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FIND SOPHIA is the official campus media for Sophia University students, sharing a variety of topics closely related to campus life. Life in the Sophia Dormitories, the activities of residents, and various dormitory initiatives are also introduced.
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Sophia University has three Sophia Dormitories: Sophia Edagawa Men’s Dormitory, Soshigaya International House, and Arrupe International Residence.What is each dormitory like? Reports from residents introduce life in the dormitories.
If you are considering applying, we encourage you to take a look.
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Twice a year, in spring and autumn, current residents organize welcome events when new residents move into the dormitories. This article introduces these distinctive welcome events, each reflecting the unique atmosphere of the three dormitories.
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At the Sophia Dormitories, the “Sophia Dormitory Study Tour” is offered as an educational program.By visiting various locations off campus, residents can gain new insights and learning through hands-on experiences and encounters with different people. It provides an opportunity to broaden perspectives together with fellow residents in an environment different from everyday life.
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At the Sophia Dormitories, various events are held each month by residents known as LGLs (Living Group Leaders).The events held each month are diverse, and here we introduce some of them.

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At the Sophia Dormitories, training sessions are conducted for LGLs with the aim of improving their leadership skills, as well as planning and holding meetings for the new academic term. These sessions showcase how LGLs not only work to develop their own skills but also engage seriously in learning together for the benefit of the dormitories as a whole.
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What Are the Sophia Dormitories Like?

#058 “Dormitories”: The Place Where You Can Experience the Most International Exchange

In this article, we introduce life at Soshigaya International House, the largest of the Sophia Dormitories. The report by residents of Soshigaya International House is full of useful information.

Please note that the articles featured here are available in Japanese only.

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#137 What Are Sophia Dormitories and Designated Dormitories Like?

In this article, student writers introduce three Sophia Dormitories and two Designated Dormitories from their own perspectives. We encourage you to compare each dormitory and find the one that best suits you.

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Welcome Event

Welcome to Dorm！　Introducing Our Spring 2026 Event

At the Sophia Dormitories, welcome events for new residents are held by current residents after the move-in period is completed. In this article, we introduce the welcome events for new residents in the Spring Semester AY2026. Each of the three Sophia Dormitories—Edagawa Men’s Dormitory, Soshigaya International House, and Arrupe International Residence—is also introduced in detail, so we hope this will serve as a useful reference for those who are deciding which dormitory to apply to.

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【Sophia Dormitory】2025 Spring Sophia Dormitory Welcome Event

This is a report on the welcome events for new residents held in the Spring Semester AY2025.
Each year, different programs are planned by the LGLs.

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Sophia Dormitory Study Tour

Experiencing Circular Agriculture at KURKKU FIELDS

Sophia Dormitories are not simply places to live but are positioned as Educational Dormitories.
As part of this approach, the Sophia Dormitory Study Tour—open exclusively to residents—is held. This article introduces the “Sustainable Circular Agriculture to Learn from KURKKU FIELDS,” conducted in 2025.

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【Sophia Dormitory】2025 Autumn Semester Sophia Dormitory Study Tour

In the Autumn Semester of AY2025, residents experienced learning about Japanese culture through a zazen session led by the Head Priest at Taizo-in of Myoshin-ji Temple. They also participated in a hands-on disaster preparedness workshop by MUJI, where they created an “ITSUMONO MOSHIMO” set that can be useful in dormitory life.

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LGL Monthly Event

One Day Trip: Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

At the Sophia Dormitories, LGLs plan events held in the dormitories once a month. This article introduces a “One Day Trip” organized by the LGLs at Soshigaya International House, featuring their visit to the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum. In addition to outings like this, a variety of events such as Christmas parties and potluck gatherings are also held in the dormitories. Please take a look at the various articles.

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【Sophia Dormitories】Creating Connections in Dorm Life: LGLs’ Autumn 2025 Events at a Glance

This article introduces a wide range of events planned by LGLs at each dormitory during the Autumn Semester of AY2025.

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LGL Training

AY2025 Spring Semester LGL Training

LGLs hold training sessions twice a year, in the Spring and Autumn Semesters. This article introduces the LGL training held in the Spring Semester of AY2025. It conveys how LGLs actively participate in activities as leaders who support and guide the residents.

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【Sophia Dormitories】2023 fall semester LGL training! How LGL grow from the perspective of the lecturer

In AY2023, training was conducted with an external lecturer, focusing on learning what it means to develop one’s own leadership style.

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