Journal

For Those Who Feel Anxious About Finding a Home in Japan — What I Learned About “A Place Where You Can Feel Safe” Through Life Abroad

"Today's story is based on the real-life experience of Tomomi, an employee at U Share."Doesn’t findi...

How Much Does U Share Really Cost?

An Honest Comparison: Living Alone vs. U Share Student"The rent seems okay... but how much will I ac...

Differences Between WC1 and WC2 | Which One Should You Choose?

Overview | Comparing WC1 and WC2 at a GlanceDifferences between WC1 and WC2 (Initial fees are separa...

[First 30 Residents Only] Spring 2026 Special Campaign: 50% OFF Move-in Fee!

Celebrate your new beginning with U Share in Spring 2026.For those starting their university journey...

Why International Students Choose U Share When Studying in Japan

Introduction: When Study Abroad Doesn’t Go as Planned, It’s Not About Ability or EffortStudying in J...

"The Hardest Time": How Grit Took Yusaku from Low Wages to Harvard & The World Bank

Last month, U Share Nishiwaseda—the international student dorm in the heart of Tokyo—welcomed a spec...

"The Perfect Balance of Independence and Community": Why Diego Chose U Share

In our latest resident spotlight, we introduce Diego Rejman, an active member of our U Share communi...

It’s More Than Just a Place to Live": Eva’s Story of Connection in Tokyo

Introducing one of our residents, Eva Denis who is currently an exchange student at Shibaura Institu...

From Rikkyo Student to Intern: Integrating Life, Study, and Work at U Share

Introducing one of our residents, Morgan Taylor who is currently an exchange student at Rikkyo Unive...

Why I Chose U Share Over the University Dorm: Shanae’s Story

Shanae SungShe was born in Singapore and raised in Australia. Studied abroad at Waseda University fo...

Small Enough to Know Everyone, International Enough to Explore: Karina’s Choice

Karina ChevhuzBorn and raised in Ukraine. Speaks Ukrainian, Russian, English, and a little bit of Ge...

"How Do You Differentiate Yourself?": Essential Questions for Your Future Career

Career advice I learned throughout my lifeWhat is Share Your Story x Professionals (SYSP)?SYSP is a...

From U Share to Investment Banking: How Networking Shaped My Career Path

Geo HanBorn in the year 1998. Currently studying Waseda University, School of Political Science and...

“Studying Abroad Without Leaving Japan: A Waseda Engineering Student’s Journey to an Exchange Program in the Netherlands Through U Share”

R.N.Originally from Okayama Prefecture. Currently studying at the School of Creative Science and Eng...

Constructing My Future: How Living at U Share Shaped My Career Path

Jae Woo LewBorn in the year 2001. Currently studying Waseda University, School of Political Science...