Yeat Hing, Leong
| User ID | yhmesa2017 |
|---|---|
| Name | Yeat Hing, Leong |
| Host and/or Supervisor Name | Stephen and Gloria Decater |
| I am satisfied with my placement site | 4 |
| I am starting to meet training objectives | 4 |
| I am learning new skills | 5 |
| Building on my existing skills | 5 |
| 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 | 4 |
| I am receiving the stipend I agreed to | 5 |
| I am training the hours I expected | 4 |
| I am not having problems with my English | 4 |
| I am not feeling homesick! | 4 |
| Meets all my expectations | 4 |
| Had a good arrival and/or Skype orientation | 5 |
| Answers my questions clearly | 5 |
| Is giving me the help I need to get started | 4 |
| Is well organized | 5 |
| Administers a high quality program | 5 |
| Understands his/her role as a Host | 5 |
| Understands why I came to the USA | 5 |
| Knows my personal training objectives | 4 |
| Gaves me a good orientation for my placement | 4 |
| Gives me a good introduction to other interns/staff/employees | 5 |
| Clearly explained my training schedule | 4 |
| Is a good trainer/mentor | 5 |
| Involves me in a diversity of activities | 5 |
| Gives me responsibility | 5 |
| Respects my opinion | 5 |
| Has good communication skills | 4 |
| Has a well run business | 4 |
| Is safety conscious | 4 |
| Provides good working conditions | 4 |
| Provides personal protective equipment | 4 |
| Maintains machinery in good condition | 4 |
| Maintains buildings and work areas well | 4 |
| Has helped me get settled in | 4 |
| Helped me integrate into the community | 4 |
| Is interested in my culture | 4 |
| 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? | Yes It's clear and accurate. |
| 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? | There's no representative in Malaysia. It's sure that will help; if we have representative here. |
| Any problems with housing, electricity, heat, phone, driver's license, bank account, transportation? Other problems? | There were no problem with accommodations. We didn't open for personal bank account and driving license. We were depend on host or friend on transportation. |
| 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 learned many things in details on farming since i arrived on 1st of March, and i aspect will have more difference things in difference season. On April i had attended 2 days Biodynamic Association of North California (BDANC) Conference 2018. |
| Have you been involved in an cultural activities since your arrival? (examples : farmers' workshop, library event, soccer games, family activities, etc) | Yes, i visited library, farmer market here in Round Valley. I had joint the farewell and birthday party that organized by our host. |
| Any suggestions to improve MESA's program? | To broaden the Biodynamic farm mentor list. |
| 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 |
