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- Global Studies Program (GS)
Global Studies Program
The Global Studies Program (GS) uses classroom activities to cultivate students with the skills needed to participate in an international academic environment. While the program is offered through the Senior Division of the College of Arts and Sciences, the
courses hosted by the program are open to third and fourth year students from all faculties. GS offers opportunities for UTokyo students to learn alongside students from different cultures and backgrounds, acquire a new international
perspective, and develop the skills needed to participate in a multi-lingual, multi-cultural world. In “Praxis in Global Liberal Arts,” a required course component for program participants, local UTokyo students work together with international students
in discussions, group work and field work. For students who plan to study abroad, it will serve as a trial lesson before going abroad.
＊Global Studies (GS), a former cross-disciplinary program of the College of Arts and Sciences, became a cross-disciplinary micro-program effective April 2026 and some regulations including requirements for completion have been changed.
To check/compare the old and new requirements, go to "GS Formal Registration."
To check/compare the old and new requirements, go to "GS Formal Registration."
Program Guidance
If you are interested in international / cross-cultural exchanges in Komaba, please attend our guidance.【GS Program Guidance for 2026A Semester】
Schedule:
October 5 (Mon) 12:20 - 12:50
Venue:
on Zoom
Details and Registration:
https://www.globalkomaba.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp/event/nid00002316.html
Activities for All Students: GS Membership Registration
Events hosted by GS:
All students within UTokyo are welcome to participate in the events hosted by the GS program outside of the classroom.
If you register as a member of GS, you will receive information of upcoming events via e-mail. For events with limited capacity, registered members may be given priority access.
Courses offered by GS:
GS offers courses mainly in English for local and exchange students in Komaba. The courses are open to students of all Faculties in the Senior Division and above. Designated students of the Senior Division can take GS courses from the second semester of their sophomore year.
If you register as a member of GS, you will receive information of all GS courses at the beginning of each semester.
All students within UTokyo are welcome to participate in the events hosted by the GS program outside of the classroom.
If you register as a member of GS, you will receive information of upcoming events via e-mail. For events with limited capacity, registered members may be given priority access.
Courses offered by GS:
GS offers courses mainly in English for local and exchange students in Komaba. The courses are open to students of all Faculties in the Senior Division and above. Designated students of the Senior Division can take GS courses from the second semester of their sophomore year.
If you register as a member of GS, you will receive information of all GS courses at the beginning of each semester.
If you are interested in this program, please fill out the GS online registration form.
※USTEP/KOMSTEP students are eligible for the Global Studies in Asia Program (GSA).
Check the GSA website and the guidance information here.
※USTEP/KOMSTEP students are eligible for the Global Studies in Asia Program (GSA).
Check the GSA website and the guidance information here.
GS Formal Registration
In addition to the activities for everyone, students of the Senior Division of the College of Arts and Sciences have the option of formal registration to the Global Studies Program.Formally registered students to GS will receive an official certificate of completion issued by the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences upon acquiring the required credits. The certificate is proof that the graduates are equipped with the skills and experiences to play an active role in the international field.
Global Studies (GS), a former cross-disciplinary program became a cross-disciplinary micro-program effective April 2026.
Accordingly, some regulations including requirements for completion of the program have been changed.
◆ Students who entered the senior division in or after April 2026 are eligible for the cross-disciplinary micro-program GS.
◆ Students who entered the senior division by March 2026 are eligible for the cross-disciplinary program GS.
Please choose the condition that applies to you to check more details below:
(Applicable only to the Senior Division of the College of Arts and Sciences)
Accordingly, some regulations including requirements for completion of the program have been changed.
◆ Students who entered the senior division in or after April 2026 are eligible for the cross-disciplinary micro-program GS.
◆ Students who entered the senior division by March 2026 are eligible for the cross-disciplinary program GS.
Please choose the condition that applies to you to check more details below:
(Applicable only to the Senior Division of the College of Arts and Sciences)
- ① Entering the Senior Division in or after April 2026
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Students who entered the senior division in or after April 2026 are eligible for the cross-disciplinary micro-program GS.
Other students should refer to "② Entering the Senior Division by March 2026."
Required Credits for Completion: ① Cross-disciplinary Micro-program Global Studies
In order to complete the program, students must have obtained the following 6 credits at the time of graduation.
