News from the Office of Connected Learning
Category: Global Initiatives
Chocolate expert immerses herself in research
An expert from the University of Washington Bothell on the culture, economics and politics of chocolate, Kristy Leissle is currently living in West Africa to conduct field work with cocoa growers for her next book on Africa’s contributions to chocolate.
September 17, 2022
Pandemic shortens Fulbright research in Namibia
Making the most of her time, Mariah Crystal (Master of Arts in Policy Studies ’10) was able to conduct much of her Fulbright research in Namibia before she was told to return home because of the coronavirus pandemic.
September 17, 2022
Alka Kurian receives Fulbright grant to Morocco
Alka Kurian, a senior lecturer in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant for five months of research in Morocco for part of her upcoming book, “Transnational Fourth Wave Feminisms: A Postcolonial Backlash.”
September 15, 2022
My Experience in Stockholm; an M-shaped Curve – w/ Mary Kibala
Mary Kibala had decided to take the advice of engaging in one of the study abroad programs directed by Global Initiatives, “Honors Sweden: Justice in the Nordic Region,” collaborating with the UW Seattle Scandinavian Studies department. She expressed how her values and perspectives got challenged after accustoming more about the country.
September 7, 2022
From Bothell to Tokyo and back
Dr. David Goldstein has spent the past 11 months teaching American ethnic studies to college students in Japan. And while he was there to teach, he ended up learning, too.
September 1, 2022
From endless amounts of Greek salads to friendly stray cats: My Summer quarter around the Aegean Sea – w/ Isatou Ceesay
Within the hustle and bustle of Syntagma Square in Athens, Isatou Ceesay attempted to interview every passenger to understand more about the pandemic experiences. The journey, accompanied by other undergraduates from the same study program under Global Initiatives, enhanced her knowledge of social issues and insights into life-long experiences.
September 1, 2022
Things I Wish I’d Known Sooner About Studying Abroad – w/ Tori Satterfield in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Partnered with Global Initiatives refreshed the views of Tori Satterfield and satisfied her goal of applying to the scholarship with a high-quality essay after a trip to Amsterdam. Countless fears covered her before she finally prepared her mind for the study abroad program. Nonetheless, various anxieties faded after wandering into the city full of exquisite...
August 31, 2022
Study Abroad: A trip that I loved and hated equally – in Spain w/ Jaya Ravi
Jaya Ravi believed that challenging herself to engage in the study program through Global Initiatives was worth the risk. She reflected on how the Spanish’s focus on life defined their characteristics and activities. Spending a part of your university experience abroad will expand your understanding of the world and help you develop global skills –...
August 24, 2022
It’s possible for first-generation students to study abroad – w/ Rahwa Gebretsadikan in Spain
Nothing is easy as the first person to apply for the study abroad program in the family, Rahwa Gebretsadikan was aware of and familiar with this situation. Joining the program under Global Initiatives to Spain encourages her to share this precious opportunity with other first-generation students on campus.
August 22, 2022
Writing in Rome – The Balance of Studies and Adventure – w/ Alex Sineev
Attending the study abroad program with other Global Initiatives students changed Alex Sineev’s mindset between work and entertainment. He gained so much knowledge and ideas on writing that motivated him to learn deeper and further.
August 15, 2022
