Study Abroad

  • Video: Honoring March 29, El Salvador’s Day of the Disappeared Child

    Students in the University of Washington's Center for Human Rights honor El Salvador's "Day of the Disappeared" with a report and videos about some of the thousands of children who were disappeared.
    03/27/2015
  • Jason and Walter's Excellent Arctic Adventure

    During a visit to the Canadian Arctic to study Inuktitut, the Inuit language, students experienced firsthand the language's connection to the land.

    October 2014 Perspectives
  • Experiencing the Real Tahiti

    Undergraduates in an immersive summer program in Tahiti looked beyond the tourist appeal of French Polynesia to the implications of it being a French colony.

    September 2014 Perspectives
  • Launching in León

    Sixty entering freshmen launched their UW careers in León, Spain through a new study abroad program offered by the College.

    September 2014 Perspectives
  • Making Music and Memories in Beijing

    The UW Wind Ensemble spent spring break in China, performing for appreciative audiences around Beijing, finishing with a memorable sold-out concert at the National Center for the Performing Arts.

    April 2013 Perspectives
  • A Royal Dedication for UW's New Center in León

    Spain’s King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofiá participated in the May dedication of a new UW center housed in León, Spain, along with UW leaders, supporters, and students.

    July 2010 Perspectives
  • Two Italian Experiences, One Study Abroad Program

    To provide more opportunities to interact with locals, French and Italian Studies' program in Italy now includes volunteer work and stays in both Rome and a small village in southern Italy.

    July 2010 Perspectives
  • Archaeology Field School's a Gem—Literally

    The UW's field school at Tel Dor, Israel, took center stage recently when a student unearthed a very rare gemstone, carved with a portrait of Alexander the Great, that dates back to about 230 BCE. 

    September 2009 Perspectives
  • UW'S Palatial Home in León

    To visit the UW’s newest campus, you’ll have to book a plane ticket. And brushing up on your Spanish couldn’t hurt. 

    March 2009 Perspectives
  • Studying Fair Labor, with a Husky Twist

    Students in the Jackson School's Responsible Apparel Purchasing task force explored labor issues related to the production of apparel that bears a University of Washington logo. Related stories: The President as Evaluator

    July 2008 Perspectives
  • Journalism Goes Global

    Journalism students spent the summer interning at English-language newspapers abroad--in Sierra Leone, Indonesia, and China--through an unusual scholarship in the UW Department of Communication. 

    October 2007 Perspectives
  • But How is Socrates' Jump Shot?

    The Husky men’s basketball team took a special five-credit course designed specifically for them and tied to an 11-day basketball tournament trip to Greece. 

    October 2007 Perspectives
  • A Global Reach for Advisers

    Eighteen UW advisers joined students for Explorations Seminars in far-flung locations like China, Costa Rica, and New Zealand, to experience the seminars firsthand. 

    October 2006 Perspectives
  • Guatemalan Journey Inspires Giving

    Students in an Exploration Seminar in Guatemala last September were so moved by the experience that they have been raising funds for Guatemalan children since their return. 

    March 2006 Perspectives
  • Wind Ensemble Breezes Through Japan

    Students in the UW's Wind Ensemble describe their ten-day tour of Japan as a life-changing experience. 

    July 2004 Perspectives