The World Campus - Japan program

  Japan

• Tokyo: 
Tokyo
• All Other Areas: 
Osaka,  Nagasaki,  Nara

Term: Not Applicable 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Spring 2009 Programs - March 9 - 23, March 26 - April 9, April 12 -26

Description: Get "Unique Access to Japan!"
The Japanese non-profit organization, World Campus International, Inc. is offering an opportunity to take part in short-term non-traditional educational programs with participants from around the globe in the World Campus - Japan program. Participants can choose to sign up for one or more 2 week programs in different regions of Japan during scheduled tours. While doing so, they have the unique chance to gain international experience as well as increase their personal and professional networks all in the authentic backdrop of Japanese culture, politics and business.

What does having this kind of "unique access to Japan" mean?
1) A great chance to see Japanese cultural sites, eat delicious and exotic local foods and learn about Japanese traditions.
2) A way to experience modern Japan through interactions with local politicians, business people and teachers.
3) An opportunity to share your culture and volunteer your talents in structured activities with ordinary Japanese citizens, school children, disabled people and the elderly.

Our participants experience an authentic Japanese lifestyle by staying with warm and welcoming host families.

Highlights:
World Campus - Japan
- Cultural Immersion & Host Family Living
- Experience Modern Japan through local Business People, Politicians and Teachers
- Interactive Workshops and Presentations
- International Participants from around the World
- Japanese Traditions and Regional Sites of Interest
- Music, Dance and Cultural Performances
- Share your Culture and Volunteer your Talents with Ordinary Citizens, School Children, Disabled People and the Elderly

Qualifications: Admissions Requirements:
- Be 17 years of age or older
- Have conversational English skills or better
- Be physically and mentally prepared to participate fully and safely for the entire program
- Be open minded and adaptable to new environments and circumstances
- Be motivated to share and present a variety of aspects of your own culture

Cost in US$: Please See Below

2) For Europeans - 1,400 Euro per program

3) For Japanese and the rest of the world - 200,000 yen per program

Listed variations in program prices per global region are due to marketing expenses and managing the fluctuating currency exchange rates.

Program Fee Includes:
- Housing
- Meals
- Transportation during the Tour
- Program Staffing
- Regional Learning related expenses such as entrance fees or for guides
- Access to all Planned Community Partner Resources such as Facilities, Speakers, Special Guests, as well as activities with Businesses, Politicians and Organizations
- All Program Content
- All Operational Expenses

What the Program Fee doesnt Include:
- Transportation from your home to the designated meeting place in Japan and then from a designated place at the end of the tour in Japan back to your home.
- International health insurance for the tour time.
- Any at-home expenses that you might choose or need to maintain while on tour; for example car payments,
school loans, mortgages, etc.
- Extra spending money for souvenirs, socializing, shopping, replenishing toiletries, etc. We recommend about US$ 50 or 40 Euro per week.
- A small but meaningful or creative gift for each of your host families.
- There are currently over 60 countries or regions that do not require a visa for travel in Japan for less than 3 months. Please plan on visa related expenses if your country is one that requires a visa.
- If you do not have a passport, you will need to purchase one before the tour begins.

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 17 and older

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 20 - 30

Scholarships are Available. - We have limited scholarships available to help maintain the cultural diversity and overall quality of our programs. If you think you might be qualified to apply and are accepted into a program following an interview, please contact us to request a scholarship application. At the appropriate time you will be asked to present your/your parents' annual income statements in this process.

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

World Campus International, Inc.'s Mission Statement: World Campus International, Inc. is a Japanese organization that encourages the development of people into global citizens by facilitating a unique international and intercultural curriculum involving diverse young adults and communities throughout the world. Its purpose is to be a global resource that brings together diverse young adults from several countries to communities who are looking for meaningful international and intercultural experiences. Educational opportunities are created for the exchange of ideas through participation in shared activities in areas of culture, community welfare, business and politics. These opportunities are designed to inspire both community members and program participants to see their own cultural identities in a global context and to create bridges for understanding and cooperation between cultures, now and in the future.