The Amagasaki City Public Local Wholesale Market is located near the Kansai International University Amagasaki Campus, and holds an "Open Market Fair" for local residents on the first Saturday of every month.At this fair, you can get fresh and inexpensive fruits and vegetables, seafood, dried goods, etc.It is a valuable place where you can not only do a lot of things, but also experience the vibrancy of the local market.
The Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Business Administration, Kansai International University participates in this fair activity as part of a practical experiential learning program called "service learning."
At the fair held in October and November 2023, students assisted with tasks in the market's management office, including reception and responding to visitor surveys.Additionally, for the Winter Taste Festival 10, scheduled for December, we plan to assist with venue setup and day-of operations, and we are also planning to hold a food education exhibition picture-story show for children in collaboration with the Faculty of Education.
Through practical studies like this, the Faculty of Business Administration at Kansai International University not only provides students with a concrete opportunity to learn as part of their community contribution efforts, but also provides opportunities for students to deepen their interactions with local residents.It can be said that the accumulation of these learnings is an important element for increasing students' understanding of society and their sense of contribution, and for them to grow into human resources who can immediately play an active role after graduation.
