Appendix C Open-ended Questions 1. Thriving is defined as making the most out of your college experience so that you are intellectually, socially, and psychologically engaged and enjoying the college experience. Given that definition, to what extent do you think you are THRIVING as a college student this semester? The first part of this question will be assessed through 3 choices of “Yes; Not sure; No.” The second part is an open-ended question. What has happened this semester that has led to your perception of whether you are thriving or not? (Thriving Quotient Undergraduate Survey, 2021). 2. Academic hope is the motivational system that helps us achieve our goals. Do you think you are HOPEFUL as a college student this semester? The first part of this question will be assessed through 3 choices of "Yes; Not sure; No.” The second part is an open-ended question. What has happened this semester that has led to your perception of whether you are hopeful or not?
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