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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
Advising for the 2026 S Semester began on April 14.
We have a X(Twitter) account (@gokomabaryugaku) and Instagram account
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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
Yui Shintaku
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
National University of Singapore
Singapore
Hello everyone! I’m Yui, a Life Sciences major student at the Department of Integrated Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo. I’m thinking of my career in academia right now and that’s why I studied as exchange at National University of Singapore(NUS) from Aug 2024 to May 2025, and worked as research internship student at the University of Lausanne(Unil), Switzerland for 2 months after the exchange. My interest is in plant science and I had opportunity to work on various projects at both NUS and Unil, and I’m happy to share my experiences and provide information regarding research environment there and studying abroad as a science major. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have, I am looking forward to talking with you!
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
National University of Singapore
Singapore
Hello everyone! I’m Yui, a Life Sciences major student at the Department of Integrated Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo. I’m thinking of my career in academia right now and that’s why I studied as exchange at National University of Singapore(NUS) from Aug 2024 to May 2025, and worked as research internship student at the University of Lausanne(Unil), Switzerland for 2 months after the exchange. My interest is in plant science and I had opportunity to work on various projects at both NUS and Unil, and I’m happy to share my experiences and provide information regarding research environment there and studying abroad as a science major. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have, I am looking forward to talking with you!
Satoko Yamashita
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Seoul National University
South Korea
Hello! My name is Satoko Yamashita, and I am a student in the Department of Area Studies, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. From 2024 to 2025, I studied abroad for one year at Seoul National University in South Korea through the USTEP program. As I specialize in Asian area studies—particularly the modern history of Korea—I was affiliated with the Department of History at Seoul National University, where I took various classes. Through this study abroad experience, I was able to broaden both my network and my perspective, and I gained insights into aspects of Korea that cannot be understood from the outside. It was truly an invaluable experience. Whether you are interested in Korea or not, please feel free to come and talk with us!
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Seoul National University
South Korea
Hello! My name is Satoko Yamashita, and I am a student in the Department of Area Studies, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. From 2024 to 2025, I studied abroad for one year at Seoul National University in South Korea through the USTEP program. As I specialize in Asian area studies—particularly the modern history of Korea—I was affiliated with the Department of History at Seoul National University, where I took various classes. Through this study abroad experience, I was able to broaden both my network and my perspective, and I gained insights into aspects of Korea that cannot be understood from the outside. It was truly an invaluable experience. Whether you are interested in Korea or not, please feel free to come and talk with us!
Europe
Yuko Okida
International Public Policy
University of Glasgow
Scotland (UK)
Hello, my name is Yuko Okida. I am an international public policy 1st-year student in Graduate School of Public Policy. I’ve been to the University of Glasgow in Scotland for a year. It was really precious experience that I could stay in Scotland and breathe the atmosphere of freedom and diversity, having gotten out from Japanese standards, which tend to demand cultural homogeneity and uniformity. On the other hand, I have struggled with my disastrous problems in terms of not only academic problems but also culture shocks, etc... I developed my humanity by tackling these problems.
I hope to encourage your interest in international exchange as much as possible, staying close to your feelings! Please feel free to visit us.
International Public Policy
University of Glasgow
Scotland (UK)
Hello, my name is Yuko Okida. I am an international public policy 1st-year student in Graduate School of Public Policy. I’ve been to the University of Glasgow in Scotland for a year. It was really precious experience that I could stay in Scotland and breathe the atmosphere of freedom and diversity, having gotten out from Japanese standards, which tend to demand cultural homogeneity and uniformity. On the other hand, I have struggled with my disastrous problems in terms of not only academic problems but also culture shocks, etc... I developed my humanity by tackling these problems.
I hope to encourage your interest in international exchange as much as possible, staying close to your feelings! Please feel free to visit us.
