{"id":5611,"date":"2012-08-31T13:54:20","date_gmt":"2012-08-31T13:54:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=5611"},"modified":"2026-02-18T14:27:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T22:27:36","slug":"programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/connected-learning\/global\/abroad\/programs","title":{"rendered":"Types of programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are several types of programs and exchanges with varying lengths and objectives that are designed to meet the diverse interests of students. Most UW Bothell student choose one of the following options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Study abroad programs offered at all UW campuses are available to UW Bothell students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UW Faculty-led programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These programs are led and taught by UW professors, and align seamlessly with the UW&#8217;s academic calendar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Short-Term programs<\/strong>: One- to two-week opportunities that are part of a UW course or a special program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Early Fall Exploration Seminars<\/strong>: Three- to four-week trips led by UW faculty during the gap period between Summer Term B and Autumn Quarter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Summer Term A or B<\/strong>: Four- to five-week trips led by UW faculty during Summer Term A or B.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Term-long programs<\/strong>: Summer or quarter long programs, mostly taught in English, led by UW faculty. Dates correspond with UW term dates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/connected-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/08\/OCL-StudyAbroad-FacultyLed-Standard.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/connected-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/08\/OCL-StudyAbroad-FacultyLed-Standard.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/connected-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/08\/OCL-StudyAbroad-FacultyLed-Standard-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/connected-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/08\/OCL-StudyAbroad-Thailand-Standard.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/connected-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/08\/OCL-StudyAbroad-Thailand-Standard.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/connected-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/08\/OCL-StudyAbroad-Thailand-Standard-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partner programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These program options are not organized by the UW and may not sync up ideally with the UW academic calendar, but they are approved for UW students and guarantee UW credits, as well as financial aid eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Provider programs<\/strong>: Study abroad providers, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciee.org\/study-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CIEE<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/studyabroad.sit.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIT<\/a>, foreign language schools abroad, as well as many smaller organizations, offer summer and term-long programs, usually on the semester system, that are open to international students from around the world. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/studyabroad\/partner-programs-2\">Learn more about Provider Programs here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>University exchanges<\/strong>: UW students attend regular classes at one of over 70 partner institutions abroad. Instruction is generally in the host country language but some do offer courses in English. Most partners are on the semester system. Study abroad programs offered at all UW campuses are available to UW Bothell students <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/studyabroad\/exchange-programs\">Learn more about University Exchanges here.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internships<\/strong>: A great option for students who want to integrate academic credit with employment and development of professional skills. Offered in-person or online. Some UW-approved study abroad providers (IE3, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciee.org\/study-abroad\/\">CIEE<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/studyabroad.sit.edu\/\">SIT<\/a>, CET) offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/studyabroad\/students\/new-to-study-abroad\/study-abroad-program-types\/internships-2\/\">term-long internships for credit<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omprakash.org\/search\">Omprakash<\/a> is a matchmaking website that lists volunteer\/ internship opportunities that are more flexible in terms of duration and credits. Credits can be earned through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/studyabroad\/students\/new-to-study-abroad\/study-abroad-program-types\/fieldwork-research-independent-learning-abroad-frila\/\">Fieldwork, Research, &amp; Independent Learning Abroad (FRILA)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\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<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\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.t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are several types of programs and exchanges with varying lengths and objectives that are designed to meet the diverse interests of students. 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