News from the Office of Connected Learning
Nineteen in Seoul: Learning to Be Brave in a City That Never Sleeps by Hazel Kaushik
Hazel’s study abroad experience in Seoul began as a childhood dream and became a powerful journey of independence and self-discovery. As the only UW Bothell student in a UW Seattle cohort, she navigated daily life on her own learning new routines, finding vegetarian food, and building connections with strangers. Through meaningful moments in Seoul and...
November 20, 2025
A First Step Toward Professional Growth by Les Vasquez, Digital Scholars 2025
My summer internship touched on website auditing. I worked for the UW Bothell Division of Academic Affairs in their executive office. 足彩app哪个是正规的 internship was hybrid, twice a week, and I worked in an environment where my supervisor and peers were available at all times. What drew me to the Digital Scholars program was the free...
November 20, 2025
Designing to Save Lives by Brooke Ojala
This summer, I worked with Dr. Jong Yoon, in the Smart Medical Devices Lab. Without consistent feedback, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) may have inconsistencies, so we worked toward creating a robotic ultrasound system that can be used to improve CPR outcomes in a non-hospital, field setting. This system will provide first responders with adaptive audiovisual feedback...
November 19, 2025
Scratching the Surface of Innovation by Amaya Cook
For the summer of 2025, I had the privilege of continuing an ongoing research project with my mentor, Dr. Subramanian Ramachandran, sponsored through the Office of Connected Learning’s undergrad research program. Methane is a greenhouse gas that can be made from biowaste in a biodegester. Methane then can undergo a process called Steam Methane Reformation...
November 17, 2025
Choosing Rwanda: 足彩app哪个是正规的 Journey Before the Journey by Layan Arrabi
As a mathematics major unsure how study abroad fit into her academic path, Layan found guidance and confidence through the Global Scholars program. With advising support, scholarships, and structured reflection, she narrowed overwhelming options and ultimately chose the Nation Building in Rwanda program. What began as uncertainty before departure turned into an exciting opportunity to...
November 12, 2025
One Iced Americano, Please: A Recollection of Globalism, Space, and Belonging in Korean Café Culture by Rebekah Song
During her study abroad in South Korea, Rebekah reflects on café culture as a powerful example of globalism, where international influences are reimagined through local creativity, aesthetics, and values. From iced Americanos to uniquely crafted desserts, cafés became spaces of community, belonging, and cultural connection, shaping her understanding of how everyday rituals can create meaningful...
November 10, 2025
Expanding the definition of conservation
Jackelyn Garcia entered UW Bothell planning to study medicine but discovered her passion for environmental science after joining a research project on plant evolution. With support from her mentor, she became a Doris Duke Conservation Scholar, where she explored diverse approaches to conservation and realized her calling in environmental work. 足彩app哪个是正规的 fellowship shaped her career...
November 3, 2025
Visualizing Success: A Summer Internship in Data by James Chen, Digital Scholars 2025
Q&A with James Chen, Digital Scholars Intern 2025. What was your summer internship like??? I worked with the University of Washington Bothell Advancement Team specifically in Alumni Engagement where I?collaborated with the team to?work on two major projects: employers for alumni and?a breakdown of a past fundraising?event.? 足彩app哪个是正规的 first project, employers for alumni, we?pulled from?two?separate?UW?databases?and...
November 3, 2025
A Quick Guide to Things Not Discussed by Rayyan Salam
Rayyan’s study abroad experience in Rwanda revealed the often unspoken realities of studying abroad, from being constantly surrounded by people to the intensity of immersive research and reflection. Through deep academic engagement and everyday cultural connections, she began to see society, politics, and herself in new ways. 足彩app哪个是正规的 experience strengthened her confidence, challenged her identity,...
October 29, 2025
Rwanda-more than nation building by Kalkidan Kabeto
Kalkidan’s study abroad in Rwanda became one of the most meaningful experiences of her life. By learning about nation-building, reconciliation, and community healing after the 1994 Genocide, she saw how deeply psychology is connected to everyday life. Visiting organizations like Never Again Rwanda showed her how young people use conversation, education, and compassion to build...
October 23, 2025
