学校推薦型選抜 英語重点型公募制
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Admission via the English recommendation system
SUAC also offers admission through an English recommendation system. The examination evaluates students based upon their writing (an English essay), and interviews in both English and Japanese. After entering SUAC, students are able to study French, Italian, Chinese and Korean among other languages. As for general studies, students can learn about international cultures as seen from various aspects such as language, culture, and history.
NISHIIE Yuma
Joining the exchange program to Australia in the second year of high school, I became aware of global issues like diversity and environmental issues.After the program, when I was searching for a university to study SDGs deeply, I found Shizuoka University of Art and Culture and its English recommendation system. I thought it would be great if I could get into the university using my study abroad experience instead of taking the general entrance exam.
Students who apply for the English recommendation system often have international backgrounds and are fluent in English. So, to take the exam, I needed to brush up on my English thoughtfully. It was not easy but it was worth it as I could improve my English and find out “what I want to learn” clearly before entering university.
SUAC has been much more than I had expected. You can meet students and teachers who have various perspectives. They are all unique but respect each other which generates diversity in the university.
What I love about SUAC is that you can pursue your interests with hands-on experience. For example, when I was studying Permaculture (the conscious design of agriculturally productive ecosystems invented in Australia), my friends and I made a community garden on campus. In the fall semester of my second year, I launched an online flea market, called “SUAC nominoichi” with the concept of “Connect to circulate”, inspired by flea market culture in France. Although it started just a half year ago, about 200 people are using this system. Those projects not only deepened my study of SDGs but also expanded my interests. As each project needed public relations, social informatics has become one of my fields of interest.
Now, I am working on a collaborative project with Chunichi Shimbun and Shizuoka Shimbun to make a newspaper for a new generation. Students from other departments and courses are involved in this project. Working with them is always inspiring as I can learn about new things. This university offers a lot of opportunities to know your possibilities.
If you want to spend an enriched four years satisfying your curiosities, SUAC is the place to be.
Students who apply for the English recommendation system often have international backgrounds and are fluent in English. So, to take the exam, I needed to brush up on my English thoughtfully. It was not easy but it was worth it as I could improve my English and find out “what I want to learn” clearly before entering university.
SUAC has been much more than I had expected. You can meet students and teachers who have various perspectives. They are all unique but respect each other which generates diversity in the university.
What I love about SUAC is that you can pursue your interests with hands-on experience. For example, when I was studying Permaculture (the conscious design of agriculturally productive ecosystems invented in Australia), my friends and I made a community garden on campus. In the fall semester of my second year, I launched an online flea market, called “SUAC nominoichi” with the concept of “Connect to circulate”, inspired by flea market culture in France. Although it started just a half year ago, about 200 people are using this system. Those projects not only deepened my study of SDGs but also expanded my interests. As each project needed public relations, social informatics has become one of my fields of interest.
Now, I am working on a collaborative project with Chunichi Shimbun and Shizuoka Shimbun to make a newspaper for a new generation. Students from other departments and courses are involved in this project. Working with them is always inspiring as I can learn about new things. This university offers a lot of opportunities to know your possibilities.
If you want to spend an enriched four years satisfying your curiosities, SUAC is the place to be.
LEE July
As a Brazilian-Korean, I was exposed to a wide variety of languages and cultures from an early age. I was able to experience local education in Brazil, Korea, and Japan. Therefore, I became interested not only in the language, but also in the lifestyle and culture of other countries.
I was not good at mathematics subjects and had focused on studying English in high school, so the English language public recommendation entrance examination was the best way for me to enter this university. The daily practice of English composition and speaking with my ALT teacher at high school have proven useful not only for the entrance examination, but also in numerous situations after entering SUAC.
