Written by Izumi Tsurumi Ms. Tsurumi coordinates the Leadership program at UWC ISAK Japan. She also teaches IB Biology. Leadership is required in times of uncertainty and challenge, not when circumstances are smooth-sailing and pleasant. One of the key aspects of the leadership practice is for each of us to choose to take purposeful actions… [Read More]
Adventuring into the Spring!
Written by Angeles (Class of 2018, Venezuela) The warmer weather has undeniably been a blessing for our intrepid explorers in the Outdoor Education program! We had a plethora of exciting trips the past month, from bouldering to hikes, that allowed us to fully appreciate the coming of this beautiful spring season. Mitake Bouldering Trip For… [Read More]
Outdoor Education March Shenanigans!
Written by Angeles (Class of 2018, Venezuela) This term has been an exciting and snowy one for the Outdoor Education department, with beautiful scenery and a lot of preparation for future trips. Spring is approaching, and we are excited for what this will bring. In the meantime, here is what has been going on with… [Read More]
Wintry Outdoor Expeditions
Written by Vorapon (Class of 2019, Thailand) After a ‘warm’ welcome back on campus, it’s been a cozy year for Outdoor Education (OEd) to run interesting activities and cherish the UWC ISAK mission of leadership like never before! Here is a quick look at some of the adventures that we have been on in the… [Read More]
A Very Outdoor-sy 2018!
Written by Angeles (Class of 2018, Venezuela) Outdoor Education is off to a great start with stream sign-ups, tons of snow, new trips and opportunities coming up! Everyone in the Outdoor Education department is extremely excited to see how things pan out with all the fun stuff that are set to happen over the next… [Read More]
Outdoor Education Takes on More Hikes!
Every month, our Outdoor Education program organises a plethora of fun and exciting activities for all our students. For November, Angeles (Class of 2018, Venezuela), summarizes the three hikes that our intrepid adventurers embarked on! Mount Haruna Hike Haruna-san is a dormant stratovolcano which has a summit caldera that contains the symmetrical pyroclastic cone of Mount… [Read More]
Outdoor Education Hikes!
The past month has been particularly eventful for our Outdoor Education program, with numerous hikes and one practice expedition! In this post, Angeles (G12, Venezuela), summarises each of the trips that our students embarked on. Lake Nozori Overnight Hike Our students headed to an overnight hike around Lake Nozori (野反湖) in Gunma Prefecture. This is… [Read More]
Leading Self, Leading Others: G10 Project Week
UWC ISAK Japan Summer School is made possible in part by a generous contribution from Mizuho Financial Group, LLC. “This week was part of a journey our students have already started, and one they will continue on their whole lives.” – Ms. Kajsa Tuggey, G10 Project Week Coordinator Throughout G10, students are focusing on the… [Read More]
ISAK Students Featured in Mt. Myogi Promotional Video
The outdoor education group at ISAK has been very active this year, completing over 17 different hikes, climbs and camping trips. They’ve also been featured in a promotional video about Mt. Myogi produced by Shimonita town! The video follows some students as part of the outdoor education program, on a strenuous day hike to some… [Read More]
Spring Project Week – G-11 Initiatives
It’s amazing how much a few ISAK students working as a team can accomplish together! Here is a look back at what the G-11 groups accomplished during Spring Project Week 2017: (Thanks to all of the students who submitted photos for this post!) PROJECT OUTDOOR EDUCATION The Outdoor Education team led several hiking and camping trips… [Read More]