Resident Assistant and Buddy Programs

ASU’s volunteer students serve as Resident Assistants and Buddies to offer support to international students settling down comfortably in Japan at international student dormitory called “iHouse”.

Resident Assistant (RA)

RAs are live-in students at iHouse to provide a positive on-campus living experience for the international students. They provide a sympathetic ear and practical advice for students who need help dealing with social, medical and personal problems.

• RAs assist international students in their adjustment to a new environment and community.
• RAs also host various events to interact with international students living in iHouse.

ASU Buddy Program

CIP offers a “Buddy Program” in which ASU students support the international students in their adjustment to the life in Japan and their student life at ASU. You can contact your buddies with questions about the life in Japan before your arrival, and they offer support about shopping and other useful daily life information up to about one month after arrival in Japan.