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TOKYO, JAPANSEMESTER/YEAR study abroad PROGRAMProgram Services
Health Insurance & Emergency Services
PRE-DEPARTURE PREPARATIONS & ORIENTATIONS
Temple University Education Abroad provides a series of online pre-departure postings to help students prepare for studying and living in Tokyo. A pre-departure orientation is also conducted at Temple University Main Campus in Philadelphia. Students are required to attend the on-site orientation program in Tokyo which is designed to acquaint students with TUJ and life in Japan. vISAS, pASSPORTS AND TRAVEL
Students who do not have valid passports should apply for or renew their passports as soon as possible. Accepted students will be asked to submit their passport number and expiration date within two weeks of acceptance to the program. Depending on the consulate to which you will apply for your visa, your passport must be valid for a minimum of three months up to a year beyond the end of your stay in Japan. Passport processing times vary. For information on obtaining a passport, and current processing times, visit http://travel.state.gov/passport. All students must submit a passport in order to obtain a visa, which is required for semester study in Japan. Instructions on obtaining a visa are provided to accepted students in an online pre-departure posting, and Temple assists with the visa application process. Please note that the visa application process begins soon after the program appliction deadline. This process is lengthy, so it is important for participants to follow instructions carefully and observe deadlines for submitting materials. Students must also be prepared to limit international travel during this time. Students are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to and from Tokyo and are required to be present for the entire length of the program. Further details are provided to accepted students.
OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES AT TUJ
The Office of Student Services (OSS) supports TUJ’s diverse students as they become members of the university community. In addition to providing assistance with the visa application process and coordinating housing, the OSS provides an on-site orientation to help study abroad students assimilate into the academic and social life at TUJ and become familiar with Tokyo. The OSS also organizes cultural activities and excursions each semester and works with student organizations to encourage social interaction among students from different backgrounds.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
Students may have the opportunity to work on campus through limited student worker positions or, in some circumstances, at paid internships. Students who work at TUJ usually find part-time employment in the Teaching and Learning Center and in administrative offices. However, jobs may be limited, and the university cannot guarantee employment for all students.
Moreover, student employment is strictly regulated and requires formal university approval to be in compliance with visa laws and restrictions that govern employment for foreign nationals in Japan. Students can only work in accordance with Japanese visa restrictions and require advance approval and documentation. Study abroad students may only work if they are under long-term visa sponsorship and may not work if they are on a short-term tourist visa (applicable in the summer term).
HOUSING
Housing in Tokyo is provided in a few select facilities, all of which have air conditioning and provide access to a kitchen, laundry facilities and the internet. Basic furnishings, linens, dishes and kitchen utensils are provided. Each housing facility is within a short walk of restaurants, cafes, grocery stores and shops, and in general, the commute to campus is approximately 50 minutes by public transportation. Homestays with Japanese families are available for selected students, with priority given to those with prior study of the Japanese language who are interested in complete linguistic and cultural immersion. Homestays are generally located one-to-two hours from TUJ by public transportation. Students also have the option of finding their own housing in Tokyo.
HEALTH INSURANCE & EMERGENCY SERVICES
All Temple study abroad participants are required to purchase the International Student Identity Card (ISIC), which carries an emergency sickness/accident insurance policy. This card is currently available for $22. Note that the ISIC Non-Japanese students on student visas are required to join the Japanese national health insurance program. Students purchase the insurance (approximately $32) upon arrival in Tokyo with the assistance of program staff. While students are required to maintain ISIC and Japanese national health insurance coverage at a minimum, Temple University highly recommends purchasing additional health insurance. More detailed information about insurance is provided in the pre-departure materials. In the event of a medical emergency overseas, all students participating on a Temple University study abroad program have access to 24-hour assistance through International SOS. International SOS helps with medical, travel and security information when away from home.
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Education Abroad and Overseas Campuses
200 Tuttleman Learning Center
1809 N 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215.204.0720 (phone)
215.204.0729 (fax)
study.abroad@temple.edu
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