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Admission Policy

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Many students also choose to study abroad during their time at university. As part of its support for study abroad, the Department of dafabet888经典娱乐场,dafabet888官网 Language and Culture requires first-year students to take the TOEIC? test three times and second-year students to take it twice during the academic year. This test serves as a way to assess improvement in students’ dafabet888经典娱乐场,dafabet888官网 proficiency, and it also helps many students stay highly motivated in order to achieve their target scores. Of course, beyond studying abroad, students can actively deepen their learning through a wide variety of courses offered at the university.

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First-Year Education & Support

Creating an Environment Where Students Feel Comfortable Seeking Advice

To ensure a smooth transition from high school learning to university-level specialized study, full-time faculty members are assigned as academic advisors for first-year students. Students meet their assigned advisor in April, helping to establish an environment where they feel comfortable reaching out whenever they have questions or face challenges.
In the second semester of the first year, students take a required course called “Women and Careers I,” which includes a one-on-one meeting with their academic advisor. In this class, students also have opportunities to hear directly from senior students about their university experiences, graduation theses, and job-hunting efforts. The experience and advice given by upper-level students help younger students gain valuable insight into their own academic journey and career preparation.
Additionally, guest lectures are given by alumni who are actively contributing to society using the knowledge and skills gained during their university years. These talks provide students with a chance to learn about various career paths, professional experiences, and required qualifications–all of which help them to better envision their future after graduation.