Asian Study Abroad

Study Abroad in Asia

 

New for Summer 2024 - LANG 4800: 3-week Study Abroad to Singapore and Malaysia (3 credits) 

This class explores Chinese, Indian, Arab, and Malaysian history and culture. During three weeks in Singapore and Malaysia, you will engage in a wide range of cultural learning and interactive activities. You will see diverse ethnicities, religions, food and architecture; visit museums and a local farming village; work with a charity organization to help individuals with disabilities; join a pewter dish workshop and take home your own masterpiece; go to the Singapore zoo and Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary; enjoy magic light shows; explore the night market; relax on the beach and more! This program is a unique travel-study program that will help you learn, experience, and grow! 

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“I love working with the One Heart Charity. What really impressed me was how loving all the children were.  Being able to meet with them and talk to them was one of the best experiences in my life.  It made me step back and evaluate what was truly important in life.  Being able to go to China helped me in many different ways.  Not only did my Chinese greatly improve, but I also made many amazing friends. Furthermore, it helped me come out of my shell, and become open to new experiences.  Since I can speak Chinese, I will have an advantage over others in my field and have more job opportunities” --Alexx Sanchez, Geology Major at UW. 

“The trip this summer was huge for me.  I had never done any real traveling before, and now that I’ve started, I never want to stop.  I got to learn so much about China. Working with the kids at One Heart Charity was so much fun.  They were so excited and that energy is contagious. I was impressed by how hard they tried to make us feel at home.  This trip was life changing and someday I hope to go back. ” --Tyler Miller, Criminal Justice Major at UW.

“What most impressed me was how understanding the locals were at one’s level.  As well, as how kind and grateful they were at the attempt we made to learn.  We showed interest in their language and culture, and they rewarded us for that”. --Richard Bierman, international studies major at UW.