🏠 Housing
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
300€
Where was it located?
Near the university, in a quiet but cool neighbourhood
How can someone find this place?
With the school directly
Would you recommend it?
Yes, I would recommend it, to be in the dorm make you meet a lot of people, that you can count on. Also, the managers and the japanese residents can help you with the administrative work, or other problems
🍻 Social Life
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
There is many many things in Kawaramachi, in the center, but even around the dorm, there is a lot of izakaya and little restaurants that are really good
🎓 Uni life at Ritsumeikan University
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
If you want to progress in Japanese, the japanese classes are good
Do you have some tips?
The campus is really cool, in Kyoto, near Kinkakuji and a lot of facilities, so perfect.
✈️ Travel
Best trips to do?
You can go to osaka for the day, for cheap. There is the lake biwa also thats nice, or Kobe, the seto sea, many many things
🌆 Kyoto vibe
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Kyoto?
You need to have a bike, because the buses can be expensive, and to have a bike gives you a lot of freedom, to go to places, like little temples, or to go to the center.
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