Below are direct quotations from feedback forms completed by students at the end of their sitestudies.

What did you like best about the course?

• "That it allows me to take advantage of my sightseeing trips to comply w/ professional requirements and having done one, I'll be more observant in future trips"
• "Self study outline--gave a method to study the building in logical order"
• "professionally rewarding"
• "good balance between structured outline of study, yet room for creative thinking"
• "independence, choice"
• "easy to follow instructions and requirements"
• "compact, brief--would be convenient to take along on visit"
• "concentrates thinking"
• "going into the field, for 'hands on' observation of historic construction"
• "good guideline--good information on providing 'plan of attack' "
• "simple/fun"
• "made me look at the architecture closer, and research the history of ..."
• "The topic of study is not site specific. It can be done anywhere."
• "It made me stop and think about the city and its make-up."
• "Structured yet interesting. HSW credit was main reason for signing. I have lots of general LUs."
• "Kind of roots you along to get out and start getting information. I saw things I never really noticed before."
• "more original and thought provoking than the usual course"
• "The whole concept + structured process."
• "I really enjoyed the program. It's the best way I've come across where I can get credits for the observations so many of us make."
• "Made me think."
• "You make your own selections; the format is very easy to follow."
• "Can do on own time."
• "Combining travel and education

How long did it take you complete?

• "not sure as I enjoyed the process so much that I ended up reading & exploring beyond that which was required"
• "20+ hours"
• "8 hrs total"
• "off-shoot of detailed site visit and report--several hours this format"
• "15 hours over many days"
• "2 days in field, 1 day back in studio"
• "1 week +/-"
• "4-5 hours"
• "10-12 hours"
• "8 hours total"
• "About 7 hours, I put more time into it than suggested because of my interest level in the topic."
• "2 days"
• "6 hours"
• "5 ½ hours

Do you have suggestions for improvements, new courses, other changes?

• "accept videos & digital images"
• "review repetitive questions and consolidate; lots more interesting than sitting thru some 8 hr seminars I have attended"
• "nope"
• "no--this is very needed"
• "none at this time"
• "possibly more room to write below the questions asked"
• "Great as is."