News from the Office of Connected Learning
Najma’s crazy Month in Spain: Living, Learning, and Thriving as a Foreigner – w/ Najma Abdille
Spain’s lively culture, astonishing buildings, and enthusiastic sports spirit stunned Najma Abdille when participating in the Study Abroad Program. Despite struggling with the language barrier and homesickness, Abdille was able to actively learn from the locals and improve her Spanish with support from the host family.
August 13, 2024
How a dream became a reality: A letter to first-gen students looking to study abroad. Spain – w/ Catherine Cruz
After conquering struggles of financial concerns and anxiety about adapting to the new environment, Catherine Cruz was able to go through an inspiring Study Abroad experience in Spain. She was able to gain practical experience in the program while immersing in the enriching Spanish culture, language, and local craze for the 2024 Euros.
August 6, 2024
Coping in Copenhagen – w/ Kylah Kovar
Kylah Kovar shared ten practical skills through her exploration with the Study Abroad Program in Copenhagen, Denmark. These precious insights during the trip and the foreign study with peers expanded Kovar’s viewpoints on traveling, studying, and problem-solving.
August 5, 2024
La Dolce Vita: The sweet life of Italy – w/ Lizette Torralba Rodriguez
Wandering along the lively streets of Bologna while exploring the diverse lifestyle of the locals, Lizette Torralba Rodriguez broadened her perspective on life and education with the Study Abroad Program in Italy. This distinct experience fertilized Rodriguez’s self-growth and enhanced her understanding of social psychology and agriculture, sparking her passion to start another journey.
July 30, 2024
The road to research, student pursues undergraduate research in Sniadecki Lab
As one recipient of the 2024 Husky 100 honorees, Dang Truong was recognized for her significant contribution to the Sniadecki Lab on platelet biomechanics and microfluidic devices. She continued to improve and gave back to the community by participating in the Biology Club and collaborating with the Trickfire Robotics Club to assist their program in...
July 25, 2024
From Desks to Destinations: My Study Abroad Journey – w/ Grace Leppert
Attending a Business Consulting class enriched Grace Leppert’s college path with a life-changing journey to India. The Study Abroad Program led by two professors introduced practical skills and knowledge of the international market through a real-world project with local companies, leaving a profound effect on her career pursuit and self-growth.
July 23, 2024
Celebrating student research — and mentors
Another academic year at UW comes with the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Students from various disciplines present diverse projects, including tax policy, Alzheimer’s research, and environmental studies, and share this honorable moment with their supportive professors.
July 10, 2024
A personal promise kept
Vivian Lam was chosen as one of the 2024 Husky 100 honorees of UW due to her remarkable efforts in research, community engagement, and volunteering. She hopes to improve the education climate in underserved communities and support those with similar backgrounds in connecting with their cultural groups.
July 10, 2024
Discovering Argentina: A Journey of Learning and Growth – w/ Helen Fessahaie
The transformative experience polished by rigorous academics and rich cultures taught Helen Fessahaie valuable life lessons in Study Abroad Program in Argentina. Aside from enhancing practical knowledge for her business major, interacting with warm and welcoming locals greatly elevated her Spanish and implanted a deeper appreciation for cultural connections.
July 1, 2024
An inspiration to classmates and community
Acknowledged for her phenomenal efforts in academic achievement and hardships overcoming, Puneet Birk was awarded the Chancellor’s Medal at the 2024 UW Bothell’s Commencement ceremony. Continuing the path after engaging as the legislative liaison for the Associated Students of the University of Washington Bothell, she aimed to pursue a career in corporate law and keep...
June 21, 2024
