Three reasons why university undergraduates should attend conferences

Hello. This time, I participated in an academic conference. It was a very meaningful and fulfilling experience. I encourage all undergraduates to participate in a place called academic conference. This is because universities are institutions of higher education and research institutions. What universities are good at is their research and presentations, and the place where they can do that is called an academic conference. Anyone can participate in the conference, whether they are undergraduates or high school students.

The academic society means an academic gathering of professionals (in this case, related to industrial hygiene) like the Japan Society for Occupational Health. It has nothing to do with Japan’s emerging religions, but it is easy to misunderstand in Japan, so I will make a note of it.

What you need to do to participate in the conference

Even if you do not have knowledge of the underlying field, it is possible to deepen your understanding by participating in academic conferences. However, although you can enjoy it even if you go straight away, it is recommended that you first read academic journals and academic papers in that field in order to enjoy it even more.
It is also important to take a good look at the abstracts, which contain the papers that will be discussed at the conference, before attending the conference.
But the most important thing is to have fun. Soka Gakkai is a place where anyone can go. However, we especially welcome people who are curious, willing to learn, and willing to try new things. Other than that, it doesn’t matter what your track record is. The world of researchers is like that.

Reason 1: Undergraduate students should attend academic conferences: You can see the world of researchers

In order to know what researchers think, how they spend their days, and what they find rewarding, it is necessary to participate in conferences and actually talk with researchers. It’s difficult to get to know researchers, but if you go to an academic conference, you may be able to listen to them empathetically. This is because there are many cases where we meet at academic conferences and conduct joint research. Participating in academic conferences and actually speaking with them is the most important way to get to know researchers and get a concrete image of your future career as a researcher.

Reason 2: Because the story is interesting

The percentage of applicants who want to make a presentation at an academic conference and pass through (percentage of acceptance) is very low. Therefore, the best way to listen to more meaningful, interesting, and interesting research is to attend an academic conference and listen to what they have to say. An academic conference is a place where you can listen to cutting-edge content that is more stimulating and educational than university classes.

Reason why university undergraduates should attend academic conferences 3: You can spend meaningful time at a low cost

It is necessary to pay thousands of yen/dozens of euros to participate in academic conferences, but it is only now possible to participate with student fees. Attending and listening to conferences in many different fields for a small fee will help you get an accurate picture of what areas you most want to study.