(※)"Praxis in Global Liberal Arts" is offered as multiple courses under different section numbers. 4 credits must be completed from among these courses.
Course TitleType of Course/CreditsRequired Credits Lecture Active ExperimentalPraxis in Global Liberal Arts ２ 4 (※) 6 Lectures in Global Liberal Arts Ⅰ
Lectures in Global Liberal Arts Ⅱ
Lectures in Global Liberal Arts Ⅲ２
２
２
2Seminar in Global Liberal Arts Ⅰ
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts Ⅱ
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts Ⅲ２
２
２Global Praxis (Advanced)
Overseas Learning Ⅰ
Overseas Learning Ⅱ２
１
２
i. Credits earned abroad through international exchange program/s or overseas study on a leave of absence may be included when they are approved as credits for "Overseas Learning (I or II)" through credit transfer application.
ii. The Global Liberal Arts (GLA) offered by the Center for Global Education may be substituted for the credits of the “Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I-III”. The student should make a request to the Global Studies Program Committee during the prescribed period and obtain the approval after screening by the committee. (Applicable only to students who entered the senior division in the academic year of 2023 or later.)
- ② Entering the Senior Division by March 2026
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Students who entered the senior division by March 2026 are eligible for the cross-disciplinary program GS.
Other students should refer to "① Entering the Senior Division in or after April 2026."
Required Credits for Completion: ② Cross-disciplinary Program Global Studies
In order to complete the program, students must have obtained the following 14 credits at the time of graduation.
＊This requirement applies to those who entered the senior division of the College of Arts and Sciences between April 2020 and March 2026.
＊Students who entered the senior division before April 2020 and need to check their requirements for GS please contact the e-mail address at the bottom of this page.
① A minimum of 2 credits for "Global Praxis (Advanced)" among "Liberal Arts Courses for Advanced Students" must be included. Or a minimum of 2 credits earned abroad through international exchange program/s or overseas study on a leave of absence may be included when they are approved as credits for "Overseas Learning (either from I to IV)" through credit transfer application.
Course TitleType of Course/CreditsRequired Credits Lecture Active ExperimentalPraxis in Global Liberal Arts ２ ２ 14 Lectures in Global Liberal Arts Ⅰ
Lectures in Global Liberal Arts Ⅱ
Lectures in Global Liberal Arts Ⅲ２
２
２
２Seminar in Global Liberal Arts Ⅰ
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts Ⅱ
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts Ⅲ
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts Ⅳ
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts Ⅴ２
２
２
２
２Global Praxis (Advanced)
Overseas Learning Ⅰ
Overseas Learning Ⅱ
Overseas Learning Ⅲ
Overseas Learning Ⅳ２
１
２
３
４
２
② For those who participated in Hands on Activities abroad on their own, if they have earned a minimum of 2 credits from "Praxis in Global Liberal Arts", "Lectures in Global Liberal Arts I-III", or "Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I-V", they may be replaced with 2 credits for "Global Praxis (Advanced)" or "Overseas Learning". The students should make a request to the Global Studies Committee during the prescribed period and obtain the approval after screening by the committee.
③The Global Liberal Arts (GLA) offered by the Center for Global Education may be substituted for the credits of the “Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I-IV”. (applicable only to students who entered the senior division in the academic year of 2023 or later.)
GS Formal Registration Process
The registration procedures for the cross-disciplinary program and the cross-disciplinary micro-program are the same.
[Step 1] Fill and submit the GS Online Registration Form.
Please choose "Formal Registration" for the type of registration.
[Step 2] Complete the registration at the Academic Affairs Division:
Check the Senior Division website, follow the instructions on "Registration for Sub-programs and Others" and
sign up for the Cross-disciplinary Program / Micro-program Global Studies at the Academic Affairs Division.
The registration procedures for the cross-disciplinary program and the cross-disciplinary micro-program are the same.
[Step 1] Fill and submit the GS Online Registration Form.
Please choose "Formal Registration" for the type of registration.
[Step 2] Complete the registration at the Academic Affairs Division:
Check the Senior Division website, follow the instructions on "Registration for Sub-programs and Others" and
sign up for the Cross-disciplinary Program / Micro-program Global Studies at the Academic Affairs Division.
