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…
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…
Invasive Species and eDNA: A Curious Mind’s Perspective – w/ Ryan Van Vuitton
In terms of self-care, it is de rigueur. It is de rigueur to pamper yourself with independent movies on an “Anri’s Last Summer Whisper” type of night, specifically the ones…
Hope for a Sustainable Future in Healthcare: A Trip to Jordan – w/ Joy Holmes
New horizons, cultural experiences, career advancement, exploration, and personal enrichment are words that described my expectations before study abroad. In many ways, these expectations were exceeded, but what most surprised…
How We Made the Difficult Decision to Study Abroad – w/ Phohanh Tran & Taggart Vowels
Here are some things we learned that can make deciding whether you want to study abroad easier. Some people enter university knowing they want to study abroad or spend their…
3 1/2 Weeks in Costa Rica, and 3 1/2 Things That I Learned – w/ Isa Thomas
Every day in Costa Rica felt surreal. Yet it didn’t hit me till I’d left. I had just decided winter Quarter, that I wanted to be a Conservation & RestorationScience…
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…
From Seattle to Seoul: A first-generation Cambodian American’s journey to Independence and Adulthood Abroad in South Korea -w/ Ryan Him
If you had asked me two years ago about studying abroad, I’d probably tell you it was a dream—one I didn’t think was possible. Growing up in a Southeast Asian,…
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…
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…