Student Life Coaches

Who are Student Life Coaches?

We are a team of a faculty, specialists, student staff, and alumni who work together to support current Science Tokyo students. Our diversified backgrounds enable us to encourage our students fulfill their academic lives proactively and smoothly through multifaceted approaches.

Student Life Coaches
  • Student Life Coaches consist of faculty members of the Student Support Center and “Kuramae Kougyoukai (Tokyo Tech Alumni Association.)” In addition to helping students through face-to-face consultations, we encourage students to take initiatives to consistently plan and pursue their studies by providing orientations for new-comers as well as extracurricular seminars and activities for all students.

Peer Life Coaches
  • Our Peer Life Coaches are a total of 38 students* in undergraduate or graduate programs at Science Tokyo. They play a role as staff members of the Student Support Center and provide peer-support from the same standpoint as fellow students, mainly targeting first-year undergrads.
  • By cooperating with Student Life Coaches, Peer Life Coaches plan and host first-year-students’ orientations as lecturers, write and issue useful handouts, publish and post articles, tutor first-year Basic Science and Technology courses, and organize events and programs that stimulate interactions between international and local students. For more details and recruitment information on Peer Life Coaches, please visit our PEER LIFE COACH WEBSITE .
  • *as of September 2024.

NEWS

Available support

Consultation

Our consultation covers a wide range of topics regarding academic life such as study plans, course registration, etc. Faculty and staff members of the Student Support Center who are assigned as Student Life Coaches will answer your questions.

Face-to-face consultation is provided on Ookayama and Suzukakedai campuses. We also offer online meeting upon a request. Please refer to the “How to arrange a consultation” section. English is available for international students.

When to consult Student Life Coaches

You may 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 Science Tokyo. 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 at Ookayama campus

Please visit the Taki Plaza B1 counter during the offiece hours and request a consultation with a Student Life Coach. Reservations are not necessary.

Location
Taki Plaza, B1 Floor
(Student Support Center consultation desk)

Office hours
Monday – Friday/ 9:15 -17:15  
(Closed on weekends, public holidays and school holidays)
*Each session will be within 30 minutes.

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 necessary. Please make sure to check our calendar before dropping by.

Location
Suzukakedai Library, Floor 1
(in the back on the far right side)
Office hours
every Wednesday
9:30-16:00 (11:15-12:15 closed for lunch)

(Closed on weekends, public holidays and school holidays)
*We may close temporarily for events.
*Each session will be within 30 minutes.

3. Online consultation via Zoom

Zoom consultation is akso available. 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.

(1) Name
(2) Student ID number
(3) Affiliated School, Department (and graduate major for graduate students)
(4) Topic/s of consultation
(5) Your available date & time slots.(more than three)
*Each session will be within 30 minutes.

4. Inquiries by email

You can ask short, simple questions via email too. Please email us at 📩concierge.info@jim.titech.ac.jp with the information below. We may suggest a Zoom or face-to-face meeting depending on the nature of your inquiry.

(1) Name
(2) Student ID number
(3) Affiliated School, Department, (and graduate major for graduate students)
(4) Topic/s of consultation

*

Face-to-face consultations may not be available due to events/seminars. Please email us in such cases by obtaioning our email address from our information staff. We will get back to you later.

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Please note that we will NOT respond when the office is closed. Also, it may take some time to reply depending on the topic of your inquiry.

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 our curriculum, and pursue their studies on their own. The sessions cover a broad range of essential topics such as our 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 Science Tokyo students) and supported by Student Life Coach members of “Kuramae Kougyoukai (Tokyo Tech Alumni Association)”.

Orientation sessions for newly enrolled undergraduate students for AY 2024 took place on April 7th at Taki Plaza.
The slides shown during the orientation can be downloaded below (Japanese only).

