More and more universities are taking steps to have their students gain life experience through work or volunteer activity, efforts the government and the business world hope will nurture human resources capable of flourishing in international society.
The University of Tokyo is considering moving its enrollment from April to September or October, like Western universities, while still conducting its entrance exams in February.
This has led to growing interest in the so-called gap year concept common in Europe and the United States. The university plans to have its accepted students study abroad or pursue volunteer activities during the six months before they enter the university. (Yomiuri)
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