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 Single Story: Connecting With People, Not Perceptions w/ Catherine Cruz
I didn’t join college with the intention of studying abroad, let alone happening a second time. Ifyou’ve read my last blog, you know a bit of my story and my…
Choosing Rwanda: The Journey Before the Journey w/ Layan Arrabi
Landing in Rwanda felt unreal in a lot of ways. I could not believe that I was actually there and that I made it. The hardest part of study abroad…
A Quick Guide to Things Not Discussed w/ Rayyan Salam
On August 23rd, my life was set in constant motion. After a summer that took everything out of me, I couldn’t wait to escape to the hills of Rwanda, to immerse myself…
Rwanda-More than Nation building w/Kalkidan Kabeto
When thinking about study abroad, Rwanda was never my initial thought but i’m beyond glad that it was my global experience. Arriving in Rwanda felt surreal, such a strong feeling…
Rabat, The City of Cultures – w/ Mohamed Samael
Studying abroad is familiar to me as I have attended a university in Saudi Arabia prior to partaking in the UW study abroad program in Morocco. I have had several…
The Virtual Journey: Advice on How I Navigated My South Africa Virtual Study Abroad w/ Julie Pham
Hello everyone! My name is Julie Pham, she/her, and during my time as a junior/senior, I was given a chance to study abroad. There was a slight hiccup where instead…
Quench Your Thirst with a Study Abroad Opportunity w/Hopper Cruz
Special Topics in Global Health: Water and Health in Uganda My interest in the Master of Nursing program at UW Bothell centered around a desire to explore community-based health and…