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Peer Study Abroad Advisors
About Peer Study Abroad Advisors
In fall 2016, the Globalization Office launched the GO Peer Study Abroad Advisor Program in order to respond to a greater number of requests for study abroad consultations, caused by an increase in the number of the university’s short term study abroad and exchange programs. All advisors have previously participated in exchange programs and many have also participated in short-term overseas programs.GO Peer Study Abroad Advisors are here to help anyone who is interested in studying abroad but is unsure of where to study, has questions about how to study for the required exams, wants to know about a particular university, or even just has a simple question.
No appointment is needed, so please feel free to drop in. Shifts change every semester, so please check our Twitter for details.
Futhermore, if you are seeking concrete information on administrative processes such as applying to study abroad programs, scholarships, and so on, please inquire directly at the International Student Team.
Advising Sessions during the Semesters
Our advising sessions are available Monday through Friday from 12:00 to 12:55 during the semesters. We currently offer advising both in person and online.You can access the session from the Zoom at any time, during the sessions.
Please make sure to use your University account (g.ecc) to access the Zoom.
In addition to the advising services, we also provide speaking practice sessions in multiple languages, which is necessary for language exams. (During the sessions, the shift chart will be posted on Twitter(@gokomabaryugaku). Please check Twitter to see what languages are available.)
The video can be turned on or off, so please feel free to use it. You can provide your own study materials or we can provide them for you. Please ask your advisor.
Timetable
2024 A semester timetable
We have a X(Twitter) account (@gokomabaryugaku) and Instagram account
( @gokomabaryugaku)
Schedule is subject to change. Please refer to our X for the schedule of the day.
Information on studying abroad from advisors
This site is made by the advisors to provide useful information and FAQs about things to prepare before studying abroad.NOTE：Please login with your school ECCS account.
Advisor Profiles
Asia
Chuqiao Luan
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
National Chengchi University
Taiwan
Hi! I am Chuqiao, an international student from China, specializing in International Relations and currently focusing on researching East Asian cultural exchange. In my opinion, studying abroad is not only about acquiring new knowledge in a different country, but also about getting deeply involved in the local society. By interacting with different people, we can understand cultures different from our own, which promotes greater inclusivity and respect for diversity. Therefore, I hope to connect with more university students, especially those interested in the East Asian cultural sphere and the Greater China region, to share my experience of studying abroad. If you are interested in studying in a Chinese-speaking environment or want to practice your Chinese, please feel free to talk to me!
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
National Chengchi University
Taiwan
Hi! I am Chuqiao, an international student from China, specializing in International Relations and currently focusing on researching East Asian cultural exchange. In my opinion, studying abroad is not only about acquiring new knowledge in a different country, but also about getting deeply involved in the local society. By interacting with different people, we can understand cultures different from our own, which promotes greater inclusivity and respect for diversity. Therefore, I hope to connect with more university students, especially those interested in the East Asian cultural sphere and the Greater China region, to share my experience of studying abroad. If you are interested in studying in a Chinese-speaking environment or want to practice your Chinese, please feel free to talk to me!
Keinosuke Murakami
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
NUS, NTU
Singapore
Hello, my name is Keinosuke Murakami and I am currently studying Asian Studie. I studied abroad in Singapore for a total of one year: at the National University of Singapore from 8-12/2023 and at Nanyang Technological University from 1-5/2024 as an exchange student. While there, I took a wide range of courses, including not only the classes related to my major, but also language courses and courses offered at business schools. I joined a local dormitory, participated in club activities, volunteered, and did many other things, so I think I can help those who want to challenge themselves in a variety of ways. Some people may think that studying abroad is a bit of a hurdle, but there are various support systems available and very few people regret going, so please give it a try! I will be happy to discuss anything with you.
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
NUS, NTU
Singapore
Hello, my name is Keinosuke Murakami and I am currently studying Asian Studie. I studied abroad in Singapore for a total of one year: at the National University of Singapore from 8-12/2023 and at Nanyang Technological University from 1-5/2024 as an exchange student. While there, I took a wide range of courses, including not only the classes related to my major, but also language courses and courses offered at business schools. I joined a local dormitory, participated in club activities, volunteered, and did many other things, so I think I can help those who want to challenge themselves in a variety of ways. Some people may think that studying abroad is a bit of a hurdle, but there are various support systems available and very few people regret going, so please give it a try! I will be happy to discuss anything with you.
