What do you want to do after enrolling?
Faculty of Environment and Information Studies
Admissions Office (AO) Entrance Examination
Female
High School | Toin Gakuen High School (Private) |
|---|---|
Year | Fourth-year, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies |
Primary Research Group | Yoshiaki Miyamoto Research Group (since first year) |
Major in Research Group | Meteorology |
My Research Theme | Aircraft Lightning Strikes |
What I focus on in my student life | Seminar Student Assistant (completed). Club representative. Enjoying every day to the fullest. |
High School Club Activities | Light Music Club, Cooking Club, "Daiku no Kai" (Ninth Symphony Chorus) |
How long were you in your high school clubs? | Until my third year of high school |
Favorite Subject | Contemporary Society |
What I focused on in high school | My school grades. Being the leader of "Daiku no Kai" (a chorus of about 100 people). Participating in the National Model Rocket Competition. Growing watermelons and tomatoes (on the school balcony). |
What I'm proud of about my high school | The size of the campus |
When did you first learn about SFC? | Around age 5 |
Did you attend an SFC Open Campus (including online)? | Yes, I did |
Did you use a Juku or prep school? | Yes (I started Juku in the spring of my third year of high school) |
Did you take a year off to study for exams? | No |
When did you decide to apply to SFC? | In my second year of high school |
Which entrance examination did you pass to get into SFC? | Admissions Office (AO) Entrance Examination |
What track did you apply for? | Japanese Language / April Enrollment |
Did you take any other entrance exams besides the one you passed? | No |
What was your preference ranking for SFC? | It was my first choice |
Did you apply to any other faculties? | No |
What other universities did you apply to? | Meiji University, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Kanagawa University |
Why I chose SFC and the journey to university admission
My mother is an SFC graduate. It was also close to my home, and I had been visiting SFC for school festivals and other events since I was a child, so I knew of its existence. However, it wasn't until high school that I came to recognize it as a "university as a research institution."
The proximity to my home, the lush greenery, the liberal academic culture—the more I learned about SFC, the more I fell in love with it, and I felt I had to aim for it. To get into SFC, my first choice, I prepared for both the AO Entrance Examination and the general entrance examination to increase my chances, without being particular about which one.
My determination and hard work for SFC paid off, and I was able to pass through the AO Entrance Examination. As a result, I did not take the exams for the private science and engineering universities I had been preparing for as backups. When I received my acceptance, the application for the Common Test for University Admissions was open, so I took the Common Test and the exam for a national science and engineering university just for the experience. I also received acceptances from other universities through AO and other early admission processes, but I'm glad I chose SFC.
What are your recommended study methods?
For everyone aiming for the AO Entrance Examination and for those aiming for the general entrance examination, I recommend tackling past exam questions as early as possible.
If you solve about 15 years' worth of questions for both the Faculty of Policy Management and the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, I feel you'll start to understand what kind of students the university is looking for.
For the short essay, it's a good idea to have as many SFC students as possible read it. And don't just have them check for typos; try to have a discussion with them about the content.
The connection between my high school studies and my current learning at SFC
I love to travel, so I entered SFC with the intention of conducting research related to travel.
When I first enrolled, I didn't think there was much connection to my high school studies. As I took classes at SFC, I became interested in natural sciences and meteorology and joined a meteorology research group. Currently, I am researching aircraft lightning strikes. In fact, I started this research because I felt it was necessary to make space "travel" a reality.
In high school, I wasn't particularly good at science subjects, but I had chosen my courses with an eye on taking exams for a national science and engineering university. Since my research interests changed significantly after entering SFC, I am truly glad that I didn't give up on science subjects back then.
At SFC, many students take a wide range of classes in the process of deciding on their research. I was one of them, so I feel that my high school studies have been quite useful.
A message for prospective students
Please take a moment to think about what you would want to do if you were to enroll at SFC!
At SFC, you will find your place, as well as the peers and environment to do what you want to do.
Good luck with your exams!
We are waiting for you at SFC.