Orientation Sessions for Incoming Graduate Students

The sessions are held in spring and autumn for incoming students in master's and doctoral degree programs (both in English and Japanese).
Student Life Coaches 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. Then, Career Advisors give some tips on career development. Current graduate students also share their experiences and useful information at Science Tokyo. This is followed by job-hunting circumstances around international job seekers in Japan, which is explained by a Career Advisor. International students interested in working in Japan are encouraged to participate.

AY2025 spring orientations for incoming graduate students(Click to see details)

AY2025 spring orientations were held on online using zoom application on March 27 and March 29, totally around 850 new comers attended. Vice President for Student Affairs, Prof. Sachiko Ito, participated for the first 15 minutes in all sessions, giving a welcome message and answering the questions from the students directly. The questions are:- "Can we take the medial and dental course classes?" "Are there any attractions on Suzukakedai Campus?" and so on. Vice President Ito answered each question. We received a lot of positive feedback such as "Now I understood how to read the Study Guide." "Depending on someone might be a good idea from time to time."
There were also presentations given by current graduate students in both English and Japanese. The participants gave us a comment as follows: "I understand scheduling is very important for juggling research and job-hunting." "Current students' vocices were very helpful for my scholl life ahead," etc.
The slides shown during the orientation can be downloaded below.

  • Slides for the Orientation session for Incoming Graduate Students
  • Student presenter's orientation material-Mar27
  • Student presenter's orientation material-Mar29
  • #an-career-related-info-キャリア支援 (Orientation material can be found on the slack channel)
  • Orientation session 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 Science Tokyo and pursue their research activities later in their undergraduate programs. The session will exhaustively cover essential topics such as Science Tokyo's curriculum and course registration, tips for developing study plans for attaining degrees, and various consultation services available on campus.

    Orientation session for 2024 transfer students took place face-to-face on April 2nd.
    The slides shown during the orientation can be downloaded below (Japanese only).

    Academic assistance at Taki Plaza

    At the consultation booth on B1F of Taki Plaza, student tutors provide a variety of support services.

    Tutoring is available for questions and consultations on mathematics, physics, reports, writing assignments, MATLAB, etc.
    For example:
    ✓I am struggling with a class assignment.
    ✓Even after reviewing, I still don’t understand …
    ✓I am not very confident about the progress of my self-study.
    ✓Although there were things I wanted to know more about, I could not ask questions during class.
    ✓I would like to discuss the concept of my report assignment.
    ✓In order to use MATLAB, I need to know how to start.

    The tutor, who is a senior student of our university, will kindly support you in solving problems on your own through dialogue.
    Please take advantage of this service.
    The schedule is as follows:

    *

    The descriptions in Outlook Calendar and Google Calendar are the same.

    Please check the schedule and come directly to the consultation booth on the first basement floor of Taki Plaza.

    Basic Science and Technology Course TutoringOpen/CloseOpenClose

    School of Science Mathematics dept consultationOpen/CloseOpenClose

    School of Science Physics dept consultationOpen/CloseOpenClose

    School of Science Chemistry department consultationOpen/CloseOpenClose

    ILA Writing Center (Priority to those with reservations)Open/CloseOpenClose

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    For more details, please refer the above 【Comprehensive Calendar for all academic assistance at Taki Plaza B1 Floor】.

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    You may be asked to wait if the tutor is assisting another student.

    *

    Academic assistance may be cancelled due to bad weather.

    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?
    ・What is the correct way to throw away trash?
    ・Why is my health insurance more expensive than last year?
    ・What do Japanese 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 Science Tokyo. 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 Science Tokyo seasonal holidays)

    *

    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

    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 Science Tokyo students.

    MONOTSUKURI 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 July, October, December, and January. Please check the latest information HERE (Japanese).

    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 first seminar this year will be held on May 21th at Suzukakedai Campus. flyer. We look forward to your participation!

    ◆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 Science Tokyo 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 Science Tokyo's Ookayama campus and going along Nakahara Kaido.

    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.

