in developing your critical thinking skills with regard to particular issues.
I personally think the program is not really active (Communication wise)
I experience and learned a lot of things, I meet a new friend here in sigloc.
SIGLOC offer so much information and it helps one to know his/ hercapabilities and it also enhances one's knowledge on so many different
topics, projects that are meaningful.
Undeniably, SIGLOC is a program that will hone someone in so many
aspects. I give it a 10/10, even though, at some point, I had a hard time
accomplishing tasks. The program made me push myself a little far from my
comfort zone so that I was able to have a brand new experience. Also,
through this, there is a lot to learn. From sustainability, communities,
cultures, and even make relationships. It's a wonderful experience I would
like everyone to try.
SIGLOC helps me a lot to become a critical thinker in providing an efficientsolution considering the probable impact and benefits to the target area. It
allow us to communicate with other people with different cultures andperspectives until our perspectives become one, lastly even if not all
participants can speak in English concisely they still manage to consider the
point of the speaker. Lastly I love the friendly environment, I love the way
how they consider each and everyone's presence.
I would recommend SIGLOC-online not just because it is an international
program but because they will learn a lot from the professors as well as fromthe other participants. First, they will learn a lot from the culture of the othermembers as well as the culture of Japan since there are portions or parts ofthe program where the participants can introduce their culture as well as thethings that they have in their country that they are very proud of having and

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as a student or person who never been there to their country, it amazes me
and made me think to strive more to visit their country soo because it such agood way to manifest that their country is rich in culture. Second is likewhat I have mentioned wherein you will learn a lot from your other groupmates as well as from the professors since they give comments on the social
issues that you are dealing with and give suggestions on how you will
improve your solution especially if it is feasible or not as well as the format
on how you will going to implement it or even how you will make it moreengaging and feasible. Lastly, I think one of the best memories I had in
SIGLOC which I can recommend to other students or graduates who would
like to participate in the program is when it comes to having friends
internationally. It is because you will get to know people from other sides of
the world and listen to their life stories, especially if you are in a groupwhere there is solid communication and bond. It is good to practice yourEnglish speaking skills and you know just catch up with people you neverthought you will become close with. I guess I have learned a lot fromSIGLOC and I will cherish every moment I had with them. It is such a
wonderful experience. Also, it challenges a person to think critically andinnovatively as well as be responsible enough with their time management
but luckily, the participants and the professors are very considerate, patient,and understanding, especially since sometimes, some participants have theirschedules and things to do aside from SIGLOC. With that being said, I am
really happy to be part of this program and I will surely recommend this,especially in my university.
I believe SIGLOC will help them improve their self in terms ofunderstanding, identifying, and solving social issues.
Because SIGLOC-Online is not very popular in our country, and we have
our own platform to communicate.
The SIGLOC-online is very organized with talented and good staffs,
teachers etc. It allows students to be innovative and create new friends fromall over the globe.
The whole SIGLOC experience is wonderful. I got to meet new people andnew teachers who helped me with the assigned tasks and became my friends.
It will also allow us, the participants to learn about the social issues with theinteractive tasks. The reading and learning materials are easy to understand.
I had so much fun learning while meeting other people of different countries.
I was also able to widened my horizon and the understanding about thedifferent cultures.
SIGLOC is a fun and meaningful experience for me and I would also likeothers to experience what I have experienced.
It is a fun program and lets people meet others around the world
The SIGLOC-online is a great program because it provides an opportunity
for people to learn about different communities, cultures, issues, andperspectives. It is an avenue for people from different backgrounds to meetand interact.
I would definitely recommend this program to my friends or colleagues
because of various reasons. First, they are able to discover and appreciate
other cultures being practiced by the participants who came from different
regions of the world. Second, through this program, they can improvesocially because of the relationships that they can foster with the otherparticipants. Also, they can widen their knowledge and deepen theirunderstanding about the different issues prevailing around the community.
This program will make them realize that even though they are still students,
through their small actions they can contribute steps that could help ineradicating the present problems that people around the world faces. These

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Impression

3. Have you
enjoyed the
SIGLOC-online?
(5 is the highest.)

Networking

4. Did you makenew friends
through the
SIGLOC-online?
(5 is the highest.)

are only some of the many reasons on why it is worth it to attend programs
like the SIGLOC.
IT HAS BEEN TRANSFORMING. Being able to be immersed and begathered among eminent people from all over the world in different fields ofexperience, academia, and advocacy made my eyes open of the wide
problems each community faces. At the same time, it made me realize that
our minds are overloaded with a flood of ideas, information, interpretations,and visions.
Because, the SIGLOC will teach you how to be locally and globallycompetent educator
This program serves as a light that symbolizes hope and helps spreadawareness to everyone across the globe.
Very interesting program and well-organized
It helps to shape/improve your skills
Opportunity to hear of issues across the globe
SIGLOC-online is an eye-opener program for every individual all around theworld. This program will open your eyes to different challenges,
opportunities and it will make you think globally. This program is highly
recommendable to everyone, because it just not build the knowledge andskills of the students, but also established a sense of apprehension orunderstanding towards the happenings in our community.
SIGLOC has brought out a better version of researcher in me.
The experience is nice. The professors are very responsive, patient, andappreciative. However I wish that there were more days of synchronousclasses as interacting with my online classmates would've been much better,along with the learning that synchronous classes entails.
This project has broadened my horizons, improved my critical thinking, andallowed me to see the world with a clearer personal perspective.

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Part 2: Program Organization
Category
Expectation

Question
1. What madeyou decide toparticipate in
SIGLOC-online?

Answer● Email blast from the university● A new changes. We need some community to start change the issue in all aroundthe world.
● To do something meaningful● Advertisement● I want to participate in global initiatives.
● Supposedly, I didn't expect that I'll be promoted to take this program. But
eventually my dad was my motivation as he says every opportunity may arise takeas much as you can.
● I participated once in the 8th SIGLOC and the knowledge I gained and experience
was rich so I thought I participate once again to learn more.
● To be honest, at first, I wasn't interested in joining SIGLOC. However, since it
was summer break, I thought of having a new experience that will not only feed
my soul but also my mind. And indeed, SIGLOC fulfilled that.
● To be honest I was inspired by our instructors discussion with regards to thisprogram, then when I watch the promotion from the Youtube it catches myattention, I thought that it is a great opportunity for me to become morecompetitive. Lastly I also watched that it focuses on Issues, solutions andsustainability which is very interesting, I think it's more than a research that
focuses on practicality.
● To be honest, my professor just sent the link to me the day before the deadline I
guess and she just send it without any message, which is very funny. At first, I
thought that I do not have many things to do during my summer break so I
consider SIGLOC as a way to become productive while having a great time withmy summer break. I think what made me decide to participate in SIGLOC
because it solely focuses on becoming an innovator and it is a great challenge tothink critically and logically because that was my impression when I read thewhole objectives and purpose of SIGLOC. As a psychology student, I need to
become attached to society and made significant contributions so I could give alittle significant difference.
● I've decided to participate in this program because I want to improve myself interms of understanding, identifying, and providing solutions to social issues.
● I learned about it through the "School notice" and was very interested in thetheme of this event.
● I decided to participate in SIGLOC-online for my own self growth and as it isconnected to my course which is Development Communication.
● As a future educator, I have decided to participate in SIGLOC-online, because,
first, I want to learn about the social issues of other countries that we might also
experience. I also want to know more about different cultures and I am eager tolearn how this program can change my beliefs and perceptions towards different
social issues. Indeed, becoming a social innovator is a challenging process, but
this thought motivated me to continue participating with this program.
● Being accepted to one of the most prestigious international scholarship gives me agreat opportunity to widen my knowledge about the world and meet new people
with different perceptions in life which became my motivation in participating in
SIGLOC-online.
● Curiosity and interest● I decided to participate in SIGLOC-online because I want to experience being inan environment composed of different individuals with different backgrounds andcultures. I want to gain experience and ideas from different perspectives andapproaches. I want to go out of my comfort zone and explore things to develop
and improve. Lastly, I want to meet new friends and learn to be a social innovator.

