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Hanyang University ERICA successfully hosts '2026 Major Festival' to support student career planning

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

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  • Hanyang University ERICA campus successfully hosted its "2026 Major Festival" to help students explore majors and plan careers.
  • The event featured 33 academic departments and support centers offering consultations and hands-on experiences.
  • A satisfaction survey showed a 96.6% overall satisfaction rate, with high scores for improved major understanding and career planning assistance.

Hanyang University's ERICA campus recently held its "2026 HY ERICA Major Festival," an event designed to guide students in exploring academic fields and charting their future career paths. The festival, held at the Convergence Education Building, aimed to assist students in the LIONS College who are nearing their major selection, as well as current students considering double majors or changing their field of study.

The event showcased 33 academic departments, alongside the Academic Operations Team and the Major Design Support Center, all offering specialized consultations and interactive experiences. Attendees had the opportunity to visit departmental booths, gather information on curricula and post-graduation prospects, and engage in direct conversations with faculty and senior students to gain insights into academic planning.

University President Lee Ki-jeong and ERICA Vice President Baek Dong-hyun visited the festival, interacting with students at various experiential booths, including one focused on electric vehicles by the Electronic Engineering department. They encouraged students and listened to their concerns regarding career choices. The Mechanical Engineering department received the "Excellent Major Experience Booth" award, with its "keycap making" activity using 3D printing proving particularly popular.

Post-event surveys revealed a high level of satisfaction, with 96.6% of participants reporting overall satisfaction. The festival also scored highly in improving major understanding (94.8%) and aiding in career planning (93.4%). Students expressed that hearing directly from professors about specific major details, which are often hard to find online, was very beneficial. Hanyang University ERICA plans to continue expanding such experience-oriented programs to support students in their academic and professional journeys.

It was very helpful to hear specific major information directly from professors, which is difficult to find online.

· Participating StudentA student shared their positive experience after attending the festival.
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