Student life coaches

Notice about the resumption of face-to-face consultation(Updated: August 21, 2020)

Due to the spread of COVID-19, face-to-face consultation is suspended from January 12th.
We will continue email consultation (or Zoom consultation) with student life coaches. In either case, please check the "Services and contact information" below and contact us by email.

Due to the relocation of our office to Taki Plaza, our reply may be delayed on January 28th and 29th.

Please note that changes may occur depending on the situation regarding COVID-19.

The role of Student Life Coaches is to make sure that Tokyo Tech students lead a fulfilling academic life by:

• helping incoming students with questions or problems they have
• introducing students to Tokyo Tech's unique education system and its special features
• directing students to relevant departments or personnel for further help, etc.

We are here to encourage students to further develop the ability to think, act, and learn independently.

What can Student Life Coaches do for students?

Please consult us in the following situations:

"I need information about course registration and timetables."

"I want to do more than just study at Tokyo Tech. What activities are available?"

"I want to ask a Tokyo Tech graduate with relevant work experience for in-depth advice."

"I am reluctant to consult with faculty members or administrative staff and would prefer to talk with someone who can offer a different perspective."

"I don't know where to go for advice on personal/academic matters."

"I have spoken with the administrators, but I'm not happy with their replies and need further assistance."

"How do I prepare for an interview with my academic advisor?"

"What information should be included in my learning portfolio?"

"I want advice about which undergraduate major or laboratory I should choose. Should I consider studying abroad? How can I develop my career?"

"I have a problem with my study, but I don't want to ask a professor."

"I cannot define my future goals. How do I motivate myself?"

Who will meet with students at the consultation office?

Friendly staff members listen to students on their first visit to our office. A Student Life Coach will provide consultation when deemed necessary.

We have eight Students Life Coaches. Some are faculty members of the Student Support Center and others are Tokyo Tech alumni with relevant experience.

Consultation covers a wide range of topics about academic programs and options at Tokyo Tech, career development for future goals, etc.

For undergraduate students

To be held in April.

Incoming students will learn about academic programs and campus resources and will be introduced to the learning environment at Tokyo Tech. We will also explain Tokyo Tech's unique system of education and its special features.

Details of the session will be given to students upon admission.

For graduate students

To be held for newly enrolled graduate students in April and September

Graduate students may have already adapted to the university environment. Our orientation sessions will help them further understand Tokyo Tech's education system and programs that will enable them to achieve academic goals more efficiently and successfully. The sessions are provided both in English and Japanese.

Orientation for newly enrolled graduate students from other universities in April 2021 will be held via Zoom.
Please check the Orientation Poster below.

• Orientation Poster(for graduate students entering April 2021)
  
• Orientation materials (202009ver.) English
• Questions from the Orientation on 23 September
• Questions from the Orientation on 26th September

Institute-wide events

We organize open seminars and events on various topics, providing all students with opportunities for growth and development while enrolled at Tokyo Tech.

Details will be announced through the electronic bulletin board and mail news from the Student Division.

Future events organized by the Student Life Coach Office (Under preparation)

Recommended events

• Under preparation

Services and contact information

Due to the spread of COVID-19, we suspend face-to-face consultation. For email consultation(or Zoom consultation if necessary), please contact us by email. Please write the email with the title "[Consultation] About XX" so that we can see the content of consultation. In the email, please specify your affiliation, grade, student ID number, and the specific content of the consultation (if you wish to have a Zoom consultation, please indicate so).

• Student Life Coach Consultation Services (Japanese)

Student Life Coaches are affiliated to the Student Learning Support Section of the Student Support Center.

Past events