Survey Report on Living Environment and Relations Among Students Living In Residence at University

Targeting students living in residence at Ochanomizu University in central Tokyo, this survey aimed to examine awareness and satisfaction regarding living environment and interpersonal relationships in order to provide more effective support based on the students’ situation and needs. The results were as follows. 1) The degree of satisfaction regarding the dormitories’facilities and amenities tended to be generally high among students living at the dormitory called Ochanomizu University SCC and generally low at Ochanomizu University International House and Koishikawa Residence Hall. 2) Many students knew about matters such as dormitory rules and accommodation fees, but at Koishikawa Residence Hall in particular, many students were unsatisfied with the rules (due to, for example, changes in curfew). 3) Students were generally unaware of matters such as dormitory administrative structure and measures to be taken in case of emergency, suggesting the need to make such information better known in all dormitories. 4) Regarding interpersonal relationships with other students living in residence, while a variety of chances for interaction exist at Ochanomizu SCC, there are few opportunities for such interaction at Ochanomizu University International House or Koishikawa Residence Hall