Student Life Coaches
Who are Student Life Coaches?
We are a team of faculty members, student staff, and alumni who work together to support current Tokyo Tech students. Our diversified backgrounds enable us to encourage Tokyo Tech students fulfill their academic lives proactively and smoothly through multifaceted approaches.
Student Life Coaches
Peer Life Coaches
NEWS
・Consultations at Suzukakedai will be available only via email for some dates in March.(2024.3.5)
・Sign up for IoT seminar on Jan 17th and 24th.(2023.12.22)
・Updated: Tokyo Tech Study Tips Vol.12 (Japanese only) (2023.10.3)
・Updated: Details for orientation sessions forGraduate/Doctorate students commencing(2023.9.23)
・Recruiting Peer Life Coach tutors for Physics and Chemistry!
Available support
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Our consultation covers a wide range of inquiries and concerns. Topics include study plans, course registration, general information on campus resources and more.
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We provide separate orientation sessions for undergraduate and graduate students as well as transfer students upon admission.
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We provide various academic assistance including Basic Science and Technology course tutoring.
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Our consultation covers everyday matters international students may face and might be unfamiliar with.
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We hold seminars where students can gain a broader perspective through extracurricular learning.
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We have prepared a couple of booklets that may come in handy for new-comers to Tokyo.
Consultation
Our consultation covers a wide range of inquiries and concerns from students regarding their academic life such as study plans, course registration, campus-life topics, and more. Faculty members of the Student Support Center who are assigned as Students Life Coaches will provide suggestions and advice to help you find answers.
Face-to-face consultation is available at consultation desks on Ookayama and Suzukakedai campuses. We also provide online consultation. Please refer to the “How to arrange a consultation” section. We provide consultation in English.
When to consult Student Life Coaches
Please come to us when you have questions and concerns such as:
“Which courses should I take?”
“Have I acquired enough credits?”
“How can I determine a timetable for the next semester?”
“I do not really understand course registration procedures.”
“I want to do more than just study at Tokyo Tech. What activities are available?”
“I want to ask someone other than my professor members or friends their opinions about my studies or research.”
“I have concerns about my studies/research, but do not know whom I should ask.”
“I am reluctant to consult my professor.”
“I want to think about my studies and future options - which major/laboratory to select, studying abroad, career path, and more.”
How to arrange a consultation
1. Face-to-face consultation on Ookayama campus
Please come to the consultation desk during offiece hours and request a consultation with a Student Life Coach. Reservations are not required.
●Location
Taki Plaza, B1 Floor
(Student Support Center consultation desk)
●Office hours
Monday – Friday/ 9:15 -17:15
(Closed on public holidays and Tokyo Tech seasonal holidays)
2. Face-to-face consultation on Suzukakedai campus
Please come to the consultation room at the library building during office days/hours. Reservations are not required.
●Location
Suzukakedai Library,Floor 1(in the back on the right side)
●Office hours
Monday and Wednesday / 9:30-16:30, excluding 11:15-12:15
(Closed on public holidays and Tokyo Tech seasonal holidays)
*We may close temporarily for events.
*For March, all consultations will be provided via email with the exception of March 11th.
3. Online consultation via Zoom
Zoom consultation is available for students who would like to avoid direct contact due to infection precautions or for those who have difficulty commuting. Please email us to📩concierge.info@jim.titech.ac.jp with the information below. We will reply with the date and time of the consultation along with the Zoom meeting URL link.
(1) Name
(2) Student ID number
(3) Affiliated School, Department (and graduate major for graduate students)
(4) Topic/s of consultation
(5) Indication that you would like a consultation via Zoom and at least three possible consultation date & time slots.
4. Inquiries by email
You can ask short, simple questions such as how individual courses are structured or how to register for courses by sending an email to 📩concierge.info@jim.titech.ac.jp with the information below. If we find the question/s relatively complicated to answer by email, we may suggest a Zoom or face-to-face consultation.
(1) Name
(2) Student ID number
(3) Affiliated School, Department, (and graduate major for graduate students)
(4) Topic/s of consultation
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Face-to-face consultations may not be available during events/seminars. In such cases, our information staff will provide our email address. We will get back to you upon your request by email.