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● Aside from we are motivated by our professors to take part in this program, as anindividual who continuously witnesses the prevailing problems around his
community, I was encouraged to participate. I believe that this will be a great
avenue for me where I will learn and acquire knowledge that would help me
contribute something that would possibly help in resolving this issues within thecommunity. Moreover, I am always excited to try something new and meet new
people that will help me explore and discover. These are some of the reasons on
why I have decided to participate in the program.
● I am motivated by the mere capabilities of the youths. At the end of the day, ourcountry's vision is in the hands of our kids. If these young people are not given
adequate opportunities to develop their skills, it will be a huge waste of humanresources. If young people are excluded or do not engage in the decision-making
for their own future, our democracy is not genuinely representative of all people
and is not reaching its maximum potential. We, the youth, are willing to challenge
the status quo and initiate change where we believe it is due.
● I want to learn new things that I don't know and I want to explore something new.
● As an educator in the making myself, I want to become a good instrument tofurther help achieve the sustainable development goals for the betterment of ourpeople and the world.
● My scientific director recommended it to me, so I decided to participate● I joined because I want to increase my knowledge● Interest in social innovation and sustainability● I decided to participate in SIGLOC-online to be more aware about mycommunity, and to be part of the changes that this world needs in terms ofresolving environmental issues.
● I have been passionate about taking up a space in the society in order to address
issues that are in need of solutions. And SIGLOC is one of the best avenues to
execute that yearning.
● Our teacher at school sent out an email to join and I joined without expecting to
be choses as one of the SIGLOC delegates.
● I never had similar experience in the past, so I thought it will be a nice experiencethat deal some problems in my community with friends from other countries.
2. What did you
expect to learn
from
SIGLOC-online
programinitially?

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My expectations were higher but I'd say the program met my expectations
A good trade for the future by making a proposal in this program.
I expect more classes and guidance from the professors. This was not met.
I thought there might be a classes system. However, there was not, yet, my current
experience was good.
Making friends and brainstorming with ideas with them.
I do expect we were going to study their curriculums but it turns out it was about
the core problem that needs innovation. Yes, it really met my expectation.
Projects
Well, I thought that SIGLOC was going to be a learning program where there
were lectures to be conducted; however, I encountered the exact opposite. And
that's what made SIGLOC great. It made me challenge my capacity.
As expected it is undeniable that a program like this will never fail me to expand
my horizon. I was actually nervous back then about an instances that I will not beable to finish this program but here I am typing what I had learned from SIGloC,
The 9th SIGLOC totally made a good contribution for us to be here, without them
we'll not know that this program is an opportunity for us to have deeper
understanding in a community where we live, as expected I will be thankful forknowing this program from them.
Well initially, I am expecting a lot since it is an international program where there
are a lot of participants from around the world, and also expected that it would bea great chance to interact with other people and learn something that I had never

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encountered before, especially when it comes to social issues. Fortunately, the
SIGLOC program exceeded my expectations and I enjoyed it a lot. Althoughsometimes there are stressful moments after that is the fulfillment because I wasable to give a valuable solution that I am interested in as well as I am proud ofrepresenting our country despite having a lot of social issues. Also, I would like tocommend that professors are very welcoming and appreciative. They are very
considerate and patient, especially with so that is a plus point.
At first, I am expecting that this is just a normal class however, as the first session
starts, I realize that it is not a normal class. I also expected that at the end of the
program, I am able to improve myself in terms of identifying social issue. This
expectations was achieved.
My initial expectation was that through SigLOC-Online, I could expand myinternational vision, have more profound and unique academic insights, anddevelop friendships with classmates from different countries/regions. In the end, it
fulfilled my wish.
I expected it to be a wonderful program, and in reality, it has exceeded my
expectations.
Honestly, I expected many synchronous sessions every day. But, I am surprisedthat we learn through the reading the materials and understanding them. I am a bitof "self-study" type person that's why I enjoyed the process. Also, I expected that
I will meet new people and make friends, and I was not wrong. I had theopportunity to talk to other participants through interactive tasks and I had somuch fun. I expected that it will be a nerve-wracking experience, but I waswrong. I had so much fun because the staff are very welcoming, patient, andunderstanding.
I expected that the lessons would help to become knowledgeable about thecultures of other people and their perceptions in life. The SIGLOC online reallyexceeded my expectations.
A program that required 24/7 commitment. It did not meet my initial expectations,
it was actually way better.
I initially expected that the SIGLOC-online program would be asynchronous-centered program wherein there would be discussions. Even though
my expectation was different from what I had experienced, the program still had agreat set-up and management of the tasks, activities, and deadlines.
Upon hearing its aims, I expected that it would teach us ways and help us discoverthings related to global sustainability. And as soon as I started the conference andfinished it, I can say that my expectations were actually exceeded. I was able tolearn new things about local and global sustainability and different factors present
within the globe that positively and negatively impacts the regions across it.
Moreover, we were also given a chance to develop a proposal for the problem
present in our community. This program made us realize that in our little ways we
can contribute something to lessen the adverse effects of the issues of our world.
Upon subscribing to this program, my initial expectation is to be informed about
the problems the world is facing, promote communication among people ofdifferent backgrounds, share ideas and opinions on topics of mutual interest, but
most importantly, to share the current situation my country has been experiencing:the exponential growth of out-of-school youth. As I step out of this program, I am
happy and proud that I have exceeded even my most optimistic expectations inevery way in the last month.
I expect that I will learn something new and meet a new friends on the othercountries. Yes it is. Because i learn a lot and i have a new friends.
I expect SIGLOC-online program help me unleash my full potential andrecalibrated my mind. Through this program, I deepen my understanding of
cultural diversity and begin to build efficient and effective ties with different
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Theme

3. What did you
find the themeof 10th SIGLOC(SDGs: Social
Innovation inyour local
community
toward solving
global issues)?

