2. Academic Consultation Associate Professor Ayami NAKAYA, Ph.D. International Education Division, International Center Education Building K309 E-mail: anakaya@hiroshima-u.ac.jp Tel:082-424-6289

3. Academic consultant matters Example: ○Conflict between international students and supervisors (Difficulties of getting consensus about research topic, differences of research style, less guidance, etc.) ○Cultural adjustment difficulties in learning (Language, lecture style, etc.) ○Conflicts with lab mates regarding research collaboration/ using lab rules ○Less understanding information from office (Language, Degree/credits system, certification, etc.) ○Uncertainly/anxiety about future education/ career

4. Japanese Language Courses by International Center A. Undergraduate Students, Research Students, Postgraduate Students, Visiting Researchers B. Japanese Language and Culture Study Program Students Course C. HUSA Students Course Please take Placement Test !! ○Time& Date :10:30 to 12:00 on October 10 th (Fri) Place: K201, Faculty of Education (Higashihiroshima Campus) HU Home Page>Research Institutes>International Center> International Education Division

5. Rules for research students Admission for research will be canceled if a research student doesn’t pay their research fees within 3 months of the date of admission. After Admission We will check research progress by means of a record written by the research student which depicts specific study/research contents using the format of “Research journal 「研究日誌」 ” etc..

6. Student Supporter System for Newly Arrived International Students 【 Role of Student Supporter 】 To assist smooth settlement of newly arrived international students in new environment within and around campus. 1. Daily Life Support Pick-up from airport/station; Completion of move-in procedures at City Hall; Assistance to settle in dormitory/apartment( incl. electricity, gas, and water); Opening a Bank Account; Purchasing daily necessities, etc. 2. University Life Support Assistance to apply for tuition exemption/scholarships; Course registration Explaining how to use facilities in campus; Accompanying orientations, etc. - Period of support : About 2months from student’s arrival in Hiroshima. Actual support and maximum hours of service will be decided in consultation with Student Support Offices. - International Student Support Activity Record: Supporters will receive gratitude for their service from the University based on the hours reported in the above-mentioned record. They will ask signatures of international student and his/her academic adviser before their submission.