{"id":22311,"date":"2015-02-19T12:30:40","date_gmt":"2015-02-19T03:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/top\/en\/?p=22311"},"modified":"2015-02-20T14:10:04","modified_gmt":"2015-02-20T05:10:04","slug":"support-for-new-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/top\/en\/news\/22311","title":{"rendered":"Support for new students"},"content":{"rendered":"

Individual instruction, group study sessions, and 24-hour computer rooms<\/b><\/h3>\n

Waseda University has many areas that support students in their studies and where students can discuss with peers, receive individual instruction, and access 24-hour computer rooms. We encourage students to take advantage of these facilities and use them to assist with their studies.<\/p>\n

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Building No. 3\u2019s study rooms are open until late at night<\/p><\/div>\n

\u00a0Receive Instruction<\/b><\/h4>\n

Writing Center<\/h3>\n

Building No. 3, 2nd<\/sup> Floor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Open weekdays from\u00a010:40 to 17:15<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Students receive individual instruction on academic writing including support for reports and theses.\u00a0 Writing centers are located on the Waseda Campus, the Nishi-Waseda Campus, the Tokorozawa Campus, and in TWins, Tokyo Women\u2019s Medical University and Waseda University\u2019s Joint Institution for Advanced Biomedical Sciences.<\/p>\n

Math and Stat Center<\/a><\/h3>\n

Building No. 3, 2nd<\/sup> Floor<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"f3\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Students enrolled in the online course, \u201cFundamental Mathematics Plus\u201d and \u201cStatistics Literacy\u201d receive support via email, BBS, and face-to-face instruction.<\/p>\n

\u00a0*Only students enrolled in mathematics or statistics courses operated by the Global Education Center (GEC) can receive instruction.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Discuss, Study<\/b><\/h4>\n

\u00a0W Space<\/a><\/h3>\n

Building No. 3, 2nd<\/sup> Floor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Open weekdays from 10:00 to 21:00 and Saturdays from 10:00 to 18:00<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Students work in groups and practice giving presentations.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Please register at the W Space Counter to use facilities. Reservations can be made up to one month in advance.<\/p>\n

CTLT Classroom 1\/2\/3<\/a><\/h3>\n

Building No. 3, 2nd<\/sup> Floor<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This classroom is designed for courses that promote discussion and identifying and solving problems. Desks and chairs are movable and a white board is available for use in group work and discussions. The classroom also features a full range of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) devices including automatic recorders and computers. The remote TV conference system is used for joint classes with other campuses and affiliated overseas universities.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Waseda Global Gate<\/a><\/h3>\n

Building No. 22, 1st<\/sup> Floor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Open weekdays from 12:00 to 17:00, closes at 16:00 during school holiday periods<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Students receive information and consultation about studying abroad. No reservations are required. Advisors share their personal experiences studying abroad in the \u201cFree Discussion Space\u201d event held every summer and autumn. Students can learn about affiliated overseas universities and read about students\u2019 personal experiences.<\/p>\n

Waseda International Learning Lounge<\/a> (WILL)<\/h3>\n

Building No. 22, 3rd<\/sup> Floor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Normally open from 8:00 to 22:00 on weekdays and Saturdays<\/strong><\/p>\n

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WILL was established to promote group study sessions, independent study, and research exchange among individuals of different nationalities, languages, departments, and positions. Waseda Nihongo Support is offered in conjunction with WILL and supports studies and research in Japanese language and cultures. The lounge is sometimes used as a space for free discussion while students eat and drink.<\/p>\n

Learning Zone, Seminar Room A, B, C<\/span><\/h3>\n

Building No. 18, Central Library, 2nd<\/sup> & 3rd<\/sup> Floor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Open from 9:00 to 21:50 on weekdays and Saturdays and from 10:00 to 16:50 on Sundays<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Central Library includes quiet areas as well as spaces where students can participate in group study sessions. Reservations are not required and students can use any available facilities. The library also holds seminars on how to search for materials.<\/p>\n

\"f9\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Computer Room<\/span><\/h3>\n

B1 Floor, Building No.22<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"f10\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Available 24-hours a day, this computer room is ideal for students who wish to study at night or meet assignment deadlines. The computer room on B1 of Building No. 22 has been open nearly year-round since 1998. The room is often used among students and sometimes all 145 computers are occupied during daytime hours.<\/p>\n

Waseda University Faculty Lounge, Group Learning Zone<\/span><\/h3>\n

Building No. 7, 1st<\/sup> Floor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Open from 9:00 to 22:00; closes at 19:30 during summer, winter and spring vacation<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This space is used to facilitate discussion among academic staff and overseas researchers. Facilities include a meeting room which can accommodate 48 people and a discussion space. Located in the center of campus, this space is bustling with activity, particularly between classes.<\/p>\n

Waseda Portal Office, Meeting Booth <\/span><\/h3>\n

Building No.7, 1st Floor<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"f12\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Open from 9:00 to 20:00 on weekdays, from 9:00 to 18:00 on Saturdays during the semester, and 9:00 to 18:00 on weekdays between semesters<\/p>\n

Individual booths and meeting booths (pictured above) with whiteboards and projectors.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Group Study Room 1\/2\/3<\/span><\/h3>\n

Computer Room on B1 of Building No. 22<\/strong><\/p>\n

Three rooms, 8 person capacity<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"f13\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Used for group work or practicing presentations. Please register at the Student IT Consultation Booth located inside the computer room on B1 of Building No. 22. Reservations are only accepted for same-day use.<\/p>\n

A variety of other facilities are also available. For further details, please refer to the List of Group Study Rooms (posted by Portal Office)<\/span>.<\/p>\n

*Facilities located on the 1st<\/sup> floor of Building No. 7 will receive enhancements in 2015<\/p>\n

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