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Office of Global Affairs Study Abroad Scholarships
The Office of Global Affairs Study Abroad Scholarship will provide several $1,000 scholarships to students participating in study abroad programs.
Katie Juarez Rodriguez
arrow_drop_down_circle Katie Juarez Rodriguez (Management, BA 25)
Hello! My name is Katie Juarez Rodriguez and I am a first generation college student majoring in Business Management. I will be participating in the European Summer School program in Bielefeld, Germany. As someone who grew up low income, I did not think I would ever be able to study abroad. I am so thankful that UWT offers scholarships and other resources that help students like me be able to participate in this program. I am looking forward to learning new things while also exploring and embracing a new culture.
Coral Sky
arrow_drop_down_circle Coral Sky (Psychology, BA 24)
Hello All! My name is Coral Sky. During the Summer quarter, I will participate in the Prague: Psychology of Culture and Food in the Czech Republic program. Initially, I did not believe study abroad would be plausible based on the monetary aspects. Nevertheless, the scholarships granted to me made my dreams of studying in another country a reality. As a Black female student, I have made it my mission to use all the tools provided to me to become a more culturally conscious and understanding human being. This opportunity to study in Prague is indispensable to my academic and professional careers. The ability to understand cultures that differ from mine will add context to the work I will complete throughout graduate school. In addition, my wish to be a fierce advocate for all historically silenced voices can not come to fruition without forging trusting relatinships with those who may not look or think similarly to me. The addition of marginalized voices adds the necessary color to an otherwise monochromatic story.
Abdul Sinyan
arrow_drop_down_circle Abdul Sinyan (Business Administration, BA 24)
My name is Abdul. I am a senior studying Business Administration in UWT. I am an African American who loves to learn and explore new things. In this year of 2024, I decided to take a huge opportunity to be part of students who will be studding abroad for psychology of culture and food in the Czech Republic. I learned a lot of different great ideas or experiences from students who took advantages to study abroad through the UWT. The experiences from students before me really convince me to want to see and learned the different experience working with different people abroad, and this would develop my skills in working with different diverse people. The best resources I find very helpful finding all my answers about study abroad is through the UWT Study Abroad Instagram and YouTube channel.
Parker McAfee
arrow_drop_down_circle Parker McAfee (Psychology, BA 24)
My name is Parker, and I'm participating in the Peru Spanish immersion trip for Summer 2024. I am a transgender and autistic student excited to embrace the language and culture of Peru over the summer. I've lived in areas where I did not belong throughout my life and felt unwanted, but I never had the chance to travel. That is why I am a Psychology major specializing in mental health services and clinical psychology. I am excited to see how aspects such as cultural norms and the structure of the Spanish language impact the realms within my field outside of an American context.
Schuyler Black
arrow_drop_down_circle Schuyler Black (Psychology, BA 24)
Hi! My name is Schuyler Black, and my pronouns are she/her. I'll be going on the Prague: Psychology of Food and Culture trip. I am hoping to become a social worker, and this trip is an opportunity to practice relating across cultures. I hope to put this skill set to use serving clients of many different backgrounds.
Riley Baxter
arrow_drop_down_circle Riley Baxter (Psychology, BA 24)
I am participating in the Prague: Psychology of Culture and Food in the Czech Republic program. I am a first generation college student majoring in psychology, and I plan on going to graduate school to specialize in counseling psychology. I think this program gives me a great opportunity to learn how people interact with each other across different cultures.
Lorraine Cobaugh
arrow_drop_down_circle Lorraine Cobaugh (History, BA 26)
My name is Lorraine, I am a first-generation History Major. I am Italian American and grew up in a family of seven. I am excited for my opportunity to attend the study abroad program Cusco, Perú Spanish Language and Culture. Without this scholarship, I wouldn't have been able to participate in this study abroad program. Ever since I was a small child I have wanted to travel to Perú to see their World Heritage sites, to immerse myself in their language and culture. I relish the opportunity to take my Spanish language skills to the next level and it will be an honor to learn directly from Native speakers. I look forward to sharing my experiences with others interested in studying abroad.
Ruby Teran
arrow_drop_down_circle Ruby Teran (Accounting, BA 24)
Hi! My name is Ruby Teran and I will be attending the Environment, Society, & Governance (ESG) in London: A global View study abroad program early Fall 2024. I am majoring in Accounting and minoring in Economics. I am a first generation in both mine and my husband’s family to graduate with a bachelor’s degree and to study abroad. I am extremely grateful to the Office of Global Affairs to have been able to provide scholarships for UWT students. My experience in London will elevate my understanding in business outside of the United States and network around the world.
Gilman Scholarship
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity.
Gilman-McCain Scholarship
Gilman-McCain Scholarship enables active duty military or dependent students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity.
Hayden Busic
arrow_drop_down_circle Hayden Busic (Marketing, BA 25)
Hi all! My name is Hayden Busic, and I am a current Junior at the Milgard School of Business, majoring in Marketing and minoring in Business data analytics. Since the beginning of my academic path, studying abroad has always been an important goal of mine. Studying in Cusco, Peru, through the UW Tacoma Study Abroad program aligns perfectly with my academic and career goals. Exposure to diverse settings and the challenges of living in a foreign country will further foster adaptability and resilience, qualities essential not only as a military child but also in the dynamic field of business marketing. As a military child, my life has been characterized by frequent relocations and exposure to diverse cultures. I truly am excited and thankful for an opportunity such as this, giving me the chance to continuously learn and grow as an individual.
