Table 1

Interview guide to explore the academic and social experiences of nursing transfer students

General broad opening question
1.Can you tell me about your experience studying in the university till now?
Probing questions
1.What do you think about your transition experience at the university?
2.What were you particularly hoping to gain from this programme? What have you actually gained from it?
3.What learning approach do you use?
4.Which aspect of teaching have you found most helpful, in getting to grips with the key subject-matter? And which aspect is the least helpful?
5.How have you found your relationships with the staff/transfer students/non-transfer (mainstream) students? How about extracurricular activities?