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We respond to inquiries by email only on weekdays. It may take some time to reply depending on the topic.
Orientations for new students
Orientation sessions for newly enrolled undergraduate students
Sessions are held in early April to guide newly enrolled students to swiftly adapt to academic life, understand Tokyo Tech’s curriculum, and pursue their studies on their own. The sessions cover a broad range of essential topics such as Tokyo Tech’s academic programs, course registration, history and accomplishments, significance of undergraduate studies and what you should keep in mind, and various consultation services available on campus. New students will also have a chance to meet other members within the same academic unit.
The sessions are facilitated by Peer Life Coaches (currently enrolled Tokyo Tech students) and supported by Student Life Coach members of “Kuramae Kougyoukai (Tokyo Tech Alumni Association)”.
Orientation sessions for newly enrolled undergraduate students for AY 2022 were held on April 6,7,9, and 10th at Taki Plaza. The slides from AY 2022 are available below (Japanese only).
- Student Life Coach slides for spring 2022
- Student Life Coach handout for spring 2022
- Map of the lecture rooms on Ookayama Campus
Orientation sessions for newly enrolled graduate students
The sessions are held in early April and in the end of September for newly enrolled students in master's and doctoral programs (both in English and Japanese).
Student Life Coaches will provide an overview of the education system at the Institute, explain factors common to all courses, show various academic options, and introduce our wide range of counseling services. Current graduate students will then share their experiences and useful tips at Tokyo Tech.
This will be followed by Tokyo Tech’s Career Advisors who will offer job-hunting and internship information. This Career Support Orientation in English is structured mainly for international students who may consider career paths in Japan. International students interested in working in Japan are encouraged to participate.
Orientation sessions for newly-enrolled graduate students for Fall 2023 took place on September 20th and 23rd via Zoom webinar. For details, please download from below.
- Orientation report for fall 2023 graduate students (Japanese only)
- Student Life Coach slides for fall 2023
- Current graduate program student slides for September 20th 2023(Japanese only)
- Current graduate program student slides for September 23rd 2023(Japanese only)
- Current international graduate program student slides for September 20th and 23rd 2023
- Career Advisor slides for fall 2023 (download via Slack)
Orientation sessions for transfer students in undergraduate programs
A session for transfer students in undergraduate programs is held in early April, prior to the start of the academic year. This is designed to assure transfer students to swiftly adapt to their academic lives at Tokyo Tech and pursue their research activities later in their undergraduate programs. The session will exhaustively cover essential topics such as Tokyo Tech’s curriculum and course registration, tips for developing study plans for attaining degrees, and various consultation services available on campus.
Orientation session for 2023 transfer students was held face-to-face on April 3rd.
The slides from AY 2023 are available below (Japanese only)
Academic assistance at Taki Plaza B1 Floor
We provide various academic assistance at the B1 Floor of Taki Plaza.
For example, our undergraduate student tutors provide help specifically for first-year undergraduate students (currently only for Mathematics) at the Student Life Coach service desk.
“I’m having difficulty with assignments…”
“I still don’t understand the class material even after reviewing…”
“I’m not confident about my studying method…”
“I had some questions after class but couldn’t ask my professor…”
These are some issues students face, just to name a few. We are happy to assist however small or simple your issues may be.
Come for specific support available at your convenience.
There may be irregular absences of tutors. Please check for the latest schedule below.
AY2023 4Q Open dates/time
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Basic Science and Technology Course Tutoring
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[Mathematics](Calculus, Linear Algebra etc.)
Closed during the Spring Break. [Physics/Chemistry] (Currently closed)
*Tutors are all current Tokyo Tech undergrad/graduate school Peer Life Coaches.
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Please visit our Student Support Desk located at Taki Plaza B1 Floor during the open hours stated on the left column.
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School of Science Face-to-face Mathematics dept consultation
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Closed during the Spring Break.
*Consultations are provided by current masters/doctorate degree Tokyo Tech School of Science students.
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School of Science Face-to-face Physics dept consultation
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Closed during the Spring Break.
*Consultations are provided by current masters/doctorate degree Tokyo Tech School of Science students.
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School of Science Face-to-face Chemistry department consultation
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Closed during the Spring Break.
