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Orientation Information for Study Abroad Exchange Students
Waseda University's Center for International Education provides an orientation for new study abroad exchange students. Orientation takes place approximately two weeks before the start of classes and includes the following contents:

1. Introduction to the Center for International Education (CIE) Staff
The CIE staff will be an indispensable resource during your stay in Japan. Adjustment to life in Japan can be challenging at times. If you have a problem, please feel free to come to the CIE office for information, guidance, and general support. The staff will do their utmost to support you during your time at Waseda.

2. Waseda University
For general information about Waseda, please visit the university homepage at the following address.
http://www.waseda.jp/top/index-e.html

Click the link below to view a brief movie about the history of Waseda.

Waseda at a Glance

3. Center for International Education
Waseda University's Center for International Education is responsible for furthering international education at Waseda University. To learn more about the CIE, please access the following website.

http://www.waseda.jp/cie/index-e.html

4. Registration and Procedures
Students must complete many procedures in order to study in Japan. These include procedures for the Foreign Registration Card, visas, National Health Insurance, Supplementary Health Insurance, bank accounts, and many other things. Students will receive assistance with all of these procedures.

5. Essential Information for Daily Life
Students coming from abroad to study at Waseda University must adjust not only to being international students, but also to living in a large metropolitan area. The orientation will include important information related to the university such as the student COOP, fitness center, pool, etc., and information about non-university things such as telephones, train passes, hospitals, etc. General information regarding life as a student in Tokyo will also be provided to help remove any anxieties that students may have. For more information, please refer to the following websites:

[Useful information for overseas students studying in Japan]
"Study in Japan" (JASSO)
"Study in Japan" (The Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
"JAPANiCAN.com"
"Highlighting JAPAN (Online Magazines)"
"Life at Waseda"

6. In Case of an Emergency
As Japan has frequent earthquakes, the orientation will also include information about what to do in the event of an earthquake. Emergency numbers for police and rescue services will also be provided.

7. Extracurricular Activities
Waseda University works in cooperation with organizations in and outside the university to provide numerous extracurricular activities throughout the year. For information about these extracurricular activities, please access the "Life at Waseda" page on the CIE website and the International Community Center (ICC) or check the bulletin board outside the CIE office.