Drone Delivered Redemption
Written by Gabriel (Class of 2020 / Philippines)
I glared at the dust and debris that encircled its edges while pondering how best to start the repair. In my hand was a drone I pulled off the dusty cupboard in
News & Events
How a Digital Native Does Remote Teaching
Adam Atkin has a background in mechanical engineering and mathematics and joined UWC ISAK Japan after a successful period at UWC Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Amongst an already youthful faculty, Adam is one of our youngest members and his
Dr. Mandy Finds a New Formula for Success
Dr. Mandy Heddle (or “Dr. Mandy,” as she is affectionately referred to on campus) is an optimist. She certainly recognizes the global pandemic for what it is—a crisis—but rather than looking at the obstacle of having many students learning from
The Fab Lab: Building a Maker Culture on Campus
Before our new students arrive on campus each August and even before the return of current faculty, our school is buzzing with activity as we welcome and introduce UWC ISAK Japan to our new faculty members. It is an exciting
My Internship in the Center of Tokyo Finance
Written by Hasan (Class of 2021 / Libya)
I am one of the students that chose to stay in Japan over winter break. As part of the Winter Work Program, the staff at UWC ISAK Japan work hard to find
Denso Leadership Program with UWC ISAK Japan
In the mid week of February, our school welcomed 16 young leaders from Denso to our campus to collaborate on Denso Leadership Program. DENSO is a leading supplier of advanced automotive technology, systems and components for
Winter Work Program
During winter break, many of our students use the time to travel or return home. This year a number of students made a different choice—stay in Japan and join the winter work program.
Beginning in December 2018 and running through
Campus Opens for Model UN Conference
Written by Poum (Class of 2020, Thailand)
On January the 18th, 2019, we welcomed 13 students from different schools. We, as the Model United Nations (MUN) Club, were very excited as this was something we were planning for and working
Internet Legend Speaks at UWC ISAK
In late December, our Grade 10 students welcomed a Japanese Internet legend into their classroom. Masayuki “Masa” Watanabe, who built his name as a co-founder of DeNA, one of Japanese leading online service companies, before going on to launch
Expanding our Professional Network
One Life Realize Your Potential Be a Catalyst for Positive Change
What do you hope to do with the one life you have to live? This is a difficult question for many of us, and a question that