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person.
I expected something new and interesting for me. The 11th SICLOC went evenbetter than I expected!
My expectation at Sigloc even before it started was that each of our sessions
would be exciting and they met my expectation
I expected there to be more live interaction rather than just through slack mostly,
but its ok! Understand that with different timezones it may be hard to have calls
and such
I expect a lot from SIGLOC-online program, I know that I will learn a lot andknow myself more after finishing this program. After I finish doing my picturebook,
I have expected to learn more about sustainability, and even though it is more on
individual activities, yes, it met my expectations.
I expected it to be very interactive in a way that there are more synchronous
activities.
critical thinking capability
Sustainability/ SDG (Sustainable development goals)
Very good theme given the rising of such issues globally
Great point
Concerning how to address them and initiate initiatives to resolve them withmyself and some partnerships.
I find it critical to find out how to solve social issues and how I will be able tocontribute to that specific topic.
Social Innovation in my local community toward solving global issues
Concerning the tasks we had, it's about solving the local community's issues
which could also improve global sustainability.
Sustainability and community - With regards to the existing social issue from thefocused community and the existing solutions, on how we formulate uniquesolutions to contribute to the sustainability where we belong.
It is very catchy as well as direct to the point. It is very important to always
emphasize the sustainable development goals because it will be a guide for the
students on what are the solutions that they could provide where there is asustainable development goals that must be promoted. I think the theme is reallyin line with the objectives of the program and made the students more open to thesociety that we live in where social issues are very prominent.
The theme is very specific. At first glance we can understand that this programaims to teach students develop an innovative solution to their local community'ssocial issue and this solution must be also applicable in solving global issues. In
short, the theme tells us that by trying to solve local issues through innovation, we
can also solve global issues.
Learn independently, communicate with each other, and jointly promote global
sustainable development.
I found the theme interesting at first, but after attending the sessions, I realized
how imperative the theme is.
This theme really made me opened my eyes about the social issues we are facing.
I learned that we should start locally first before aiming the bigger target which issolving the global issues. We can actually help our society by solving the core
problem in the community. Sometimes, we tend to forget about it because we are
too focus to the bigger one. We can help through our small ways and it can create
big impact. As they always say, "Small steps, giant leap."
This theme really reflects how we are to be once we completed this program: tobe a Social Innovator. It allows is to solve the issues that our community is facing
and how are we going to do our problems and stakeholders analysis to come up
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● I found it interesting● I think the theme of SIGLOC, which is the SDGs: Social Innovation in your local
community toward solving global issues is evident in the flow of the sessions andtasks, particularly in the picture book that we did and presented because it
included the core problem in our local communities and the solutions we
proposed. This particular theme is relevant and helpful to the current situation in
the world.
● This theme clearly implies that we could solve global issues by starting from ourlocal community. Assume that the issue is a tree, so for us to get rid of this issue,
we should start cutting from its roots since this is its source of strength and life.
Therefore, for us to solve a specific global issue, we should start from its roots,
which are the issues present in the local community. By creating ways that could
either open the minds and eyes of the people and taking part in the programs
conducted within the community, we can contribute something that could resolve
various global issues. We are able to start from a smaller perspective going
through a bigger perspective and I think this is a good way because it will be moreeasy and convenient that starting from the bigger part then followed by thesmaller part.
● It has been true to its core. I was immersed with the different strategies on how I
can improve my initial solution. This has helped me to have a widened my ideas
and to think much more like a social innovator.
● Solving issues in local community● Awareness allows us to be a "better change" ourselves as we begin to realize that
there is so much more outside our respective comforts. With such great initiationand perseverance, we could be a torch of life in building a more peaceful andbetter environment for all.
● It was new for me to participate in program with such theme. I think this theme isvery actual nowadays● I/we can also provide information or action that can help society.
● Good theme● I find it relevant, useful, and informative in a way that it makes you think ofsustainable and practical ways and ideas that could/would help save the worldfrom fully deteriorating.
● We should transform what we learnt on the world into useful ways to work on theissues in local community, in this way can we solve the global issues better.
Activities
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length andSeason5. Choose the most appropriate one for the program length (including weekend activities).

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.

OnlineProgram &ICT

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

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8. Give somecomments onwhat wasdifficult and/or
needs to be
improved
regarding thecommunication
environment andsoftwareapplications thatwere used in the
program.

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I feel like members should be more interactive but the lecturers and person
in charge is very helpful and I appreciate it
Myoneslide. Sometimes I just had difficulties while doing my tasks. Maybe
for the future SIGLOCs can improve the quality. Thank you. But, overall it
is fine!
None. I have access to all required resources in ICT
I have nothing to comment regarding improving the communication
environment by using zoom as the professors have been attentive when it
comes to accompanying their participants. But I do have problem using
slack since sometimes it can be open properly and need to trouble shoot.
The ICT were totally fine, others had bad network because of the weather
in their countries but for me had challenges operating my laptop
because am still not very familiar with some tools. For example I had andstill have a problem following the instructions on jamboard.
There's really nothing of a problem regarding ICT, especially with theprofessors.
For me the communication environment and Software applications that they
are currently using is enough. This platforms consume lesser data and have
impressive tools to be used, Depending on the area weather the signal will
be stabled or not.
I guess none? Despite of the problems when it comes to technical difficulties
and internet connection, the professors and the participants are very
considerate and patient so everyone is you know do not have to worry if they
are being late as long as they in the program. It is a job well than for the
professors because of the attitude and the behavior they are showing to thestudents or participants, especially if there are problems in the ICT
environment.
When it rains, it mostly disrupts or weakens the signal, so I was choppy
when I presented my picture book. However, for the applications used andintroduced by the staff, there is no problem at all.
I did not encounter some technical difficulties regarding the communication
environment with the staff and professors. They were all responsive. Theinternet connection in our house is also good. I was able to join zoom
meetings and participate to different activities.
I think phones should be allowed when joining the Zoom meeting since not
all participants have their own laptops/desktop.
Better notifications, mainly on google drive
I think there is no need to be improved regarding the communication
environment and software application used in the program because they
were all effective and accessible. I had a problem with the signal of myinternet connection, and the audio of my laptop broke, so in the end, I used
my phone during zoom sessions.
So far, the platforms that the program used were all accessible and easy touse. Though at first it some of them were confusing to use since its our firsttime encountering them but as time passes by and through the assistance ofthe professors we slowly learned how to use them. In terms of theconnectivity, so far I was not able to experience technical glitches since theinternet here is somehow strong. But some of my colleagues had a hard time
especially when it rains because their connection became weaker.
Everything was smooth. From using google slide, jam board, slack, etc., it
was perfect. However, the problem I faced on the month-long event was myinternet connection. There were just some lagging from here and there. It
was nothing to do with the stakeholder's fault nonetheless.
The software apps that you use is very efficient. In our house, i don't have
any internet connections that's why i buy load to join in the class and do

