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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.
We have a X(Twitter) account (@gokomabaryugaku). Please follow us to get the latest information!
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
Kaori Yamazaki
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Area Studies
Seoul National University
Republic of Korea
Hi!! I am Kaori, a second year Ph.D. student. I studied at Seoul National University for a fall semester in 2021. My academic interest is in US history, especially US-Japan-South Korea trilateral relationships. Even if you are not good at Korean, SNU offers English classes like Todai so feel free to apply for it! The campus of SNU is far greater than Komaba or Hongo and you can get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. I also joined a short-term winter program at the University of California, San Diego. I’d be happy to share my experiences with you! Please do not hesitate to come by if you’ve got any questions!
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Area Studies
Seoul National University
Republic of Korea
Hi!! I am Kaori, a second year Ph.D. student. I studied at Seoul National University for a fall semester in 2021. My academic interest is in US history, especially US-Japan-South Korea trilateral relationships. Even if you are not good at Korean, SNU offers English classes like Todai so feel free to apply for it! The campus of SNU is far greater than Komaba or Hongo and you can get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. I also joined a short-term winter program at the University of California, San Diego. I’d be happy to share my experiences with you! Please do not hesitate to come by if you’ve got any questions!
Yusei Furusawa
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
National University of Singapore
Singapore
Hi! I’m Yusei Furusawa, a fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in International Relations. I studied at National University of Singapore from August 2022 to May 2023 through USTEP. At NUS, I took a lot of unique courses such as “Managing NPOs” and “History of Singapore.” Also, I had a wonderful opportunity to volunteer at local non-profits. If you are interested in international activities including exchange programs, feel free to contact me for any questions you may have!
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
National University of Singapore
Singapore
Hi! I’m Yusei Furusawa, a fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in International Relations. I studied at National University of Singapore from August 2022 to May 2023 through USTEP. At NUS, I took a lot of unique courses such as “Managing NPOs” and “History of Singapore.” Also, I had a wonderful opportunity to volunteer at local non-profits. If you are interested in international activities including exchange programs, feel free to contact me for any questions you may have!
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 :)
Himena Miyashita
Faculty of Arts and Sciences (PEAK)
Université Grenoble Alpes
France
Hey! I’m Himena Miyashita, a fourth-year PEAK JEA student, and I am from Japan and Singapore.I studied in the Faculty of Law at Université Grenoble Alpes in France as part of my USTEP exchange. I am also a GLP-GEfIL student at UTokyo, and as part of GEfIL I spent close to a semester at the University of Oxford in the Exeter College Summer Programme. One of my favorite things about going on exchange has been the fact that I’ve made so many friends from various countries and backgrounds. Many of us are still in touch, and I have even gone to visit some of my friends in the United States and in Singapore! Another valuable aspect of my experiences has been my ability to pursue my academic passion in Law, which has greatly expanded my field of studies beyond my degree at UTokyo. I am very excited to be able to share my experiences with you, and to support you with your exchange plans! If you’re curious about any of the countries I’ve been to, want to practice French, or just want to chat in general, I’ll be most happy to!
Faculty of Arts and Sciences (PEAK)
Université Grenoble Alpes
France
Hey! I’m Himena Miyashita, a fourth-year PEAK JEA student, and I am from Japan and Singapore.I studied in the Faculty of Law at Université Grenoble Alpes in France as part of my USTEP exchange. I am also a GLP-GEfIL student at UTokyo, and as part of GEfIL I spent close to a semester at the University of Oxford in the Exeter College Summer Programme. One of my favorite things about going on exchange has been the fact that I’ve made so many friends from various countries and backgrounds. Many of us are still in touch, and I have even gone to visit some of my friends in the United States and in Singapore! Another valuable aspect of my experiences has been my ability to pursue my academic passion in Law, which has greatly expanded my field of studies beyond my degree at UTokyo. I am very excited to be able to share my experiences with you, and to support you with your exchange plans! If you’re curious about any of the countries I’ve been to, want to practice French, or just want to chat in general, I’ll be most happy to!
Shuji Imaeda
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Sciences
University College London (UCL)
UK
Hi! I’m Shuji, a 4th-year linguistics student. I did my year abroad at UCL, which is located in one of the most diverse cities in the world. As an affiliate student at BASc, I took modules from various disciplines, ranging from sociology to philosophy. Feel free to visit me if you’re vaguely thinking about going abroad or applying for USTEP, or even have specific questions about life at UCL!
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Sciences
University College London (UCL)
UK
Hi! I’m Shuji, a 4th-year linguistics student. I did my year abroad at UCL, which is located in one of the most diverse cities in the world. As an affiliate student at BASc, I took modules from various disciplines, ranging from sociology to philosophy. Feel free to visit me if you’re vaguely thinking about going abroad or applying for USTEP, or even have specific questions about life at UCL!
Ayana Nakada
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Uppsala University
Sweden
Hi! I studied abroad through USTEP at Uppsala University, Sweden, from August 2022 to June 2023. There, I had a wonderful time! I belonged to the lab I chose and took a course about development of medicine which was a part of the graduate courses. Also, I took a course about Swedish and I traveled up north of Sweden and saw beautiful northern lights, which were definitely one of the advantages of studying in northern europe! Other than USTEP, I joined hands-on activity and Amgen Scholars Program which were available within the university. If you are interested in studying in northern europe, studying abroad as a scientific major student, even studying abroad in general and international exchange, I'll be happy to talk with you :)
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Uppsala University
Sweden
Hi! I studied abroad through USTEP at Uppsala University, Sweden, from August 2022 to June 2023. There, I had a wonderful time! I belonged to the lab I chose and took a course about development of medicine which was a part of the graduate courses. Also, I took a course about Swedish and I traveled up north of Sweden and saw beautiful northern lights, which were definitely one of the advantages of studying in northern europe! Other than USTEP, I joined hands-on activity and Amgen Scholars Program which were available within the university. If you are interested in studying in northern europe, studying abroad as a scientific major student, even studying abroad in general and international exchange, I'll be happy to talk with you :)
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!
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!