Planning and Preparation

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Planning and Preparation

To make your study abroad successful, it is important to have a clear plan. The pages below will help you check the necessary procedures.

2026 RECRUITMENT STUDY ABROAD GUIDEBOOK (English Ver.)

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 Roadmap
 Planning and Preparation

Case of student A, who took a long-term program

Case of student B, who fully took advantage of a short-term program

1. Choose a program that fits your goal.

The CIE offers study abroad programs that fit various purposes. Choose from among the many programs that are perfect for you.

Objectives for Study Abroad	Program name
I aim to enroll in the same courses as local students at the host university to develop expertise.	CS-R/CS-R(1S) Program
I seek to study abroad for one semester or one year to enhance my language proficiency.	CS-L/CS-L(1S) Program
I want to join a program where tuition is covered by the Waseda University.	EX-R/EX-R(1S) Program
I wish to pursue exchange programs, even as a beginner in this field.	EX-L Program
I aspire to earn degrees from both Waseda and a partner university.	DD Program

2. Gather Information

Talk with students who have been there.

We can introduce you to a member of the study abroad student advisers. This group is organized by volunteers who have experienced CIE’s study abroad programs, upon application through MyWaseda.

For more information, please visit the ‘study abroad student advisers’ web page on the CIE website.

Review Study Abroad Reports.

You can review Study Abroad Reports that Waseda students made in studying abroad destination.

These will help you grasp what life is like while studying abroad.

Study Abroad Reports (YouTube playlist）

Utilize social media.

The CIE always posts information such as program recruitment, study abroad experience notes, and scholarship details on the website.

For the latest updates, check the CIE’s X (Formerly Twitter), Instagram or YouTube!

X (Formerly Twitter)		Instagram		YouTube

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