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9. What are thepros and cons oflearning online
compared toparticipating inan actualstudy-abroad
program/trainin
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activities.
The professors help us in experimenting the slack application but it is also
better if we use discord because it offers tons of activity.
I think nothing can be improved. Everything was goodInternet connection and device
The apps and the mode of communication is very challenging to navigate at
first, but it is a great opportunity for us to explore and learn different
mediums of communication. In my environment, there where times that
there are no internet connection in our house due to heavy rains andtyphoons, but the good thing is, the task are done remotely and theprofessors are very considerate when it comes on this matter.
I find the my checklist taxing, since I am not quite familiar with google
sheets.
Maybe in next time the organization could provide convenient VPN for
Chinese students, because we are limited to use VPN in China.
Pro is I can do my work at m own phase and the con is that lack of humaninteraction
Pros: Flexible
Cons: Prone to technical issues
Some of the pros include more flexibility and more outreach. The cons
include lack of human interaction
1. Actual study abroad program/training.
- The advantage is that participants will fully appreciate the opportunities
provided by the program.
- The participant's financial situation, culture shock, and language barrier are
drawbacks.
2. Online Leaning- The flexibility offers benefits including effective lesson delivery, allowing
students to take classes from any location, and reduced financial costs.
- Poor internet connectivity, work interruptions, and multitasking are
drawbacks.
The technical problem within our/someone's network is really the main
disadvantage of online learning. How we are able to manage our time as wehave also personal task at home and school.
Pros: it's a good way to collaborate and interact with people from afar.
It's also a great way to learn or work in a case of eg COVID-19.
Cons: bad network due to weather , unstable network in a country etc.
It's hard to follow the schedule for the program. Some people don't
participate when working as a team and others tend to stop attending classes.
The pros of online learning are that, undeniably, it's convenient. It's
accessible where ever you are as long as you have data or WiFi. The consthough are some countries experience slow internet connections, like thePhilippines from time to time. However, all in all, throughout the program, it
was manageable.
The thing is that when a program conducted thru online the expenses aredefinitely lesser than actual study, In online learning we can directly do theproject or activities with other participants, Distances will never be a
problem in an online learning while actual study will force you to be awayfrom comfortable place. However the good thing about actual study is thatthe sources are more reliable if it is collected with primary and secondary
sources.
The pros might be it is very flexible. You have your own time on when you
are going to do the activities or task but at least you have to submit it on
time. It a simplest form, you have your own schedule and management o

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how you will going to finish or do what is being given. I guess that cons is
the internet connection since not everyone has a stable internet connection.
The cons of online learning are that the participants has a very limited
communication, doing group work like sharing of idea is also limited, andmaking new friends is quite hard. The pros are, the participants do not needto spend lots of money just to participate, the time of making the tasks ispurely on the hands of participants, and participants can choose when andwhere they want to do the tasks.
There is no atmosphere to study together.
The advantage of online learning is that you can continue to work withsomething other than SIGLOC; however, the disadvantage is that when aparticipant has low signal or data, it can affect his or her performance.
Since we are also learning online in the Philippines, it doesn't have muchdifference. I am able to participate to the Zoom Meeting prepared wherever I
am because of the virtual set up. I can do different things or chores while
waiting and reviewing other tasks and lectures too. Online Learning madethe meeting of new friends fun also because we were able to have culturalactivities. However, I think, the experience will surely feel surreal if it's done
face to face. I would love to see the trainings actual.
There are barriers such as poor internet connection, language, and culture as
well.
Sometimes you loose focus when online rather than face to face
The pros of learning online compared to participating in an actual
study-abroad program/training are it is less hassle in terms of preparation. It
allows the participants to do their responsibilities and tasks outside theprogram. On the other hand, the cons are the experience and learning of theparticipants are limited and restricted because it is more effective to learn
personally and to interact with others face to face.
The pros of learning online is that you are able to improve your skills whenit comes to technology and at the same time you can manage your time well.
You are also comfortable since you work at the comfort of your own homes.
Communication is easy as well because even though the participants arefrom different countries around the globe, they can still communicate andcontact each other. But what makes online learning hard is the slow internet
connectivity because aside from technical glitches, there are instances where
you cannot submit your work on time because of how slow the internet is.
Some do not have gadgets that they can use to participate which makes
online learning hard for them.
Online learning has its both pros and cons. For me it was the following:
Pros:Time convenient / Wide variety of ICT tools / Less fear/anxiety aboutothers judging them.
Cons: instructions can be vague / Too much screen exposure / Less ahands-on/interactive learning / Less connection to your peers / Not all haveaccess to computers/wifi, etc.
In online learning, You are safe because the COVID-19 is not already done.
But, there are some time that you didn't understand the lesson because ofyour internet connection. While in actual study, you will learn more
I wanted to go to different country, explore their culture, and know every
standpoint. We are innovative enough to complete these program but it isbetter if it is face to face to create a better ties to other participant's. We can't
really reach other participants because they are not always active that is why
I experience some delay. Despite of that I've gain virtual friends all over theworld because of this program.
pros: You don't need to go somewhere just sit at home and study; Sometimes
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cons: You can practice your language skills; get more friends: You can easier
understand the information you learn
Pros was gaining knowledge and cons was schedule time
A bit harder to actually interact with people. If you study abroad you cantalk to others face to face as well as immerse in a different culture
I think pros of learning online is acquiring information in the comforts ofyour home, because we don't need to go outside just to learn new
information and come up with an innovative proposal, but the cos of it is theenjoyable face-to-face interaction with other siglocians, because having aphysical interaction is better than online interaction because the mode ofcommunication is more personal and fun.
An actual study-abroad program or training can address the issues being
experienced by the participants easily. More so, online can be a little bit
draining, unlike in face-to-face, one can communicate with the otherparticipants and build a support system in person.
The online learning were mostly focused on the asynchronous tasks. The
pros lie on the availability of time that we get since we can do it in our own
will. However, the cons lie on the lack of boundary that we have, sinceoftentimes, we fail to distinguish which task is which since it's quite hard to
focus on something, knowing that you can just do it at any moment.
Pros:Based on the world environment now, we can avoid the COVID-19
because we participate the program in home, also we don't need to make costfor the actual program.
Cons: Some problems need us to solve by face to face, and we can't makesure that have a fixed time to talk with each other.

