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Google Developer Groups Developing Bonds

Reflecting on a Hackathon Weekend

July 24, 2025

by Maika Nebgen

Out of the few international student circles at Waseda University, the Google Developer Groups on Campus’s (GDGoC) Waseda Chapter stood out this past May, when they collaboratively held their successful hackathon, The Bridge, alongside other GDGoC chapters at Tokyo University, Korea University, and Yonsei University. This weekend-long event challenged, pushed, and invited those of all skill levels

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Are Students Still Really Learning?

Observations on Generative AI Usage and Its Prospective Effects on Future Curriculums at Waseda University

June 5, 2025

by Maika Nebgen

With the emergence of generative AI (or genAI)–notably ChatGPT in 2022–its sudden popularity in universities and educational environments has become almost impossible to ignore. But how do students actually use these interfaces for their studies? And what do professors have to say about this unsolicited implementation into their classrooms and curriculums? Based on observations and conversations w

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Waseda-Sai: Student-Led, Student-Run, Nationally Recognized

Nov. 16, 2024

by Maika Nebgen

As one of the largest cultural festivals in Japan with a turnout of around 200,000 people, Waseda-Sai occurred on November 2nd and 3rd of this year at the Waseda University Main and Toyama Campuses. The two days of contrasting weather conditions further proved the recognition Waseda-Sai receives for its impressive consistency and year-round dedication to embracing school spirit. The cold, rainy S