GIGA E-Newsletter

GIGA welcome E-Newsletter is sent to our successful applicants from March to September before their entrance to Keio University, SFC.

Back Issues in 2025

vol.1

Vol.1 was distributed on March 17.

Contents

・Messages from the Deans
・Talk Session by current GIGA students
・GIGA Freshman 2025 Website
・AIS (Association for International Students) Introduction Video
・Explore our latest viewbook!
・On-campus international student dormitory "H(Eta) Village"
・Students' voice "Why choose SFC?"
・Recommended video
・Faculty profiles
・Website for parents

vol.2

Vol.2 was distributed on Apr 30.

Contents

・Apartment vs. Dorm vs. H village
・Scholarships
・Part-Time Jobs
・Freshman Session
・Campus visit
・Timeline for new GIGA students
・Thank you for joining Q&A session by AIS in March

Back Issues in 2024

vol.1

Vol.1 was distributed on March 15.

Contents

・Messages from the Deans
・Talk Session by current GIGA students
・Video messages
・Our on-campus housing "H Village"
・Recommended videos
・Faculty profiles
・Interactive video
・Website for parents

vol.2

Vol.2 was distributed on Apr 30.

Contents

・Apartment vs. Dorm vs. H village
・Scholarships
・Part-Time Jobs
・Freshman Session
・Campus visit
・Timeline for new GIGA students
・Thank you for joining Q&A session by AIS in March

vol.3

Vol.3 was distributed on May 30.

Contents

・Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) information for only who applied for CoE
・Travel Arrangement
・Orientation Schedule
・Procedures for Entering Japan from Overseas
・How to Start Your Life in Japan
★Resident Registration and NHI enrollment★
★Opening a Bank Account★
★Getting a Mobile Phone★
・Visiting SFC (Self-Guided Tour)
・Useful Links

vol.4

Vol.4 was distributed on July 4.

Contents

・Upcoming events in September
・Freshman session and Welcome party
・The Tanabata Festival
・Useful Links

vol.5

Vol.5 was distributed on July 31.

Contents

・SFC International Student Handbook 2024
・Preparation for coming to Japan
・How to get to SFC from airports
・Administrative procedure at a city (ward) office
・AIS LINE group chat
・The Paris 2004 Olympics
・Useful Links