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…
Coping in Copenhagen – w/ Kylah Kovar
When traveling abroad, you can quickly realize how different life is in your new area. These are my top ten tips for getting to know your new area and settling…
La Dolce Vita: The sweet life of Italy – w/ Lizette Torralba Rodriguez
Study abroad is defined as an experience to learn more about what you are studying, in an unfamiliar location. Below I will share with all of you my journey in…
From Desks to Destinations: My Study Abroad Journey – w/ Grace Leppert
The Summer of 2023 I was entering into my last year of college. I was scared, I was excited and I was choosing what classes I needed for the upcoming…
Discovering Argentina: A Journey of Learning and Growth – w/ Helen Fessahaie
Discovering Argentina: A Journey of Learning and Growth Studying abroad is an opportunity that promises not only academic enrichment but also personal and cultural growth. My three-month experience in Argentina…
Barcelona Blog – w/ Arshpreet Kaur
Hey there, fellow Huskies! As a junior studying business at the University of Washington Bothell, I never imagined I’d find myself strolling the streets of Barcelona, but here I am,…