The Regional Policy Research Group is a place for undergraduate students to learn and interact with each other, all of whom are aiming to pass the civil service exam. Students can meet fellow students with the same goal and study while receiving encouragement. In addition to studying for the exam, students can also listen to work stories from undergraduate graduates who are working as civil servants, and conduct research and presentations on the jobs they are aiming for, deepening their understanding of the administrative agencies and civil servants who create better towns.
Developing games that allow participants to experience social issues
We plan and create games with the aim of making people feel that local issues and local government financial issues are personal issues and thinking about specific measures to revitalize the community. We also hold game-style workshops for students and local people.
Identifying the charms and challenges of the region through fieldwork and map making
In order to discover the challenges and attractions of a region, students will decide on a policy theme and conduct a field survey. They will actually walk around the town, learn about the atmosphere and current situation of the region, and visualize what they see and feel on a map, thereby cultivating the ability to observe and communicate the region.
Thinking about the town's attractions and challenges together with local residents
As a place to apply these activities, we conduct fieldwork, interview surveys, regional analysis, and citizen collaboration events to discover local issues and attractions from the knowledge we gain. We then make policy recommendations to the local area to solve these issues and improve its appeal.
Interview and group discussion preparation
Teachers who are well versed in civil service exam interviews will help you prepare for the interview. We also conduct simulations of group discussions, which are important from the first round of selection onwards. By repeatedly practicing in a realistic manner, you will develop the ability to organize your opinions and speak up proactively, as well as the communication skills and cooperation that are important in group discussions.
Cultivate the ability to see things from a variety of perspectives
Students themselves select books based on social issues and sentence structure, and hold reading groups. Through reading, students verbalize their own thoughts, listen to the thoughts of various people in the group, and summarize their opinions. This also helps them prepare for group discussions in the civil service exam.