Eisuke Sato
Faculty of Law
University of Manchester
UK
Hi! I’m Eisuke Sato, majoring in politics in the Faculty of Law. From September 2024 to June 2025, I studied at the University of Manchester through USTEP. British and European politics and environmental policy was the area I concentrated on. Discussions and essays helped me explore a variety of perspectives quite different from those in Japan. Outside the classroom, I visited 31 countries across Europe (Eastern Europe is especially underrated — highly recommended!). Whether you’re interested in studying abroad or not quite sure yet, feel free to come and chat!
Faculty of Law
University of Manchester
UK
Hi! I’m Eisuke Sato, majoring in politics in the Faculty of Law. From September 2024 to June 2025, I studied at the University of Manchester through USTEP. British and European politics and environmental policy was the area I concentrated on. Discussions and essays helped me explore a variety of perspectives quite different from those in Japan. Outside the classroom, I visited 31 countries across Europe (Eastern Europe is especially underrated — highly recommended!). Whether you’re interested in studying abroad or not quite sure yet, feel free to come and chat!
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!
Amy Crawley
Faculty of Arts and Sciences (PEAK)
Sciences Po Strasbourg
France
Hello! My name is Amy, and I’m a third-year student in the PEAK Environmental Sciences program. From September 2024 to May 2025, I’m studying abroad in Strasbourg, France, through USTEP. Strasbourg is a unique city located on the border between France and Germany, blending the cultures of both countries. It’s also home to the European Parliament, making it a key place to explore European politics and economics. Here, I’m mainly studying international relations across a broad range of topics, while gaining new perspectives through daily interactions with students from diverse backgrounds. If you're considering studying abroad, I’d be more than happy to support you in making a choice you can truly feel confident about.
Faculty of Arts and Sciences (PEAK)
Sciences Po Strasbourg
France
Hello! My name is Amy, and I’m a third-year student in the PEAK Environmental Sciences program. From September 2024 to May 2025, I’m studying abroad in Strasbourg, France, through USTEP. Strasbourg is a unique city located on the border between France and Germany, blending the cultures of both countries. It’s also home to the European Parliament, making it a key place to explore European politics and economics. Here, I’m mainly studying international relations across a broad range of topics, while gaining new perspectives through daily interactions with students from diverse backgrounds. If you're considering studying abroad, I’d be more than happy to support you in making a choice you can truly feel confident about.
Yoshiki Sou
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Université Paris Cité
France
Hi! This is Yoshiki(Xilai) majoring in language sciences in the Faculty of Arts & Sciences. I’ve studied in the (UFR)Department of Linguistics of Paris Cité University in the year 2024-25 as an exchange student through KOMSTEP. France may not be the most popular destination for many students’ year abroad, but it’s actually a wonderful place to have a satisfactory and meaningful experience - even if you’re not highly proficient in French! Personally, I really enjoyed the student-friendly cost of living as well as the high quality of cultural life in Paris. Besides, the plentiful research opportunities that you can find there would also allow you to explore and develop your academic interest. If you’re interested, please don’t hesitate to come by and have a chat with me!
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Université Paris Cité
France
Hi! This is Yoshiki(Xilai) majoring in language sciences in the Faculty of Arts & Sciences. I’ve studied in the (UFR)Department of Linguistics of Paris Cité University in the year 2024-25 as an exchange student through KOMSTEP. France may not be the most popular destination for many students’ year abroad, but it’s actually a wonderful place to have a satisfactory and meaningful experience - even if you’re not highly proficient in French! Personally, I really enjoyed the student-friendly cost of living as well as the high quality of cultural life in Paris. Besides, the plentiful research opportunities that you can find there would also allow you to explore and develop your academic interest. If you’re interested, please don’t hesitate to come by and have a chat with me!
Kyoka Itabashi
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Justus-Liebig University Giessen
Germany
Hello ! I’m Kyoka Itabashi, majoring in German modern history at the Department of Cultural Studies, Faculty of Sciences and Arts at U-Tokyo.
