Post-Trip Evaluation

Hard to believe this chapter of your journey with Compass is coming to an end.

Before you depart, we ask you to take a few quiet minutes to complete this evaluation.

This is one of the most important parts of your trip. Your honest feedback:

Helps us improve the program for future participants.
Strengthens our ability to secure funding and school partnerships, making Compass more available to others.
Gives you a chance to reflect and solidify what you've learned, setting the foundation for what comes next in your life.

If Compass meant something to you, this is one way you can give back. Your thoughtful responses are deeply valued — not just by us, but by every future participant whose path will be shaped because of what you share here.

Please answer each question honestly and thoughtfully. Clear is kind and we ask that you offer critiques along with solutions. We want to learn from your experience and celebrate the growth you’ve seen.

Thank you for taking the time to invest in this final step of your Compass experience.

Your Name

If anonymous, write "A"

First Name

Last Name

Zip Code

If you wish to remain anonymous, we ask that you submit your zip code for tracking purposes.

What program is this for?

Choose One

Program Year

Name of Partner Organization (If Applicable)

Your college or church name; if you are part of an open-enrollment program just write "none."

1. How much stronger is your ability to articulate your personal values compared to when you began this experience? (1 = Not at All Stronger, 10 = Much Stronger)

2. How much clearer is your vision for a fulfilling and impactful future after participating in Compass? (1 = Not Clearer, 10 = Much Clearer)

3. To what extent did Compass strengthen your belief in your ability to create change? (1 = Not at All, 10 = A Great Deal)

4. How often do you experience a sense of meaning and fulfillment in your daily life? Scale: 1 (Rarely) to 10 (Very Often)

5. How confident are you today expressing your ideas in a group compared to when you first began Compass? (1 = Less Confident, 10 = Much More Confident)

6. How has your comfort level with meeting new people changed during this experience? (1 = Not at All, 10 = A Great Deal)

7. How confident are you in your ability to handle challenging tasks or problems? Scale: 1 (Not Confident) to 10 (Very Confident)

8. How much more willing are you to step outside your comfort zone after this experience? (1 = No More Willing, 10 = Much More Willing)

9. After this experience, how confident are you that others see you as capable and smart? (1 = Not Confident, 10 = Very Confident)

10. To what degree do you feel a sense of belonging within a community of peers? Scale: 1 (Not at All) to 10 (Very Much)

11. To what extent do you believe in your capacity to bounce back from setbacks? Scale: 1 (Not at All) to 10 (Very Much)

12. How much more open are you now to engaging with perspectives different from your own? (1 = No More Open, 10 = Much More Open)

13. How likely are you now to get involved in community service, advocacy, or justice work? (1 = Not Likely, 10 = Extremely Likely)

14. How motivated are you to make personal changes, such as sacrificing time, committing financial support, or participating in voting or protests, to support a cause you care deeply about? Scale: 1 (Not Motivated) to 10 (Highly Motivated)

15. How strongly do you believe now that part of your purpose involves fighting for justice? (1 = Not Strongly, 10 = Very Strongly)

16. How connected do you feel now to God, a higher power, or something greater compared to when you started Compass? (1 = Less Connected, 10 = Much More Connected)

17. 17. How much more motivated are you to engage in reflective practices (like prayer, journaling, meditation, or counseling) because of your Compass experience? (1 = Not at All More Motivated, 10 = A Great Deal More Motivated)

18. How often do you experience a sense of awe, wonder, or transcendence in your daily life? Scale: 1 (Rarely) to 10 (Very Often)

19. How optimistic do you feel about your future and ability to make an impact compared to before Compass? (1 = Less Optimistic, 10 = Much More Optimistic)

20. To what extent do you believe that positive change is possible in the world? Scale: 1 (Do Not Believe) to 10 (Strongly Believe)

21. Do you believe you have the ability to bring hope, healing, and justice into difficult situations? Scale: 1 (Do Not Believe) to 10 (Strongly Believe)

22. How happy are you with your decision to participate in Compass? (1 = Not at All Happy, 10 = Extremely Happy)

If your instructor asked you to complete the short answer section on paper, please enter “N/A” for each of the following questions.

What was your favorite part of Compass? Why was it meaningful to you?

What was your least favorite part of Compass? Why?

If you could change two or three things about Compass, what would they be?

What two or three things about Compass would you never want to see changed?

What did you learn about yourself during Compass? In what ways, if any, do you feel you’ve changed?

Do you have any specific feedback for your Compass leader(s) as we continue to improve the Compass experience?

These will be read by Compass leadership and inform our feedback for trip instructors.

How has Compass impacted you? Think about what you would tell someone who is considering joining Compass, a school or church leader thinking about partnering with Compass, or a donor considering supporting students like you. What would you want them to know?