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‘Local Campus’ getting ready for the WCI 2010 Summer Programs!

On November 29^th, the representatives from 8 WCI partner communities (“Local Campus”: voluntary local organizing group in the WCI partner community) and Tokyo based volunteer supporters (Social Venture Partners Tokyo, college students interns etc.) gathered in Tokyo, and shared visions and discussed the plan for the upcoming programs.

It was very exciting to see all the faces of important team members from all over Japan in one place! – with local special sweets they brought!!

Now, the local preparation for the World Campus – Japan 2010 Summer Program officially began!!!

Supporting Arao LOC at Charity Bazaar

Today, World Campus International staff members along with the purple-adorned Arao LOC (local organizing committee) participated in the Charity Bazaar at the Arao City Mall. As a group of gaijins (foreigners in Japanese), we attracted much attention to our booth! There were hand-crafted goodies galore, including scarves, tissue boxes, and flower arrangements, all of which were donated by the generous LOC. We also took this opportunity to promote and share about World Campus – Japan with the local community of Arao! Funds raised by the event will go towards helping host future participants.

World Campus International Reception Party

World Campus International Tokyo reception: guests enjoying the reception

World Campus International Tokyo reception: Nicolina singing kizuna

World Campus International Tokyo reception: optimistic future

After an annual board meeting in Tokyo, a reception party was held for board members, representatives of Local Organizing Committees, road staff, and supporters of World Campus International. Philip from Germany was also invited to share his experience as a participant in the program thus far. There was a brief presentation of the current state of the program and the short term and long term outlook was also outlined. The night was a huge success as the fifty or so guests had a chance to mingle and chat about World Campus International.

Nicolina even regaled us with a wonderful rendition of “kizuna”, an original World Campus International song. A wonderful time was had by all including those suffering from enormous jetlag.

Getting to know the Suita Local Organizing Committee

“Watashi wa Nicolina desu. Cyprus kara kimashita. (My name is Nicolina and I come from Cyrus.)” – Nicolina

Introductions are made between the staff and the Suita Local Organizing Committee (LOC). It is important to recognize and acknowledge the efforts of the LOC members!

Suita City is Getting Ready to Meet the New WCJ Class

At a recent meeting in Suita, Osaka, college students came together to discuss the contents of upcoming World Campus — Japan activities.

They are planning to give a casual Japanese language session, a Japanese traditional sports experience as well as an interactive tour at the World EXPO park.

They are excited to make new friends from around the world!

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