QQQ[WilWiIQ)itories] itories (aseda Unversity Excusive Dormaseda Unversity International DormWDInterviews with three Waseda students who live in WID, the international dormitories with meals. These students are also RAs (Resident Assistants) for WID.I entered the dormitory in September, the middle of the academic year in Japan, so it was hard for me to make friends in a dormitory where the community had already been established. But after I made friends at the welcome party organized by the WID, dorm life became a lot more enjoyable.It is nice that in the dormitory we have many chances to chat with others.Soon after arriving, I was startled when I overheard a student in another room arguing on the phone with her parents. I thought it would be difficult to see the private side of other people in the dorm. But then I started talking with the student, and as a result, we became good friends. In fact, in the dorm, we can understand each other and still keep a healthy distance.There is a sauna! I feel a little superior because only WID Waseda has a sauna (^.^).It is easy to ask for support from the dorm manager and dorm mother since they are always there to provide support. When we first entered the dormitory, some students were too nervous to talk to their seniors, so I think it was comforting to know that there were adults who were willing to talk to them about their problems.I think this dormitory’s advantage is the opportunity to interact with students from various countries.In other dormitories, international students and Japanese students are on separate floors, but living all together on the same floor at WID allows the two groups to communicate with each other in a shared living environment, which I think is better.Tell us about your reality at WID!Waseda University Student DormitoriesHere is a full version of the interview video.Is dormitory life hard?What is WID Waseda’s top feature?Since you started living in the dormitory do you think you have grown up in some aspect?Do you have a message for prospective students?*Kyoritsu Maintenance is in charge of the day-to-day running and management of the WIDs (Waseda university exclusive dormitories). Residents are asked to sign a contract with Kyoritsu Maintenance when joining the dormitory.*You can watch the 2023 version too.Ms. E(4th year in School of Law)Ms. A(2nd year in School of Creative Science and Engineering)I used to live in the U.S., so I was a bit worried about whether there would be people who is like me, and had lived overseas. But here at WID, there is a real international flavor. I hope that people who have lived abroad, international students, and people with mixed roots will feel at home here.In fact, there are days when I speak only English in school. Really, I can hear so many different languages on campus.In addition, the environment is wonderful. I don’t think there are many universities that have both theaters and museums nearby.Mr. R(1st year in School of International Liberal Studies)My friends told me that I seemed to have become more mature. This may be because I have learned to take care of myself to a certain extent. It’s great that we can practice being independent while receiving support with meals and other things in the dormitory.The biggest change for me was that I started cooking. We don’t get meals on Sundays, so now I look forward to going to the supermarket with friends and cooking a meal. I must admit that it is comfortable in the dorm, not having to do some chores, such as cleaning the bathroom and taking out the trash.interviewees:The https://wasedalife.com/column/int202218RA INTERVIEW
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