"Keio Mentor-Mentee program" is designed to make new incoming exchange students feel welcome and help them transition to life in Japan and at Keio University. 

The program matches a new incoming exchange student with a current Keio student who has studied abroad or has a plan to study abroad.

Please note that the purpose of this program is not to socialize with Keio students, including making friends, but rather to receive some guidance or advice on life in Japan and Keio University from Keio students.

What you can expect

- Connect with a current Keio student before arriving, which helps you prepare for your study at Keio!

- Get advice and learn about life in Japan and Keio from current Keio student

Examples of how your mentor can help you

Schedule

Application deadline:   9 a.m. on February 5, 2025 (JST)

Your assigned mentor will contact you around Late February- Early March*

*Make sure to check your e-mail regularly so you will not miss an e-mail from your mentor!

Notes

Please note that the purpose of this program is not to socialize with Keio students, including making friends, but rather to receive some guidance or advice on life in Japan and Keio University from Keio students.

The mentor will make the first contact with you, but after that, he/she will only respond to you if you need them. So please be sure to contact them from you when you need any supports!

If you would like to make friends, please join "KOSMIC."

https://www.keio-kosmic.org/

You can join the Mentor-Mentee Program and KOSMIC at the same time.

For your information, please use the flowchart below to re-check your purpose and how Mentor-Mentee Program and KOSMIC helps you.

How to apply

Keio Mentor-Mentee Program Online Registration Form:

https://forms.gle/DvkWd2N4e6UcPqmd7

Contact

-International Exchange Services Group 

Office of Student Services at Keio University 

ic-buddy@adst.keio.ac.jp