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Dormitory Staff＆Student Exchange Event between Sophia University and ICU

Update: February 20, 2026

On February 3, 2026, an inter-university student dormitory exchange meeting was held at International Christian University (ICU), bringing together dormitory staff and students from Sophia University and ICU.

From Sophia University, ten students participated from its directly operated dormitories, Soshigaya International House and Arrupe International Residence. From ICU, seven students participated, representing Canada House, Fourth Women's Dormitory, Global House, Zelkova House, and Momi-Maple House.
The program began with presentations from both universities introducing their respective dormitory management structures and initiatives. This was followed by separate discussion sessions for housing-office staff and students, during which participants engaged in detailed exchanges on various practices and challenges related to dormitory management. Through these interactions, students were able to gain valuable insights into ways of enriching their dormitory life.

【Inter-University Dormitory Exchange Activities in Academic Year 2025】

October 2025: Dormitory staff and students from Fukuoka Women's University visited ICU to participate in an exchange meeting.

December 2025: ICU Housing Office staff and four students participated in the residential exchange program "Dormitory Festival" held at Keio University Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC).

This event also included participants from Waseda University, Chuo University, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU), and Akita International University (AIU), with active group discussions and presentations taking place.
Inter-university student dormitory exchange programs provide valuable opportunities for students to learn from one another, strengthen collaboration among universities, and incorporate new perspectives into future dormitory management.