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Study Abroad Winter 2021- Various Info Session Dates & Application Deadline 3/15

Do you want to work on developing solutions that can make a difference, with the real world as your classroom? 

Come learn more about Grand Challenge Impact Lab (GCIL): India Study Abroad

In Winter Quarter 2021, UW Study Abroad will be offering Grand Challenge Impact Lab (GCIL): India” as a 15-credit course for juniors, seniors, and graduate students of all majors. These 15 credits can be applied to many majors with collaboration with advisers, and may even serve as a capstone course or practicum for some degree programs! Here is what GCIL is all about:

  • Study global GRAND CHALLENGES
  • Collaborate on INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAMS
  • Work hands-on to learn IMPACT INNOVATION
  • Design impact VENTURE SOLUTIONS
  • Pitch your idea for SEED FUNDING

Grand Challenges are the big problems facing humanity – things like food security, clean water, and climate change. The Grand Challenge Impact Lab (GCIL): India is a relatively new UW study abroad experience that empowers students to learn about Grand Challenges and propose and test solutions to them in Bangalore, India. The program offers an active, hands-on learning laboratory and is open to graduate and undergraduate junior and senior students from any department.

Attend an information session to learn more: 

  • Monday, February 10th, 3:30-4:30, More Hall 110
  • Monday, March 2nd, 3:30-4:30, More Hall 110
  • More sessions to be announced soon for spring quarter!

Application deadline is May 15th

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