The Institute for International Relations conducted a recruitment project to attract outstanding international students. Current international students enrolled at our university served as recruiters and were dispatched online to their respective alma maters. They held information sessions to introduce the university’s unique initiatives and strengths, and actively promoted the university.
First, on Tuesday, February 4, Mr. Cuello Savinon Rafael Ulises, a research student at the Faculty of Agriculture, held an information session for 16 students at the Technological Institute of Santo Domingo (INTEC) in the Dominican Republic.
In addition to introducing our university’s campuses, faculties, and student clubs, he explained the application process and scholarship programs. The participants listened attentively throughout the session.
At the end of the session, many enthusiastic questions were asked about topics such as culture shock in Japan and daily life in Matsuyama, making the exchange a meaningful and engaging experience.
Next, on Saturday, February 15, Mr. Nyoman Iswarya Pawitrama, a first-year doctoral student at the Graduate School of Science and Engineering, held an information session for students at Brawijaya University in Indonesia.
A total of 26 students majoring in engineering and 4 faculty and staff members attended the session. He primarily introduced the Graduate School of Science and Engineering at our university, which inspired many of the participating students to consider studying in Japan.
Following the presentation, two professors from our university joined the session, and an exchange of opinions took place between faculty members from both universities. This interaction marked an important first step in further strengthening the relationship between Universitas Brawijaya and Ehime university.
Finally, on Wednesday, February 26, Ms. Pawilen Antonnette Basabas, a research student at the Faculty of Education, held an information session for students at the University of the Philippines Los Ba?os, with 16 students in attendance.
She introduced our university’s campus along with details such as housing costs in Matsuyama, using photos to make the session both informative and engaging.
She also provided a detailed explanation of the unique features of our classes, which helped spark interest in our university among the participants.
At all of the information sessions, we showed an English-language promotional video produced in collaboration between one of our university’s alumni and a video production company. The video effectively highlighted the appeal of Ehime University from the perspective of international students.
We have high hopes that these activities will lead to an increase in the number of international students and help attract outstanding students in the future.
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