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…
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…
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,…
Finding My Path Through Study Abroad w/Asia Lauren Torralba
Finding My Path Through Study Abroad: I had never considered studying abroad before. It was something that always felt out of reach. I knew people who had done it, but I didn’t think…
The Land Where Dreams Come True: My time in Tokyo – w/ Adam Chhor
Path to Japan As a freshman in high school, my family hosted two Japanese students around my age. I remember when they first arrived, I could tell they wanted to…
Matsuyama City Cherry Blossom and Mankind’s Strength of Hiroshima, Japan – w/ Liliia Khomych
Since my friend told me about his amazing experience that he gained from study abroad Idecided that I also wanted to participate in a study abroad and I reached out…
Where the Sakura Blossoms Live: An Experience Never Forgotten from my time in Matsuyama, Ehime – w/ Kanu Vasdev
Growing up watching anime and reading manga, I introduced myself to Japanese culture in some way I never thought of as a child. When consuming media at a young age,…
From Bothell to Tokyo and back – w/ Prof. David Goldstein in Japan
IAS Teaching Professor, David Goldstein, has one regret from college: “If I could go back in time and change one thing… I would study abroad.” He’s just returned from a year…
Ramen and Plasma: Japanese culture and energy w/Spencer Smith
Sustainable Energy in Japan This year’s UW study took me and 10 other engineers to Ehime prefecture in Japan. We had the opportunity to study new developments in the field…