    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 (then) Tokyo Tech’s new education system, and are aimed to help undergraduate students, especially in their first year, to understand the Tokyo Tech curriculum at the time 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 2025
  • Spring 2025 orientation sessions for newly enrolled undergraduate students(Japanese)(flyer)
  • Spring 2025 orientation sessions for newly enrolled graduate students(Japanese and English)(flyer)
  • Spring 2025 orientation sessions for transfer students in undergraduate programs(Japanese)(flyer)
  • ■Academic Year 2024
  • Spring 2024 orientation sessions for newly enrolled undergraduate students(Japanese)(flyer)
  • Spring 2024 orientation sessions for newly enrolled graduate students(Japanese and English)(flyer)
  • Spring 2024 orientation sessions for transfer students in undergraduate programs(Japanese)(flyer)
  • ■Academic Year 2023
  • Spring 2023 orientation sessions for newly enrolled undergraduate students(Japanese)(flyer)
  • Spring 2023 orientation sessions for newly enrolled graduate students(Japanese and English)(flyer)
  • Spring 2023 orientation sessions for transfer students in undergraduate programs(Japanese)(flyer)
  • Spring 2023 orientation sessions held for new students(Tokyo Tech News)
  • Fall 2023 orientation sessions for newly enrolled graduate students(English)(flyer)
  • ■Academic Year 2022
  • Spring 2022 orientation sessions for newly enrolled undergraduate students(Japanese)(flyer)
  • Spring 2022 orientation sessions for newly enrolled graduate students
  • Spring 2022 orientation sessions for transfer students in undergraduate programs
  • Orientation sessions held for new students at all levels of study(Tokyo Tech News)
  • Fall 2022 orientation sessions for newly enrolled graduate students(Japanese and English)(flyer)
  • ■Academic Year 2021
  • Spring 2021 orientation sessions for newly enrolled undergraduate students(Japanese)(flyer)
  • Spring 2021 orientation sessions for newly enrolled graduate students(Japanese and English)(flyer)
  • Fall 2021 orientation sessions for newly enrolled graduate students(Japanese and English)(flyer)
  • Orientation sessions, reception held for newly enrolled master's, doctoral students(Tokyo Tech News)
  • ■Academic Year 2020
  • Spring 2021 orientation sessions for newly enrolled undergraduate students(Japanese)(flyer, *Changed to an online video distribution because of the spread of Covid-19)
  • Spring 2020 orientation sessions for newly enrolled undergraduate students(Japanese)(movie by senior students)
  • Spring 2020 orientation sessions for newly enrolled undergraduate students(Japanese)(movie by alumni)
  • Spring 2020 orientation sessions for transfer students in undergraduate programs(Japanese)(flyer, *Cancelled because of the spread of Covid-19)
  • Spring 2020 orientation sessions for newly enrolled graduate students(Japanese and English)(flyer, *Cancelled because of the spread of Covid-19)
  • Fall 2020 orientation sessions for newly enrolled graduate students(flyer)
  • ■Academic Year 2019
  • Spring 2019 orientation sessions for newly enrolled undergraduate students(Japanese)(flyer)
  • Spring 2019 orientation sessions for transfer students in undergraduate programs(Japanese)(flyer)
  • Spring 2019 orientation sessions for newly enrolled graduate students(Japanese and English)(flyer)
  • Fall 2019 orientation sessions for newly enrolled graduate students(Japanese and English)(flyer)
  • ■Academic Year 2018
  • Spring 2018 orientation sessions for newly enrolled undergraduate students(Japanese)(flyer)
  • Spring 2018 orientation sessions for newly enrolled graduate students(Japanese and English)(flyer)