Curriculum
Below are the courses offered by the GS Program.(The courses offered by the interdisciplinary program and the interdisciplinary micro-program are all the same.)
“Praxis in Global Liberal Arts,” “Lectures in Global Liberal Arts,” and “Seminars in Global Liberal Arts” are also offered to GSA (Global Studies in Asia Progam), a program for USTEP and KOMSTEP exchange students. The GS/GSA programs provide opportunities to study together with students from different countries and cultural backgrounds. The courses are offered in either English or other non-Japanese languages (marked with an ◆).
GS/GSA Courses for 2026S Semester (April to August 2026)
| Course Title | Instructor | Subtitle | Day, Period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| グローバル教養実践演習(1)/
Praxis in Global Liberal Arts (1) |
THURGILL James | Tokyo Reimagined: An Exploration of Folklore, Place, and the Spectral Metropolis | 水 2 / Wed 2 | |
| グローバル教養特別講義I/
Lectures in Global Liberal Arts I |
小田 博宗/ ODA Hiromune |
Introduction to Linguistic Typology | 月3 / Mon 3 | |
| グローバル教養特別講義III (1)/
Lectures in Global Liberal Arts III (1) |
SHEFFERSON Richard | Biodiversity and Ecosystems | 水3 / Wed 3 | |
| グローバル教養特別講義III (2)/
Lectures in Global Liberal Arts III (2) |
福本 江利子/ FUKUMOTO Eriko |
Science, Technology, and Society | (S1)火水4/ (S1)TueWed4 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習I (1) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (1) |
GIRAUDOU Isabelle | Law and the Anthropocene | 水5/ Wed 5 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習I (2) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (2) |
前田 章 / MAEDA Akira |
Microeconomic Analysis | 木2 / Thu 2 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習I (4) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (4) |
BOND Catherine | Sport, Law & Society in Australia | 水4 / Wed 4 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習I (5) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (5) |
KARTIKA Diana | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education:
Society, Politics, and Governance |
月4/ Mon 4 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習I (6) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (6) |
宮崎 成人/ MIYAZAKI Masato |
International Finance / 国際金融 | 水4 / Wed 4 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習I (7) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (7) |
高見 典和/ TAKAMI Norikazu |
History of economics in relation to modern science studies | 火4 / Tue 4 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習I (8) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (8) |
川坂和義/ KAWASAKA Kazuyoshi |
Masculinity studies in Japan | 木5 / Thu 5 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習I (9) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (9) |
鈴木 早苗 / SUZUKI Sanae |
Politics on International intervention | 月3 / Mon 3 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (10) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (10) |
HAMMOND Christopher | Education in Asia-Pacific Societies | 月1 / Mon 1 | |
| ◆ | グローバル教養特別演習 I (11) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (11) |
SODE Frank | Komplexe Verbalkonstruktionen im Deutschen
(ドイツ語の複合動詞構文) |
水4 / Wed 4 |
| ◆ | グローバル教養特別演習I (12)a /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (12)a |
松田 葉月/ MATSUDA Hazuki |
Seminario sobre Estudios Latinoamericanos | (S1)月2 / (S1)Mon 2 |
| ◆ | グローバル教養特別演習I (12)b /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (13)b |
松田 葉月/ MATSUDA Hazuki |
Seminario sobre Estudios Latinoamericanos | (S2)月2 / (S2)Mon 2 |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (13) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (13) |
王 欽/ WANG Qin | Reading Jacques Derrida: An Introduction | 金3 / Fri 3 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (14) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (14) |
ROLAND Douglas | The psycholinguistics of 2nd language comprehension, production, and acquisition | 木3 / Thu 3 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習I (15) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (15) |
O'DEA John | Philosophical Problems of Consciousness | 火2 / Tue 2 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (21) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (21) |
ELREFAEY Ahmed | 有機化学／Organic Chemistry | 木4 / Thu 4 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (22) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (22) |
前田 章、成田 大樹、甘蔗 寂樹/ MAEDA Akira, NARITA Daiju, KANSHA Yasuki |
Mathematical modeling | 金5 / Fri 5 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (23) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (23) |
甘蔗寂樹/ KANSHA Yasuki, AZIZ Muhammad |
先進エネルギー工学
／Advanced Energy Science and Engineering |
(S2) 金1-2 / (S2) Fri 1-2 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (41) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (41) |
ROBERTS Mark | Contemporary Japanese Film and Anime | 火3 / Tue 3 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習I (42) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (42) |
トンプソン美恵子/ THOMPSON Mieko |
Introduction to Qualitative Research | 水2 / Wed 2 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習I (43) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (43) |
岡地迪尚/ OKACHI Michinao |
マクロ経済概論/ Macroeconomics | 火3 / Tue 3 | |
| subject to change / last updated on: | 03/12/2026 |
The course information above and within the Academic Program is subject to change. Please make sure to check the latest information withinUTokyo Academic affairs System (UTAS)and UTOL (UTokyo LMS).Past Events hosted by GS
Information of upcoming events can be found on the Global Komaba Website and the GO X.
