Time to Thoroughly Contemplate the Big Questions

I work in event planning, not as a newspaper reporter. The business division where I was hired organizes a wide range of events, from sports and art to concerts, plays, and traditional performing arts like rakugo. (Note: I am currently on secondment from the business division.)

The classes at the Faculty of Letters have been useful in every aspect of my work. In this job, I have many opportunities to interact with a variety of people, so having a background and knowledge in art, literature, and languages is a definite advantage. Just being able to say, "I know about that," or "I read that in a class," can liven up a conversation and help build trust.

It's very broad, with 17 different majors. Since we choose our major from the second year, when I meet up with friends from my first year who have gone into different majors, it feels like the "Avengers"—a team of people with different strengths. It's fascinating to see this enjoyable community naturally forming around me and to be a part of it.

Many students are interested in culture, so you'll find peers who are also aiming for careers in industries that Faculty of Letters students often aspire to, such as advertising, mass media, and publishing. I think a concrete advantage is that there are many alumni (OB/OG) already working in these fields.

The four years in the Faculty of Letters are a time when, alongside studies like improving your foreign language skills or reading difficult books, you can thoroughly contemplate big questions like "What does it mean to be human?" and "What is the world?" I don't think you'll regret it, so I highly encourage you to apply to the Faculty of Letters.