GASSHUKU in 大子町 事前学習の様子 Pre-Departure Activities for GASSHUKU in Daigo Town
2025.6.18
In preparation for the upcoming GASSHUKU in Daigo Town scheduled for early July, the final stages of on-campus pre-learning are underway. GASSHUKU in Daigo Town is a multicultural co-learning activity centered around students in the university’s Bachelor’s Program in Global Issues (BPGI), where participants engage in problem-based learning (PBL) using Daigo Town as a field site.
A total of 13 students will participate, including 10 BPGI students of diverse nationalities and 3 undergraduate students selected through a university-wide application. In addition, two TAs will join the program, actively supporting the students in their pre-program learning.
Today’s session connected students online with staff members from Daigo Town, who shared insights into the town’s charm as well as the challenges it faces. During the Q&A session, students posed many questions, sparking active discussions. Afterwards, the students brainstormed the issues facing Daigo Town from their own perspectives and proceeded to categorize these challenges. With the actual fieldwork approaching, the students are continuing to prepare diligently.
One of the Japanese students participating alongside the international students from BPGI commented, “I joined with a sense of courage, and I’m glad I did. Using English—especially speaking—can be challenging at times, but I’m enjoying the activities.”
