Altogether, Waseda University offers over 2000 university-wide courses open to GEC students. Such a broad selection covering diverse fields can only be provided by a comprehensive university and is a major attraction of our Liberal Arts program. Regardless of their undergraduate faculty or year, students can study according to their academic or future career interests, acquiring a culture of learning that will benefit them and society.
Liberal arts education has been gaining attention in recent years due to the increasing diversity of capabilities required by society. Even in specialized fields, knowledge in multiple disciplines and a broad education that transcends the confines of “humanities” or “science” are becoming increasingly necessary. “Liberal Arts” enables us to develop deep yet comprehensive insights that enrich life.
In developed countries other than Japan, young people are normally expected to acquire leadership skills. In Japan, however, “leadership” is seen as a quality of only people in top positions or charismatic individuals, rather than one that everyone possesses. Conventionally it has not been regarded as a skill that can be learned. At long last, an increasing number of companies in Japan are now saying, “We want young people with leadership skills”. What is more, acquiring leadership skills while in university instantly enriches student life.
Several Japanese universities have started courses to teach internationally appropriate leadership skills. Among the earliest and most comprehensive are those under Waseda’s Leadership Development Program (LDP) launched in 2016.
The Hirayama Ikuo Volunteer Center (also known as the Waseda Volunteer Center, WAVOC) provides practical courses that enable students to deepen their classroom knowledge through taking part in volunteer activities, both domestic and international. Students can experience how volunteer work is conducted, issues facing developing countries, and many other activities and challenges. Interacting with different people expands horizons and out-of-the-box thinking, leading to new perspectives and understanding. Participatory-style courses then teach students how to capture their experiences in words, photographs, etc.
The Hirayama Ikuo Volunteer Center (WAVOC) ╢
A rich variety of over 200 sports activities, some offered as practicums
Wide exchange across undergraduate schools and years is a major attraction of these courses.
From high level competitive sports to health sports aimed at maintaining physical and mental wellbeing, a wide range of sports activities are offered. In practicums, experts provide guidance that matches students’ abilities and interests, and there is active exchange among students across undergraduate schools and years.
Endowed courses are courses offered through endowments or donations received from companies, public organizations, NPOs, etc. Utilizing the wide network only Waseda University could provide, entrepreneurs, politicians, creators, and others at the forefront of their fields provide guest lectures or interactive seminars. Encountering the latest topics in various fields while making real contacts world, students enhance their knowledge and ability to succeed in society.
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