I studied in Giessen (a university town just north of Frankfurt) in Germany for about a year in 2025 through KOMSTEP! Studying abroad is a great opportunity to fully immerse yourself in what you love, in a completely different cultural and academic environment. While Giessen may not be one of the most famous cities in Germany, it has a warm, student-friendly atmosphere and is very affordable, making it a comfortable place to live. At the same time, it offers easy access to major cities like Frankfurt, which makes it even more appealing.
University Giessen also offers not only “classic” fields like sociology and literature, but also courses in areas such as music and theater, which are not always easily accessible at the University of Tokyo. If you are interested in studying abroad, why not consider Germany—and Giessen in particular?
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Justus-Liebig University Giessen
Germany
Hello ! I’m Kyoka Itabashi, majoring in German modern history at the Department of Cultural Studies, Faculty of Sciences and Arts at U-Tokyo.
I studied in Giessen (a university town just north of Frankfurt) in Germany for about a year in 2025 through KOMSTEP! Studying abroad is a great opportunity to fully immerse yourself in what you love, in a completely different cultural and academic environment. While Giessen may not be one of the most famous cities in Germany, it has a warm, student-friendly atmosphere and is very affordable, making it a comfortable place to live. At the same time, it offers easy access to major cities like Frankfurt, which makes it even more appealing.
University Giessen also offers not only “classic” fields like sociology and literature, but also courses in areas such as music and theater, which are not always easily accessible at the University of Tokyo. If you are interested in studying abroad, why not consider Germany—and Giessen in particular?
Shotaro Koizumi
Faculty of Arts and Sciences (PEAK)
University of Cologne
Germany
Hello, I’m Shotaro Koizumi, and I’m a third year student from PEAK, Japan in East Asia. The city you see behind me is Cologne, where I studied during the 2025 A semester in the USTEP programme. My main interests are in philosophy and European history. Germany of course, was a perfect destination to experience both! I also grew up in New Zealand, so please feel free to ask me about it as well!
Faculty of Arts and Sciences (PEAK)
University of Cologne
Germany
Hello, I’m Shotaro Koizumi, and I’m a third year student from PEAK, Japan in East Asia. The city you see behind me is Cologne, where I studied during the 2025 A semester in the USTEP programme. My main interests are in philosophy and European history. Germany of course, was a perfect destination to experience both! I also grew up in New Zealand, so please feel free to ask me about it as well!
North America
Jihyun Lee
Faculty of Arts and Sciences (PEAK)
Princeton University
US
Hello! I’m Jihyun, and I am a fourth-year PEAK JEA student. From September 2023 to May 2024, 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
US
Hello! I’m Jihyun, and I am a fourth-year PEAK JEA student. From September 2023 to May 2024, 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!
Kyogo Nakayama
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
University of British Columbia
Canada
Member of the Study Abroad Student Advisers, Kyogo here! I am a third-year student in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, studying international relations and molecular biology. From August 2024 to May 2025, I studied at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver through USTEP. There, I took courses in international law and actively participated in Model UN activities.Having visited UBC when I was a junior high school student, I had always wanted to study there again.
Honestly, one of my biggest motivations to learn English has been Pokémon. Through Pokémon GO, I made many friends from all over the world.Through these experiences, I came to realize the power of Pokémon—not just as a game, but as a bridge that connects people across cultures. In fact, Pokémon even influenced my choice of major…
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
University of British Columbia
Canada
Member of the Study Abroad Student Advisers, Kyogo here! I am a third-year student in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, studying international relations and molecular biology. From August 2024 to May 2025, I studied at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver through USTEP. There, I took courses in international law and actively participated in Model UN activities.Having visited UBC when I was a junior high school student, I had always wanted to study there again.
Honestly, one of my biggest motivations to learn English has been Pokémon. Through Pokémon GO, I made many friends from all over the world.Through these experiences, I came to realize the power of Pokémon—not just as a game, but as a bridge that connects people across cultures. In fact, Pokémon even influenced my choice of major…