{"id":13739,"date":"2018-08-23T11:35:47","date_gmt":"2018-08-23T11:35:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=13739"},"modified":"2026-02-18T14:10:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T22:10:30","slug":"global","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/connected-learning\/global","title":{"rendered":"Global Initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Global Initiatives is responsible for developing and implementing an internationalization strategy for UW Bothell, including expanding study abroad, internationalizing the curriculum, developing intercultural competence, advising on international fellowships, highlighting the global dimensions of diversity, encouraging global engagement locally, and managing institutional partnerships worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 31.93 23.66\" width=\"34\">\n  <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M19.94 23.655h11.988V12.578h-6.6a6.63 6.63 0 0 1 .662-3.486 8.55 8.55 0 0 1 5.721-4.722V.001a14.8 14.8 0 0 0-8.687 4.768q-3.089 3.606-3.089 9.994v8.893Zm-19.938 0H11.99V12.578h-6.6a7.5 7.5 0 0 1 .631-3.575q1.47-3.277 5.763-4.633V.001a14.54 14.54 0 0 0-8.771 4.788c-2 2.427-3.008 5.781-3.008 9.974Z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><p>Challenging myself by embarking on a study abroad program allowed me to expand my definition of self. In Amsterdam, I learned that I am an explorer. I used to feel like I couldn&rsquo;t do that on my own.<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 31.93 23.66\" width=\"34\" style=\"transform:rotate(180deg);transform-origin:center\">\n  <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M19.94 23.655h11.988V12.578h-6.6a6.63 6.63 0 0 1 .662-3.486 8.55 8.55 0 0 1 5.721-4.722V.001a14.8 14.8 0 0 0-8.687 4.768q-3.089 3.606-3.089 9.994v8.893Zm-19.938 0H11.99V12.578h-6.6a7.5 7.5 0 0 1 .631-3.575q1.47-3.277 5.763-4.633V.001a14.54 14.54 0 0 0-8.771 4.788c-2 2.427-3.008 5.781-3.008 9.974Z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/p>\n<cite>Tori Satterfield, <em>Things I Wish I&rsquo;d Known Sooner About Studying Abroad <\/em>&ndash; in Amsterdam, Netherlands<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Global Learning at UW Bothell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intercultural competence toolkit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Intercultural competence and cultural humility are crucial frameworks and skillsets for successfully managing a diverse classroom or team. Our collaborative toolkit offers definitions, tools and activities to support instructors and facilitators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year, our campus welcomes Huskies from around the world. The office of International Student Services guides students from the application process through orientation with the Orientation &amp; Transition Program (OTP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/admissions\/apply\/international\">International Admissions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/admissions\/apply\/english-language-proficiency\">English Proficiency<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/international-student-services\/current-students\">Info for Current Students<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both virtual and in-person appointments are available!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Peer Study Abroad Advisors<br>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:uwbworld@uw.edu\">uwbworld@uw.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Natalia Dyba, Director of Global Initiatives<br>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:nataliak@uw.edu\">nataliak@uw.edu<\/a><br><strong>Phone<\/strong>: (425) 352-3261<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-white-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/uwb.campus.eab.com\/\">Make an appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*Note<\/strong>: Graduate students, alumni, faculty and staff: please email to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Global Initiatives is responsible for developing and implementing an internationalization strategy for UW Bothell, including expanding study abroad, internationalizing the curriculum, developing intercultural competence, advising on international fellowships, highlighting the global dimensions of diversity, encouraging global engagement locally, and managing institutional partnerships worldwide. 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