Just before the Spring Break, CAS group Makanai invited members of the local Karuizawa community to campus for a very special dinner! Makanai, which aims to provide full stomachs and smiles through the taste of diversity, came up with this idea to engage the wider
Written by James Earwood Mr. Earwood teaches G10 Humanities and IB Global Politics at UWC ISAK Japan. Global Politics is a course offered at UWC ISAK that inspires students to analyze real world political issues through the lens of multiple perspectives. By doing so, students
Our Cultural Days continue to delight the community! Last week, we celebrated the diverse cultures of the Middle East, Central Asia and South Asia (or, as our students have coined, Mid-Asia). In what has become a staple of these cultural days, our wonderful cafeteria changed
On the 16th of February, our wonderful students from the Southeast Asia and Asia Pacific regions came together to organize their very own cultural day! Throughout the day, our community was introduced to different aspects of the region, from special food in the cafeteria to
Last week, we celebrated the first of our Culture Days here at UWC ISAK Japan! Our contingent from the Americas and the Caribbean came together to host a fiesta throughout the day, complete with special meals in the cafeteria, telenovela skits, presentations and dancing! Organizing
Written by Yutaro (Class of 2019, Japan) Boarding life was one thing I looked forward to when I first came to UWC ISAK. Having lived my life only with my family, I was very curious to know how it was like to become independent from
The close-knit residential community at UWC ISAK Japan does not just consist of staff, students and faculty, but also their families! The youngest members of our community are a special part of the UWC ISAK family! When school lets out in the afternoon, students often
Written by Raffaela Corrias Ms. Corrias coordinates the UWC ISAK Japan Interfaith Program and Advisory program. Building knowledge about religions represents a critical dimension to understanding modern human affairs. The development of our Interfaith Program is based on this belief as well as on the
At UWC ISAK Japan, our distinct mission is to “empower students to become transformational leaders who explore new frontiers for the greater good of Asia and beyond”. It is thus important that our students be informed and engaged with issues that are happening not just
During the second week of November, three of our students, Yutaro (G11, Japan), Vichearith (G12, Cambodia) and Ayana (G11, Japan), alongside faculty member Ms. Buitrago, attended the High School Students Islands Summit in Okinawa. The summit, which coincided with World Tsunami Awareness Day on November
UWC ISAK Japan hosted guests from Japan and around the world for an action-packed, celebratory opening ceremony weekend! Japanese Press Release – UWC ISAK Japan Opening Ceremony English Press Release – UWC ISAK Japan Opening Ceremony Here is a recap of the weekend’s events: DAY
“Difference is everywhere and it can lead us to disparity, but appreciating the power of diversity can turn it into a positive power for changes. That is why I wanted to help organize our first UWC Day so the community can think about diversity together.”
“I need diversity because…” This was the statement our students, faculty and staff answered in a new photo project, shot by UWC ISAK Japan communications associate, Adlin Zainal. The photos were taken in support of UWC Day 2017 (September 21). You can see some of
A year of extraordinary learning and experiences is coming to an end this week, and one program that made an impact on campus in 2016-2017 is the Interfaith Dialogue Group. Raffaela Corrias, the group’s advisor, believes that knowledge of religion is essential in order to
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