  • Fall 2018 orientation sessions for newly enrolled graduate students(Japanese and English)(flyer)
  • ■Academic Year 2017
  • Spring 2017 orientation sessions for newly enrolled undergraduate students(Japanese)(flyer)
  • Spring 2017 orientation sessions for newly enrolled graduate students(Japanese and English)(flyer)
    Event report(Japanese)
  • Fall 2017 orientation sessions for newly enrolled graduate students(English and Japanese)(flyer)
  • ■Academic Year 2016
  • Spring 2016 orientation sessions for newly enrolled undergraduate students(Japanese)(flyer)
  • Spring 2016 orientation sessions for newly enrolled graduate students(Japanese)(flyer)
  • Fall 2016 orientation sessions for newly enrolled graduate students(English)(flyer)
  • Seminars ■Academic Year 2024
  • Art with an Artist, May 17, 2024
  • MONOTSUKURI seminar on MATLAB × AI Robotics (Japanese), June 10 and 17, 2024
  • MONOTSUKURI seminar on ChatGPT and machine learning (Japanese), Oct. 23 and 30, 2024
  • (cosponsored by Science Tokyo Museum) Documentary film screening and Director's talk, Nov. 15, 2024
  • Art with an Artist, Nov. 20, 2024
  • MONOTSUKURI seminar on cyber security (Japanese), Dec. 11 and 18, 2024
  • MONOTSUKURI seminar on Python for beginners (Japanese), Jan. 22 and 29, 2025
  • ■Academic Year 2023
  • Art with an Artist, May 24, 2023Event report
  • IoT seminar on MATLAB × AI Robotics (Japanese), June 14 and 21, 2023
    Event report(Japanese)
  • IoT seminar on machine learning(Japanese), October 4 and 11, 2023
  • Art with an Artist, November 15, 2023Event report
  • IoT seminar on IoT security (Japanese), October 10 and 17, 2023
  • IoT seminar on Python for beginners (Japanese), January 17 and 24, 2024
  • ■Academic Year 2022
  • Art with an Artist, May 15,2022
  • Art with an Artist Spring 2022(Tokyo Tech News)
  • IoT seminar on MATLAB × AI Robotics (Japanese), June 15 and 22, 2022
  • IoT seminar on MATLAB × AI Robotics (Japanese)(Tokyo Tech News)
  • IoT seminar on AI machine learning for beginners and intermediate (Japanese), October 5 and 12, 2022
  • IoT seminar on AI machine learning for beginners and intermediate(Japanese)(Tokyo Tech News)
  • Art with an Artist, November 16,2022
  • Art with an Artist Fall 2022(Tokyo Tech News)
  • IoT seminar on experiencing security for degital equipment(Japanese), December 12 and 14, 2022
  • IoT seminar on experiencing security for degital equipment(Japanese)(Tokyo Tech News)
  • IoT seminar on Python for beginners (Japanese), January 11 and 18, 2023
  • IoT seminar on Python for beginners (Japanese)(Tokyo Tech News)
  • ■Academic Year 2021
  • Evening seminar on how CG works, May 12, 2021
  • Art with an Artist, May 19, 2021
  • IoT seminar on Python for beginners(Japanese), June 16 and 23, 2023
  • IoT seminar on Python for beginners(Japanese)(Tokyo Tech News)
  • IoT seminar on AI machine learning for beginners and intermediate(Japanese), October 5 and 12, 2022
  • Fall 2021 introductory IoT seminar led by Tokyo Tech alumni(Tokyo Tech News)
  • Art with an Artist , November 17, 2021
  • Art with an Artist comes to Suzukakedai Campus(Tokyo Tech News)
  • Evening seminar on 'CONTAGION' (Japanese), November 17, 2021
  • Movie Seminar restarts after two-year break(Tokyo Tech News)
  • IoT seminar on IoT security (Japanese), December 12 and 19, 2021
  • IoT seminar on Python for beginners(Japanese), January 12 and 19, 2022
  • Third Fall 2021 IoT seminar focuses on Python for beginners (Japanese)(Tokyo Tech News)
  • Evening seminar on watching stars with digital equipment(*cancelled because of the bad weather) (Japanese), January 25, 2022
  • ■Academic Year 2020
  • Art with an Artist (Japanese), June 10, 2020
  • Art with an Artist seminar goes online (Japanese)(Tokyo Tech News)
  • Art with an Artist (Japanese), November 4, 2020
