You Only Live Once. This was my mindset for my first-ever study abroad trip, CSR in Southeast Asia. Coming into this experience, I was the type of person to hold…
My first days in Japan – w/ Heckano Aklilu
I arrived in Japan on September 3rd, a day before the study abroad program officially started. It was the first time I ever traveled to a country by myself and…
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,…
Navigating Southeast Asia as a first-generation student – w/ Jennie Ha
Before studying abroad in Thailand and Cambodia, I had traveled back to Vietnam, something I hadn’t done in five years. A lot had changed, and seeing my family after so…
Adventures Exploring Asia and Looking for Sustainable Businesses – w/ Carolina Antonucci
One day walking through the halls at UWB I saw an announcement for an opportunity to Study Abroad. It made me curious, and I thought about it for weeks. I…
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…
Like a Mobius Strip w/ Christina Lai
Hyphen the World Virtual Internship in India Discovering a Virtual Study Abroad Experience This summer, I planned to study abroad to gain a better understanding of women and child health…
No Riding! Experiences with Elephant Tourism w/ Reyna Garduno
Corporate Social Responsibility in Thailand & Cambodia Elephants. When you think of Thailand, these large creatures most likely come to mind. Thus, it was inevitable for me to encounter them…