Fun Japan Communications Co., Ltd., which operates the "Japan-loving" community site "FUN! JAPAN", which is the largest in the Asian region, will be held in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia at university circumstances and universities. We interviewed 1 people about events.The survey was conducted in July and August 10.

 According to Fun Japan Communications, in Taiwan, where the university entrance rate is 97%, most of them go on to university after graduating from high school, and about one-third go on to graduate school.It is said that many students start job hunting in the latter half of the second semester of the fourth grade, who have completed all the required credits until graduating from university, or after graduating.Men are required to participate in military training for four months after graduating from college.

 The entrance / new semester season for universities in Hong Kong is September.In August, before enrollment, many universities hold camps to welcome new students to deepen their friendship with new students.It is said that some universities have accommodations on the premises and have long schedules such as 9 night 8 days to 1 nights 2 days.In October and November, OPEN DAY will be held, which doubles as an open campus and an introduction to the faculty.

 In Malaysia, where various races and ethnic groups are mixed, national universities and private universities have very different systems and languages.National universities have a high proportion of local Malays, and there are many universities that teach in Malay and specialized faculties that study Malay culture and Islam.In addition, many universities are affiliated with universities in the United Kingdom, Australia, the United States, Canada, etc., and it is common to study abroad while still in school and graduate from the local school as it is.You can also obtain a qualification from a Western university for a degree.

 At the University of Indonesia, there is a hands-on training called "Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN)".Fourth-year university students go to rural areas in groups to tackle specific issues such as regional development and poverty alleviation, and cooperate beyond the boundaries of faculties and specialized fields.

 There are various types of universities in Vietnam, such as national universities under the direct control of the Prime Minister of Vietnam, national universities under the Ministry of Education and Training, private universities, and junior colleges with a two- to three-year system.Events where successful graduates return to their alma mater to give lectures and interact with students, music exchange meetings with famous entertainers, and exchange meetings with students studying abroad are active as in Japan. It is done in.

 At a Thai university, a welcome ceremony for new students called "Lap Noon" was held in August, and students learned that "seniors take care of juniors and juniors respect seniors" by interacting with current students across faculties and grades. ..In addition, the traditional event "Loy Krathong" is held every year on the night of the full moon in December of the lunar calendar, and it is said that the entire campus is crowded like a Japanese school festival with the participation of not only students but also the general public.

 In addition to this, this survey details adult age, adult-related events, and university annual events.

reference:[Fun Japan Communications Co., Ltd.] [Lifestyle series in each country, school events] What are the annual events and events related to adults at universities in 6 Asian countries?

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