- 2026
-
Events during 2026S
Lunchtime Gatherings during 2026S/ 2026A
Apr 30Lecture "How Babies Learn to Talk: ..."
May 15 Exchange with Students of Rochester Institute of Technology
May 20 Experiencing ZAZEN Meditation
May 27 Lecture “Co-Innovating the Future from Hida: ....” zoom
Jun 17 Evening Gathering "KARUTA-Card Quiz Night!"
Jul 10“A Musical Tour of Lebanon: Lecture and Concert”
Jul 15 "ECHOES OF PLACE" a Folklore & Hauntology Media Showcase
- 2025
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Events during 2025S/A
Lunchtime Gatherings during 2025S/ 2025A
Apr 17 Online Gatheringzoom
May 9 Experiencing ZAZEN Meditation
May 13 Evening Gathering “RANDOM! Kitchen”
Jun 19 Lecture&Get-together “Intersectionality in Japan”
Jul 15 Lecture “The British Monarchy and Slavery”
Oct 22 Online Gatheringzoom
Nov 6 Evening of Sankyoku (co-organized event)
Nov 11 Lecture "Witchcraft and Modernist Literature" zoom
Nov 17 Experiencing ZAZEN Meditation
Nov 28 Lecture "Nothing is more intolerable than a neighbor's success - how Putin follows Catherine II's example" zoom
Dec 12 Evening Gathering "Random Kitchen 2"
Dec 26 Lecture "Water and Knowledge" zoom
Jan 8 Experiencing Japanese Tea Ceremony SADOU
Jan 13 Lecture "Does a No-First-Use Policy Undermine Deterrence?"
Jan 15 Lecture "Comprehending variable speech"
- 2024
-
Events during 2024S/A
Lunchtime Gatherings during 2024S/ 2024A
Apr 11 Online Gatheringzoom
Apr 25 Evening Gathering "Letting Sakura Go"
Mar 09 Experiencing ZAZEN Meditation
Jun 24 Lecture "Australian Multiculturalism Today"
Jul 04 Lecture "Political Cartoon Beyond Nationalism ..."zoom
Oct 10 Lecture "The Battle for Ukraine's History"
Oct 16 Online Gatheringzoom
Nov 07 Experiencing ZAZEN Meditation
Dec 05 Evening Gathering "Trivia Night!"
Dec 10 Lecture "Introduction to Art and Experimental Film ..."zoom
Dec 17 Lecture "Rethinking the Origin of Welfare State ..."zoom
Jan 08 Experiencing Japanese Tea Ceremony SADOU
Jan 10 Students' Presentations "Japan and the Pacific Ocean"
Jan 15 Lecture "Art Using Living Organisms and Ethics"
Jan 20 Lecture "Hate Speech and Fake News: How Far should the Law Go?"
- 2023
-
Events during 2023S/A
Lunchtime Gatherings during 2023S/ 2023A
Apr 20 Open Chat Forum on Zoom
May 18 Experiencing ZAZEN Meditation
Jun 30 "Leading through Change: Conversation with a Maasai Elder" on Zoom
Jul 13 "Exploring TOKYO" English Documentary Film Festival
Oct 18 Online Gathering
Nov 02 Experiencing ZAZEN Meditation
Nov 30 Game Night
Dec 05 Lecture "Making Sense of Interpretation that Makes Sense"
Dec 15 Lecture "How do Countries Respond in Times of Economic Security Crises?" on Zoom
Jan 10 Experiencing Japanese Tea Ceremony SADOU
Jan 15 Lecture "What Makes a Sentence Easy or Difficult to Comprehend?" on Zoom
Jan 19 Students' Presentations "Japan and the Pacific Ocean"
Feb 16 Lecture "How Do Second Language Learners Acquire Grammar?" on Zoom
Members of the Global Studies Committee
'Explore the world and map your future in Komaba!'
