NEWS

On Sunday, April 16, 160 first batch students and 30 faculty members of the newly opened School of Sustainability and Tourism (ST) participated in a mini-field study at Aso-Kuju National Park.

The purpose of the mini-field study was to foster a sense of belonging and self-awareness among the first-term students, and to help them understand the importance of teamwork and leadership in building the undergraduate community.

The purpose of the mini-field study was to foster a sense of belonging and self-awareness among the first-term students, and to help them understand the importance of teamwork and leadership in building the undergraduate community.

After arriving at their destination, the participants received an exposition from staff at the Chojabaru Visitor Center. They then toured Kuju Flower Park, Gandhi Farm, and the Kokonoe Suspension Bridge, while deepening friendships among participating students and faculty, and looked forward to their future studies with great anticipation.

ST focuses on practice-oriented learning, incorporates many "problem-solving studies" in domestic and international settings, and provides off-campus learning opportunities in accordance to the mission of the program. We nurture academic practitioners by ensuring that they have the opportunity to learn through practical methods before graduation.

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