Europe
Huang Zihan (Miya)
Atmosphere & Ocean Research Insitute・Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Program on Environmental Sciences
ETH Zürich
Switzerland
Hey! I am Miya from Beijing and Hong Kong. Now I am a first-year PhD student at the Atmospheric and Ocean Research Institute on Kashiwa Campus. My work involves going on research cruise, sampling for seawater and deep sea mud, analyzing them and creating stories about the Earth from the data. One of my current dreams is to visit Antarctica as a scientist one day. I spent a year in Switzerland during my third year through USTEP. ETH Zurich is a super nice choice if you are into science and technologies. I got to explore a lot of subjects outside of my major, ranging from philosophy of quantum mechanics to ecology field courses in the Alps. It was a memorable year for me. I learnt so much inside and outside of school. I also got to meet people from various cultures and learnt to see the world from different perspectives through backpacking and working holidays in Europe and Morocco. Come chat with me about anything! You can also practice English, Mandarin and Cantonese with me :)
Atmosphere & Ocean Research Insitute・Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Program on Environmental Sciences
ETH Zürich
Switzerland
Hey! I am Miya from Beijing and Hong Kong. Now I am a first-year PhD student at the Atmospheric and Ocean Research Institute on Kashiwa Campus. My work involves going on research cruise, sampling for seawater and deep sea mud, analyzing them and creating stories about the Earth from the data. One of my current dreams is to visit Antarctica as a scientist one day. I spent a year in Switzerland during my third year through USTEP. ETH Zurich is a super nice choice if you are into science and technologies. I got to explore a lot of subjects outside of my major, ranging from philosophy of quantum mechanics to ecology field courses in the Alps. It was a memorable year for me. I learnt so much inside and outside of school. I also got to meet people from various cultures and learnt to see the world from different perspectives through backpacking and working holidays in Europe and Morocco. Come chat with me about anything! You can also practice English, Mandarin and Cantonese with me :)
Miu Akutsu
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Germany
Hi! I’m Miu Akutsu, a fourth-year student in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, studying international relations. From August 2023 to August 2024, I studied in Munich through USTEP. I also have various short-term study-abroad experiences including to Hamburg and Otzenhausen in Germany through TLP and to Oxford through GLP. From now on, I plan to study peace-building through GLP-GEfiL. In Munich I mainly studied international politics especially about refugees/migration and hegemonic powers. Apart from studying, I traveled to so many countries with my friends during the vacation. As well as making use of all kinds of exchange programs at UTokyo, I also did an exchange in Australia back in high school. With all these experiences, I will answer all kinds of questions including how it is like to study in an English-speaking/non English-speaking country. I am more than happy to answer any of your questions so please feel free to come by and talk!
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Germany
Hi! I’m Miu Akutsu, a fourth-year student in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, studying international relations. From August 2023 to August 2024, I studied in Munich through USTEP. I also have various short-term study-abroad experiences including to Hamburg and Otzenhausen in Germany through TLP and to Oxford through GLP. From now on, I plan to study peace-building through GLP-GEfiL. In Munich I mainly studied international politics especially about refugees/migration and hegemonic powers. Apart from studying, I traveled to so many countries with my friends during the vacation. As well as making use of all kinds of exchange programs at UTokyo, I also did an exchange in Australia back in high school. With all these experiences, I will answer all kinds of questions including how it is like to study in an English-speaking/non English-speaking country. I am more than happy to answer any of your questions so please feel free to come by and talk!
Daiki Nagaoka
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
University of Warwick
The United Kingdom
Hello! I was studying at Warwick University in the UK for a year, taking classes from the English literature course. Outside the classes at the uni, I enjoyed playing badminton in a society and visiting the hometowns of my friends I made within my accommodation during the holidays. I myself struggled with finding information when preparing for my exchange programme. It was only after I got back to Japan that I knew about the advisors. If you are reading this website before the programme, I am sure that you can make your stay much better. Especially if you are considering studying in the UK, I may be of some help to you. Please feel free to drop by!
