Sophia Dormitory Events
Sophia Dormitories are not simply places to live but are positioned as Educational Dormitories. Through daily dormitory life, residents learn from one another and grow together. At the Sophia Dormitories, a wide range of events and programs led by residents are held, allowing them to enjoy various seasonal occasions and cultural experiences.
Major Annual Events
Welcome events for new residents and Christmas celebrations are held as annual traditions. In addition, all residents participate in disaster preparedness drills, where practical training based on scenarios such as fires and earthquakes is conducted with the cooperation of local fire departments.
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Residents prepare themed welcome events together each time -
Welcome reception at Soshigaya — a stunning group photo -
Arrupe welcome party — warm smiles with a hint of excitement -
Arrupe decorated with a cherry blossom theme -
Edagawa welcome event — even private dorms stay lively -
Rock–paper–scissors train game brought big excitement -
Christmas at Soshigaya with a buffet-style dinner -
Festive tables set for a shared Christmas meal -
Christmas at Arrupe, featuring a large tree -
Gift exchange — the highlight of Christmas -
Edagawa residents decorated together to create the mood -
The tree shines with many ornaments -
Disaster drill at Soshigaya using an earthquake simulator -
Hands-on fire extinguisher training with full focus -
After training, residents enjoyed emergency meals
LGL-Organized Events
These events are held each month by LGLs (Living Group Leaders), who are appointed each semester. They feature a variety of unique programs organized by LGLs, and many residents participate each time.
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Thanksgiving potluck with home and cultural dishes (Arrupe) -
Sports activities that spark new friendships (Soshigaya) -
Many ways to enjoy sports, including eSports (Soshigaya) -
Movie Night on a big screen (Arrupe) -
Giveaway passing daily items from seniors to juniors (Soshigaya) -
Tanabata celebration in yukata, enjoying Japanese culture (Edagawa) -
One-day trips bring new experiences beyond the dorm (Soshigaya) -
Hiking refreshes both body and mind (Soshigaya) -
Taking breaks from studying for exams to share encouragement and New Year goals (Edagawa) -
Farewell moments celebrating graduating residents (Arrupe)
Community Engagement: TRIANGLE FESTA
At Soshigaya International House, as part of community engagement initiatives, the Soshigaya Cultural Festival is held at the “Triangle Festa,” one of the largest festivals in the local community. It serves as a place of learning that involves the demonstration of leadership and collaboration, and residents make repeated preparations with the aim of sharing international perspectives, deepening their engagement with members of the local community.
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Soshigaya Cultural Festival held at Soshigaya -
Residents busy preparing from the day before -
Guided tours introducing dorm life to the community -
Food stall challenge: hot, freshly made Shanghai noodles -
International dishes served in the big kitchen -
Workshops popular with children -
“Snow White” show with Sofian mascot drew a crowd -
Appreciation gathering for resident organizers
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