What is Lounge (IDC)?
Located in the first floor of the Plaza building. You can hang out with other residents.
Hours:9:00-18:00
The ISDAK community is shaped by diverse people with various backgrounds.
IDC was opened to create a base where all dormitory students can stay as who they are and be respected for different points of views and backgrounds.
IDC is a Safer Space (A place where everyone can feel safe and comfortable):
IDC is “a base for creating ISDAK a peaceful environment so that every students can live and learn without discrimination”.
Regardless of race / ethnicity, gender / sexuality, religion, impediment, etc., IDC aims to make the ISDAK community a place where everyone can live comfortably. For that, please follow the rules below when visiting IDC.
No Hate Speech
No sexist or racist jokes and behaviors
Maintain confidentiality (e.g. no outing)
Distinguish between open conversation and insulting
※ At this moment, we require all visitors to follow our anti-infection policy.
What You Can Do at IDC
Read, study, and talk, either as an individual or a group.
IDC is a place where students from socially marginalized groups and their allies can interact safely.
Diversity bookshelf- Learn about diversity and social justice.
Join workshops and events held by RAs.
Board games and TV available.
You can get information about city of Kodaira/Hitotsubashigakuen.
IDC's website (→ For details, [About the lounge]) introduces a contact point where you can consult when you are harassed or have troubles in your student life. There is also an English-speaking window. Click here for consultation
https://isdak-dormitory.wixsite.com/diversity-center/counselling-resource