Leading up to my departure from Seattle, I did not know what to expect. Would I be able to navigate my way around properly? Would I stick out like a…
Life is too short to have regrets – w/ Luke Ku
I am Luke, a senior Computer Science and Software Engineering student at UW Bothell. I am a 27-year-old Taiwanese, and I have a bachelor’s degree in Spanish, but I haven’t…
From Greenwich halls to the streets of London: Learning how to tell time by the big ben and navigating my first time traveling to a new country – w/ Miriam Alshammary
When I first considered studying abroad in London, I didn’t really think about any challenges that I may face or how I had to plan for this trip. I had…
Exploring Britain’s Dark Empire: Academic Journey about Race and Health – w/ Nima Warsame
My decision to enroll in the Public Health London program stemmed from my desire to address health disparities. Growing up in a Kenyan refugee camp, I was intimately familiar with…
A Day in My Life as a Study Abroad Student in Rome, Italy! – w/ Sofia Soderblom
Welcome! <3 When the opportunity to study abroad arose, I instantly knew I needed to take advantage of it. I looked into so many different options, but when I saw…
Goals Beyond the Pitch: The Politics of Soccer in Spain – w/ Nick Babak
From a young age, I have always had a love for the sport of soccer, as it was engraved into my culture. Seeing as this trip would give me the…
Rediscovering my Childhood Dreams: A Summer in Greece – w/ Soeun Son
The JSIS Greece: Sustainability program was led by UW faculty. It is geared towards students in the Jackson School of International Studies (JSIS) program, but it is open to any…
Navigating the Dark Empire: Public Health Lessons from London – w/ Elizabeth Alebachew
When I first embarked on my month-long study abroad journey to London, I had no idea just how deep and complex the city’s history was—particularly in the realms of empire,…
Najma’s crazy Month in Spain: Living, Learning, and Thriving as a Foreigner – w/ Najma Abdille
When I first boarded the plane to Spain, I was filled with a mix of excitement and lots of nerves. My knowledge of Spanish was shaky at best, and soccer…
How a dream became a reality: A letter to first-gen students looking to study abroad. Spain – w/ Catherine Cruz
Students might ask, why bother studying abroad when they could easily purchase a ticket and fly out for a week’s vacation? I want to share my story and experience to…