Takashi ODA
Associate Professor
Director of the Global Studies Committee 2026
The College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Tokyo
Takashi ODA
Associate Professor
Director of the Global Studies Committee 2026
The College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Tokyo
'Komaba is bigger than you think. As big as the World? Perhaps!'
Yoshiaki MIHARA
Associate Professor
S-Semester Vice Director of the Global Studies Committee
The College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Tokyo
Yoshiaki MIHARA
Associate Professor
S-Semester Vice Director of the Global Studies Committee
The College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Tokyo
'Enjoy meeting and studying with students from all over the world!'
Tomofumi KITAMURA
Professor
A-Semester Vice Director of the Global Studies Committee
The College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Tokyo
Tomofumi KITAMURA
Professor
A-Semester Vice Director of the Global Studies Committee
The College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Tokyo
'Study and have fun together here in Komaba.
Our students are thrilled to meet you!'
Yuki HIROSE
Professor
Global Studies Committee
The College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Tokyo
Our students are thrilled to meet you!'
Yuki HIROSE
Professor
Global Studies Committee
The College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Tokyo
GS Student Staff Members
The GS Student Staff Members are employed by the GS/GSA program to support events organized by the GS/GSA program committee. In addition, the members of 2026S Semester planned and hosted regular Lunchtime Gatherings and a Night Gathering for international and Japanese students.
Thank you very much to Misaki, Shotaro, Mioka, Kim and Yuanxi for your contributions! You did a great job working in an international team and offered many exchange opportunities for students on Komaba campus.
Thank you very much to Misaki, Shotaro, Mioka, Kim and Yuanxi for your contributions! You did a great job working in an international team and offered many exchange opportunities for students on Komaba campus.
Working as a GS student staff member gave me many opportunities to connect with both Japanese and international students. We organized lunchtime gatherings, evening events such as the Karuta, and supported GS lectures and campus visits for students from
other universities. Talking with people from different backgrounds was always interesting, and I learned a lot through these experiences. It was sometimes challenging to speak in front of groups or help facilitate events, but everyone in the GS team was
very supportive. I’m grateful to have been part of such a welcoming community. (MK)
Reflecting back on my time as GS staff in 2026 S semester, a word that comes to my mind is 'encounter'. While organising and managing events such as Lunchtime gathering, Karuta-card quiz night and lecture events, I saw many encounters. Whether it is with people or new ideas, these events were like bridges connecting us to something new. I think little encounters such as this one aggregate to make U-Tokyo a more enjoyable and international environment. I found playing a part in this as a GS Staff to be very fulfilling, and I highly recommend this opportunity to anyone interested. (SK)
先学期に引き続きGS Student Staffを務め、交流イベントに関われたことを嬉しく思います。初めは語学力に不安がありましたが、GSの授業やスタッフとしての活動で慣れていったことで、今学期は比較的自信を持ってMCができたと思います。来学期以降は留学に行くため直接関わることはできませんが、GSの活動がさらに拡大することを願っています。 (MH)
Working as a GS student staff member has been a rewarding experience. I helped run lunchtime gatherings, evening events, and lecture sessions, and also worked as a moderator. Through these activities, I met students from different backgrounds and helped create a welcoming space for交流and connection. The role also improved my communication, teamwork, and event management skills. It was especially satisfying to see participants enjoy the events and connect with one another. (NK)
