Fredrick Onyango
| User ID | fredrickoduor66 |
|---|---|
| Name | Fredrick Onyango |
| Host and/or Supervisor Name | John Jeavons |
| I am satisfied with my placement site | 5 |
| I am starting to meet training objectives | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| I am receiving the stipend I agreed to | 5 |
| I am training the hours I expected | 5 |
| I am not having problems with my English | 5 |
| I am not feeling homesick! | 5 |
| Meets all my expectations | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Understands his/her role as a Host | 5 |
| Understands why I came to the USA | 5 |
| Knows my personal training objectives | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 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 | 5 |
| 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? | yes, because the package MESA sent me while I was in home country helped me to prove the check stations at the airports that my coming to USA was authentically legal. |
| 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? | Yes, the program representative in KENYA G-BIACK helped me to do the paper work until I got my VISA. |
| Any problems with housing, electricity, heat, phone, driver's license, bank account, transportation? Other problems? | N/A |
| 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.? | Since I came on 1st April we have been having both class work and practical learning in the garden. We have learnt the picture of sustainability, the GROW BIONTENSIVE PRINCIPLES, double digging and observation in the garden,composting,fertilization,seeds propagation, intensive planting and watering ,planning for feeding ourselves and the soil,datacollection,experimental design and whole system perspectives. |
| Have you been involved in an cultural activities since your arrival? (examples : farmers' workshop, library event, soccer games, family activities, etc) | yes, we have been going the organic farmers exhibitions at Willits ,we have also going the community library. |
| 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 |