Part 3: Sessions
Category
Session 1

Question
1. How are yousatisfied withoverall work on
Session 1(Asynchronous
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Improve the guidance and instructions
This session helped me become better at building arguments and disputingthem.
I have no comment regarding on this session.
The tasks were cool and manageable.
In session 1 it tested our ability to gather information and on how we depend
our perspective by looking for some supporting details that would support ourstatement. That was an amazing analysis to mold individuals capability ofanalyzing.
I think I only had a hard time when it comes to the comments of otherparticipants on my worksheet but the rest is all good.
This session help me broaden my understanding of what is global supply chain
really is. It also helps me ready myself for the next sessions.
I was very nervous with this Asynchronous Debate but I managed to get it
done and post my refute to my opponents works. It is such a great opening task
because it motivated me to do more of research and readings. I think, it's agreat start.
Session 1 tasks improved my critical thinking ability and allowed me to know
the different perspectives of other people.
A better live session explaining the topic would be better
It was great to have an asynchronous debate wherein we had the opportunity to
exchange ideas and arguments about the two different standpoints provided. I
also learned a lot from the feedback that I received from the comments ofothers on my work.
It was a fun and a knowledge-filled experience. Aside from acquiringknowledge through research we are also able to share our insights about the
topics and we're also given a chance to work with other members through thedebate activity.
At first, I was overwhelmed with the linguistic capabilities of my classmates.
They are so good. This pushed me to be better myself.
I actually learn a new lessons about the topic of my opponents
I enjoy seeing other standpoints and see other lenses to each topics. It helps me
to view things holistically and wider my understanding about the world but
then one my partner did not commented on my task but the other works
enlighten me about each issue
It was a bit difficult to make a speech on the same topic from different pointsof view
Very interesting introduction
The volume of Session 1 successfully offers me an idea about the things that
we will be doing to the succeeding sessions. I am able to prepare myself
intellectually by the introduction of terms and lexicons that were related to thisprogram.
It was nice since debates are really my thing. I was able to assess beliefs andviewpoints that are dissimilar to me, and had commented in such a way that I
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3. How are yousatisfied withoverall work on
Session 2 (Local
community andsocial issues) ?
(5 is the highest.)
4. Give commentson the tasks andvolume of Session
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I learned how to deal with social issues from this session.
In this session, I find it difficult to find what should I do, and really stressed meout if I can be able to do that.
Very much interesting but time consuming for us who were in regular classes
and exams.
In Session 2 It allow us to discover the origin of our environment, its
geographical structure, Location and if it is vulnerable from probableappearance of problems. It is a good way to introduce our focus study.
Its very great to become you know determine the locality that I must deal withand made some research about it.
This session help me identify social issues in our community. This is the mostchallenging part for me.
I love this brilliant idea of task. This allowed me to study the community I live
in and point out the social issues we are experiencing. I had so much fun
because I get to learn more about the locality. This picture book also allowed
me to understand my community and aim to help it through my simple ways.
Session 2 is quite challenging for me because it is the start of making our
picture book. But, with the help of my co-participants, and their suggestions, I
was able to surpassed it.
The tasks were reasonable
It was a great experience for me because this session made me know more
about my community, including its background and its existing core problem.
Moreover, I was able to propose a solution to the problem.
In this session, the picture book was introduced. The first two chapters werechallenging considering that information within our community was only
limited. Nonetheless, I was able to identify the problem of my community andit was fun reading the comments of my members on my output. Theirsuggestions were a huge help to me because I was able to improve my final
output.
It made me more informed of the community where I live in. I don't even knowthat the place where I'm residing has the highest number of Out-Of-School
Youths.
In this session, I thought it would be difficult, because my school works wereat the same time.
I am amaze and honored to read the picture book of other participants. I realizethat there is a bigger picture in each community. It helps me to become moreaware and to widen my perspective about each problem in each community.
It was interesting to search issues in my community, but it was difficult
sometimes to find reliable data
it gave joy to do other tasks
In this session, I learned a lot from the comments of my fellow Siglocians, they
thought me to be more SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable and Timebound) and trive excellence in everything that I am accomplishing. When I was
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experiences when it comes to experiences in our community. Since the main
issue of my community is the very well known COVID-19 disease, they
understand and know some of the additional informations and reasons why
some elders in the said locale refuses to get vaccinated. Also, I discovered thatthey have different ways in suggesting and seeing things for the development
and improvement of one’s picture book. The first commenter focuses and givesuggestions about the specificity and thorough statistics of my data, the otherone focuses on the scope of my program and focuses on giving suggestion on
how this solution will be accessible to everyone. I think because they are indifferent countries, they also have different environment and pattern of
thinking in which it influences them in their way of suggesting andcommenting on my picture book and it undoubtedly helps my picture book in agreat extent.
It was taxing for me since mt laptop corrupted during the second week.
Not bad5. How are yousatisfied withoverall work on
Session 3 (Global
sustainability andlocal community)?
(5 is the highest.)
6. Give commentson the tasks andvolume of Session
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This session broadens my understanding of how the community can promote
global sustainability and enables me to address challenges for the community.
I can be able to see some problem with my work and thankful for theirsuggestion for improvement.
Very satisfied because I have come to enjoy the tasks on sustainability andcommunity.
In Session 3. It allow us to dig deeper with regards to the existing issue playing
in a certain area, It gave us an opportunity to realize the defectiveness of someexisting solutions and on how can we make a better solution. The Cause andeffect diagram targeted the core problem so that it will be easier to formulate asolution, The comments from other participants made us realize that there are
better solution than what we initially thought. Lastly The revision of the
proposals and solutions proved that it's better to base the operation with
continuous operation to block and resolve the problems that might appear into
the future.
It is great to received comments and suggestion from my other groupmates
because it helps me to determine what I need to improve.
In this session I realized that my proposal should be something that is not only
applicable to my community but also to the world. In that way, I can meet thethought behind the theme.
This task helped me to think deeper and more logical. The eagerness to help
and participate to different local projects arose in me when I did the Session 3.
Very challenging I must say especially with the Chapter 3 which includes
Problems Analysis and Stakeholders Analysis. I find it hard because there are a
lot of causes why certain problem arises.
The dates felt rushed in some parts
I am satisfied with session 3, wherein I completed my picture book, and I
realized that my proposal of a solution for local sustainability could also
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This is one of the fun part because in this session we are encouraged to use ourcritical thinking skills and innovative side because we are expected to propose
something for our community. At first it was very hard, but through constantresearch and with the help of the materials provided I was able to come up withmy proposal and finish my whole picture book.
I got to know more my classmates: their views and their expertise.
This will let you to explore ideas on how your proposal can contribute locallyand globally
It allows me to research and think of a solution in the issues that we are
currently facing.
It was very interesting to analize the issue and search different solutions tosolve itthis is where my critical thinking improved
My fellow Siglocians made several suggestions and ideas that I had neverconsidered during the portion of the program where we were all offering
feedback on each other's picture books. This considerably improved my picturebook and taught me how to observe things with a sharp and observant eye.
When I read the comments left by my fellow delegates on my picture book,one of them proposes that I give the participants some "care kits" in addition toaddressing the issue of those seniors and kids who lack the technology andinternet needed to take part in the project. Truly, the last session gave me afulfilling experience as I am about to finish the picture book and come up to an
idea where I know will resolve and contribute to the problem of my chosencommunity.
My laptop corrupted that's why I had a hard time complying with the task.
Nonetheless, it's great since I've pointed out issues that our community vastly
faces.
Maybe we can have more examples

