News from the Office of Connected Learning
A Glimpse into the Life of a College Dog
We checked into our small, secluded classroom at the University of Washington Bothell, and sad shoulder to shoulder with out classmates at each table. Everyone was anticipating meeting our special guests of the day, dogs. At exactly 6 o’clock in the evening, the room rose with excitement. The stars of the show arrived with big...
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
2018 UW Bothell Recipients of Mary Gates Research Scholarships
Mary Gates Research Scholarships are competitive scholarships intended to enhance the educational experiences of undergraduate students at the University of Washington while they are engaged in research guided by faculty. Congratulations to the three Bothell Students who received Mary Gates Research Scholarships for the Winter 2022 quarter.
August 30, 2022
Summer Institute in the Arts and Humanities – 2021 Spring Awards
Mary Gates Research Scholarships are competitive scholarships intended to enhance the educational experiences of undergraduate students at the University of Washington while they are engaged in research guided by faculty. Congratulations to the three Bothell Students who received Mary Gates Research Scholarships for the Winter 2022 quarter.
August 25, 2022
Mary Gates Research Scholarships – 2021 Autumn Awards
Mary Gates Research Scholarships are competitive scholarships intended to enhance the educational experiences of undergraduate students at the University of Washington while they are engaged in research guided by faculty. Congratulations to the three Bothell Students who received Mary Gates Research Scholarships for the Winter 2022 quarter.
August 25, 2022
Mary Gates Research Scholarships – 2021 Winter Awards
Mary Gates Research Scholarships are competitive scholarships intended to enhance the educational experiences of undergraduate students at the University of Washington while they are engaged in research guided by faculty. Congratulations to the three Bothell Students who received Mary Gates Research Scholarships for the Winter 2022 quarter.
August 25, 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