South Korea is a beautiful country, full of rich culture which mixes with its traditional values and efforts to improve technological efficiency. Being there, each person was willing to help…
Learning through interactions. A study abroad experience Ireland w/ Lucia Lari Zuniga
Ambassador Blogs Europe Global Scholars Location Program Type Western Europe
This summer, I was a part of Ireland: Resilience and Resistance, a study abroad program that focused on public health policies, the Arts, and Irish history. There is a “before”…
Smart Cities in South Korea: My Experience in Navigating Smart Infrastructure! w/ Manuel Garnica
Ambassador Blogs Asia Day in the Life East Asia Global Scholars Location UW Faculty Led
In the 4 weeks I’ve been a part of this study abroad journey across South Korea, I’ve learned a lot about Smart Cities and their overall impact on the urban…
Lessons From Local People w/ Gary Norris
Advice Ambassador Blogs Europe Location Northern Europe Program Type Tips & Tricks UW Faculty Led
There’s a lot you can learn about history from a class, but there are certain things you can only learn by doing a study abroad. While on the Representing Empire…
Finding Myself in Sydney: A Solo Study Abroad Journey w/ Michaela Tiya
Ambassador Blogs Day in the Life Oceania
My main goal for my study abroad experience in Sydney, Australia was to simply enjoy it. I had the benefit of speaking to another student from UWB about the personal…
From Big City to Small Farm Town: My Experience Studying in Italy Thus Far! w/ Bethy Sansoni
Ambassador Blogs Day in the Life Europe Program Type Southern Europe UW Faculty Led
As a student who had been struggling with lack of motivation, the Seattle blues, and having trouble finding my purpose in my studies, I discovered study abroad as an option….
Returning from Rwanda: Holding on to the Memories Made and the Knowledge Gained W/ Mabrey Young
Advice Ambassador Blogs Eastern Africa UW Faculty Led
This past September, I participated in the three-week long study abroad program in Rwanda to study nation-building post-genocide. As I reflect on my time there, one of my most significant takeaways is…
Beyond the Classroom in Japan: Film, History, and Unexpected Lessons w/ Nhaya Henley
Ambassador Blogs Asia Day in the Life Japan Location Program Type UW Faculty Led
Before my study abroad experience in Japan, I pictured most of my learning taking place in classrooms, for example, watching films, participating in discussions, and taking notes. What I didn’t…
Utrecht – a Hidden Gem in the Netherlands w/ Jeane Marbaniang
Ambassador Blogs Day in the Life Europe Location Program Type University Exchange Western Europe
I can still remember how much I regretted coming to study abroad the first few days I was there, and now, as I am leaving Utrecht, I cannot imagine feeling…
Bread as a Coping Mechanism: Overcoming Struggles in One of the Hardest Universities in Korea w/ Emily Kim
Advice Ambassador Blogs Asia Day in the Life East Asia Location Program Type Tips & Tricks University Exchange
My main aspirations for committing to a study abroad program were to explore Korea and experience how computer science classes differ in another country. I chose KAIST because it is…