As someone who is a rising senior at UW Bothell, I never thought I would have the chance to study abroad, let alone in a country that I had always…
What’s Tea? CHINA. w/Guangxin Feng
To my introverts, anxious travelers, and the directionally challenged, please take a second to read. Previously, in 2024, I had already been to Beijing, China. I unfortunately had a hard…
STEM Korea: “Sumbisori” – Learning to Go With the Flow w/ Arianajoy De Castro
Jeju Island, aka the Hawaii of Korea, is known for its famous woman divers, called the “Haenyeo” (해녀). For up to six or seven hours in a day, they swim…
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…
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…
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…
Bread as a Coping Mechanism: Overcoming Struggles in One of the Hardest Universities in Korea w/ Emily Kim
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…
Recognizing the Little Moments in a City of Motion: My Study Abroad Experience in Tokyo, Japan w/ Ayrianna Hall
Studying abroad isn’t something you can prepare for completely. You can buy the right adapter, download the right train apps, and memorize a few polite phrases, but nothing really prepares you for the moment…
Opening New Doors: My Study Abroad Journey in Japan w/ Maja Makowska
What started out as an idea for fulfilling my A&H credits and a hope for adventure turned into a wonderful and unforgettable learning experience. Before I committed to participating in this program,…
Nineteen in Seoul: Learning to Be Brave in a City That Never Sleeps w/Hazel Kaushik
I have been interested in Korean culture since I was in third grade, but I never imagined I would actually live in Seoul, even for a month. When I joined this study abroad…