Life-changing is perhaps the best way to describe my time at the University of Washington. For someone who had never visited the west coast before, it was a perfect place to live my experience as a Killam Fellow. A typical day during my time here would start with a run or a walk on the

Although my exchange at the University of Washington was short and online, I have learned a lot about American culture and history. I took interesting courses offered at the University of Washington that aren’t offered at my university, such as the Ancient Near East (NEAR E 101) and American Popular Song (MUSIC 162). Both courses

In early spring, the Canadian Studies Center signed another five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Fulbright Canada to guarantee ongoing support for the Killam Fellowships Program (administered by Fulbright Canada). The Killam Fellowships Program allows undergraduate students from Canada and the United States to participate in a program of bi-national residential exchange. The program is

My name is Christy Yu and I am a health sciences student in the child health specialization at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. During the autumn 2018 quarter, I had the opportunity to be an exchange student at the University of Washington by participating in the Killam Fellowship Program. Spending time in Seattle opened

My name is Shana Edouard and I am a UW major in earth and space sciences. Geographically, Canada is the perfect place to learn more about glaciology. I am really excited to see the similarities and differences between the two earth sciences departments at UW and Western. I am about to start my third year

I am a health sciences student specializing in child health at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. I am interested in learning about the similarities and differences between the United States and Canada because diversity has the power to bring people together. Keeping an open mind, I will immerse myself in the American culture. In

My name is Xuanxuan (Kari) Li. I am a senior at University of Washington, double majoring in psychology and early childhood and family studies. I am very honored to be selected as one of the Corbett Exchange Fellows as well as a Killam Fellow. This opportunity enables me to carry out my independent research project

The Killam Fellowship Program is a Fulbright Canada award that gives undergraduate students from universities in the United States the opportunity to spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange student in Canada. UW students may participate in the program as a direct exchange student (registering at their home university, paying

Originally posted: March 2016 Coming to Canada has been the best decision of my college career. It opened my eyes to the world outside of just the states, and it’s been neat to experience life in another country. The Killam Fellowship provided me with so many more opportunities than just coming to UBC to study.

Originally posted: October 2015 On September 17, Katie and I flew from Vancouver to Ottawa for the Killam Fall Orientation, a two-day affair where about 30 Killam Fellows met one another and a group of Fulbright Canada Scholars. The first day of events was September 18, opening with breakfast and a tour of the Parliament