{"id":5613,"date":"2012-08-31T14:54:45","date_gmt":"2012-08-31T14:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=5613"},"modified":"2026-02-19T11:41:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T19:41:15","slug":"parents","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/connected-learning\/global\/abroad\/parents","title":{"rendered":"Information for parents &amp; families"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Study Abroad?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Increasing numbers of UW Bothell students are studying abroad each year. Study abroad is shown to be a high-impact activity that correlates positively with graduation rates and post-graduate success, by helping students develop skills such as adaptability, intercultural communication, and problem-solving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A recent article published in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.insidehighered.com\/news\/2012\/07\/10\/new-studies-link-study-abroad-time-graduation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inside Higher Ed<\/a> summarizes broadly reproduced research showing that students who study abroad are more likely to graduate on time. Learn more about the latest education abroad research by visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/jsis.washington.edu\/global\/\">Center for Global Studies website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A number of different study abroad program options are available that vary in location, purpose and duration. All approved programs earn academic credit towards degree completion and are eligible for financial aid and scholarships.<\/p>\n\n\n    \n            <a class=\"bothell-link-block link-block-1 bothell-link-block--margin-top \"\n           style=\"color:var(--wp--custom--color--purple-300)\"\n           href=\"\/connected-learning\/global\/abroad\/programs\"\n                    >\n                            <span class=\"show-for-sr\">see all Program types<\/span>\n                <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">see all Program types<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label-icon bothell-link-block__label-icon--alt\">\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block-dark-purple\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 28.28 42.26\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\">\n  <path d=\"m5.4 42.26 22.87-21.27L5.18 0 0 5.71 16.97 21 .27 36.5l5.14 5.76Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<\/svg>                    <\/span>\n                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n    \n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Financing Study Abroad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Studying abroad does require some additional costs, like airfare and international travel insurance, but it can be affordable. With advance planning, financial aid and scholarships, most students can afford to incorporate an international experience into their university education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/connected-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/07\/comparative-cost-of-study-abroad-winter-2013.pdf\">sample cost comparison<\/a> of studying abroad vs. studying at UWB during Winter Quarter 2013. Program costs vary widely depending on duration and location.<\/p>\n\n\n    \n            <a class=\"bothell-link-block link-block-2 bothell-link-block--margin-top \"\n           style=\"color:var(--wp--custom--color--purple-300)\"\n           href=\"\/connected-learning\/global\/abroad\/financing\"\n                    >\n                            <span class=\"show-for-sr\">learn more about Financing Study Abroad<\/span>\n                <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">learn more about Financing Study Abroad<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label-icon bothell-link-block__label-icon--alt\">\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block-dark-purple\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 28.28 42.26\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\">\n  <path d=\"m5.4 42.26 22.87-21.27L5.18 0 0 5.71 16.97 21 .27 36.5l5.14 5.76Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<\/svg>                    <\/span>\n                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n    \n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Country information &amp; alerts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Links to foreign travel resources from the US State Department&#8217;s Consular Information Program and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n    \n            <a class=\"bothell-link-block link-block-3 bothell-link-block--margin-top \"\n           style=\"color:var(--wp--custom--color--purple-300)\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/international-travel\/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html\"\n                    >\n                            <span class=\"show-for-sr\">Country Information &amp; Alerts<\/span>\n                <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Country Information &amp; Alerts<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label-icon bothell-link-block__label-icon--alt\">\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block-dark-purple\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 28.28 42.26\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\">\n  <path d=\"m5.4 42.26 22.87-21.27L5.18 0 0 5.71 16.97 21 .27 36.5l5.14 5.76Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<\/svg>                    <\/span>\n                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n    \n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International emergency assistance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Washington has several resources to assist faculty, staff and students overseas on university-related business or study abroad programs in case of an international emergency. The efforts are coordinated across all three campuses by the International Travel &amp; Security Manager in the Global Affairs Office.<\/p>\n\n\n    \n            <a class=\"bothell-link-block link-block-4 bothell-link-block--margin-top \"\n           style=\"color:var(--wp--custom--color--purple-300)\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/globalaffairs\/global-travelers\/\"\n                    >\n                            <span class=\"show-for-sr\">learn more about emergency international assistance<\/span>\n                <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">learn more about emergency international assistance<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label-icon bothell-link-block__label-icon--alt\">\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block-dark-purple\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 28.28 42.26\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\">\n  <path d=\"m5.4 42.26 22.87-21.27L5.18 0 0 5.71 16.97 21 .27 36.5l5.14 5.76Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<\/svg>                    <\/span>\n                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n    \n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Study Abroad program search<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Study abroad programs offered at all UW campuses are available to UW Bothell students.<\/p>\n\n\n    \n            <a class=\"bothell-link-block link-block-5 bothell-link-block--margin-top \"\n           style=\"color:var(--wp--custom--color--purple-300)\"\n           href=\"http:\/\/studyabroad.washington.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.SimpleSearch\"\n                    >\n                            <span class=\"show-for-sr\">search all Study abroad program s<\/span>\n                <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">search all Study abroad program s<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label-icon bothell-link-block__label-icon--alt\">\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block-dark-purple\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 28.28 42.26\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\">\n  <path d=\"m5.4 42.26 22.87-21.27L5.18 0 0 5.71 16.97 21 .27 36.5l5.14 5.76Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<\/svg>                    <\/span>\n                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n    \n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helpful links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/studyabroad.washington.edu\/\">UW Study Abroad Office<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tacoma.uw.edu\/oga\">UW Tacoma Office of Global Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwbwcms.lndo.site\/connected-learning\/global\/abroad\/scholarships\">Study Abroad Scholarships<\/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<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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Study Abroad? 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