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Prospective DelegatesThe Ship for World Youth (SWY), also referred to as the Global Youth Leaders Development Program, is a unique international cultural exchange program graciously organized and fully funded by the Japanese government. One of the most prestigious programs of its kind, SWY brings together over 250 youth from around the world to learn about international cooperation and understanding. Over a two-month period, participants are involved in a wide range of activities aimed at fostering cultural sensitivity and appreciation and generating lasting friendships between countries. Most of the program is conducted on board the cruise liner, Nippon Maru, with some activities scheduled in Japan and several Ports of Call that are visited during the program.
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How Does The Ship For World Youth (SWY) Program Work?
The Japanese government plans, organizes, implements, and finances the Ship for World Youth, and each year, different countries are invited to send delegations to participate. Here's where you come in. When the United States is invited to participate, the US State Department and the Japanese Embassy in Washington, D.C. entrust the Ship for World Youth USA Alumni Association with recruiting, selecting, and training a new delegation of 10 participants to act as ambassadors on behalf of our country. Just imagine, this could be you! Official invitations are typically released in early summer, and the deadline for delegate and national leader applications is in the late summer. If you are selected to represent the United States as a delegate, you will be notified of your selection in early October so that you may start getting to know your fellow delegates and begin preparing for your departure in January.
The program commences with the arrival of all overseas participants in Japan. You will first spend a few days in Tokyo for orientation, making several institutional visits based on the course of interested you selected prior to departure and exploring some of the culturally significant parts of the city. You will then spend 1-2 days in a home stay experience with a Japanese family in another prefecture or province of Japan. This is your chance to experience Japanese life firsthand and enjoy sharing your own experiences and culture from life in the US with your host family. This rich opportunity is one of the highlights of the program, and many participants establish deep connections with their host families and maintain contact long after their participation in the program. Following the site visits and homestay in Japan, all participants will board the Nippon Maru cruise liner to be whisked away to destinations across the globe, where you will receive education and experiences that will change your life forever!
The program commences with the arrival of all overseas participants in Japan. You will first spend a few days in Tokyo for orientation, making several institutional visits based on the course of interested you selected prior to departure and exploring some of the culturally significant parts of the city. You will then spend 1-2 days in a home stay experience with a Japanese family in another prefecture or province of Japan. This is your chance to experience Japanese life firsthand and enjoy sharing your own experiences and culture from life in the US with your host family. This rich opportunity is one of the highlights of the program, and many participants establish deep connections with their host families and maintain contact long after their participation in the program. Following the site visits and homestay in Japan, all participants will board the Nippon Maru cruise liner to be whisked away to destinations across the globe, where you will receive education and experiences that will change your life forever!
Which Countries Will Participate
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Sample Itinerary
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