Today's destination is the USA ✈ The Armand Hammer United World College of the American West aka UWC-USA was founded in 1982 by industrialist and philanthropist Armand Hammer (Armie Hammer's grandfather for movie fans). Located in the beautiful Montezuma Castle near Las Vegas, New Mexico, UWC-USA gives its 230 students, aged between 17 and 19 years old, and hailing from 99 countries the incredible opportunity to learn and develop in a stimulating and uniquely multicultural environment. With service and wilderness, comprised of extensive backpacking, hiking‍♀, and backcountry camping at its core, UWC-USA also allows students to grow both inside and outside of the classroom equipping them with the right tools to truly make a difference wherever life will take them. The Montezuma Castle's warmth and aura are what make it a second home for every student it meets along the way. Students at UWC-USA study the International Baccalaureate which is known to prepare students very well for university. The campus has over 200-ancre and provides various facilities: basketball courts, auditorium, etc. In addition, community service at UWC USA plays an important role. Students & faculty conduct over 17,000 hours of community service every year Lastly, the campus has 6 dormitories, each housing 25-40 students. This ensures every new student receives a warm welcome and feels directly home. Eager to learn more about this? Visit our website #uwcusa #uwcint #uwc #usa #armandhammer #montezuma #wilderness #hiking #communityservice

UWC Adriatic was established in 1982. It brings together over 180 students from more than 80 countries for the final two years of their high school education. UWC Adriatic has 7 residences scattered throughout the village of Duino. Students sleep in rooms or 2,3 or 4 and this experience is both demanding and transformational. Unlike several other UWCs, UWC Adriatic is not enclosed in a campus, rather its residences, academic building, laboratories, library etc. are scattered throughout the village. All students and staff live in the village and move from one building to the other, this has given an opportunity to build interaction and a close relationship with locals from Duino. The college has a beautiful view on both the mountains ⛰ and the Adriatic Sea while still being close to two cities (Monfalcone and Trieste) which are easily accessible thanks to an efficient bus service. These cities offer wider variety in shopping choices as well as providing cultural attractions to expand your knowledge on Italian culture. Just like every other UWC, UWC Adriatic students study the International Baccalaureate, a demanding diploma recognized by all universities around the world. Aside from study, co-curricular life is at the heart of the UWC Adriatic experience, with a particular emphasis on service to others and on music. To facilitate experiences in Italy and connections with locals, all students get to study Italian. Ciao! A presto #uwcadriatic #uwcint #uwc #italy #italianfood #culture #trieste

Founded by UWC alumni Lin Kobayashi, UWC ISAK admitted its first students in 2017. The campus is located in the town of Karuizawa, which is just a 70 minutes train ride away from Tokyo and features modern buildings emphasizing traditional Japanese architectural principles. Every year, 200 students, aged 15-19 years live on campus to study the International Baccalaureate. Next to the academics, students at UWC ISAK enjoy a wide range of co-curricular activities, ranging from sports and language clubs to MUN and debate. With unique features including their leadership program, student-led approach and an immersion in Japanese language & culture, UWC ISAK sets itself apart from the other UWC schools. UWC ISAK is also one of the few UWCs that allows for blended housing, giving students the opportunity to room based on self-identified gender. Eager to find out more? Visit our website nl.uwc.org! #uwcjapan #isak #uwcint #uwc #japan #karuizawa

Aankomend weekend worden de aanmelders voor UWC geïnterviewd door onze psychologen, onderwijsprofessionals en onze eigen UWC alumni. Een erg spannend weekend dus voor de kandidaten! We willen iedereen heel veel succes wensen, maar heb bovenal ontzettend veel plezier . Wees jezelf! . . #uwcnl #interview #selectiedagen #weesjezelf #changemakers #uwcselection #youcandothis

UWC Red Cross Nordic is located in the beautiful fjord region of western Norway and they have 206 students, aged 16-19, all selected on demonstrated potential from over 85 countries. The College's philosophy is built around the three pillars: Humanitarian, Environmental, Nordic. There is special attention to the Nordic concept of ⁣Friluftsliv (literally; "open/free air life"), a way of thinking of oneself as part of – and embedded within – our natural surroundings, experiencing ourselves as profoundly connected with the web of life. Alongside academics, the College offers extra-academic commitments such as a voluntary Outdoor Leadership Programme, the Red Cross Certificate programme and project-based learning activities such as surfing/climbing/kayaking expeditions, skin diving, intercultural communication and traditional Norwegian boat-building. Curious to know more about UWC RCN? Read more about this and all other Colleges on our website or via the link in bio! #UWCrcn #uwcint #Norway #outdoor #learning

Next up we are heading to... India! Mahindra United World College of India (MUWCI) was the 8th institution to join the UWC movement back in 1997. MUWCI is situated in rural Maharashtra on top of a hill next to a biodiversity reserve with a stunning view over the surrounding valleys. The campus is home to 240 students aged 16-19 from over 80 different countries who all live together in their assigned wadas. At the heart of the MUWCI education is the Triveni Programme which focuses not only on the IB CAS programme but also on multiple experiential learning weeks, both on campus and across India, as well as a rich year-round calendar of campus events. MUWCI offers a wide range of unique CAS such as Bollywood dancing, Fire and Rescue Service, Biomonitoring, Nightschool- teaching English to the campus staff, and many more... Students learn about India both on-and off campus by engaging with the neighbouring communities in the valley, with the local language, and by travelling farther afield. To understand the complex social, political and cultural structure of India, first year pupils have weekly This is India session where numerous topics about India are explained and discussed. Students get to engage with the dynamic and vast country they will soon call home by going on Homestays, going on an Experience India week led by second year students, going on a Project week, as well as independent travelling and school led hikes. Keen to find out more? Visit our website nl.uwc.org or the link in our bio!