In addition to my laboratory life, I also participated in many extracurricular activities to enrich my life in Japan. In this chapter, I will share my experiences of school festivals, club activities, and part-time jobs.
School Festival
Whenever you talk about school life in Japan, whether it's in an animation or a Japanese drama, you're bound to see the "Gakuen Matsuri (Chinese: 学園祭)", which is an event that is more like a school festival with a garden party, like the ones in Taiwanese schools. The East University of Technology (EUT) also has two festivals, "Suzukake-dai Matsuri" and "Kudo Matsuri", each with different characteristics.
Differences in School Festivals in Two School Districts
The following table briefly compares the differences in school festivals between the two school districts.
| Project | Suzukakaidai Festival | college entrance exam for laborers (Taiwan) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Suzukake-dai Campus (Midori-ku, Yokohama) | Ookayama Campus (Ookayama, Meguro-ku) |
| time period | Held annually around mid-May | Held annually from approximately early October to early November. |
| Scale | few | oldest |
| Content | Presentation of research centered on the Suzukaedai school district Opening of the research laboratories for tours Stage performance (small) Booths and entertainment (less) | There is a wealth of social clubs to show and tell Opening of the research laboratories for tours Stage performance (large) Booths and entertainment (many and large) |
| Guests | Students and staff, local residents, People interested in research | Students and staff, local residents, Candidates and their families who are interested in EITU |
In addition, the school festivals of the two school districts are usually held in conjunction with the "Oppon Kempas", so what is an "Oppon Kempas"?
Opium Campus (Open Campus)
"Oupun Kempas", which can be translated as "Campus Open Day" in Chinese, is an event in which schools open their campus facilities to the general public so that they can experience school life and teaching content. It is mainly held at universities, junior colleges, high schools and vocational schools. The following is a brief introduction to the Japanese University Open Day:
- goal
- Provide college information to prospective students: To enable students to gain practical experience of the atmosphere, facilities, curriculum content and student life of schools, which will serve as an important reference for them in choosing schools to attend.
- Showcasing the charm of the school: To make more people aware of the school's characteristics and educational philosophy and to attract more students to apply.
- Feedback: To open up the campus to community residents, to promote communication between the school and the community, and to give back to the community.
- Content(Although it will vary from school to school, the following items are usually included)
- Campus Guide: Campus Facilities Tour
- Simulated Courses: A simulation course to experience the actual course
- Communication with current students: Opportunities for direct interaction and consultation with current students
- Club Activities: Introduce the content of the club's activities
- Enrollment Orientation: Orientation on Entrance Examination
- Individual Consultation: Individual consultation time with teachers and staff
- object (of discussion)
- Junior high school students, high school students, college students, and members of the public who are considering going on to higher education.
- Community members interested in the school
In short, although both campus festivals have campus open houses, they differ greatly in terms of when, where, and the scale and content of the event. While the Suzukakaidai Festival emphasizes more on research and academics, the Kogyo Festival is a more comprehensive campus event. Please refer to the official website of Tokyo Institute of Technology or the announcement of the student union for the specific time and date of the event, as they are subject to change.What's NewThe
Suzukakaidai Festival
Not long after I came to TUT, I was on my way to the research laboratory, and as soon as I got out of the station, I noticed that the normally quiet station was filled with people, and I wondered why there was a flea market all of a sudden, but when I got to the entrance of the university, I found out that today (May 14th) was the Suzukake Taisai Festival. At that time, the poster booth of the research laboratory was held in the cafeteria, which was very much like a mini academy, and some professors and students stood in front of the posters to explain their research and answer questions from the audience.
In addition to small presentations, there are also some laboratory experience activities, such as a concrete laboratory, there is a "concrete experiment seminar" for children and their parents to listen to; and our research laboratory building below the medical machinery related research booth, to promote their research and development of medical equipment.
When it comes to school festivals, a garden party is a must, and even though the Suzukakkeidai campus is small, there are still some booths and performances, so it's really a small place with a lot of things going on. After buying yakisoba and other snacks, we watched the acrobatic club in the atrium, showing their passion and youthfulness.
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Related Resources
- Suzuka Festival 2016 | イベントカレンダー
- "The 38th Suzukake Matsuri Festival" kickoff report | Tohoku University News
- Campus Festival | Featured Social Connections - Tokyo Institute of Technology
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