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The 75th Komaba Festival Participation Project “Want to Know More about the World of the Faculty of EngineeringNovember 22, 2024 Komaba Campus

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The 75th Komaba Festival was held from November 22 to 24, 2024, at the University of Tokyo’s Komaba Campus. In this festival, a team of student assistants from the Faculty of Engineering’s Public Relations Office held an exhibit titled "Learn More About the Faculty of Engineering!" The purpose of this exhibit was to spread the attraction of engineering and student life at the Faculty of Engineering. Over the three days, more than 1,000 visitors participated.
The visitors came not only from the Greater Tokyo Area but also from all over Japan, with some even attending from overseas. Approximately 30% of the visitors were junior and senior high school students, many of whom were gathering information for university entrance exams. Some visitors were also interested in experiencing the campus atmosphere, having family members currently studying at the University of Tokyo.
　2024年11月22日から24日に東京大学駒場キャンパスで開催された第75回駒場祭において、工学部広報室の学生アシスタントが主体となり、「もっと知りたい、工学部の世界」と題した企画を出展しました。この企画は、工学の魅力や工学部での学生生活を紹介することを目的としており、3日間で1,000名以上の来場者が参加しました。

　来場者は首都圏だけでなく、日本全国から訪れ、海外からの参加も見られました。来場者の約30％が中高生で、大学受験に向けた情報収集を目的とする方が多かったほか、家族が東京大学に在学していることをきっかけにキャンパスの雰囲気を知りたいという理由で訪れた方も少なくありませんでした。

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The exhibit featured posters introducing all 16 departments of the Faculty of Engineering. These posters were created by students from each department and included essential information such as class schedules and employment destinations, as well as student-perspective insights into the highlights of each department and popular courses. In the visitor surveys, there were many positive comments such as, "I was able to learn about the wide range of departments within the Faculty of Engineering," "I gained a deeper understanding of the departments I’m interested in," "It helped me with career planning," and "The atmosphere of each department was well conveyed." Additionally, a crossword puzzle was distributed to visitors, with keywords based on the content of the department introduction posters. The puzzle could be solved by reading through the posters, which helped visitors learn about each department in a fun and interactive way.
Furthermore, a consultation corner was set up where current engineering students answered questions from the visitors. They responded to a variety of questions, including inquiries about studying for entrance exams. Throughout the event, there were many opportunities for visitors to ask questions not only at the consultation corner but also during the exhibit, highlighting the high level of interest in the Faculty of Engineering. Many survey responses praised the student assistants, with comments such as, "The students answered questions very patiently," and "It was great to have the opportunity for direct interaction."
　企画では、東京大学工学部の全16学科を紹介するポスターを展示しました。これらのポスターは各学科の学生が制作しており、時間割や主な進学・就職先といった基本情報のほか、学科のアピールポイントや名物授業など、学生目線での情報が盛り込まれています。来場者アンケートでは、「工学部の幅広さを知ることができた」「興味のある学科について詳しく理解できた」「進路の参考になった」「各学科の雰囲気が非常によく伝わった」など、多くの好意的な意見が寄せられました。また、来場者に配布したクロスワードクイズでは、学科紹介ポスターの内容をキーワードに設定し、ポスターを読むことで解き進められるようにしました。このような工夫を通じて、来場者に楽しく学びを提供できました。

　さらに、現役工学部生と直接話せる相談コーナーも設置し、受験勉強に関する相談をはじめ、多岐にわたる質問に対応しました。相談コーナーに限らず、ポスターの前など企画の各場面で来場者からの相談や質問を受けることが多く、工学部への関心の高さを実感しました。アンケートでは、「学生がとても丁寧に質問に答えてくれた」といった声も多く、直接交流できる機会が好評でした。

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In addition to these exhibits, there were displays of interview articles written by the student assistants and the faculty's public relations magazine, Ttime!. A participatory poster was also set up, where visitors could write down their ideas on sticky notes, which was enjoyed by many. Although this was the first time for the student assistants to participate in the Komaba Festival, the response exceeded expectations, with a large number of visitors attending and providing positive feedback. Building on this experience, we hope to continue developing events at open campus events and university festivals, enabling more people to acknowledge the attraction of student life at the Faculty of Engineering and the field of engineering itself.
　これらの展示に加えて、学生アシスタントが取材・執筆したインタビュー記事や広報誌「Ttime!」の展示も行いました。また、来場者の方に付箋でアイディアを書いてもらう参加型のポスターも用意し、多くの方に楽しんでいただきました。学生アシスタントとして、駒場祭に出展するのは初めての試みでしたが、想像以上に多くの方にご来場いただくことができ、大変好評をいただきました。この経験を活かし、今後もオープンキャンパスや学園祭などを通じて、工学部での学生生活や工学の魅力をより多くの方に感じていただけるような企画を展開していきたいと考えています。

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