Study Abroad Exchange

Extracurricular Activities ② (Clubs): Tohoku University Basketball Club Experience - From Club Culture, Niigata Lodging to Group Recreation Activities

A complete experience of the basketball club of a former student of Tokyo University of Science and Technology (former Tokyo Institute of Technology)! In-depth analysis of the culture of Japanese clubs (club activities, Sakuru, hobbies), full record of Niigata's dormitory, the culture of the senior-senior system, recreational activities (drinking parties, bingo, fireworks, and watermelon fights), and how to integrate into Japanese clubs for international students. Suitable for international students, lovers of Japanese culture, and sports enthusiasts.

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Record of Extracurricular Activities ① (Campus Festivals): A Complete Guide to the East University of Science and Technology Campus Festivals - Suzukakaidai Festival and TU Festival in-depth Experience

A complete experience of the Tokyo University of Science and Technology (former Tokyo Institute of Technology) student festival! In-depth analysis of the Suzukake-dai and TOU festivals, the Oppon Kempas, the Pearl Milk Tea booths, the Cosplay Café, and the Research Laboratory exhibits, as well as how international students can participate in the festival. Suitable for international students, Japanese culture enthusiasts, and campus culture researchers.

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Research Laboratory Life ⑧ (Socializing): A Complete Guide to New Year's Gatherings and Drinking Parties - Etiquette and Culture of Year-end Gatherings in Japan

A complete guide to Japanese New Year's Eve parties, from history to etiquette! In-depth analysis of drinking party etiquette (seating culture, pouring techniques, and toasting etiquette), the experience of the Sato Research Laboratory's New Year's Eve party, and how international students can build relationships at a drinking party. Suitable for international students, newcomers to the workplace, and lovers of Japanese culture.

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Laboratory Life (7): Basketball Tournament in the Architecture Department - A warm story of disappointment and reunion in Japanese boxing.

This is a documentary about a basketball game played by international students at Tokyo University of Science and Technology (the former Tokyo Institute of Technology)! From the disappointment of the game being canceled, to buying popsicles for everyone, to the culture of apologizing with a 90-degree bow, to a game of Japanese boxing, to an unexpected reunion with a coaching assistant, this is a complete record of small acts of kindness that builds relationships, and is suitable for both international students and fans of Japanese culture.

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Laboratory Life (6): BBQ under the Cherry Blossom Tree - Dining Etiquette, Chopsticks and Drinking to Meet Friends

This is a BBQ program for international students at Tokyo University of Science and Technology (former Tokyo Institute of Technology)! Includes Japanese dining etiquette (chewing with mouth closed, elbows off the table), 17 forbidden chopsticks, comparison of cultural differences between Taiwan and Japan, and tips on socializing and meeting friends over drinks, suitable for international students and Japanese culture lovers.

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Laboratory Life ②: Classes, Seminars (ゼミ), and Publications - From Zero to a Japanese Thesis

From "Isuzumi" to "Japanese Thesis Presentation"! An exchange student from Tokyo University of Science and Technology (former Tokyo Institute of Technology) on his path to academic growth, including classroom selection, seminar (ゼミ) techniques, practical experience and guidelines for avoiding pitfalls.

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Laboratory Life ①: Welcome to Science Tokyo! New Student Training, Laboratory Welcome Party and Takoyaki Party!

First week as an exchange student at Tokyo University of Science and Technology! New student training process, tips to avoid the pitfalls of scholarship signatures, welcome party etiquette at the research center, takoyaki patek culture, including interpersonal skills and FAQs, will help you quickly integrate into the Japanese academic community.

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Task 4: Last 2 things to do after arriving in Japan｜Opening a bank account + applying for a cell phone number (bank recommendation and advice on choosing a network card)

What should I do if I have just completed my residence registration? Follow the real experience to complete the bank account opening (Yucho Bank vs SMBC) and mobile phone number application (GTN mobile, ahamo, LUMINE, Y!mobile, UQ mobile), including the list of documents and tips to avoid the pitfalls.

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Must-do after arriving in Japan (3): 3 steps for moving in｜Move into a dormitory, register your address, and enroll in the Japanese health insurance program (with recommendations from a real estate agent).

International students living in the dormitory of Dongbei University of Science and Technology (former Dongbei University of Technology), recommendation of low-cost housing agency Village House, complete process of applying for residence registration and national health insurance, necessary documents and reminders for avoiding pitfalls.

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Things to do after arriving in Japan ②: 4 things to do after leaving the sea port｜Mr. Kobayashi picks up the plane, buys a SIM card, checks in to a hotel, and visits a research lab.

What should international students do when they arrive in Japan? Follow the real-life experience and go through the whole process of picking up from the airport, buying a short-term SIM card at the airport, booking a room at a hotel (Expedia vs Booking vs Agoda) and visiting a research laboratory.

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