Offline Social Community for International Students in Bristol

We are conducting a student research project to understand international students’ social experiences in Bristol and to test an early-stage concept for a membership-based offline social community.

Our idea is to organise curated small-group offline events, such as coffee meetups, board game nights, group dinners, cultural exchange activities and city walks. The aim is to help international students make real connections, build confidence and feel more at home in Bristol.

This survey takes around 5–7 minutes. Your responses will be anonymous and used only for academic research and service design purposes. You may skip any question or stop the survey at any time.
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1.

 Are you currently an international student living or studying in Bristol?

Yes
No
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2.

Which institution are you currently studying at?

University of Bristol
UWE Bristol
Language school
Other
Prefer not to say
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3.

What is your current level of study

Undergraduate
Master’s
PhD
Exchange student
Language course student
Other
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4.

How long have you been living in Bristol?

Less than 1 month
1–3 months
4–6 months
7–12 months
More than 1 year
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5.

How satisfied are you with your current social life in Bristol

Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied
Very satisfied
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6.

How easy or difficult do you find it to make new friends in Bristol?

Very difficult
Difficult
Neither easy nor difficult
Easy
Very easy
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7.

To what extent do you agree with this statement: “I feel a sense of belonging in Bristol.

Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
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8.

Since moving to Bristol, how often have you felt lonely or socially isolated?

Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very often
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9.

What are the main challenges you face when trying to make friends in Bristol?(Select all that apply）

【多选题】
Language barriers
Cultural differences
Lack of confidence
Difficult to join existing friend groups
Not knowing where to meet people
Events are too large or awkward
Lack of local friends
Lack of time
Cost of social activities
I do not face major challenges
Other
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10.

 What methods do you currently use to meet new people in Bristol?（Select all that apply）

【多选题】
University societies
Course classmates
Friends’ introductions
WeChat / WhatsApp groups
Instagram / Facebook groups
Meetup / Eventbrite
Sports clubs
Part-time work
I do not actively use any method
Other
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11.

How effective are these existing methods in helping you build meaningful friendships?

Not effective at all
Slightly effective
Moderately effective
Effective
Very effective
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12.

Would you be interested in joining small-group offline social activities designed for international students in Bristol?
For example: coffee meetups, board game nights, cultural exchange events, group dinners and city walks.

Yes
Maybe
No
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13.

Which event formats would you be most likely to attend?
Select up to three

【最多选择3项】
Coffee meetups
Board game nights
Group dinners
Cultural exchange events
City walks / Bristol exploration
Sports activities
Language exchange
Career or networking events
Museum or gallery visits
Day trips
Other
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14.

What would encourage you to attend this type of offline social community regularly? Select up to three.

【最多选择3项】
Small group size
Friendly host or facilitator
Clear event information
Affordable price
Safe and trusted environment
Chance to meet local students
Chance to meet other international students
Matching based on shared interests
Interesting activity themes
Convenient location
Follow-up group chat after the event
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15.

Would you consider paying for access to a high-quality offline social community? If yes, what price would you consider reasonable?

£3–£5 per month
£6–£8 per month
£9–£12 per month
£13–£15 per month
More than £15 per month
Not sure
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16.

Is there anything that would make this idea more attractive to you?

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