I greatly enjoyed working as a GS student staff member, helping to organize various events that allowed me to meet people from a wide range of backgrounds. I believe these events contributed to making Komaba a place of exchange and interaction between Japanese and international students, who are otherwise often isolated from one another. At Komaba, students tend to spend most of their time with peers from similar backgrounds or academic fields, so our events created valuable opportunities for people to connect with others they might not normally meet. (SF, 2025A)
As a student staff member who has worked for the GS/GSA program for over one year, I have realized how important this program is, as it gives local students and international students a chance to interact with each other and learn about different cultures. As a student, not only as a staff member, I also really appreciate this opportunity to learn how to work with people from different backgrounds and to become more inclusive. (YZ, 2025A)
GSスタッフとしての活動はとても貴重な経験になりました。何か新しいことをしたいと思い始めた活動でしたが、最初は英語にも自信がなく、不安でいっぱいでした。しかし先生やスタッフメンバーの優しさとあたたかさに支えられ、楽しくイベント運営を行うことができました。イベントの中で参加者の皆さんが笑顔で会話し、コミュニケーションの輪を広げていく姿を見るのも嬉しかったです。また自分自身も多様なバックグラウンドを持つ人と多く関わることができ、興味深いお話しがたくさんできました。
初対面の人と英語でコミュニケーションをする、となると遠慮してしまう人もいるかもしれませんが、GSのイベントは参加者全員をあたたかく迎えてくれる素敵なものばかりです。ぜひより多くの人に気軽に参加してほしいと思います！ (YN, 2025A)
Reflecting back on my time as GS staff in 2026 S semester, a word that comes to my mind is 'encounter'. While organising and managing events such as Lunchtime gathering, Karuta-card quiz night and lecture events, I saw many encounters. Whether it is with people or new ideas, these events were like bridges connecting us to something new. I think little encounters such as this one aggregate to make U-Tokyo a more enjoyable and international environment. I found playing a part in this as a GS Staff to be very fulfilling, and I highly recommend this opportunity to anyone interested. (SK)
先学期に引き続きGS Student Staffを務め、交流イベントに関われたことを嬉しく思います。初めは語学力に不安がありましたが、GSの授業やスタッフとしての活動で慣れていったことで、今学期は比較的自信を持ってMCができたと思います。来学期以降は留学に行くため直接関わることはできませんが、GSの活動がさらに拡大することを願っています。 (MH)
Working as a GS student staff member has been a rewarding experience. I helped run lunchtime gatherings, evening events, and lecture sessions, and also worked as a moderator. Through these activities, I met students from different backgrounds and helped create a welcoming space for交流and connection. The role also improved my communication, teamwork, and event management skills. It was especially satisfying to see participants enjoy the events and connect with one another. (NK)
I greatly enjoyed working as a GS student staff member, helping to organize various events that allowed me to meet people from a wide range of backgrounds. I believe these events contributed to making Komaba a place of exchange and interaction between Japanese and international students, who are otherwise often isolated from one another. At Komaba, students tend to spend most of their time with peers from similar backgrounds or academic fields, so our events created valuable opportunities for people to connect with others they might not normally meet. (SF, 2025A)
As a student staff member who has worked for the GS/GSA program for over one year, I have realized how important this program is, as it gives local students and international students a chance to interact with each other and learn about different cultures. As a student, not only as a staff member, I also really appreciate this opportunity to learn how to work with people from different backgrounds and to become more inclusive. (YZ, 2025A)
GSスタッフとしての活動はとても貴重な経験になりました。何か新しいことをしたいと思い始めた活動でしたが、最初は英語にも自信がなく、不安でいっぱいでした。しかし先生やスタッフメンバーの優しさとあたたかさに支えられ、楽しくイベント運営を行うことができました。イベントの中で参加者の皆さんが笑顔で会話し、コミュニケーションの輪を広げていく姿を見るのも嬉しかったです。また自分自身も多様なバックグラウンドを持つ人と多く関わることができ、興味深いお話しがたくさんできました。
初対面の人と英語でコミュニケーションをする、となると遠慮してしまう人もいるかもしれませんが、GSのイベントは参加者全員をあたたかく迎えてくれる素敵なものばかりです。ぜひより多くの人に気軽に参加してほしいと思います！ (YN, 2025A)
Contact
If you have questions about the GS program, please feel free to contact:
Global Studies Program Committee
within the Globalization Office, 21KOMCEE West B1F
The University of Tokyo, KomabaⅠCampus
gs-gsa[at]global.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp << Please replace [at] with @.
Global Studies Program Committee
within the Globalization Office, 21KOMCEE West B1F
The University of Tokyo, KomabaⅠCampus
gs-gsa[at]global.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp << Please replace [at] with @.