Resident Assistant
Live. Connect. Lead.
An RA (Resident Assistant) is a resident leader who supports U Share residents' daily life and growth — right beside them. The one who grows most is the one who steps up to support others.
Three things you gain as an RA
Leadership
Real practice bringing diverse peers together and moving a room — earning trust, not giving orders.
English you use
English becomes a tool to connect, every day. Practical fluency grows naturally within the role.
Intercultural skills
Daily life with peers of different nationalities and values builds the “diversity” strength employers look for.
Two sides of the RA role
A go-to for life & the future
From daily life to course registration to career worries — the closest person fellow residents can turn to, however small the question.
A hub for a global community
Plan and run seasonal events and everyday gatherings, creating places where peers of different nationalities and values connect.
RAs who came before
Some sharpened their English through the role; others fell in love with building community. Their real journeys are the best proof.
「The friends I met at our monthly parties became close tomodachi. Dorm life helped me grow not only socially but emotionally — into a more considerate, open-minded person.」
Jiye
RA at WC1 · Waseda University
Read the interview →
「What I gained most was the ability to accept differences. After moving into U Share, I went on to travel to more than 30 countries.」
Alumnus
Former RA
Read the interview →
「The flexibility to collaborate with people from completely different backgrounds, and the resilience I built, were highly valued in job interviews.」
M
Former RA · HR industry
Read the interview →
Not perfection — a will to grow.
You don't need to be perfect when you apply. What matters is the wish to connect with people and the will to grow. If you live at U Share, you can take that first step. We especially welcome applications from active community members such as club leaders.
Next Step
Start wherever feels right
Whatever stage you're at, here's the best place to begin.