*Consultations are provided by current masters/doctorate degree Tokyo Tech School of Science students.
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ILA Writing Center
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For details, see HERE
Select the tutor type from below:
JJ (Japanese paper discussed in Japanese) EJ (English paper discussed in Japanese) EE (English paper discussed in English) |
Please fill in the reservation form in the middle of the INFORMATION. Once the booking is confirmed, please visit our Student Support Desk located at Taki Plaza B1 Floor at your appointment date/time.
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You may be asked to wait if the tutor is assisting another student.
International Student Support Desk
Our consultation covers everyday matters surrounding international students. Our aim is to help international students fully enjoy an on-and-off-campus life in Japan.
When to consult the International Support Desk
Any kind of questions are welcome! (anything you might be curious/concerned about, things you are hesitant to ask your friends, or even finding out where to ask for a specific inquiry, etc.)
Some inquiries we have had are…
・What does this letter from the ward office or bank say?
・IWhat is the correct way to don’t know how to throw away trash?
・Why is my health insurance more expensive than last year?
・What Jdo apanese people usually do or say in this situation?
It doesn’t matter how trivial your questions are! We are happy to help make your life in Japan easier and more comfortable so you may focus on your studies and research at Tokyo Tech. Please feel free to stop by!
How to arrange a consultation
1.Face-to-face consultation
Please come to the service desk during our office hours. Reservations are not required.
●Location
Taki Plaza, B1 Floor
(International Student Support service desk)
●Office hours
Monday – Friday/ 9:30 -16:00
(Closed on public holidays and Tokyo Tech seasonal holidays)
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The consultation service desks may close temporarily for events and seminars. In such cases, please inform other available staff of the details of your consultation. We will contact you at a later date.
2. Online consultation by email
Please send an email to📩internationalstudentsupport@jim.titech.ac.jp
Extracurricular seminars
We hold seminars where students can deepen their studies as well as gain a broader perspective or extend their studies through extracurricular learning. Seminars are open to all Tokyo Tech students.
IoT Seminar
In collaboration with CODAMA(Collaboration Center for Design and Manufacturing) and with elicit cooperation from firms with our own alumni, we provide opportunities for students to learn the fundamental knowledge and technology about IoT, Programming, AI, and Security. These seminars consisting of a session each for 2 consecutive weeks take place 4 times a year in June, October, December, and January. Please check the latest information HERE. We look forward to your participation!
Art Seminar
Twice a year, we welcome Professor Zuse Meyer, an artist and poet to enrich our students' artistic side through an Art workshop. The seminars were held on MAY 24TH at Suzukakedai Campus and NOVEMBER 15TH at Ookayama Campus this year.
◆Professor Zuse Meyer Biography
Artist and poet. Born in Wuppertal, Germany.
University of Arts Berlin, MFA.
Lecturer at the Center for the Study of World Civilizations, Tokyo Tech, 2008-2016
Visiting Assistant Professor at Tainan National University of the Art, 2012-
Visiting Professor at Tongj University, Shanghai, Department of Innovation and Design, 2016
Founder/Director of Zuse Meyer Art School, 2018
Currently resides in Tokyo and Berlin.
Walking Tour Guidebooks
Interested in learning about Japanese culture, history, and/or life through informative walks? You may find answers to subtle questions or wonders you may have encountered in your Tokyo life. The guidebooks below were created by Professor Hiroshi Yamaura from the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering of the School of Engineering. It illustrates and explains all sorts of things that may catch your eyes en route of the walking plan. We hope international students new to and are keen to learn about Japan find them useful. They may also come in handy as a tool for interactive communication between Tokyo Tech domestic and international students when discovering/discussing the differences between Japanese and foreign social structures.
Route 1: History, culture, and life in Japan (from Ookayama Campus to Gotanda Station)
This walking route takes two to four hours on average, starting at Tokyo Tech’s Ookayama campus and going along Nakahara Kaido.
