Global Gateways【実施報告】6/19(月)開催 留学の先輩に聞かNight
九州大学留学課では、2023年6月19日(月)の５限に伊都地区センター2号館2303教室で、留学に興味がある学生向けに、海外留学ピアアドバイザー企画による、留学情報発信イベントを開催しました。
オープニングに続いて、留学経験のある6人のスピーカーが自己紹介をした後、第１部でははじめに短期・長期留学の基本情報やメリットなど留学の概要について説明し、その後各スピーカーに留学に行って良かったことや学んだことを話してもらいました。
第２部の座談会では、前半は学部ごとに分かれて実施。各学部での留学に係る必要な手続きや、留学する上で九州大学の授業履修で気をつけておくこと等、同じ学部の先輩ならではのアドバイスができました。後半は、国・地域ごとに分かれて実施。自分が興味のある国に参加者が集まり、北欧が特に人気でした。座談会では、参加者が積極的に質問し、留学経験者の生の声を届ける良い機会となりました。
今回のイベントでは、29人の学生が参加してくれ、その多くが学部1年生でした。アンケートでは、全員が「とても良かった・良かった」との回答で、学部や留学先ごとに分かれて話が聞けて良かった、個人的な相談ができた、留学のリアルな話が聞けたなど、様々な感想が寄せられました。「留学って実際にどうなのか？？」という曖昧な疑問に、より具体的な答えを返すことができ、充実したイベントとなりました。
新型コロナウイルスの影響が落ち着いてきて、留学の機会が増えてきています。今後も、九大に入ったら留学に行きたいと思う学生が増えるように魅力的なイベントを企画していきます。
オープニング・自己紹介の様子 Opening and self-introduction
座談会の様子 Roundtable
【Report】Study Abroad Event on Monday, June 19, 2023
The Study Abroad Division of Kyushu University held a study abroad information dissemination event, planned by peer advisors for study abroad, for students interested in studying abroad on Monday, June 19, 2023, during 5th period in Room 2303, Building 2, Ito Regional Center.
After opening remarks and self-introductions by six speakers with study abroad experience, the first part of the event began with an overview of study abroad, including basic information on short-term and long-term study abroad and its benefits.
The first half of the second part of the roundtable discussion was conducted separately for each faculty. The speakers were able to give advice on the necessary procedures for studying abroad at their respective faculties, and what they should pay attention to when taking classes at Kyushu University. The second half of the program was divided by country/region. Participants gathered in the countries they were interested in, with Northern Europe being particularly popular. During the roundtable discussion, participants actively asked questions, and it was a good opportunity to deliver the real voices of those who have studied abroad.
29 students attended the event, many of whom were first-year undergraduates. In the survey, all of them responded that the event was "very good/good" and that they were glad to have the opportunity to hear separate talks by department and study abroad destination, to have personalized consultations, and to hear real stories about studying abroad. What is studying abroad really like?" This was a fulfilling event, as we were able to give more concrete answers to the vague question, "What is it really like to study abroad?
Now that the effects of COVID-19 have subsided, opportunities to study abroad are increasing. We will continue to plan attractive events so that more students will want to go study abroad once they enter Kyushu University.