World Campus - Japan Program 2017 www.worldcampus.org
Unique Access to Japan includes Experiencing deep-rooted traditions & Cultures Experiencing modern Japan Experiencing Japan from inside perspective by interacting with people
Deep Rooted Traditions & Cultures Enjoy a tea ceremony in Kimono Zen Meditation with Buddhist monk Taste home-made Japanese food Come in contact with an A-bomb survivor Learn about real Japanese swords Try the ancient sport
Experience Japanese pop culture (anime, manga, music, etc...) Experience Modern Japan Experience the everyday life of Japanese family Find out the lifestyle of Japanese youth by spending time together with university & high school students Visit local, regional and international businesses Attend formal courtesy visits with mayors and governors
Experiencing Japan from Inside Perspective by Interacting with People Constantly interact with people (host families, school children, business owners, politician, local citizens, etc.) Share your culture, politics and belief with Japanese community members as well as multinational classmates Use your personal talents or creativity in our Thank-You Event
Unique access to Japan.. The program gives you a unique access to Japan through 5 key components: Diversity Host families Hands-on curriculum Community contribution Arigato event
Diversity Experience World Campus Japan together with 20 to 40 participants from around 15 different countries and share your different cultures.
Diversity 448 people participated from 46 countries! Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chille, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greenland, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Luxembourg, Mexico, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Serbia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Taiwan, Turkey, Uganda, UK, USA, Uzbekistan, Venezuela
Host families During the program you will stay with local Japanese host families 100% of the time and gain real cultural learning on a grass-root level.
Hands-on curriculum During our unique communitybased education curriculum you effectively learn a variety of aspects of Japanese society and the world through seminars and interactions with community activists, business and political leaders.
Community contribution During the activities you interact with the local community and get to share your culture as well as contribute to the community and so develop compassion and skills to contribute to society.
Arigato event By interacting through dance and music we thank the local communities for hosting us. As a participant you perform with the group but also get the chance to show your personal talents.
Strategic learning outcomes Committed to a Cultural Bridge Catalysts and Confident Community Global Perspective Builders Achievers Communicators Contributors Global responsibility Teamwork Self-confidence Public speaking Service orientation Cultural awareness Political awareness Understanding Others Achievement drive skills Listening Conscientiousness Social issues awareness Understanding customs and languages Building relations Leveraging cultural diversity Flexibility Persistence Initiative Optimism Influencing and motivating Conflict management Trustworthiness Leading by example Developing others Collaboration and cooperation
World Campus Japan activities Internal time Regional learning Community impact Traditional cultural experience Host family day Examples: Team building, City introduction, My story, Country presentation Museum visit, Guest speakers, Company visit, Courtesy visit, Topical discussion.. School visit, University visit, Interacting with elderly and disabled people, Farming.. Kimono, Sumo, Tea ceremony, Calligraphy, Budou, Making sushi.. Hot spring, Disneyland, Todaiji Temple, Kumamoto Castle, Karaoke, Kabuki..
Sample schedule
2017 Program Schedule (*Tentative and subject to change) Session 1 (June 14th ~ July 3rd) - Omura, Nagasaki (June 14~June 21) - Kumamoto City (June 21~June 26) - Omuta, Fukuoka/Arao, Kumamoto (June 26~July 3) Session 2 (July 4th ~ July 23rd) - Suita, Osaka (July 4~July 11) - Uda, Nara (July 11~July 17) - Isehara, Kanagawa (July17 ~July 23) Session 3 (July 24th ~ August 12th) - Mito, Ibaraki (July 24~July 31) - Abiko, Chiba (July 31~August 6) - Tama, Tokyo (August 6~August 12)
Kyushu: Omura, Nagasaki
Kyushu: Kumamoto City
Kyushu: Arao, Kumamoto & Omuta, Fukuoka
Osaka area: Suita, Osaka
Osaka area: Uda, Nara
Tokyo area: Isehara, Kanagawa
Tokyo area: Mito, Ibaraki
Tokyo area: Tama, Tokyo
Tokyo area: Abiko, Chiba
Language usage The program operates in English Most host families speak English to some degree Useful Japanese phrases will be taught More advanced speakers will have public speaking opportunities
Admission requirements Conversational English skills Be open-minded and adaptable to new circumstances Be motivated to share and present a variety of aspects of your own culture General age limit is 17 ~ 45 years old (some exceptions) Physically and mentally capable to participate in all the scheduled activities
Participant's discount is based on the following: How many sessions you participate in How many friends you participates with Program fee 2017 Tuition Fee Amount of Sessions JPN YEN 1 2 3 300,000 (Basic Tuition) 270,000 225,000 Amount of Friends 1 270,000 225,000 225,000 2 225,000 225,000 225,000 Price is per session
Past program supporters and sponsors Toyota Motor Corporation Coca Cola Japan AMADA Corporation Japan Animation Studio Canon ExxonMobil Kumamoto Governor's Office City of Hiroshima City of Toyota, Aichi City of Tama, Tokyo Toyota International Association Hiroshima International Center Ibaraki Governor's Office City of Ueda, Nagano City of Suita, Osaka City of Omura, Nagasaki City of Uda, Nara City of Kumamoto Kansai University Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Kumamoto Prefectural University University of Nagasaki Tama University Nagoya University of Foreign Studies University of Kumamoto Nanzan University Chuo Gakuin University Waseda University
Application and contact Apply Online from: www.worldcampus.org View Program Activities at: Blog: worldcampusblog.com Instagram: WorldCampusJapanOfficial Facebook: facebook.com/worldcampus Youtube: www.youtube.com/worldcampusjapan Contact information: Hiro Nishimura hnishimura@worldcampus.org +81 3 4578 9213 +47 98 07 50 31
See you in Japan!