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Department of Public Management Training for New Students

From April 6 (Mon) to 7 (Tue), 2015, we conducted a training program for first-year Department of Public Management students. (Venue: Shimonoseki Municipal Youth House)

　This training was held with the aim of deepening bonds between students and building connections with seniors and faculty members through various orientations and eating together. 2nd to 4th graders from the department participated as facilitators and supported them to start university life with peace of mind.

　In the orientation, which was advanced mainly by senior students, group division, self-introduction game, Shimonoseki City Univ. quiz, jump rope, drawing relay, etc. were performed. The tension of the freshmen was relaxed, laughter was raised, and the group was seen working together.

　A group discussion was also held to understand Osamu Gaku in Department of Public Management. The new students gathered their opinions and started a group discussion with advice from senior students. It seems that anxiety about learning at university in the future has also been reduced.

　At the exchange meeting held after dinner, the new students listened eagerly to senior students about how to take the course, the state of the class, and club activities.

　According to a questionnaire after the training, freshmen said, "It was a good opportunity to make friends." "There were a lot of group activities and exchanges, my anxiety was resolved and I enjoyed it." There were many voices saying, "I was relieved by consultation with senior students." Senior students also said, "I was able to realize my growth."

　Finally, we started classes in the spring semester. I hope that new students will be able to have a fulfilling university life with friends and senior students they met during the training.