June 23, 2017
An open campus event was held at the Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC) on Saturday, June 17 for high school students and prospective applicants interested in the Faculty of Policy Management, the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, and the Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care.
On the day of the event, numerous activities were held, including a dialogue between the deans of the Faculty of Policy Management and the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, mock lectures, and sessions led by faculty members. Among them, "Learning and How to Learn at SFC," a session where faculty members introduced SFC's distinctive curriculum in a conversational format, was one of the most popular.
The day was filled with opportunities to experience the unique character of SFC, with other events including an information session for parents by faculty members, small-group mock foreign language classes, and classes for the GIGA Program conducted in English.
This year also featured a rich array of content planned and run by students themselves. In addition to stage performances by current students, campus tours, and a one-on-one communication corner to share the appeal of the campus, a research group fair was held this year with the cooperation of various research groups. Everything from the design and composition of the pamphlets distributed to all visitors to the signs on the day of the event was handled by students. For the students, it was a valuable opportunity to directly convey the appeal of SFC to visitors.
At the Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care, in addition to a faculty information session, mock lectures, and campus tours, there were presentations by students on their overseas activities and an introduction to overseas study programs. The hands-on corner featured a life-saving AED demonstration, while the exhibition corner displayed various materials showcasing faculty research, campus life, and the 100-year history of Keio's nursing education.
Many high school students, prospective applicants, and their parents attended, giving them a chance to experience SFC up close.