The document describes a survey that asks respondents about their opinions on issues related to immigration, race, and education. The survey contains 28 questions across 4 sections addressing views on how immigrants impact society, opinions on interracial relationships and marriage, experiences with student activity groups and education, and demographic information. Respondents are asked to indicate their level of agreement with statements and select responses for each question.

1. Opinion Study on Immigration,Race andEducation
Section I: Immigration
We are interested in your opinion on how immigrants impact our society. Please tell us how much you agree with the
following statements. (check ONE answer per question)
1. Immigrants should come to the U.S in search of a
better life.

strongly
disagree

disagree

neither
disagree or
agree

agree

strongly
agree
2. Immigrants contribute positively to the U.S economy. 
strongly
disagree

disagree

neither
disagree or
agree

agree

strongly
agree
3. Immigrants should not come to the U.S to acquire
an education.

strongly
disagree

disagree

neither
disagree or
agree

agree

strongly
agree
4. Anyone interested in becoming a legal resident
should be granted residency.

strongly
disagree

disagree

neither
disagree or
agree

agree

strongly
agree
5. There needs to be a decrease in immigration to the
U.S.

strongly
disagree

disagree

neither
disagree or
agree

agree

strongly
agree
Section II: Race
In this section we will ask your opinion on interracial marriages and relationships. Please answer the following
questions.
6. Are you in an interracial romantic
relationship/marriage?

yes

No
7. How likely are you to interact with an interracial
couple?

not likely

somewhat
likely

neutral

likely

very likely
8. How likely do you think that people in interracial
romantic relationships/marriages face challenges
and barriers that same race relationships are not
exposed to?

not likely

somewhat
likely

neutral

likely

very likely
9. Are younger generations more likely to be open to
interracial romantic relationships/marriages?

not at all
open

slightly
more open

about the
same

more
open

much more
open
10. In general, would your family accept you in an
interracial relationship/marriage?

yes

No
11. If your family would disapprove of an interracial relationship/marriage, what are the reasons?
racism concern that interracial couples
may not be safe together
cultural differences other
concern about what
others think
there are good partners within
your own race
uncomfortable around
other races
not applicable

2. Opinion Study on Immigration,Race andEducation
Section III: Education
In this section we are interested in your experience with student activity groups and education. Please answer the
following questions.
12. Have you ever participated in or are you a current member of a student activity
group?(Student activity groups include: academic, athletic, cultural, political, recreational,
social, special interest groups etc.)

yes

no
13. Have you ever fallen behind on class work,
homework or any important personal agenda due to
student activity?

never

occasionally

often

very often

always
14. How has belonging to a student activity group
impacted you academically?

negatively

positively

no impact

not sure
15. I performed better academically after I joined a
student activity group

strongly
disagree

disagree

neither
disagree
or agree

agree

strongly
agree
16. I easily make friends on campus 
strongly
disagree

disagree

neither
disagree
or agree

agree

strongly
agree
17. I think it is important for me to pursue the highest
level of education in my area of study (e.g. Masters,
PhD, PsyD, MD)

strongly
disagree

disagree

neither
disagree
or agree

agree

strongly
agree
18. Student activities have given me more opportunities
for academic advancement

strongly
disagree

disagree

neither
disagree
or agree

agree

strongly
agree
Section IV: Demographics
19. What is your gender?
Male Female Other (specify): ______________
20. What year were you born? | 1 | 9 |___|___|
21. What is your zip code? |___|___|___|___|___| 22. Were any of your parents born outside the
US?Yes No
23. Were you born outside the US?
Yes No
24. Were any of your grandparents born outside the
US?Yes No
25. Including ALL income sources, what do you estimate
was your total household
income for 2012?(Check ONE)
26. Which of the following racial groups comes closest
to identifying you?(check all that apply)
Black Hispanic/ Latina/o Asian /Pacific
Islander
Native White Other (specify)__________
American
Under 8,500
30,000-49,999
8,500-13,499
50,000-69,999
13,500-17,499
70,000-99,999
17,500-29,999
100,000 and over
27. What is your highest level of education? 28. Are you registered as a…
Republican Democrat Independent
Not registered Other (specify)______________
less than high school
high school/GED
some college
associates degree
bachelors degree
some graduate school
graduate degree
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