On July 2020, 7 (Sunday), we held our first online seminar, “Career Path Seminar for Female Students”.This event, which is aimed at female students who want to learn about and work on the sea, is now in its 19th year and has become a regular summer event.Inviting graduates engaged in maritime and ocean-related work, we have held an open campus menu for the Faculty of Ocean Engineering every year, consisting of two parts: a mini lecture and a social gathering.This year, the Open Campus was held online, so the “Career Path Seminar for Female Students” was also held online.

　Under the theme of "Studying at Ocean University, you can see how you can play an active role in society," we asked graduates to talk online about why they went on to college, campus life, career paths after graduation, and jobs.There were many participants, including junior high and high school students, parents, and university students.

　 Continuing from last year, three graduates of the Faculty of Ocean Engineering (Ms. Azusa Kuratome from Japan Weather Association, Ms. Fumika Kitazawa from MOL Marine Co., Ltd., Ms. Orie Kobayashi from IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd.) participated again this year. After a self-introduction, the seniors talked about various things in an interview format from the moderator, focusing on the questions from the participants at the time of pre-application.

　First, Mr. Azusa Kuratome (General Incorporated Foundation Japan Weather Association) said that he wanted to study about the ocean, which he loves, so he transferred to the distribution information engineering department from another university in his third year. There was a self-introduction that it was a university life that enjoyed ocean university by the sea, such as living in a dormitory next to the university.
　Next, Ms. Fumika Kitazawa (MOL Marine Co., Ltd.) entered a maritime system engineering department from an all-girls school where XNUMX% of men are male. I was told that I work as a "ship consultant".
　Lastly, Ms. Orie Kobayashi (IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd.) explained that after graduating from the Department of Marine Electronics and Mechanical Engineering, she worked as a production engineer at a marine engine manufacturer, but is currently on childcare leave for her second child. had.
　Next, the moderator asked the three senior students about their motivations for entering Marine University, campus life after admission, impressive classes and practical training, and so on.In addition, in relation to the most common question I received in advance, "I want to become a sailor in the future, how can I do it?" I asked why.My seniors said, "While doing various training and studying, including boarding training at university, I was able to see a path that was more suitable for me."Even if I don't become a sailor, the knowledge and experience I learned about the sea at university is being put to great use in my work in society today."　It was impressive that there was an answer.In addition, questions were also accepted on the day of the chat, and they answered more and more on the spot.

　It was a pity that I couldn't answer all the questions beforehand because it was an online seminar and there was a limit of half the time of the usual year, but in the participant survey, "It was fun because my seniors taught me kindly" "XNUMX We received comments such as "It was great to hear stories from seniors in all departments" and "Hearing stories of valuable seniors' experiences made me want to enter Marine University."I also felt that they were able to experience the effects of the online event, such as being able to participate because it was a web event and being able to ask questions online.

　In this way, the career path seminar for female students is an effective event for creating opportunities to advance to the Faculty of Marine Engineering. 　

　

　We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the high school students and their guardians who wish to go on to our university.

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