- 【English】Walking Tours to Learn about Japan_History, Culture & Life.pdf(PDF)
- 【Japanese】日本を学ぶ学習散歩_歴史・文化・生活編.pdf(PDF)
Route 2: Japan's Social Structure (from near the Parliament to Mitsukoshimae Station)
On this route, you will start at Kokkai-gijidomae Station or Tameike-sanno Station on the subway, visit central facilities of judiciary, legislature, and administration in Japan. The tour ends at Mitsukoshimae Station on the subway. With no detours, the distance of this route is about 9.5km, so it should take about 2.5 hours by foot.
There are also several recommended places where you can stop by, so if the weather suits, you can enjoy the complete version that should take about 3 to 4 hours.
- 【English】Walking Tours to Learn about Japan_Social Structure Route.pdf(PDF)
- 【Japanese】日本を学ぶ学習散歩_社会の仕組み編.pdf(PDF)
Support Services by Student Life Coaches
The support services available at the Student Life Coach service desks started in line with the 2016 launch of Tokyo Tech’s new education system, and are aimed to help undergraduate students, especially in their first year, to understand the Tokyo Tech curriculum and swiftly adapt to academic life, and pursue their studies on their own.
Tokyo Tech introduced a new education system in 2016, aiming to grow individuals capable to learn and think for themselves. The new system is designed to encourage students to independently set and pursue their goals, and eventually become able to contribute to a global society. We expect our students to learn that technology and research is fun and profound, and plays a vital role in changing and shaping society.
Student Life Coaches provide support based on a diversified and multifaceted approach to encourage each one of our students to help decide the path they will take under the new system and lead a fulfilling academic life.
Orientations and seminars
Orientation sessions
■Academic Year 2023
Seminars
■Academic Year 2023
Learning and International Exchange Support Implementation Committee
Name Affiliation Position Tetsuji Okamura Vice President for Student Affairs Director of Student Support Center Sachiko Ito Professor, Student Support Center Section Head Kentaro Nakamura Professor, Institute of Innovative Research / Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Section Head Kikuo Ikarashi Professor, Department of Architecture and Building Engineering, School of Environment and Society Masao Murota Professor, Institute for Liberal Arts Saho Kawashima Specially Appointed Associate Professor, School of Engineering Yuto Koizumi Associate Professor, Tokyo Tech Academy for Leadership/ Institute for Liberal Arts Hiroshi Yamaura Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering Advisor Manabu Kanda Professor, Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering, School of Environment and Society Naoya Abe Associate Professor, Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering, School of Environment and Society Midori Komatsu Lecturer, Tokyo Tech Academy for Leadership/ Institute for Liberal Arts Tatsuo Sato Professor Emeritus Supervisor Ruobai Huang Specially Appointed Expert, Student Success Support Section, Student Support Center Student Life Coach Akiko Hiraide Specially Appointed Expert, Student Success Support Section, Student Support Center Student Life Coach Miki Miki Specially Appointed Expert, Student Success Support Section, Student Support Center Student Life Coach Yoko Matsumoto Specially Appointed Expert, Student Success Support Section, Student Support Center Student Life Coach Asuka Yoshino Administrative Support Staff, Student Success Support Section, Student Support Center Noriko Kagaya Administrative Support Staff, Student Success Support Section, Student Support Center Hiroko Kawakita Administrative Support Staff, Student Success Support Section, Student Support Center Kosei Takeyama Tokyo Tech Alumni Association Student Life Coach Yoshihiko Hamabe Tokyo Tech Alumni Association Student Life Coach Taisuke Miyoshi Tokyo Tech Alumni Association Student Life Coach Toru Kuroda Tokyo Tech Alumni Association Student Life Coach Reiko Fujita Tokyo Tech Alumni Association Student Life Coach Takahiro Hirayama Head, Student Support Division Keiko Ito Head, International Student Exchange Division Jun Okamura Group Leader, Support Planning Group, Student Support Division Ryosuke Iwasawa Group Leader, Student Exchange Group 3 Ayaka Takagiwa Administrative Staff, Support Planning Group, Student Support DivisionAcademic Year 2023 Learning and International Exchange Support Implementation Committee members, Student Success Support Section
Contact
152-8550 TP-005, 2-12-1 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Student Life Coach Consultation Desk, Student Success Support Section, Student Support Center
Email concierge.info@jim.titech.ac.jp
Tel 03-5734-2760