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国際学生友好会 (WIC)

@wic_1956

@wic1956

WIC is the most historic international exchange circle in Waseda. Our circle has fun interacting with international students through various events, trips and tours held more than once a month. We also support international students through such means as volunteering classes and accompanying ward offices requested by universities.WIC's characteristic is that it not only spends time with foreign students , but also deepens relationships with foreign students through close exchanges in various ways!

Language: Japanese&English / Members: 120 (Japanese 75%, international students 25%) / International Students Friendly

Waseda-approved official club/circle (大学公認サークル)

Safety guidelines​​ in response to COVID-19

  • Online meetings (via Zoom)

  • We held two physical events last semester, strictly follows Waseda's safety guidelines

SILS MUSIC CLUB（SMC)

@SILS_MUSIC_CLUB

SMC (SILS MUSIC CLUB) is the only music circle where more than 60 studying abroad students belong to in Waseda. SMC may be the place you enjoy and make the most of your studying abroad experience!!
Since SMC is a circle of SILS (School of International Liberal Studies), most members can talk in English. There are about 60 studying abroad students enjoying playing music with us!! You can play all genre of music in SMC! (POPS, ROCK, etc.) If any interests, questions, or concerns there, please come see us!

Language: Japanese&English / Members: 150 (Japanese 60%, international students 40%) / International Students Friendly

Waseda-approved official club/circle (大学公認サークル)

Safety guidelines​​ in response to COVID-19

  • Mostly online practice sessions and social events

Waseda Salsa Party 早稲田サルサパーティー

@Wasedasalsa

@Wasedasalsa2019

We practice Latin dances especially Salsa and Bachata. In pre-covid times, we met twice a week on Tuesdays and Saturday evenings and performed for events such as Wasedasai and Bungeisai, and other off campus performances. We are a close-knit community of open-minded and fun-loving people, and having dinner together after each session is common practice.

For inquiries, email us at sodia.salsa@gmail.com!

Language: Japanese&English / Members: 30 (Japanese 50%, international students 50%) / International Students Friendly

Waseda-approved official club/circle (大学公認サークル)

Safety guidelines​​ in response to COVID-19

  • Mostly off-line activities (practice sessions, social events). Sometimes hold online gatherings via Google Hangout.

  • We limited the number of participants according to room size, following the guidelines of Gakkan (student union building). Due to the pandemic though, we have only been able to hold practice less than 7 times in the past year (2020AY)

  • We bought hand sanitizers and masks with the circle’s fund and required everyone to wear a mask while dancing and sanitize as often as possible.

  • At the moment, we are not active but we are open to any ideas for future activities.

Waseda International Festival (W.I.F)

@WIFdesu

@wifism

WIF is an international exchange club activity which everyone can participate for the best performance regardless of nationality. You do not have to worry even if you do not have dance experience.

WIF はダンス等を通じて国際交流を目指す早稲田大学公認サークルです。主に6月の早稲田学生文化・芸術祭と11月の早稲田祭の年2回、世界各国のダンスやパフォーマンスを行なっています。他にも様々なイベントを通して国や言語を超えた交流をしています。

Language: Japanese&English / Members: 90 (Japanese 50%, international students 50%) / International Students Friendly

Waseda-approved official club/circle (大学公認サークル)

Safety guidelines​​ in response to COVID-19

  • Online sessions (via Zoom)

  • Past performances are uploaded online for everyone to watch!

