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…
Exploring Britain’s Dark Empire: Academic Journey about Race and Health – w/ Nima Warsame
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From Dream to Reality: My Unforgettable Summer Internship in University of Tokyo – w/ Jing Yi Zhong
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My summer adventure in Tokyo, Japan, was an experience I’ll never forget. It all started with researching study abroad programs and finding one that fit my academic goals and budget. …
A Day in My Life as a Study Abroad Student in Rome, Italy! – w/ Sofia Soderblom
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…