7. How effective
was the interaction
with otherparticipants tocomplete eachtask?
(5 is the highest.)

8. Give commentson the interaction
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Not really good, but still fine.
Improve the guidance and instructions
We didn't talk to each other very much. It's similar to pinging them and asking
them to respond.
Not very effective because others would be delayed to complete the wholesession by other participants.
It was great. Communicating through comments was fun while we are
critiquing one another's works.
The interaction made everyone to form a better result of analysis, It made us
realize that we may not stick to our own proposed solution but in return if we
consider others proposal we can come up with better result, The interaction
gave light to the development of something or idea it also built a friendly
environment to begin trusting one another.
One of the best moments I had all through out the program because I was able
to meet new friends while giving solution to my chosen social issue.
The interaction help me sort out some ideas that I can use to finish my task.
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thankful for they did it in a very respectful manner which made me more eager
to learn and do my best at each task. Also, by commenting to their work, I
think, it helped them too to improve theirs.
All my questions and queries about the tasks were answered.
The participants were easy to work with
The interaction with the participants was very effective because the comments,
questions, and suggestions provided in each output helped the creator to
improve and complete their task.
I am a person who struggles to interact and I always becomes shy whenevertalking with someone. But this program and its activities have allowed me tointeract and communicate. The other participants were also approachable
especially when I ask questions to them. I am also able to make new friends
and we had fun messaging each other during our free time.
It was really informative. They are like a new lenses that made me overlook
my proposals; have it better and more concrete.
It's niceSome of my partners are not active so I worried about not following theschedule. Despite about the delays I've gain a lot of friends and understanddiverse culture in the world.
All my partners did the tasks in time. Thank them for it!
Other races are kind and they are active in class
I enjoyed interacting to different participants are the sessions continues toprogress. I learned a lot from their suggestion and I even gained a lot offriends.
Due to our busy schedule and time differences, contacting each other was hard.
I hope in the next time participants don't be shy.
No responsibility to taking care of our group.
So far the leaders are good in communicating but there is a need for
explanation on the expectations on the tasks.
The responsibility of the group leaders is to maintain the task that was given.
The expectation of their members should meet.
For my group, our leader was great and active but others were inactive.
Our group leader in our group really did a great job of building a relationshipwith us. In fact, we talked about keeping in touch even though the program isalready done.
Leadership doesn't mean that only the leader will act, Thus other participants
made an initiative to make the Group active, The leaders presence is to guideand prevent the members to misunderstand each other.
Our leader is very considerate. I believe he deserved to be the leader because
he knows how to check if everyone is doing well and also checks other picture
books even he is not an assigned commentator but ensuring that we are all
doing the right thing. Special thank to him!
Our group leader is not that activeGreat
We were blessed with a leader who actually very eager to complete the tasks
by group. The leaders helped us to know more about each other by hosting
different cultural activities.
Our leader doesn't really initiate to communicate with us specially in making
our team logo.
They were responsible and active
I think the responsibility and role of the group leaders are very crucial to the
productivity and unity of the groups because it is their duty to take theinitiative to make the members be connected and active.
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asked the professors to choose another leader. We were advised to decide theperson that will lead us and our group decided to choose the one. She was very
approachable and also fun to be with. It was nice meeting a person like her.
Though there are moments where she is busy with university stuff that's why as
her members we initiate to finish tasks on time.
Our leader is a great leader. However there can be some improvements on ourinteractive activities. Nonetheless, a good group.
our group leader didn't even show any signs of it. But it's okay, my teammember leads our group
Group leaders encourage us to do our work on time. They have a vital role inorganizing and leading each team.
I was a group leader, try to do all activities with my group mates in time, butsome of them didn't participate in the joint work
I lead the leadership for my group
My group leader done a great job. She instruct us to create a video wherein we
get to know the different cultures of my groupmates.
Our group leader was not that efficient since she also has other commitmentsthat she omitted to unite us all as a group.
She makes a good job in the group, and do her best for her responsibility.

10. Did you haveclear instructions
for each session?
(5 is the highest.)

11. Did you havegood support fromteaching staff?
(5 is the highest.)

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I REALLY APPRECIATE ALL THE TEACHERS AND STAFF WHO IS
WILLINGLY GIVE US AN ASSIST TO ACCOMPLISH THIS PROGRAM!!
I LOVE IT!
All good. Keep it up
Excellent instructors
Sensei's and staff are subarashi ^^I really love the instructors and stuff as they are being appropriately and kindattentive to answering our questions.
There's nothing to complain about the instructors. Honestly, the instructors
were perfect, would give clear explanation if one didn't understand the task andthey would encourage everyone and remind everyone to do the tasks, very
understanding too. Best instructors
I would like to thank all of the instructors and staff of this program. I enjoyedevery moment of this experience. You have made your best to make everyone
finish this program, and I am glad to be here right now commenting about this.
The way the staff handled every situation was superb indeed.
The instructors are really active in answering the participants questions, They
provide a great environment to understand each other. I love how they smile
while appreciating the presence of the participants, even if they have different
jobs to do it seems that they're still enjoying the program. To smile while
communicating will encourage participants not to be nervous in sharing theirthoughts , It will make the participants to enjoy the activities without worrying
the probable embarrassment from others.
The professors are very considerate and patient. One of the best professors I
had.
Instructors are very fast in answering questions and concerns
The instructors and staffs we so great definitely they are worth commendingfor. GOOD JOB!
The staff and the professors of SIGLOC Online are very patient andunderstanding. They were very much willing to help us complete our tasks andare very considerate to every participants. They are very clear in giving the
instructions of each tasks and very patient in answering all our queries. They
are really good motivators too.
It was a very smooth communication with the professors, they were reallyapproachable, patient and friendly as well.
Instructors replied to questions fastThrough the slack channel, it was easier to communicate with the instructors or
staff when we have inquiries or if they have announcements. The instructors
and staff are very approachable and always reply to our questions. They also
understand the unforeseen situation of the participants.
Their presence was a very huge help to us. They were very approachable andthey always see to it that our questions will be answered. If there areclarifications, they are always free and ready to help. I think without them thisjourney of mine will not that be easy. They are also fun to be with that's why
we always have fun when we are meeting them. Thank you for the knowledge
and skills that you've imparted to us our dear professors. I hope that we will bemeeting you soon, but this time it's face to face and not virtually.
THE MOST PATIENT. Thank you for lifting our spirits whenever you feel weare flooded with tasks. We appreciate your good comments on our works.
THANK YOU!
Without the Instructors and Staffs, without you, I wouldn't have experience his
and I wouldn't have met new friends in different countries. The instructors andstaffs are very attentive to all participants here at SIGLOC. THANK YOU SO
MUCH FOR THIS WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE
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approachable. They serve as a ray of sunshine in my life because they always
explain things clearly and answer all my questions. They encourage us to be
the better version of ourselves. Hope to see them soon in Japan to say thankyou personally.
Thank instructors and stuffs for their quick answers on questions!
they are very responsible for everything
The instructors and staffs are very accommodating, professional, responsive,
and kind. They are also very considerate especially to those times wherechallenges come along our way.
They are very nice, patient, understanding, and encouraging. They never leftme and had made me less of a person, despite the imminent delays with myoutputs.
All of you are kind, and the professors understand my difficulty.