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
University of Warwick
The United Kingdom
Hello! I was studying at Warwick University in the UK for a year, taking classes from the English literature course. Outside the classes at the uni, I enjoyed playing badminton in a society and visiting the hometowns of my friends I made within my accommodation during the holidays. I myself struggled with finding information when preparing for my exchange programme. It was only after I got back to Japan that I knew about the advisors. If you are reading this website before the programme, I am sure that you can make your stay much better. Especially if you are considering studying in the UK, I may be of some help to you. Please feel free to drop by!
Yuko Okida
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
University of Glasgow
Scotland（UK）
Hello, my name is Yuko Okida. I am a sociology student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Integrated Social Sciences. After returning to Japan, I’m planning to study Global Health at GLP-GEfiL.
In my study abroad program, I was able to develop my humanity from local daily life beyond Japanese standard, that tends to demand cultural homogeneity and uniformity. On the other hand, I was really struggled with my disastrous problems in terms of not only academic problems such as course registration freezes due to strikes but also daily life problems such as the canal root treatment for broken tooth that took 200,000 yen thanks to weak yen...
I hope to use my experience to encourage your interest in international exchange as much as possible, staying close to your feelings! Please feel free to visit us.
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
University of Glasgow
Scotland（UK）
Hello, my name is Yuko Okida. I am a sociology student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Integrated Social Sciences. After returning to Japan, I’m planning to study Global Health at GLP-GEfiL.
In my study abroad program, I was able to develop my humanity from local daily life beyond Japanese standard, that tends to demand cultural homogeneity and uniformity. On the other hand, I was really struggled with my disastrous problems in terms of not only academic problems such as course registration freezes due to strikes but also daily life problems such as the canal root treatment for broken tooth that took 200,000 yen thanks to weak yen...
I hope to use my experience to encourage your interest in international exchange as much as possible, staying close to your feelings! Please feel free to visit us.
Aina Eriguchi
Graduate school of Education
Uppsala University
Sweden
Hello, I used the University-wide Student Exchange Program to study at Uppsala University in Sweden from September 2023 to June 2024. My major is education. During my stay in Sweden, I conducted fieldwork related to my research, but I also joined a student orchestra and student organizations, valuing connections with diverse people. There are many motivations for studying abroad, but I believe there are also worries and concerns. If you have any questions and such about studying abroad, I would love for you to stop by and share them. Let's think about it together!
Graduate school of Education
Uppsala University
Sweden
Hello, I used the University-wide Student Exchange Program to study at Uppsala University in Sweden from September 2023 to June 2024. My major is education. During my stay in Sweden, I conducted fieldwork related to my research, but I also joined a student orchestra and student organizations, valuing connections with diverse people. There are many motivations for studying abroad, but I believe there are also worries and concerns. If you have any questions and such about studying abroad, I would love for you to stop by and share them. Let's think about it together!
North America
Yuto Koba
Faculty of Economics
University of British Columbia
Canada
Hello! I'm Yuto Koba, a final year B.A. Economics student at the University of Tokyo. After my full-year exchange at the University of British Columbia (UBC), I've taken on the role of student advisor, assisting UTokyo students interested in studying abroad and incoming international students. Feel free to ask me anything about studying abroad or life in general! You can often find me strolling around the Hongo campus. Also, if you're looking for tips for skiing in Canada or hidden tourist gems in Tokyo... Yes, you're talking to the right person!
Faculty of Economics
University of British Columbia
Canada
Hello! I'm Yuto Koba, a final year B.A. Economics student at the University of Tokyo. After my full-year exchange at the University of British Columbia (UBC), I've taken on the role of student advisor, assisting UTokyo students interested in studying abroad and incoming international students. Feel free to ask me anything about studying abroad or life in general! You can often find me strolling around the Hongo campus. Also, if you're looking for tips for skiing in Canada or hidden tourist gems in Tokyo... Yes, you're talking to the right person!
Rina Umeda
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Princeton University
United States
Hi! I’m Rina Umeda, a fourth-year PEAK ES student and I studied Civil and Environmental Engineering at Princeton University through USTEP.As a student passionate about environmental sciences especially in the energy sector, I took a wide range of classes about reaching carbon neutrality from a hard-core engineering stance such as carbon dioxide separation mechanisms to learning policy aspects such as the implications of pursuing an equal yet sustainable society in developing countries.
