The Animal Health Department at Yeungjin College (President Choi Jaeyoung) is helping students develop a global perspective by sending them to Tokyo, Japan for international field training from the very first day of the semester.
Eight second-year students from the Animal Health Department departed from Daegu International Airport on August 25 and began their second semester by experiencing advanced animal medical sites and the companion animal cultural industry firsthand in Tokyo, Japan, until August 29.
Students from the Animal Health Department at Yeungjin College participating in on-site training at the Tokyo Animal Comprehensive Medical Center in Chiba Prefecture, Japan
The "2025 Global Field Training Program" is currently being led by Department Head Bae Donghwa. The students are visiting and observing hands-on training at various locations, including a Japanese animal nursing vocational school, a comprehensive animal hospital, a rehabilitation center, and an emergency center.
On the first day, the students visited a chiropractic (manual therapy) and convalescent care center (Pet Care Service Let's), where they participated in animal care and rehabilitation training.
They also observed the curriculum at Bremen Animal Vocational Facility (the Japanese equivalent of a Korean junior college). At the Tokyo Animal Comprehensive Medical Center in Chiba Prefecture, a franchise hospital specializing in oncology and orthopedics, they spent an entire day in field training, gaining experience with internationally advanced animal medical systems.
On August 28 and 29, the students interacted with local students at leading Japanese educational institutions, including TCA Tokyo ECO Animal & Marine Vocational College and a comprehensive animal hospital's specialized medical and emergency center. They directly experienced Japan's animal health technician training system and educational environment.
Department Head Bae Donghwa stated, "Japan is a pioneer in the companion animal cultural industry, with world-class standards in areas such as pet funerals, insurance, grooming, and training. Through this training, our students will be able to learn advanced technologies and cultures and enhance their global competitiveness."
The participating students unanimously agreed, saying, "It was a meaningful time to broaden our professional capabilities."
Student Kwak Kyuwon said, "I was impressed by the systematic operations, professionalism, and clean environments of the animal hospitals. The biggest takeaway was discovering a new career path in overseas employment."
Student Ahn Hyunjin emphasized, "I was able to see and feel firsthand why Japan is considered a leader in animal healthcare, and this will be a solid foundation for my future studies and career."
Student Lee Subin shared, "I was deeply impressed by the passion of Japanese students and the practice-oriented education. This experience has strengthened my understanding and dreams regarding animal-related careers."
The Animal Health Department at Yeungjin College is continuing its global field training program for the second consecutive year, further enhancing the competitiveness of its companion animal professional training curriculum. The department plans to expand overseas advanced technology education programs in the future to strengthen students' global awareness and career capabilities.
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