Student life guide
We support students to have a fulfilling student life.
Notes on student life
As university students, your scope of activities will expand, and you will meet and interact with various people. To have a fulfilling student life, it is important to be considerate of others and to take responsibility for your own actions. To avoid becoming a victim or perpetrator, have prior knowledge about troubles and avoid unnecessary troubles.
(1) Solicitation by cults or radical groups
The existence of religious groups and others that disguise themselves as "circles" to recruit students on and off-campus is becoming a social issue. Recently, there have been solicitations using SNS.
(2) Fraudulent businesses
Problems with pyramid schemes and "mobile planners" are spreading among younger generations. Many victims are recruited by friends or circle members. It can lead not only to financial harm but also to the breakdown of personal relationships and trust.
(3) Theft and Loss Problems
There have been reports of people having their valuables stolen when they leave their luggage unattended on campus. Be careful to keep your cash and valuables with you at all times, or keep them where you can see them. There have also been reports of thefts in club rooms and dormitories. Make sure to lock your door properly when you are not at home, and always lock your room when it is unoccupied.
(4) Scams and Personal Information
Students, faculty, and staff at Science Tokyo have also been victims of scams. This kind of fraud affects all of us. There is a possibility that your personal information, which has been leaked without your knowledge, is being misused by scamming groups.
Once your information has been leaked, you cannot get it back. Always protect your personal information.
Most scams start with an e-mail, phone call, or SMS. If you feel even the slightest bit suspicious, be sure to talk to someone about it.
(5) Yami-Baito (Illegal part-time jobs)
Be suspicious of job postings that say “high-paying job,” “instant payment,” or “just pick up the paperwork.” Illegal job information is becoming more and more sophisticated and difficult to notice. Even if the job information on the public job posting is general, if you find anything even slightly odd, such as a request to contact them via an anonymous application, talk to someone about it as soon as possible.
(6) Alcohol
Acute alcohol intoxication can lead to fatal accidents. Do not encourage others to drink quickly. Drinking alcohol before the age of 20 is against the law. Forcing someone to drink may constitute “alcohol harassment.”
When occasions for drinking increase (before summer vacation, term start and end, year-end and New Year holidays, etc.), there tends to be a rise in trouble with local residents surrounding the university, as well as alcohol-related incidents (traffic accidents, acute alcohol poisoning, etc.). Since the Ookayama campus in particular is located in a residential area, please be sure to drink responsibly and without disturbing the local community.
(7) SNS Issues
What you casually post online may be an infringement of rights or even an illegal act. You may become a victim without realizing it. Once posted, there is no way to stop the spread of information — this is known as a digital tattoo. You could be the perpetrator or the victim. A thoughtless posting or the spreading of information could lead to a lifetime of regret.
(8) Drugs
Overdosing on illegal drugs, dangerous substances, and over-the-counter medications can destroy not only your life, but also the lives of your family and those close to you. You should never get involved with such drugs. The purchase, possession, use, or transfer of drugs that are regulated by law can result in severe criminal penalties. Science Tokyo may also impose strict disciplinary actions, including expulsion or the cancellation and return of scholarship benefits.
Recent consultation cases
- Someone was collecting personal information under the guise of a survey, and personal information was provided
- A call was received from someone claiming to be from the Chinese Embassy or Chinese Public Security Bureau, demanding money
- A teacher on a business trip instructed to buy prepaid cards urgently for payment, but it was later discovered that the teacher did not give such instructions
To avoid trouble
- Do not easily provide personal information such as name, address, phone number, email address
- If you feel suspicious, reject firmly and as soon as possible
- Do not try to solve it by yourself; consult the university or family immediately
Lost and found
Please report or inquire about found items (lost items or forgotten items) on campus at the respective campus office.
(1) Ookayama Campus, Suzukakedai Campus and Tamachi Campus
(2) Yushima Campus
Other than hospital
(Contact)
General Affairs Group, General Affairs Division, General Planning Department,
soumu.adm@tmd.ac.jp
Hospital
(Contact)
General Affairs Group, Hospital General Affairs Division, Hospital Administration Department,
syomu22.adm@tmd.ac.jp
(3) Kounodai Campus
(Contact)
Kounodai Administration Group, Yushima Academic Affairs Office, Academic Affairs Division, Educational Promotion Department,
k.kyoumu.adm@tmd.ac.jp
Bicycle registration
Prior registration is required to use a bicycle.
(1) Ookayama Campus, Suzukakedai Campus
(2) Yushima Campus
Part-time jobs
Many of you may be thinking about starting a part-time job in April.
To avoid getting into trouble with “Yami-Baito” (Illegal part-time jobs), please check the job description and working conditions carefully in advance.
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Precautions for part-time work:
- New students in bachelor's degree program should look for a part-time job only after getting accustomed to university life.
- Work within a range that does not interfere with your studies or health. Be sure to confirm the working conditions (job description, form, salary, hours, access, etc.) in advance.
- When working, make every effort not to be tardy or absent without permission, and work with good sense and sincerity as a student of the Institute.
- Part-time work for international students requires a "Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence."
- If an accident should occur while working part-time or while commuting to and from work, please report it to your employer as soon as possible. Workers' accident compensation insurance can be used for injuries sustained on the job, even for part-time work.
- If you are in trouble, please contact the "Working Conditions Consultation Hotline" (free dial) at the bottom of the flyer at the following URL.
(1) Finding Jobs Outside the Campus
Science Tokyo outsources the management of its part-time job referrals to “Baitonet”, an online system operated by the National Student Information Center Co., Ltd. “Baitonet” only lists secure part-time jobs that meet the guidelines and educational standards set by Science Tokyo, ensuring that work is safe and appropriate for students.
If you have any questions or problems with the employment or contract details of part-time jobs on Baitonet, please contact the following address as soon as possible.
National Student Information Center Co., Ltd.
03-5325-0283
(2) Finding Jobs Within the Campus
Partnerships with museums
Science Tokyo is a member of the National Museum of Nature and Science University Partnerships, Campus Members of the Tokyo National Museum Program, and Campus Members of the National Museum of Art. Membership benefits are available to Science Tokyo students through these programs.
Sanitary Pads for All Who Need Them
As part of student support, we have started providing sanitary products in some women’s restrooms and multi-purpose restroom stalls on campus.
Contact
General Affairs and Planning Group, Student Support Division
Student Support Group, Yushima Student Support Office, Student Support Division
- kousei.adm@ml.tmd.ac.jp