Come talk to the Global Lounge staff (either International Office or student staff!) when you want to…
・Hear more about Global Lounge events or tell us your ideas!
・Have a casual chat about Japan, life in Japan, or just tell us about your week
・Share any troubles or concerns about your daily life in Japan
All international students are welcome! See staff introductions and schedules below.
Who am I going to talk with?:
Student Staff (will be added in November and December)
International Office Staff
Jacob Bowdle
Hi! I grew up near Seattle in the US, went to the University of Washington, during which I studied abroad in Kyoto, Japan for one year, and have spent over 10 years working in Japan since then (except for a couple years back in the US for graduate school). I can tell you about Global Lounge events and programs, or we can chat about Japan or anything you want :)
When and where can I talk with them?
In-person
When?: September and October dates with Jacob are listed below
Where?: Ikebukuro Campus Global Lounge
1)Thursday, September 24, 11:30~13:15
2)Thursday, October 2, 11:30~13:15 (Canceled)
3)Tuesday, October 7, 11:30~13:15
※You don’t need to make a reservation. Just come to the Global Lounge and say hi to us during the scheduled times!
Online
You can also set up a meeting on Zoom during the times above by sending an email to Jacob at global-lounge@rikkyo.ac.jp.
What language can I talk with them?
Not all student staff are completely fluent in both English and Japanese, but you can talk with us in either language, whichever you are more comfortable with!
Contact:global-lounge@rikkyo.ac.jp
If you have any questions, feel free email us!