Who is a UWC ISAK Japan Student?
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(You an also learn more on our student testimonials page.)
Home Country: Afghanistan
Favorite Subjects: Economics & History
Passionate About: Making positive economic changes in my country and the region.
“UWC ISAK Japan is a family in which parents and siblings are from different parts of the world. It is like a mountain: as you explore it, you realize how big, diverse, and valuable it is.”
Home Country: Japan
Favorite Subject: Design Innovation
Inspired by: Alfred Nobel
Interested in: Midwifery
Favorite Food: Ozoni
“Before UWC ISAK Japan, I attended public school in Japan. I applied here because I wanted to go to a school where I could grow as a person”
Home Country: Australia
Attended ISAK Summer School in 2014
Favorite Subject: History
Favorite Author: Terry Pratchett
Interested In: Marine Biology
Favorite Meal: T-Bone Steak, Mashed Potatoes
Inspired by: Alexis Sanchez
Home Country: Turkey
Native Language: Turkish
Favorite Book: The Outsiders
Passionate About: Politics & International Relations
Would like to pursue: A career in government
Inspired by: Kurt Hahn
Home Country: Myanmar
Favorite Subject: English
Dream Career: Diplomat
Inspired by: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Favorite Food: Kyay Oh (Myanmar noodle dish)
“The diversity, leadership and the friendly atmosphere that UWC ISAK Japan offers is unforgettable.”
Home Country: Canada
Native Languages: English and Turkish
Favorite Subject: History
Favorite Book: The Book Thief
Passionate About: Music
Interested in: Psychology
“I came here because I wanted to get the best education possible.”
Home Country: Pakistan
Native Language: Urdu
Inspired by: My mom because she has been through so much for our family and I want to make her proud.
Passionate About: Mental Health
Thinking About A Career in: Psychiatry
UWC ISAK Japan is: Creative, Fun, Innovative
Home Country: Indonesia
Favorite Subject: Japanese
Favorite Book: The Lord of the Rings
Inspired by: Abraham Lincoln
Interested in: Medicine
“I wanted to go to school abroad and live alone so that I’ll be more prepared for college.”
Home Country: Malaysia
Passionate About: Outer Space
Dream Career: Astrophysicist
Favorite Food: Ramen
Musical Instrument: Bagpipes
UWC ISAK Japan is: Diverse and Brilliant!
Home Country: France
Favorite Subject: Health
Passionate About: Piano, Drums, Sailing, Rowing
Thinking About A Career in: Architecture
Favorite Food: Éclair
UWC ISAK Japan is: Creative people serving their community
Home Country: India
Favorite Subjects: Science & Art
Favorite Book: The Davinci Code
Inspired by: Dr. Abraham M. George
Favorite Food: Pancakes with Syrup
UWC ISAK Japan is: Fun, Family, Fantastic.
“I came to here to become a leader.”
Home Country: Tajikistan
Favorite Subjects: Leadership & Art
Passionate About: Canceling Gender Inequality
“In the future I will be an architect and will build a mosque for women in my country. Girls who don’t have an education can be in that community, learn something new, and get knowledge from women who have a good education.”