国際交流虹の会

@niji_no_kai  

@nijinokai

虹の会は1965年創立の伝統ある国際交流サークルで、早稲田にある数多くのサークルの中でも最大規模のサークルとなっています。 虹の会とは、国際交流という名の通り留学生と日本人がさまざまな活動を通して交流しているサークルです。 虹の会の主な活動はというと、Japan studyやWorld study， English studyというお互いの文化やスラングなどを教えあうアカデミック系のイベントや、ハロウィーンパーティーやクリスマスパーティーなどパーティーイベントまでさまざまです。他にもサッカー、バスケなどのスポーツイベントもあります！

Language: Japanese&English / Members: 300+ (Japanese 30%, international students 70%) / International Students Friendly

Waseda-approved official club/circle (大学公認サークル)

Safety conducts​​ in response to COVID-19

  • ​Mostly online gatherings at the moment (via Zoom)

交響楽団 (ワセオケ)

@wsotokyo

www.wso-tokyo.jp

早稲田大学交響楽団は、ワセオケの愛称で親しまれる早稲田大学の公式オーケストラです。公認サークルとして活動するオーケストラとしては唯一オールワセダ（早稲田生のみで構成される団体）であり、総団員数は約250名に上ります。1913年の創立以来、「初心者歓迎、入団オーディションなし」を旨として活動してまいりました。

Language: Japanese / Members: 250 (Japanese 95%, international students 5%) / International Students Friendly

Waseda-approved official club/circle (大学公認サークル)

Safety conducts​​ in response to COVID-19

  • Virtual concerts

  • Performances are also uploaded online 

  • Physical practice sessions with limit on the number of participants

早大ピアノの会

@w_piano

私たち早大ピアノの会は早稲田大学学生の会・六大学ピアノ連盟所属のインカレサークルです。「ピアノをきっかけに多くの人と交流しよう」というモットーのもとに、年20回程度の演奏会や各種イベントを中心に活動しています。 会員数は2016年7月現在約180人と大規模ながらも、和気あいあいとしていて活発な雰囲気です。普段は戸山キャンパス学生会館地下1階の音楽練習室で活動しています。

Language: Japanese / Members: 180 (Japanese 95%, international students 5%) / International Students Friendly

Waseda-approved official club/circle (大学公認サークル)

Safety conducts​​ in response to COVID-19

  • Online meetups, social events​

  • Physical practice sessions with limit on the number of participants

琵琶サークル　琵沙門

@biwacircle

日本随一の学生琵琶サークルです。力強い音色が特徴の鶴田流薩摩琵琶を扱っています。プロの先生の指導の下、自分のペースで楽しく琵琶を弾けます。メンバー全員が大学から始めた初心者なので安心です。通常の活動の他にも、3・6・11月に年3回の演奏会を開き、古典芸能連盟の合同演奏会「和楽」や図書館コンサートにも出演しています。冷蔵庫、電子レンジなどの生活設備を完備した快適な部室もあります！ しかも楽器購入は不要！ ゆったりサークル生活を送りたい方、和楽器、邦楽に興味のある方、とにかく音楽が好きな方... 学年、学校を問わず誰でも大歓迎です！

Language: Japanese / Members: 35 (Japanese 85%, international students 15%) / International Students Friendly

Waseda-approved official club/circle (大学公認サークル)

Safety guidelines​​ in response to COVID-19

  • We still hold weekly physical practice sessions actively.

  • We limited the number of participants, following Waseda's safety guidelines.

  • Sometimes hold online gatherings via Zoom.

Waseda Taiwanese Student Association

@WasedaTaiwaneseStudentAssociation

wtsa.weebly.com

WTSA holds various activities every month, including freshmen welcome parties, experience-sharing seminar, etc. Here you'll find the old happy Taiwanese days you used to be familiar with, and get useful information to make your Waseda life more interesting! Please stay tuned for infos and photos for various events! We hold events for all Taiwanese and sometimes other international students too. We usually have one meeting per month but we sometimes meet every day if there are big events coming up.

Language: Mandarin / Members: 200+ (Taiwanese 90%) / International Students Friendly

NOT Waseda-approved official club/circle (大学公認サークル)

Safety conducts​​ in response to COVID-19

  • 20% Online meetings (via Zoom)

  • 80% Formal and informal physical gatherings (in Taiwan during Fall 2020)

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