Steward Initial Adjustment Report – View

Kimberley Fisher

User IDkimberleydawnfisher
NameKimberley Fisher
Host and/or Supervisor NameMatthew Drewno
I am satisfied with my placement site5
I am starting to meet training objectives4
I am learning new skills5
Building on my existing skills5
I am clear about my responsibilities as a Steward5
I am clear about my J-1 visa obligations5
I am clear about contacting MESA first if I need to use my medical insurance5
I am clear about the reports I send MESA5
i am happy with my living situation5
I am receiving the stipend I agreed to5
I am training the hours I expected5
I am not having problems with my English5
I am not feeling homesick!4
Meets all my expectations5
Had a good arrival and/or Skype orientation5
Answers my questions clearly5
Is giving me the help I need to get started5
Is well organized5
Administers a high quality program5
Understands his/her role as a Host5
Understands why I came to the USA5
Knows my personal training objectives4
Gaves me a good orientation for my placement5
Gives me a good introduction to other interns/staff/employees5
Clearly explained my training schedule4
Is a good trainer/mentor5
Involves me in a diversity of activities5
Gives me responsibility5
Respects my opinion5
Has good communication skills4
Has a well run business4
Is safety conscious5
Provides good working conditions5
Provides personal protective equipment5
Maintains machinery in good condition5
Maintains buildings and work areas well5
Has helped me get settled in5
Helped me integrate into the community4
Is interested in my culture4
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?Information received was sufficient and Lauren was amazingly responsive and helpful in my transition to the programme.
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?I did not.
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.?I have received introduction to theory and practice of Grow Biointesive methods, all 8 principles and much about the relationship between them (soil science, elements). In addition to the daily work and learning, formal weekly classes are set to begin in June.
Have you been involved in an cultural activities since your arrival? (examples : farmers' workshop, library event, soccer games, family activities, etc)Yes! Farmer's Convergence, Farmer's Markets, Beerfest in Booneville other social events. Also we delivery surplus produce to the senior center and food bank in Fort Bragg.
Any suggestions to improve MESA's program?No.
By checking "YES" you confirm that you are the person listed on the top of this survey and that all information is accurate and truthfulYes