Study abroad? Throughout my life, I have heard the same word used to describe me: “Whitewashed. This word haunts me, for what does it mean to be whitewashed in a…
Burst Your Comfort Bubble: Traveling with Anxiety w/ Kasey Jones
For most of my adulthood, my opportunities to travel have been hindered by debilitating anxiety. This was deeply unfortunate, because I love traveling. I grew up in the suburbs of…
Regaining The Other Half Of My Identity In South Korea w/ Kenneth Kim
What started as a trip filled with anxiety became one of the most memorable chapters of my life. Heading into South Korea, I was thrilled, but also weighed down by worry over…
Learning through interactions. A study abroad experience Ireland w/ Lucia Lari Zuniga
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…