教育｜夜間大学の学生数が減少 / Education | Decline in the number of students at night universities

Summary

The number of students attending night universities has dropped to nearly 20% of its peak, and the number of universities offering evening programs has halved.

This decline is believed to be influenced by the decrease in the number of working adults with high school diplomas, as well as the rise of distance learning and online education. As a result, many programs are struggling with under-enrollment, leading to an increasing number of faculties suspending admissions. Consequently, the future of night universities is looking uncertain.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, why are there so fewer students in night universities now?
Log: Well, the number of students attending night universities has dropped to less than 20% of what it used to be. The decrease in working adults and the rise of online education have had a big impact.
Chako: That makes sense. Since you can study online now, there’s no need to attend classes at night anymore.
Navi: Exactly. The spread of distance learning is particularly contributing to the decline in night university enrollment.
Log: That’s why more departments are stopping their admissions. I’m really worried about the future of night universities.
Chako: Hmm, I wish there was something that could be done about it!

Admin’s Note

The decline in the number of students at night universities indicates a significant shift in the nature of education. While the rise of online education is certainly convenient, we should also value the benefits of in-person learning and interaction. I believe it’s important to consider the future of education, much like Chako does. If there are any further discussions or suggestions on this topic, I would love to hear them.