News from the Office of Connected Learning

A mother鈥檚 lessons live on

To commemorate her mother’s hardship in lifting the immigrant household, Felicity Abeyta strived for education and was dedicated to improving her Latinx community. Now an academic adviser in the Latino Leadership Initiative (LLI) at the 56吃瓜网 Bothell, Abeyta helps students build their identities and achieve their goals through storytelling shared by various Latinx-identified trailblazers of...

September 6, 2024

From Greenwich halls to the streets of London: Learning how to tell time by the Big Ben and navigating my first time traveling to a new country 鈥� w/ Miriam Alshammary

Miriam Alshammary talked about how joining the Study Abroad Program to London affected her significantly in embracing challenges and fostering personal growth. Though feeling intimidated by the foreign surroundings, she was able to explore the astonishing places and cultivate her independence while enjoying the amazing journey.

September 4, 2024

Finding my passion in Seoul: a self-growth journey 鈥� w/ Angie Turcios

For the purpose of pursuing her passion for K-pop and cultural immersion, Angie Turcios embarked on a three-month Study Abroad journey in Seoul, South Korea. This program provided her with valuable internship experience while helping her grow personally and professionally through various adventures, leaving a distinct experience in her academic path.

September 3, 2024

From Seattle to Seoul: A first-generation Cambodian American鈥檚 journey to Independence and Adulthood Abroad in South Korea -w/ Ryan Him

Encouraged by his father and friends, Ryan Him flew across the sea to enroll in the “Summer Korean Studies in Seoul” program at Yonsei University in South Korea. This Study Abroad Program cultivated Him’s self-growth and broadened his global perspectives in business, helping him to return home with a deeper appreciation of his multinational identity.

August 28, 2024

Determined to make a mark in mental health

Well aware of the potential of anxiety in mental health, Emerald Chuesh participated in the SMARTS project to research mindfulness and its effect on reducing test anxiety. Not only actively pursuing education in mental health but also engaging in volunteering as a day camp leader for children with disabilities, she was awarded as one of...

August 22, 2024

Goals Beyond the Pitch: The Politics of Soccer in Spain 鈥� w/ Nick Babak

Though uneasy about the first foreign trip to Spain, Nick Babak overcame the anxiety and achieved self-growth during the Study Abroad Program. With various interactions with the locals and wholehearted support from his host family, Babak learned the value of flexibility, resilience, and cross-cultural communication, hoping to continue advancing his language skills after the program.

August 20, 2024

Rediscovering my Childhood Dreams: A Summer in Greece 鈥� w/ Soeun Son

The decision to join the Study Abroad Program in Greece helped Soeun Son rediscover her childhood dream and reignite her passion for travel. Visiting historic sites, interviewing locals, and researching sustainability throughout the program had shaped Son’s aspirations for a future in international relations and built a deep connection to this lovely country.

August 19, 2024