Part 4: Cultural Activities
Category
Satisfaction

Question
1. How are yousatisfied with
Cultural Activities
by ALL (My One
slide, Photoshowcase on slack
channel, Quiz on
slack channel,etc.)?
(5 is the highest.)
2. How are yousatisfied with
Cultural Activities
by Team?
(5 is the highest.)

Activities

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Set the time before held the cultural activities, because some may not be able
to join the activities due to different timetable depends on where we lived in.
No comment.
Plans for the event by the group contain not just one suggestion but alsosuggestions from other participants.
I suggest that everyone will be participant so it would more fun.
I mean the ideas that we were given by the instructors about group activities
were just fine but we had inactive members which made it very boring tointeract and make a decision.
I suggest that our school offer an enough time for us to be with this activity,
But I'm satisfied because cultural activities means a collaboration with otherswith different culture which happened during the project development. Maybea price is also good if these kind of activities will be held again :)In my case, everything went well but I hope everyone will attend culturalactivities next time because only few participants enjoyed and joined thecultural activity.
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These activities helped us learn different cultures as well as know different
people who eventually became our friends. I think this is such a cute and greatidea.
It was fun and meaningful because we were able to interact with otherparticipants.
Time constraints made it hard to do
I do not have any suggestions because the current cultural activities are alreadygreat. It is on the group how they will do it.
There is nothing to improve because the cultural activities conducted during
the program were all fun. We also enjoyed sharing the various culture that ourcountry have and its amazing places that would be visited by the participants.
Moreover, the cultural activities served as a door which lead us to various
cultures and traditions. This activity made it possible for us to understand andappreciate the amazing culture that the participants have.
It'd be better if there were more variety.
The participants needs to be active and it is important that each group hasdiverse culture so that they gain more knowledge by the help of one another.
Maybe to do group activities compulsory, so all participants will participate inthem and enjoy
I think it will be more exciting if the staff also will join the cultural activities
made by the students, because in that way they can also get to know a lot ofstudents from different countries by doing cultural activities.
I think there should be more synchronous sessions than asynchronous ones,
since it really deepen the bond among students in the classroom. By then, if
their relationships are already established, it is much easier to conduct and do
cultural activities to let them interact and socialize with each other.
More interaction is better.

Part 5: Overall Reflection
Category
Gains

Question
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I think it could be a good impact for my community to tackle the issue that I
bring to this program.
Improved due to increased awareness on the issues discovered.
Relatively I am more aware
That they need to be addressed so as not to endure these social issues.
That I have something to contribute.
Well, I have so much to share and make people realize the issues going onaround us. And of course, I can think way too much about how some issues caneasily be implemented.
Well, I do not really go outside our house. So, I wasn't really linked to ourcommunity at first. However, SIGLOC, it made me want to observe thecommunity I am currently residing in to monitor every issue existing. This
program gave me the eyes to see the social issues and the urge to make a moveto solve them.
I realize that it is important to know the impact of my proposal first before
implementing it, because if I neglect the probability there are cases that I might
regret that I've done that thing.
It actually help me become more open-minded to the society I belong in and it
also help me to strive more to help my own community.
I realized that I become more keen and if I force myself to identify them, I canidentify them.
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My attitude changed a lot and truly made me more of a great thinker andsolver, and made me a better person.
I became more open and liberal in learning the social issues we face. I am
eager to learn more how can I help my community and other communities insolving their core problem. I became more concerned about the people who are
affected with these social issues. I think a lot about them and the ways I can doto help in my small own ways.
It really changed a lot. I feel very involved now with the problem in ourcommunity and I would like to pass my proposal to them.
Different people see different issues
I realized that my attitude towards social issues has changed in the past two
weeks because I felt that I became more attentive and observant of the social
issues that exist not only in my local community but also with others.
Before I am not that involved within my community especially if there areproblems that need solutions. But after attending the program, I was inspired totake part and make a step forward and contribute something that would help
my society resolve the problems.
It change how I view the world: more confident, widened view, and moreinnovative. I was made aware that indeed, there is still a lot of things to get
done. But through this program, I am more confident, that with the progressive
ideas and thought-provoking solutions of our future generation, the
SIGLOCians, there is a beacon of hope that transcends the silver lining of
tomorrow: sustainability
I am lazy this past two weeks, because of the activities in our school. But. ican't believe that i am near in finish line
I was able to gain more knowledge about certain issues around the world thatare undeniably way alarming, especially at the present times, like for example
among many different others is the climate change that many have beenslacking upon for a very long time.
Of course, it has changed, because I learned a lot about social issues and now I
know some ways to solve themstudying things and waiting for time to finish it
I'm more aware of the depth of different issues across the gload
After this program, I am 100% sure that I became more aware about the issues
in my community. My attitude towards the social issues intensify as I start tobecame more aware about the happenings and issues in my community andlook for ways to contribute to resolve it. It open my eyes that creates a
numerous opportunities for me to help in my own little ways.
I have become more willing to help our community. With the problems being
faced in Arayat, I have come to realize that my proposal will be of great help if
pursued.
I realized that I am into social issues and solving it, since my brain functions
well whenever I am thinking about issues that concern my community.
I think I have improved my critical thinking capability in some ways, and I
have become more cheerful.
Never give up
Good job for everyone!
Inspiring
Learning curve
Sustainable Community
I can keep up with other races.
Excellent program.
However small an act is, it can contribute to global sustainability.
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Challenging
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GREAT"One small step can be a giant leap."
Dedication to every tasks is a must.
Communication
Everyone can be a social innovator.
Even in our small ways, we can help in solving global issues.
I am a social innovator
You would be locally and globally competent educator
Empathy
Incredible experience
communication
educational
Environmental actions starts when we became aware about the happenings in
our community, and it will grow if we will have the courage to take an action
towards contributing and resolving this issues.
Research
uncanny
Unforgettable
Communication skills and proper time management
A new insight about the issues in any places and any sectors.
The rising social issues that happening across the world and there is a need formore initiatives.
Time management
The program increased the sustainability of my community and helped me
develop my skills to a new level like critical thinking, ideas, and broaden myperspective.
The social issues I didn't new would exist.
Understanding of sustainability and community issues, I have learnt so many
ways to use in implementation of different issues in a community and I havealso learnt new issues that I have not heard of. In short, the knowledge I havegained is so great and helpful in finding jobs and educating others on how tohave a sustainable community where everyone come to know their
responsibilities in a community.
I gained from SIGLOC-online that there really are varying issues existing evenin the smallest community there is. Issues can be contrasting, such as
overpopulation and reducing numbers of birth. Here, I learned that there is a lot
to study, scrutinize, and look upon. Not only to solve the communities' social
issues but also to relate it to global sustainability.
I learned on how to manage my time, Look for an issue or discoveries ,Formulate a solution, communicate with others, Consideration, Smile for goodvibes, hardwork, to be creative, and cooperation.
Aside from friends, I also gained knowledge when it comes to giving solution
to the most critical problem of the society as well as considering the feasibilityof my solutions.
I gained knowledge and experience that I can use in my future profession.
A sense of self-worth, a change in perspective and gratitude for friendship.
I have learned a lot in this SIGLOC-online course. I have gained vast practicalknowledge for the betterment of people and society. How we, as rational
beings, can be an agent of change and solve issues in our community that will
surely have a wider and global impact. In connection to this SIGLOC, I havealso gained new friends that I will cherish forever, and many other lessons thathave shaped the way I am today and will be in the future as well.

