A glimpse into I-House Taishogun (Dormitory)

Vlog: Come take a look at our I-House Taishogun. Nguyen Ha Linh, an International Student Ambassador, takes us through her dorm life at I-House Taishogun. I-Houses are off-campus dormitories for Ritsumeikan's international students.

Nguyen Ha Linh, is a Global Studies Major Student at Kinugasa Campus. For those that are looking and getting ready to come to Japan, she also provides some tips and advice when starting out at our dormitories. (Below the video, take a read before watching)

For accommodation, Ritsumeikan University provides dormitories for international students who are unaccustomed to a new life in Japan. There are three different dormitories: Taishogun, Utano, and Tokiwa for KIC (Kyoto Campus) students, in the video is some corners inside the I-House Taishogun. When I first came, my room was conveniently furnished with bed, closet, study desk, etc. and I was given a small corner to put my cooking ingredients in the commonly used shared kitchen.

It was my first time decorating my own living space, so I was referencing to some ideas online about how to arrange a small room. For international students, it is understandable that we are bringing many suitcases and we do not want to let them take up too much space, do we? In order to make use of our living space, I recommend utilizing our bed space, by putting big luggage under the bed, or putting them onto the top of the closet. With this way, your room will look much cleaner and spacious.

Another tip I would like to give is trying not to bring electric devices from your home country, since Japan’s power plugs and sockets might be inapplicable. During your stay, it is ultimate not to buy many new stuffs that are unnecessary, because after 2 years, you are required to move out, and you might not want to be stressed out by the amount of luggage that needs to be dealt with. Additionally, keep your room organized and tidy! When you move out, the manager will inspect the room and you will not want to be fined with any damage done to the furniture. Therefore, be careful with heavy things that can break the sink, or liquid that can leave any stain on the mat.

Last but not least, enjoy your new life in Japan! I hope you have the most wonderful time in the land of rising sun!

Nguyen Ha Linh.
(ISA Photography Team)

The blog above is an experience, opinion and thought provided by an individual student.