felt they were safe for the rest of their lives after getting a job is over," an employee of the center said. "The purpose (of the center) is to have students think about their future, including their career, while they are at the beginning of their studies."

The university organizes lectures by a variety of speakers and meetings between graduates and first- and second-year students.

It also provides hands-on training for small groups of students to practice the skills needed to make a good first impression.

The goal is to help students become aware of their strengths.

Waseda University also restructured its job placement office, turning it into a career center in October 2002.