Internship Program Evaluation Questionnaire

Thank you so much for interning with us! We appreciate the time and contributions that you have given to YWCA Greater Austin. We are constantly working to improve the internship experience and we ask for your feedback as a valued piece of this process. This exit interview may take 20 + minutes to complete.

*On open ended questions seeking feedback, please feel free to provide both positive and constructive feedback. Responses will be used to improve processes and will be kept anonymous unless you've given permission otherwise.

Name

First Name

Last Name

We would love to stay in touch! Please share an email that you anticipate you will still use after you graduate from you program.

How did you hear about YWCA Greater Austin as a placement opportunity?

If other, please describe:

Please share your agreement or disagreement with this statement: Orientation prepared me well for what to expect during my internship.

How would you describe the training and supervision you received during your internship, including orientation?

In what areas do you feel you have grown the most professionally during your internship, and can you share an example of how feedback from a supervisor helped you grow?

What specific counseling techniques or approaches have you found most effective during your internship and how did your experience with clients impact your understanding of therapy practices?

How much were you involved in the intake and billing process? Would you have wanted more or less autonomy?

Please share your agreement or disagreement with this statement: I felt supported by the staff associated with my internship.

Please share your agreement or disagreement with this statement: There were enough resources available (e.g. staff, materials, training, counseling tools) to assist me effectively in my role.

Is there anything else you would like to share about the staff support or resources?

What aspects of the counseling program did you find most beneficial?

Are there areas of the program that you believe need improvement?

What was the most challenging experience during your internship, and how did you handle it?

Were there sufficient mechanisms in place to address intern concerns and challenges?

How has this internship experience influenced your career goals in counseling?

Do you feel prepared to enter the professional world of counseling after completing your internship? If not, what could change?

What is one thing you would change about the internship experience?

What advice would you give to future interns to help them get the most out of their experience in this program?

Do you give permission for us to use your answers as part of our marketing materials in the future?