  • IoT seminar on Python for beginners (Japanese), December 9 and 16, 2020
  • IoT seminar on IoT security (Japanese), January 20 and 27, 2021
  • ■Academic Year 2019
  • Workshop on how to write an effective report (Japanese), April 23, 2019
  • Art with an Artist (Japanese), May 9, 2019
  • Art with an Artist (Japanese), June 6, 2019
  • Art with an Artist seminars(Tokyo Tech News)
  • Seminar on financial economy literacy (Japanese), July 3, 2019
  • Evening seminar on Lustreware (Japanese), July 16, 2019
  • IoT seminar on AI machine learning for beginners (Japanese), October 16 and 23, 2019
  • Evening seminar on the relationship between scientific technology and social system (Japanese), October 21, 2019
  • Writing Center trial week (Japanese), November 5 to 11, 2019
  • IoT seminar on Python for beginners (Japanese), December 4 and 11
  • IoT seminar on experiencing security for degital equipment(Japanese), December 18 and 25, 2019
  • Evening seminar on 'BATMAN RETURNS' (Japanese), January 16, 2020
  • IoT seminar on AI machine learning for beginners (Japanese), January 15 and 22, 2020
  • Nissan Yokohama factory tour (Japanese), March 26, 2020
  • ■Academic Year 2018
  • Seminar on financial economy literacy (Japanese), July 25, 2018
  • Design Your Study Plans for 3Q and 4Q (Japanese), August 9, 2018
  • Insider tips for getting the most accurate information out of the main stream media using Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Japanese), October 14, 2018
  • Lecture presentation on business career by an alumna who has become a company executives (Japanese), October 18, 2018
  • IoT seminar on AI machine learning for beginners (Japanese), October 24 and 31, 2018
  • IoT seminar on make digital signage system (Japanese), November 7 and 14, 2018
  • Lecture presentation on career by an alumni(doctor) who has been successful in Europe, November 28, 2018
  • Art with an Artist (Japanese), January 9, 2019
  • IoT seminar on AI machine learning for beginners (Japanese), January 16 and 23, 2019
  • Insider tips for getting the most accurate information out of the main stream media using Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Japanese), January 31, 2018
  • Seminar on finding your own interest (Japanese), March 6 and 7, 2019
  • IoT seminar on operating Raspberry Pi for beginners, March 14, 2019
  • ■Academic Year 2017
  • Experience Art in English (Japanese), May 24, 2017
    Event report (Japanese)
  • Learning Essentials for Tokyo Tech Students (Japanese), May 10 and 18; June 14, 21 and 28; July 5 and 12, 2017
    Event report (Japanese)
  • Design Your Study Plans for 3Q and 4Q (Japanese), August 9, 2017
    Event report (Japanese)
  • Questions for Graduates and Senior Students: How Should I Choose My Department?(Japanese), September 27, 2017
    Event report (Japanese)
  • Java programming tutorial for beginners (Japanese), October 18 and 25, 2017
    Event report (Japanese)
  • Insider tips for getting the most accurate information out of the main stream media using Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Japanese), November 30, 2017
    Event report (Japanese)
  • ■Academic Year 2016
  • Introduction to Effective Use of the Learning Portfolio (Japanese), July 28, 2016
  • Questions for Graduates and Senior Students: How Should I Choose My Department? (Japanese), September 28 and October 5, 2017
    Education Stories
  • Introduction to Effective Use of the Learning Portfolio (Japanese), November 2, 9 and 16, 2016
  • Contact

    152-8550 TP-005, 2-12-1 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
    Student Life Coach Consultation Desk, Student Success Support Section

    Email concierge.general@ssc.isct.ac.jp
    Tel 03-5734-2760