Honors International Engagement
Overview
In the Honors program, studying abroad is more than just visiting another country; it's engaging in global citizenship. By capturing the collective wisdom of students and faculty who have participated in and/or developed Honors study abroad programs, we have developed a framework approach to International Engagement.
This framework operates on a continuum with possibilities that range from fully-structured programs with minimal up-front investments of time and effort to open-ended independent research approaches for those who prefer to carve their own path.
Before You Begin
Travel Logs
Whether you're a student, faculty member, or potential international partner, please take a moment to check out the experiences of past Honors students on our Blogs and Profiles pages.
IP&E
The International Programs & Exchanges website hosts a wealth of information for students interested in studying abroad. Sooner or later, you're likely to need the following resources:
- Travel Insurance
- Financial Aid
- A searchable index of the hundreds of Study Abroad opportunities at UW
Center for Experiential Learning (EXP)
EXP is home to the Global Opportunities office, which administers the Fritz and GO! scholarships for students studying abroad. These are made available on a quarterly basis, so check out their website for deadlines and details!
Opportunities
Honors Study Abroad Programs
The Honors Program is offering the following programs for 2010:
- Urban Lab Amsterdam: Culture, Technology, and Environment
- Berlin-Istanbul: Mobility and Negotiations of Identity
- Ecuador: International Studies in Writing and Sustainable Practices
- Sierra Leone: Ethnographic Methods & the Cultural Production of a Rural-Urban Continuum
- Summer in Rome: Mediterranean Crossings (Summer 2010)
- Winter in Rome: City of Contradiction and Ambiguity (Winter 2010)
Direct Exchange Programs
In addition to our regular study abroad programs, the Honors Program also has Direct Exchange agreements with the following universities:
- Universidad de San Andrés, Argentina
- University of Utrecht Honors College, Netherlands
- University of Maastricht Honors College, Netherlands
Create Your Own
In addition to the pre-arranged study abroad courses, students may also embark on a study abroad project of their own choosing for Honors credit. Be sure to read the following information and consult with an Honors adviser before pursuing this option!
- Independent Research (HONORS 499, GEN ST 350)
- Ad-Hoc Study Abroad (receive Honors credit for non-Honors courses)
Other UW Resources
Not enough choices for you? Try these other departments for even more study abroad information and opportunities:
- UW Office of Global Affairs
- International Programs & Exchanges (IP&E)
- UW Exploration Seminars
- Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS)