DailyChatter Student Survey 2018-19 Results
In late April we conducted a survey among all students enrolled in our Free Subscription Program at the 47 participating colleges and universities. 5,178 students were emailed the survey, 77% opened the email and 13% or 483 completed it. Below you will find the major results along with a sampling of the hundreds of open-ended comments written in by the students.
How often do you read DailyChatter on average each week?
| Daily | 175 | 37% |
| Several times a week | 169 | 36% |
| One or two days a week | 102 | 21% |
| Less than once a week | 30 | 6% |
| Grand Total | 476 | 100% |
Would you say that DailyChatter has increased your knowledge of the world?
| Yes | 458 | 96% |
| No | 18 | 4% |
| Total | 476 | 100% |
To what degree has DailyChatter increased your knowledge of the world? Please rate the increase from 1 to 10 with 10 being a great deal and 1 being very little.
| Significantly Increased (7-10) | 286 | 61% |
| Somewhat increased (4-6) | 143 | 30% |
| None or slightly increased (0-3) | 42 | 9% |
| Total | 471 | 100% |
How likely are you to share DailyChatter with other students, friends and family?
| Highly Likely | 159 | 33% |
| Likely | 240 | 50% |
| Not very likely | 77 | 16% |
| Total | 476 | 100% |
How did you learn about DailyChatter?
| Email from your college or university | 412 | 82.2% |
| 2 | 0.4% | |
| 1 | 0.2% | |
| 0 | 0.0% | |
| Faculty | 58 | 11.6% |
| Classmate | 15 | 3.0% |
| Other | 13 | 2.6% |
| Total | 501 | 100.0% |
Please tell us which other news sites or newsletters you read at least once a week. Included are the news sites with more than 15 mentions.
| New York Times | 178 | 32% |
| Cable News Network | 65 | 12% |
| Washington Post | 55 | 10% |
| CBS, NBC, ABC News | 55 | 10% |
| Wall Street Journal | 39 | 7% |
| The Skimm | 31 | 6% |
| National Public Radio | 29 | 5% |
| Economist | 17 | 3% |
| The Guardian | 15 | 3% |
| Google News | 15 | 3% |
| Fox News | 14 | 3% |
| Morning Brew Newsletter | 14 | 3% |
| Al Jazeera | 13 | 2% |
| Politico | 12 | 2% |
| Total Responses | 552 | 100% |
In what way has free access to DailyChatter made a difference to you?
Free access to DailyChatter has made me so happy! I love getting the newsletters and reading about what U.S. American journalism may be covering, but is not headlining. A lot of times, U.S. publications and television networks aren’t covering what you put in your newsletter and it has definitely increased my international awareness and knowledge of events, histories, peoples and cultures. I actually send these to my dad and then he’ll call me and be like ‘what! I can’t believe this happened here, I had no idea.’ It’s so cool that I can have this information and for free because college is already expensive enough and I know a lot of students would read more news if it were free, but it’s not so thank you. You rock!
– Miami Ohio University
It’s made it a lot easier to stay on top of current events, even when I have a busy day and only have a few minutes to read the news, say, at breakfast.
– Wesleyan University
I can read it very quickly every morning and I feel like it does a great job covering what I need to know as someone studying International Peace and Conflict Resolution.
– American University
For the most part I feel pummeled by a stream of domestic news that rarely goes beyond the actions of a few members of the government; DailyChatter has, to an extent, broken through that to provide a regular link to the rest of the world.
– Columbia University
You can read about a wide range of topics in just a small time and it is free, providing a motive for further research on topics I am interested in. I personally read the Daily chatter daily.
– American College of Greece
After the first DailyChatter email I read, I knew this was going to become part of my daily routine.
– University of Cincinnati Honors Program
It helps give concise yet detailed information that is important in the many different parts of the world, which may be difficult to gather without taking lots of time to read many news sites
– Tulane University
Free unbiased news is really hard to get and I can’t afford to pay for a newspaper subscription, so it’s been really great to know what’s going on in the rest of the world
– Auburn University
It has given me a more up-to-date view of the politics and current events in countries that are usually ignored in the mainstream media.
– Carleton College
I am able to keep up with a lot of global news in a convenient way. Because this is delivered right to my inbox, I do not have to search the web for global news as often, unless I need to know something about a specific country. The publication has also enabled me to learn things about places I never would have read about otherwise.
– Brown University
The international events DailyChatter brings allows me to check on those events later. I usually see my glimpses of news from DailyChatter first, before I go else where. If anything, DailyChatter motivates me to seek out what has happened the day before and during the day.
-University of New Mexico
I don’t pay for news subscriptions, so I really appreciate this opportunity.
– Harvard College
Made me feel more connected with the world.
– Connecticut College
DailyChatter is an excellent news resource because the information is meaningful, enjoyable to read, and quick to read, so I have been able to learn about and stay updated on events and situations that I would otherwise know nothing about and likely not have time to look into.
– University of Cincinnati
It helps me be more well-informed, & as a political science major, that’s important.
– Tulane University
Like most people, I often think that I know more than I do. DailyChatter always reminds me that I have a lot left to learn. I love being able to talk with people from around the world and to have at least a small idea of the current events in their country. For example, when I met a girl from Sri Lanka, she was so happy and surprised that I had even heard about its short time with 2 acting prime ministers. That encouraged me to read DailyChatter more often.
– University of Oklahoma
It gives a good summary of world events without having to go searching.
– Schreiner University
I don’t get news on Africa and East Asia. DailyChatter provides a concise and informative breakdown of specific regional issues that I generally don’t see.
– City University of New York
Gets me out of my bubble
– Hamilton
I have gotten a good snapshot of things happening around the world in an easily digestible way, keeping me informed as well as piquing my interest in areas not previously mentioned in other news sources.
– Tufts University
It’s made a HUGE difference, the free access has allowed me to have quality news that’s convenient to read while being extremely friendly to a college student budget.
– Yale University
It is an easy way to access international news so that I do not have to go to a completely different site, I can just access it when I check my email.
– Carleton College
Caters to my busy schedule and stringent college budget.
– Columbia University
It has allowed me to receive knowledge from an unbiased source for free.
– Vanderbilt University
I like the weekly story updates for the variety and also accessibility. I don’t have to go directly to any website and attempt to search for things when I just get cool stories directly to my email.
– Connecticut College
Makes me feel more connected to my world and all those who dwell therein.
– Xavier University
It comes directly to me and contains information that is a little different from what is being overplayed on mainstream media, but is still quite relevant.
– University of Oklahoma
I have learned a lot more in a shorter period with the knowledge that the information given is unbiased and incorporates a number of other sources – no need to comb through major media sites to find the latest updates in world politics, but understand the main points of a topic enough to where if I wanted to find out more I would know what to look for.
– Tulane University
It is very good to read first thing in the morning- stays with me through the day and beyond.
– Wellesley College
Feel more connected to the world.
– Northern Kentucky University
Informed me of events going on in the world that I did not hear about in my other news resources.
– Coastal Carolina University
As a college student, access to free news is beneficial so I can read about international current events.
– Washington State University
Exposing me to a broader, more international view of the news around the world covering areas that I would probably miss in other news resources.
– Xavier University
I feel more knowledgeable about global politics, policy, and economy which are areas I was lacking in my global health education. I am able to share stories with colleagues and engage in discussion I wasn’t otherwise prepared for.
– Vanderbilt University
The news is coming to me. I don’t have to remember or take the time to look for it. Thank you!
– University of Massachusetts, Lowell
I just like that it’s given me news from around the world that I don’t normally see. It’s refreshing to have stuff that I’ve studied throughout undergrad be noticed in the news.
– City University of New York
I wouldn’t sign up if it weren’t free because I don’t always read it and I have other news sources. But I very much appreciate the letter’s non-partisan eye and focus on BIG world events that are under-emphasized in the other news I read/my US-focused world.
– Yale University
Made me more informed without having to spend a ton of time across various sources
– Brown University
It has kept me informed and aware of what is happening on other parts of the world/allows me to know about things outside my bubble.
– Wellesley University
I always look forward to opening my inbox and reading the daily newsletters because it is a great way to start my day and it makes me feel more cultured and aware. I like having knowledge of diverse perspectives and this is a great and easy way to broaden my horizons.
– University of Massachusetts, Lowell
I like the highly focused coverage of newsworthy events in one particular place each day. Reading the newsletter makes me feel like I’ve learned at least a little about that place!
– Carleton College
Some of the news is not on my typical news radar.
– Wesleyan University
It is a relief to read something you can trust not being biased.
– Carleton College
I feel I’m more informed of what’s happening around the world.
– Lesley University
It is very interesting to find out what is happening outside of the United States. Also I don’t detect any bias, which is very nice.
– Tufts University
DailyChatter has notified me of many international developments not covered by the other sources I read.
– Miami University of Ohio
This is a great resource that I use to increase my global awareness and knowledge of worldly news
– Regis College
As a college student with no income, paying regularly for news isn’t really an option for me. But I am deeply interested in international affairs and am a journalism student, so it’s vital that I stay informed. This has really helped me do so.
– University of Oklahoma
It has made information more accessible and makes me want to know more about the world.
– Yale University
Allowed me to get a quick look at major world events, and it has also helped me to identify what events I want to read more about from other sources.
– University of New Mexico
Its nice to have everything in one page and be alerted each day via email (good reminder!).
– American University
Providing me with news from a global context every weekday morning has helped me be more aware of the dynamic world I am living in.
– Columbia University
I hear about things that I am not seeing on the other sites I read and I have forwarded several on to other people to share because we don’t see these stories in our regular news sources.
– Northern Kentucky University
I’ve found that a lot of the major news sites cover the same stories from different angles, and the stories I read in DailyChatter are usually ones I haven’t seen covered elsewhere. I appreciate that I can access these important stories while maintaining a budget that’s reasonable for me.
– Northeastern University
DailyChatter is my consistent way of accessing news that I would not have otherwise heard about, and it continues my interest in geopolitics and international affairs that I would have otherwise lost.
– University of Cincinnati
I now get a “broader picture” of what’s going on in the world. Also, reading the newsletter is the first thing I do every morning, and it seems that I now start my day much earlier than before!
– University of Massachusetts, Lowell
I have a nice new addition to my morning and I walk away with something to think about.
– Xavier University
I feel as if I can go into the classroom and not be totally unaware if the professor brings up current events. It is hard to keep up with all of the news when you are also trying to get all your work done.
– American University
More awareness of geographical awareness and understanding the cause and effect of an action from history to contemporary world which is also related to my major study.
– Mass College of Art and Design
It has given me access to information I don’t usually find on other sites.
– Columbia University
I have free access to condensed, easy to read nuggets of information and news that saves me so much time and energy, and is interesting in the process!
– American University
It’s allowed me to tackle news daily in an approachable and diverse way.
– Emerson College
The brevity of critical world news is appreciated.
– Northern Kentucky University
A huge difference. A lot of information without bias is behind pay walls. So to get practical straightforward information is huge.
– Regis College
I don’t have to seek out news to read, it’s just in my email every morning.
– Washington State University
It’s allowed me to tackle news daily in an approachable and diverse way
– University of Minnesota
It’s a quick, easy way to learn about the major events going on in the world at a very high level. I feel more aware.
– University of Oklahoma
It’s a great way for me to catch up on news in the morning since I have less time generally while in school.
– American University
Its given me a daily time to read and reflect which I might skip if it wasn’t in my inbox.
– SAI Programs
Accessible collection of international news in a bite sized serving I can read quickly over morning coffee and have a better sense of what is going on in the world.
– Tufts University
I don’t pay for news subscriptions, so I really appreciate this opportunity.
– Harvard College
Definitely enjoy the balanced coverage that is so sadly lacking elsewhere
– Xavier University
I probably wouldn’t have signed up for DailyChatter it weren’t free, particularly because I already get Need2Know for free. That being said, now that I get it I absolutely love it because it is only international news, where as most other newsletters I’ve subscribed to (such as Need2Know) have a lot of info about the US. It’s harder to learn about international news because of this, and also because I live in the US. So DailyChatter is a big help with this!
– Connecticut College
I’m able to stay on top of global news in a reoccurring way, from a trusted source without checking to see how many ‘free articles’ I have remaining.
– Miami University of Ohio
It allows one to energize the mind and open up thoughtful conversations regarding topics.
– Tufts University
It is always interesting to get different perspectives, as well as news around the world. Some of the articles in Chatter were not well covered by other outlets, and I would have never probably heard of it otherwise.
– Schreiner University
It allows me to quickly see what new news has come up overnight and also helps by striving to be unbiased. It gives me a starting point to find out more about different news topics.
– University of Minnesota
I feel more knowledgeable about the world and I like that the important information is condensed.
– Yale University