About FLAG
FLAG is an organization of reliable sempai. The first sempai the new students will meet.
We provide support for incoming students during their orientation period. Our activities range from planning welcome events to explaining rules and giving information that students need to be successful in their lives both on and off campus. Through our activities, we develop initiative, teamwork, and leadership skills. If you have any questions, "Just ask me!"
Recruiting for FLAG
Now Recruiting 2023 Fall FLAG Members!
We are currently recruiting students for FLAG (Fellow Advisory Group; new student orientation leaders) for 2023 Fall Semester. If you would like to help new students and share your experiences here at APU, please attend one of the guidance sessions and submit your application before the deadline.
1. Role of FLAG
Provide support to new students to help them ease into college life and the environment at APU.
2. Activities
- Organize and run some of the orientation sessions for new students. (Student Life Guidance, Course Registration Q&A Session, etc.)
- Plan and manage welcome events and projects that provide support for new students.
- Other activities as required.
3. Activity Schedule
- FLAG Meeting: Wed, July 19, 6th Period, 18：00-19：40
- FLAG Training Session: Mon, August 28 and Tue, August 29 (all day)
- Orientation Preparation: Wed, August 30 – Wed, September 20 (weekdays 10:00-16:30)
- Orientation: Thu, September 21 – Tue, October 3 (all day)
- Review Meeting: Tue, October 3 (Tentative)
*FLAG activities will take place on campus in a face-to-face capacity, however, there is the possibility that FLAG activities could switch to an online or hybrid (on-campus & online) capacity depending on the coronavirus situation at the time.
4. Recruitment
Approximately 20 students
5. Participation Requirements
Applicants must meet all the following conditions:
- Must be a regular undergraduate student (Graduate students who received their undergraduate degree from APU are eligible to apply. Short-term exchange students are not eligible).
- Must be able to attend all activities listed in the activity schedule above.
- Must be able to communicate in both English and Japanese.
- Must be a team player with a positive attitude and be willing to assume responsibilities until FLAG ends.
- Must be able to come to campus to participate in face-to-face FLAG activities including the first meeting in July.
- Students with valid work permits (international students only)
6. Application Schedule
Step 1: Attend the FLAG Recruiting Guidance
Wednesday, June 7, 4th Period (2:20pm~) Face-to-Face @F105
Friday, June 9, 6th Period (6pm-) Online
Zoom ID: 987 3305 9427 URL:https://weareapu.zoom.us/j/98733059427
*Please participate in either one.
*The guidance video will remain on the FLAG Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/APUFLAG). Students unable to watch the livestream may watch the archived guidance session on the FLAG Facebook page.
*2023 Fall Semester FLAG duties will differ from those in previous semesters. Students who did not watch the guidance session are able to apply, however, please be aware of what is expected of FLAG members prior to applying.
Step 2: Online Application
Complete the online application by 16:30 on Wednesday, June 21.
https://cw.apu.ac.jp/campusweb/SVA20D0.html?key=SUR20230427110557567805006
*Applications will officially open after the guidance session on June 7.
- Results will be announced Wednesday, June 28. Notification will be sent to the Action Required section of your Campus Terminal account.
Step 3: Interview
Applicant interviews will take place in one of the interview time slots during Monday, July 3 to Wednesday, July 5, between the 2nd and 5th periods.
- Final results will be announced Wednesday, July 12. Results will be sent to the Action Required section of your Campus Terminal account.
7. Other
- Remuneration will be paid to FLAG members who successfully complete all the required activities, however, please be aware that this is not a part-time job when applying.
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