World Campus International, Inc.

Highlights from Session 1!

With the 2026 World Campus program starting on June 12th, we’re counting down by sharing some favorite moments from each session. Starting with Session 1 this week!

We can’t wait to begin another summer of cultural exchange, new friendships, and unforgettable experiences across our host communities.

Community in Tama!

Our time in Tama came together through Community Contribution and the Arigato Event.

From visiting local high schools to sharing our own cultures at an international event through performances, conversation, and exchange, participants connected with the community in meaningful ways while learning from one another.

The Arigato Event was our chance to say thank you to everyone who welcomed and supported us throughout our stay in Tama❤️

The World Campus program is built on 5 components:
✨ Diversity
✨ Hands-on Education
✨ Host Families
✨ Community Contribution & Arigato Event

Over the past months, we’ve been revisiting last summer’s journey one city and one component at a time. Applications for 2026 are now closed, but stay tuned as we share some highlights from all 3 sessions leading up to the start of the next World Campus program on June 12th!

Host Families in Tama!

A huge thank you to all the host families in Tama who welcomed us with such kindness and warmth.

Through shared meals, conversations, and everyday moments together, these connections became one of the most meaningful parts of the World Campus experience.

The World Campus program is built on 5 components:
✨ Diversity
✨ Hands-on Education
✨ Host Families
✨ Community Contribution & Arigato Event

This month in Tama, we're sharing one component each week.
Applications for 2026 are now closed, but continue to follow along while we recap the rest of last summer and begin the 2026 program in June!

Diversity in Tama, Tokyo!

We were met with a lot of people in Tama. High school and university students, volunteers, host families, company employees, driving instructors, and the welcoming community at the international festival. Volunteers even organized optional guided tours around Tokyo, from Asakusa and Sanrio Puroland to a late-night barbecue.

The World Campus program is built on 5 components:
✨ Diversity
✨ Hands-on Education
✨ Host Families
✨ Community Contribution & Arigato Event

This month in Tama, we're sharing one component each week.
Applications for 2026 are now closed, but continue to follow along while we recap the rest of last summer and begin the 2026 program in June!

Hands-on Education in Tama, Tokyo!

From shishi-mai and Hyottoko and Otafuku dances to trying it all ourselves. We visited the Haseko Mansion Museum, explored KDDI, met students at local schools, and even tried our hand at a driving simulator. All wrapped up with an international festival that brought it all together.

Community Contribution & Arigato Event in Abiko!

Giving back is a core part of the WCI program. Participants share their culture with host families, local students, and the wider community. The Arigato Event is the highlight: a heartfelt thank you through performance and celebration of our time together.

The World Campus program is built on 5 components:
✨ Diversity
✨ Hands-on Education
✨ Host Families
✨ Community Contribution & Arigato Event

This month in Abiko, we're sharing one component each week.
Applications for 2026 are now closed, but continue to follow along while we recap the rest of last summer and begin the 2026 program in June!

Host Families in Abiko!
For many participants, staying with a host family is the highlight of the program. In Abiko, families opened their doors and their daily lives — sharing meals, routines, and the small moments that make a place feel familiar.

Thank you to all our host families for making it feel like home. Here are a few moments captured together.

The World Campus program is built on 5 components:
✨ Diversity
✨ Hands-on Education
✨ Host Families
✨ Community Contribution & Arigato Event

This month in Abiko, we're sharing one component each week.
Applications for 2026 are now closed — but continue to follow along while we recap the rest of last summer and begin the 2026 program in June!

Diversity in Abiko, Chiba!

World Campus brings together participants from all over the world — and that mix is at the heart of everything. Different backgrounds, languages, and perspectives, all in one place.

Learning from each other is half the experience.

The World Campus program is built on 5 components:
✨ Diversity
✨ Hands-on Education
✨ Host Families
✨ Community Contribution & Arigato Event

This month in Abiko, we're sharing one component each week.
Applications for 2026 are now closed — but continue to follow along while we recap the rest of last summer and begin the 2026 program in June!

Hands-on Education in Abiko, Chiba!

Learning by doing — the World Campus way. In Abiko, participants got to try a little bit of everything Japan has to offer:
🪭 Uchiwa making
🍵 Tea ceremony
🎋 Tanabata (star festival)
🥋 Karate
🥁 Taiko (drums)
🎭Nankin Tamasudare (traditional street performance)
🏯 Naginata (traditional polearm)
🦢 Origami
🤝 Icebreaker games with students from Chuo Gakuin University

Every activity a new experience. Every experience a new connection.

The World Campus program is built on 5 components:
✨ Diversity
✨ Hands-on Education
✨ Host Families
✨ Community Contribution & Arigato Event

This month in Abiko, we’re sharing one component each week. Step by step, you can relive the journey until the next summer program in 2026 — just 3 months away!

🌸 Applications for 2026 close today — link in bio to apply!

Community Contribution in Inzai!

We wrapped up our time in Inzai through Community Contribution and the Arigato Event — giving back to the people who welcomed us so warmly.

Shared activities, cultural performances, and a heartfelt thank you for the kindness and connections made along the way.

The World Campus program is built on 5 components:
✨ Diversity
✨ Hands-on Education
✨ Host Families
✨ Community Contribution & Arigato Event

This month in Inzai, we’re sharing one component each week. Step by step, you can relive the journey until the next summer program in 2026 — just 3 months away!

🌸 Applications for 2026 closes on the 31st of March — link in bio to apply!