One of the best things about SUAC is that it is just the right size, neither too large nor too small. Because of its perfect size, students and professors are close to each other. Moreover, we can make friends not only with students in the same department, but also with students from other departments and faculties. The university attracts students from all over Japan as well as from various national backgrounds. Some people have the same ideas and values as you, while others are the exact opposite. I believe that at SUAC you can expand your own perspective and possibilities! Even in the same department, many students have different languages and cultures of interest. However, no one has a negative attitude toward your interests or likes.
My main ambition in my college life is to study abroad. In college, I focused particular attention on English and took classes with native English-speaking professors. Furthermore, I work hard to improve my own English skills by taking TOEIC and other tests every year.
I had planned to study abroad in the fall semester of my third year of college, but due to COVID-19, I was unable to do so. However, I still could not give up my dream of studying abroad and decided to take a year off to study abroad in the fall semester of my senior year. In fact, this year is an important year for me to find a job, but I will make a choice that I will not regret by doing what I really want to do. Through my upcoming study abroad experience, I would like to improve my language ability while, at the same time, I would like to look at things flexibly with clear and fresh eyes, without being bound by the values I have.
I was not good at mathematics subjects and had focused on studying English in high school, so the English language public recommendation entrance examination was the best way for me to enter this university. The daily practice of English composition and speaking with my ALT teacher at high school have proven useful not only for the entrance examination, but also in numerous situations after entering SUAC.
One of the best things about SUAC is that it is just the right size, neither too large nor too small. Because of its perfect size, students and professors are close to each other. Moreover, we can make friends not only with students in the same department, but also with students from other departments and faculties. The university attracts students from all over Japan as well as from various national backgrounds. Some people have the same ideas and values as you, while others are the exact opposite. I believe that at SUAC you can expand your own perspective and possibilities! Even in the same department, many students have different languages and cultures of interest. However, no one has a negative attitude toward your interests or likes.
My main ambition in my college life is to study abroad. In college, I focused particular attention on English and took classes with native English-speaking professors. Furthermore, I work hard to improve my own English skills by taking TOEIC and other tests every year.
I had planned to study abroad in the fall semester of my third year of college, but due to COVID-19, I was unable to do so. However, I still could not give up my dream of studying abroad and decided to take a year off to study abroad in the fall semester of my senior year. In fact, this year is an important year for me to find a job, but I will make a choice that I will not regret by doing what I really want to do. Through my upcoming study abroad experience, I would like to improve my language ability while, at the same time, I would like to look at things flexibly with clear and fresh eyes, without being bound by the values I have.
SUZUKI Airi
As a Japanese-Brazilian, I have always had a strong interest in foreign cultures and languages. In particular, I am fortunate to have been exposed to more English instruction than most, having attended cram school from elementary school in preparation for the English lessons that I would encounter in junior high. That was when my passion for studying other languages and cultures began and has continued until now. I could have chosen from several universities to pursue my passion, but I chose Shizuoka University of Art and Culture because of its unique emphasis on valuing foreign connections within local communities. I decided to apply for SUAC via the special recommendation entrance examination, which included a written test of English, a spoken English interview, and an interview in Japanese. I hoped that this examination would allow me the chance to fully demonstrate my English and Japanese language ability, both of which I had put a great deal of effort into developing. I put countless hours into preparing for this exam, and thanks to the support of my teachers and fellow classmates who were also applying to enter SUAC, I was accepted into the Department of Intercultural Studies. The courses I took covered a wide range of diverse topics and the chance to study alongside classmates who shared my passion, many of whom came from international backgrounds like myself, definitely helped broaden my horizons. Moreover, the exchange of knowledge that occurred in these lectures instilled in me an even stronger desire to experience different cultures firsthand. Unfortunately, due to the effects of the Coronavirus, I was unable to study overseas, but I am considering studying abroad in Canada next year. Currently in my seminar course, I am focusing on writing my graduation thesis in English and making steady efforts to further improve my English skills. In the future, I would like to become a global citizen, capable of making full use of the language skills and different cultural perspectives that I have cultivated thus far.