My motto has been, and will always continue to be “avoid regretting not doing”- from experience, I can proudly say that the various exchange programs at the University of Tokyo are worth experiencing! To any of you that are only even slightly interested, I am more than happy to answer any of your questions so please feel free to come by and talk!
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Princeton University
United States
Hi! I’m Rina Umeda, a fourth-year PEAK ES student and I studied Civil and Environmental Engineering at Princeton University through USTEP.As a student passionate about environmental sciences especially in the energy sector, I took a wide range of classes about reaching carbon neutrality from a hard-core engineering stance such as carbon dioxide separation mechanisms to learning policy aspects such as the implications of pursuing an equal yet sustainable society in developing countries.
My motto has been, and will always continue to be “avoid regretting not doing”- from experience, I can proudly say that the various exchange programs at the University of Tokyo are worth experiencing! To any of you that are only even slightly interested, I am more than happy to answer any of your questions so please feel free to come by and talk!
Jihyun Lee
Faculty of Arts and Sciences (PEAK)
Princeton University
United States of America
Hello! I’m Jihyun, and I am a fourth-year PEAK JEA student. For the past two semesters, I studied abroad at Princeton University through USTEP. In addition to USTEP, I am also involved in GLP-GEfIL and have taken Global Open Courses at Peking University. I wanted to try exploring various academic areas, so I took courses from 6 different departments at Princeton. I was also involved in different clubs and organizations ranging from an entrepreneurship club to a radio station that allowed me to experience the culture that is unique to Princeton. Studying abroad was truly a life-changing experience; I have learned and grown immensely during my time abroad, so I hope that many other UTokyo students could also try experiencing it as well! Although the application procedures and planning to study abroad may seem daunting, we’re here to help. As talking to a Peer Study Abroad Advisor during my first year helped me plan for study abroad, I hope that I can help in any way and share my experiences with you!
Faculty of Arts and Sciences (PEAK)
Princeton University
United States of America
Hello! I’m Jihyun, and I am a fourth-year PEAK JEA student. For the past two semesters, I studied abroad at Princeton University through USTEP. In addition to USTEP, I am also involved in GLP-GEfIL and have taken Global Open Courses at Peking University. I wanted to try exploring various academic areas, so I took courses from 6 different departments at Princeton. I was also involved in different clubs and organizations ranging from an entrepreneurship club to a radio station that allowed me to experience the culture that is unique to Princeton. Studying abroad was truly a life-changing experience; I have learned and grown immensely during my time abroad, so I hope that many other UTokyo students could also try experiencing it as well! Although the application procedures and planning to study abroad may seem daunting, we’re here to help. As talking to a Peer Study Abroad Advisor during my first year helped me plan for study abroad, I hope that I can help in any way and share my experiences with you!
Oceania
So Ando
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
The University of Melbourne
Australia
Hello! I'm So Ando, majoring in Asian Studies at the University of Tokyo. I was an exchange student at the University of Melbourne in 2023. Since USTEP was an invaluable experience for me, both academically and socially, I encourage you to consider participating! During my time in Melbourne, I studied Australian foreign policy, which is related to my major, and also explored Australian Wildlife Biology, broadening my horizons. For the social aspect, I cooked with my friends at the dorm every day and went to Sydney, Tasmania, and New Zealand with them. Even now, I still go on trips with them! If you are interested in studying abroad, feel free to talk with us at the Globalization Office!
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
The University of Melbourne
Australia
Hello! I'm So Ando, majoring in Asian Studies at the University of Tokyo. I was an exchange student at the University of Melbourne in 2023. Since USTEP was an invaluable experience for me, both academically and socially, I encourage you to consider participating! During my time in Melbourne, I studied Australian foreign policy, which is related to my major, and also explored Australian Wildlife Biology, broadening my horizons. For the social aspect, I cooked with my friends at the dorm every day and went to Sydney, Tasmania, and New Zealand with them. Even now, I still go on trips with them! If you are interested in studying abroad, feel free to talk with us at the Globalization Office!
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