SKP Buddies
A number of Japanese students volunteer as Study in Kyoto Program Buddies each semester to introduce new SKP students to life on campus as well as daily life in Japan. SKP buddies hope to ensure that SKP students have a wonderful year in Japan. Buddies show SKP students around Japan and help with everything from setting up bank accounts to finding the best place to purchase bicycles. Best of all, buddies are only a phone call or e-mail away.
Extra-Curricular Activities
SKP students are encouraged to take part in extra-curricular activities. With over 200 student clubs to choose from at RU, it is likely that every SKP student will be able to find his or her niche. Clubs range from traditional arts, such as Japanese drumming, martial arts, pottery, and Noh theater, to academics and sports.
Campus Facilities
While on the program, students are able to make use of all university facilities provided at both Kinugasa and Biwako-Kusatsu Campuses.
Libraries
Over 2.3 million books in Japanese, Chinese, English, and other languages are housed in the RU libraries. SKP students are able to borrow books using their student identification card.
Medical Service Center
The Medical Service Center offers medical assistance to students with health concerns. Consultations are available in English during certain times of the day.
Co-op
The University Cooperative (Co-op) offers everything from food, books, and CDs to a travel service. With a Co-op membership, students are able to receive a 10% discount on book and CD purchases. The membership fee of 5,000 yen (2008 figure) is fully refundable at the end of the program.
Computers & Information Equipment
Students are provided with a university e-mail address and have access to the internet. The university also provides a campus-wide wireless network.
Gymnasium
The university gymnasium houses a training room with a variety of exercise equipment and can be used free of charge by all SKP students.
Cafeteria
Both campuses have reasonably priced cafeterias with a wide variety of foods to choose from.
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