Oita University Students interview the local leaders

Online Oita Press [2010/02/07, 09:31]

The university students from faculty of economics, Oita University have interviewed the local leaders about the effort to revitalize rural areas of the prefecture. The presentation was held in Oita University.

There were about 40 people attended to this presentation. Yamaura Youichi, associate professor, said that the students who participated in this course will study not only the terms of industrial production and rural revitalization, but also considering of the idea of developing the rural area. From the interview with the local leaders, the students showed that human resource development is important. In addition, the nature in rural areas is also considered.

From the study, 15 students were divided into six groups. They have learned about the current situation in local areas by interviewing with the local leaders.
Uenishi-san who participated in the presentation said "I am glad that students were interested and considered in our rural areas"

Comment: I am also glad that young generations are interested in the nature. Recently, global warming is becoming a big problem. We can see from the news almost everyday. Such as, earthquake in Haiti or even the snow storm in European countries. I think we all should consider about this issue.

PUNTHUCHAT Siripun

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