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4. Give yoursuggestions toimprove
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I have gained a really wonderful experience. Many insights, knowledge, andinformation about the cultures and social issues of different countries. People
whom I consider family and friends.
SIGLOC-online helped me to become a critical thinker and a problem solver aswell. I was enlightened about the issues in our community which I am notaware before. It helped me realize that we can be the solution that we wanted tobe.
Better understanding of the world
I gained so much from SIGLOC-online. The best one is the experience of being
involved and active in providing a possible solution to the core problem within
my local community that could also contribute to global sustainability.
Throughout the program I have discovered that problems are prevailing within
the global and this bring threat, harm and fear to the people. This program
made me realize that even though I am a student, in my small ways I can help
in solving the global issues by starting from my local community. I was able tolearn that for us to solve global issues, we should start first from ourcommunity because as soon as we eradicated the problem of our community it
will be easy for us to combat the various global issues around the world.
It is not particularly easy to imagine overcoming the problems behind theclosing of the session, but supposing that I did, then maybe I am destined to behere in the first place. Therefore, perhaps, I have indeed the capacity to be theSocial Innovators that I are aiming and pursuing.
New ideas on how i contribute in our community
Apathy and ignorance are prevalent, particularly in our today's world. People
who do not miss tend to neglect the real problems in our society. We need to bea voice and serve as an eye opener to the issues that we are facing to save ourworld.
I took a lot of new friends and gained new knowledge which is very valuable
for meknowledge
I have learnt so much about both similarities and differences between mine andother cultures
Before I start stepping into this collaborative program, I am partially unaware
about the societal and environmental issues that are clinging to my community.
My courage to take part to this changes seems to be sparkless and the way I see
things in my surroundings is not the way I perceived things now after I finishedthis eye-opening program. The honing experience that SIGLOC offers, widen
my consciousness and my intellectual capacity to explore my community’s
existing issues and look for ways to combat and contribute to it, with the helpof the different suggestions and perspective of my fellow Siglocians.
Always know your purpose. Know why you want to contribute in thecommunity. And upon knowing, measure your capabilities: the things you cando, things you cannot, and the things you are willing to do by all means. Only
then you can be an effective social innovator.
I gained a one time experience that I could look back in the future. (only if I am
still alive)
the higher eyes horizon the various visions.
None, I think all the things are nice.
More instructions in the pages to ensure the students know what to include in
the slides
Provide engaging activities that relate to the program's theme so that theparticipants may interact and have fun.
I suggest if it will last for about a month or 2 months to widen their strengthand knowledge as other participants had found difficult with the due dategiven.

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Maybe more social interaction should be considered to help participantsinteract and learn more about each other.
I suggest for them to invite participants from different countries maybe add if
there is a quota, Required participants to do a promotion and choose which isbest and post it in social media platforms, maybe a unique award for those who
had great performance in sigloc program. Overall I'm very satisfied with theirprogram and its implementation.
I do not have any suggestions because everything went well. I guess it only
needs to be consistent so that many students in the future will also be
encouraged to resolve a lot of issues in this world. I am looking forward to see
the SIGLOC program grow. All the love!
I don't have any suggestion sorry!!!
I don't have any suggestions for this program as I think it's well organized andwell planned, but I do have a recommendation for the individuals who will be
participating in the next SIGLOC. My suggestion for the participants is thatthey shouldn't be shy or be afraid when interacting with others across different
cultures. You just need to be brave and have courage within yourself, and if
you follow this, you will surely gain good friends, as I have in this SIGLOC.
Gaining imperative information plus good individuals is a plus point.
I think having more synchronous sessions can also be added to make theparticipants interact with each other often.
Give 1-2 meetings to discuss the lessons and not just give them to theparticipants.
More time would be better
I do not have any suggestions because the current process of SIGLOC-online iseffective enough with the organized checklist and schedule, clear instructionsof the tasks, and example materials.
I have nothing to suggest because the program itself is well-crafted and theactivities provided are all good and beneficial to the participants. Thank you
for this wonderful opportunity.
Maybe adjust the schedule to not make it so constrained and tight?
More interactive activities and extend getting to know each other phase so thatthey can jive to each other when group work started.
1. More synchronous sessions 2. Instructors will also give their feedback about
our picture bookMore synchronous sessions.
Keep on it.
SIGLOC is a great program, personally I love it.
I'm very thankful to be part of this program, I really want to see the instructors
personally and hug them because they gave us confident to continue in ourlives without neglecting our surroundings. They mold us to think that we as
human scan do great thing to improve our community and the way how we
live.
Great job to the stuffs, professors, and all the people who made this program
possible. It is very sad that I have to let go of this program because I really had
fun. I hope one day, I could visit your university. Thank you so much for theopportunity. This is not a good bye message but I will make sure to keep intouch with your program and recommend this to my university.
To the staff, instructors, and to the entire team in this SIGLOC program, thankyou, and truly, you did well!
The SIGLOC-online is a great opportunity for the students to learn not only inacademics but also how to interact with others with different cultures and how
to be responsible to society.
I would like to convey a special thanks to the Osaka Metropolitan University
for organizing and animating their sessions: for their priceless contributions,

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and for running a smooth event. And most significantly, for giving us theopportunity to share with one platform the most amazing people that I havemet, and most importantly, thank you for changing our lives, forever. Thankyou.
Hope we can still join Sigloc where we can have face to face class to meetother participants.
I enjoyed all the session. thank you for wonderful experienced Sigloc family
Thank you so much for this experience! this is a very fulfilling program and it
truly open my eyes towards the issues around me. This program gave me aburning heart that will courageously take actions to help and participate todifferent environmental movement in the future.
Thank you so much for having me as your participant. I'm grateful!

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