Anuradha Ranasinghe
| User ID | anuradha |
|---|---|
| Name | Anuradha Ranasinghe |
| Host and/or Supervisor Name | Nolan Schmidt |
| I am satisfied with my placement site | 5 |
| I am starting to meet training objectives | 4 |
| I am learning new skills | 3 |
| Building on my existing skills | 4 |
| I am clear about my responsibilities as a Steward | 5 |
| I am clear about my J-1 visa obligations | 5 |
| I am clear about contacting MESA first if I need to use my medical insurance | 5 |
| I am clear about the reports I send MESA | 5 |
| i am happy with my living situation | 5 |
| I am receiving the stipend I agreed to | 5 |
| I am training the hours I expected | 3 |
| I am not having problems with my English | 5 |
| I am not feeling homesick! | 5 |
| Meets all my expectations | 3 |
| Had a good arrival and/or Skype orientation | 5 |
| Answers my questions clearly | 5 |
| Is giving me the help I need to get started | 5 |
| Is well organized | 5 |
| Administers a high quality program | 4 |
| Understands his/her role as a Host | 3 |
| Understands why I came to the USA | 3 |
| Knows my personal training objectives | 3 |
| Gaves me a good orientation for my placement | 5 |
| Gives me a good introduction to other interns/staff/employees | 5 |
| Clearly explained my training schedule | 3 |
| Is a good trainer/mentor | 5 |
| Involves me in a diversity of activities | 3 |
| Gives me responsibility | 4 |
| Respects my opinion | 3 |
| Has good communication skills | 5 |
| Has a well run business | 5 |
| Is safety conscious | 5 |
| Provides good working conditions | 5 |
| Provides personal protective equipment | 5 |
| Maintains machinery in good condition | 5 |
| Maintains buildings and work areas well | 3 |
| Has helped me get settled in | 5 |
| Helped me integrate into the community | 5 |
| Is interested in my culture | 5 |
| Was the MESA information you received in your home country clear? Was the description of your training site accurate? What more would you have liked MESA to send you before you left you home country? | There are some mismatches between the initial program and the final program due to internal problems of the host institution. Now they are slowly working to settle those issues. |
| If you worked with a Program Representative in your home country, was he/she helpful? Is there anything more the Representative could have done to help you complete your application or to better understand MESA's program? | Strongly disappoint about the behavior of the BVIC. Complained about it to the MESA Program Director. |
| Any problems with housing, electricity, heat, phone, driver's license, bank account, transportation? Other problems? | No |
| Describe the training you have received since getting to your placement site. What have you learned so far? Have you attended any special training, workshops, conferences, classes, etc.? | Actively involve with farm activities on Green House management, Hugo Culture and Free Range Poultry Attended micro green producing class - Art of Sprouting |
| Have you been involved in an cultural activities since your arrival? (examples : farmers' workshop, library event, soccer games, family activities, etc) | Yes. Attended diversified events and programs organized by the host institute apart from agriculture activities. Eg- Drive through movie, Sunday Brunch, Mountain Exchange Fair, Pisa Night |
| Any suggestions to improve MESA's program? | Well organized. Nothing to be improved. |
| By checking "YES" you confirm that you are the person listed on the top of this survey and that all information is accurate and truthful | Yes |
