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Originally Posted by Henbaka
Hey, actually its fun with long replies  So youre kinda in the same spot then, wicked! I will probably be attending SILS + japanese classes.
Yeah, that's kinda why the international dorms seems less appealing.. Theyre not THAT far away, well not measured in train time anyways. But they are kind of off-site, from what I've seen. And then there's the thing with curfew etc...
I've been checking some at cheap apartments also, but my budget won't hold I think (especially since there's all kinds of move-in costs then). Plus I'd rather live a little simpler, and have more money to spend! Thanks vm for the links though. I would want a private bathroom, but I think I won't be able to afford that "luxury" 
Anyways, where did you end up going dude?
Gotta go... Sweden has some Spain-asskicking to do! |
Hahaha what a coincidence, I replied in a hurry to rush to the Sweden-Spain game as well! I like both teams, but I'm a little biased towards Spain cuz I'm just slightly in love with David Villa (
), and at the end.....
(although that goal is definitely controversial cuz of the foul towards the back). Sweden was playing real well though, if Ibra stayed on after half-time I think things would've been different!
Haha ANYWAYS, I ended up enrolling into Keio's year-long Japanese program. It was definitely a hard choice though, since Waseda's location is better (Keio is in Mita, Minato-ku) and I heard Waseda is much more international and diverse, and also less snobby haha. But I have a friend in Keio who really pushed her school for me so...Either way, I think we're both in for a crazy 10-months!
And you're right, private bathrooms are definitely a luxury if you want to live in mid-Tokyo areas. I applied to Keio dorms, but am seriously considering canceling the application since their dorms are almost an HOUR away, near Yokohama haha...but then again, it's below 60000/month with a private bathroom lol. My mom wants me to live in some kind of dorm, not necessarily Keio's, but I agree, the curfews and restrictions blow!
And no problem about the links! I also have an additional question, when are you hoping to get your housing settled? I'd assume it's asap like me, but do these guesthouses let you reserve your room that far in advance? I think I was looking at OakHouse, and it said "two weeks max" for reservations. Not sure about what some other sites said, but how are you working around this?
Anyway, it's great to hear from someone who's going thru the same thing! Hehe and when you do, please let me know if you've decided on a place!