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Welcome toTohoku University

Orientation for Incoming Students

Spring, 2020

新入留学生オリエンテーション

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About Tohoku University／東北大学について Student Support／学生支援 Student Life／学生生活 Life in Japan／日本での生活 One More Thing...／さいごに

Orientation Overview

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Japan University Rankings 2020

(日本の大学ランキング2020)

1 Tohoku University2 Kyoto University

=3 The University of Tokyo=3 Tokyo Institute of Technology

About Tohoku University（東北大学について）

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About Tohoku University(Students, Faculty)

■ Students

■ Faculty Members

17,831International students(2,305)

3,1276 : 1Student to Faculty Ratio

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Student Support学生支援

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Handbook for InternationalStudents

PDF version

TU Support HP

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• Everyday Life (information on payment procedures for utilities, medical facilities, ward office procedures, etc.)

• Language Support (translation of Japanese notices sent by post etc.)

• Campus Information (facilities/campus information)

• International exchange programs• Other (provided on request)

Senior Tohoku University students assist international students with everyday life!

Student-run International Student Help Desk

Place： 2nd floor, Education and Student Support Center, Kawauchi North Campus

Please check Facebook for Help Desk hours and event information.

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See the website for information on the time and place! http://sla.cls.ihe.tohoku.ac.jp/blog_cat_a/3817/

Place: SLA Lounge Multimedia Building 1F, Kawauchi North Campus (A05 on campus map)

Center for Learning Support（学習支援センターSLAサポート）

≪Learning support for international students≫

① Japanese conversation practice(SLA Japanese Conversation Workshop is held twice a week)

② Assistance with writing reports and papers in Japanese(Consultation available at the Writing Support Desk)

③ Study assistance for 1st and 2nd year undergraduatescience classes (Questions answered in English as much as possible)

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Tohoku University Library

University Library （図書館）

gakushi@grp.tohoku.ac.jp

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Center for Career Support（キャリア支援センター）

Consulting/seminars on post-graduation career-planning◆Place: Education and Student Support Center, 3F◆Time: 8:30-18:30 (weekdays only)Individual ConsultingJapanese: daily, English: twice/month (by appointment)

http://www.career.ihe.tohoku.ac.jp/

In Japan, job-hunting starts before graduation!There is a set hiring season for major Japanese and foreign companies in Japan. It is necessary to submit applications and attend interviews in Japanese.

Internship/job-hunting support for international students“DATEntre: Tohoku Innovation Human Resources Development Program”

Application deadline: Please see the following URL.https://datentre.ihe.tohoku.ac.jp/

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Halal Foods on CampusTohoku University Co-op （東北大学生協）

Tohoku Univ. COOP has its own criteria for Halal foods confirmed by Tohoku University Muslim Cultural Association (TUMCA) and serves them on all campuses.

・Kitchen Terrace Couleur（Kawauchi North Campus）

・Central Cafeteria（Aobayama Campus-Aobayama East）

・Lunch Box & Halal（Aobayama Campus-Aobayama New）

Locations →

Halal Foods Symbol

https://www.tohoku.u-coop.or.jp/en/en_map.php

For examples：

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Student Life

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Guide：http://www.he.tohoku.ac.jp/SJLE/JLPK/guide-e.pdfSyllabi：http://www.he.tohoku.ac.jp/SJLE/syllabi/Video slides：http://www.he.tohoku.ac.jp/SJLE/video/

Japanese Language Program at Kawauchifor International Students and Scholars

Tohoku University's Japanese Language Program at Kawauchi is provided free of charge to international students and scholars.

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Also check the student bulletin boards often!

Please check your mail frequently, and/or have your email forwarded to an address you often use.

Digital Campus Mail (DC Mail)学生用メールサービス

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Website

@TohokuUniPR

@TohokuUniversityPR @tohoku_uni

Tohoku University Global Learning Center

The university also has an official website and is on social media!

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Life in Japan（日本での生活）

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National Health Insurance （国民健康保険）

Medical insurance system that reduces the insured person’s medical expenses.

Go to local municipal, ward or other office where you registered.

（区役所にて加入手続きを行う）

Every international student who lives in Japan for more than 3 months is required to enroll in the National Health Insurance system.

