[Faculty of Global Management] Seminar I (Instructor: Maki Kunimatsu) Conducts Online Exchange with Cheng Shiu University, Taiwan

In the Seminar I course offered by the Faculty of Global Management (Kunimatsu Seminar), students are engaging in intercultural exchange activities with students from Cheng Shiu University (https://www.csu.edu.tw/), Taiwan, using an online conferencing system, following on from last year’s initiative. This course is part of the Innovation Promotion Program launched in the 2024 academic year.

In the 2025 academic year, following an initial orientation session on November 6, students participated in three rounds of small-group discussions (in groups of four) on November 13, December 4, and December 18. Through these sessions, students discussed a wide range of topics in English, including university life, part-time jobs, and future career goals.

This initiative, the “SMILE Project” (Student Meet Internationally through Language Education Project), provides students with valuable opportunities to practice and apply their English skills. Through sustained interaction, students deepen their understanding of different cultures and values, while also reflecting on their own countries and identities. True to its name, the project has been filled with smiles and lively exchanges.

The Faculty of Global Management will continue to offer diverse opportunities to help undergraduate students develop the communication skills essential for success in an increasingly globalized society.