Health Care in Japan

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GAKKENSAI: Personal Accident Insurance（学研災）

Injuries during regular curricular activities, school events, extracurricular(club) activities, and while on the university campuses.

An additional premium covers commuting to and from the above

Go to Educational Affairs Section of your department

Comprehensive Insurance for Student Lives Coupled with “GAKKENSAI” for International Students (“Inbound futai-gakuso”) （インバウンド付帯学総）

Comprehensive insurance policy covering liability, injury, illness, rescue expenses, death and residual disability for the students who are enrolled in ”GAKKENSAI”

Out-of-court settlement negotiation service

Covers cyclist liability insurance, as required by Sendai City bylaws from April 2019

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The drinking/smoking age is 20!

Drinking & Smoking

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All campuses are non-smoking!

Students who smoke in dorm rooms will be fined up to JPY 200,000.

Smoke-Free Environment

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Housing in Japan

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Do not make/downloadillegal copies of software!

The university keeps records of online activity on campus networks.

Cyber Security

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Be aware that Japanese laws, penalties, and attitudes on drugs may be different from those in your home country.

DO NOT import, use, carry,

or accept drugs

Drugs

In 2017, an exchange student who imported illegal drugs was arrested and convicted. Six international students who accepted drugs from the student were also arrested.

Drug-related arrests at Tohoku University

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Tohoku University deals severely with drug offenders.

• Students arrested for drugs are subject to strict disciplinary measures by Tohoku University (expulsion or equivalent). All earned credits will be cancelled.

• Those receiving Japanese scholarships must return the money in full.

• Students from partner universities will be immediately reported to their home universities. Also your parents will be immediately notified. Such incidents undermine the relationship between our universities, and ruin study abroad opportunities for future students.

Japanese Laws & Campus Rules

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Strict regulations about hours

and places to work

Part-time Jobs

28 hours/week8 hours/day

(during long vacations)

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You will receive SSTN Notification cards within a few weeks of arriving by post.→Please keep this card in a safe place.

You will need your SSTN to perform part-time work, receive payments from Tohoku University, and change address and move.

Social Security and Tax Number (SSTN)（マイナンバー ）

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Do not accept suspicious invitations

Do not give your name/address to strangers.

Stay away from cult groups/activities.

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110POLICE

Ambulance/Fire

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In case of Emergencies（緊急時の対応）

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Earthquakes（地震）

In case of earthquakes

Remain calm and follow the lead of nearby Japanese people.

Get under a desk, protect your head with

your bag etc.

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In case of typhoons/natural disasters

Check evacuation routes and locations

for your neighborhood.

SenTIA provides a useful email magazine in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean.

Floods caused by typhoons etc.

Keep some bottled water and a disaster kit in case of emergencies.

Always look for accurate, recent information.

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Safety Confirmation System(東北大学災害対策推進室)

In case of Emergencies（緊急時の対応）

http://www.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/somu/saigaitaisaku/index3.html

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One More Thing….さいごに

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1. Follow traffic/public transportation rulesBe careful when you use a bicycle/vehicle!Wait your turn in line when boarding buses, subways, etc.

2. Follow garbage sorting rules3. Keep your apartment/dorm clean

Others see you as representatives of Tohoku University and your home country!

For example,

Use common sense/courtesy!

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International Support Office https://sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/index_en.html

Hand Book for InternationalStudents https://sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/handbook/handbook.pdf

International Student Help Desk https://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/support/international-

student-help-desk/

Japanese Language Program at Kawauchi for InternationalStudents and Scholars

http://www.he.tohoku.ac.jp/SJLE/JLPK/guide-e.pdf

Useful Links, QR codes

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Concierge Service for International Student http://www.library.tohoku.ac.jp/en/mainlibrary/concierge.html

Center for Learning Support(SLA Support Office) http://sla.cls.ihe.tohoku.ac.jp/english/

Center for Career Supporthttp://www.career.ihe.tohoku.ac.jp/english-home

SenTIA E-mail Magazine “SenTIA MAIL” http://int.sentia-sendai.jp/e/activity/mailmagazine.html

NHK WORLD-JAPANhttps://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/

Useful Links, QR codes