Our Corbett Scholars share a lot of the experiences that many students do while abroad – but they also have unique and exciting ones that are all their own.
The Corbett British Columbia-Washington International Exchange Program is special because it asks participants to consider the Canada-U.S. relationship in everything they do. During their year abroad, they will encounter some of the nuances that define this close political and cultural relationship. They will learn about the specific features of the Pacific Northwest ecosystem, study the differences between Canadian and American policies on healthcare, education, climate and more, and will see in action the shared values and cultural touchstones that are unique to our region.
As they do these things, we have asked them to share with us. Keep up with their experiences by watching this news space!
The first few days at UBC were spent unpacking, purchasing things I couldn’t pack, and exploring the campus. The day before classes start, UBC holds “Imagine Day,” which helps people explore various topics. For exchange students, it meant being assigned to small groups and getting a tour around campus, as well as getting to attend
At Consuelo Corbett’s Celebration of Life held at the Seattle Tennis Club on August 25th, 2024, Nadine Fabbi made the following comments: My name is Nadine Fabbi. I am the director of the Canadian Studies Center in the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington. I bring condolences from the
As a Corbett Scholar, my journey in the United States has come with excitement, challenges, and personal growth. One of the most fun aspects of my experience has been immersing myself in the culture of American college sports, particularly football games. Coming from Canada, where the sports landscape is different, I found the passion and
Hello there! It’s nearly been a full year since I traded my toque for a beanie and set foot on the vibrant campus at the University of Washington. During this time, I’ve taken numerous courses, attended a few Husky football games, and explored a bit of the countryside. While I’ve never thought the Americans to
As many fellow scholars, friends, and residents of the Pacific Northwest have recognized, there is a lot that Vancouver and Seattle have in common, from the evergreen coastal landscape, half-rain-half-sunny weather, nonstop construction, to our shared language of English, our large immigrant populations, our liberal political tendencies. However, among all that we share, there remain
For the first time ever, alumni from the Corbett Exchange Program gathered to build connections and share experiences and advice with each other. Seventeen alumni and students came together in person and over Zoom. Past and present Corbett Scholars discussed the impact of the exchange program on their lives. Several shared that the program changed
For the second year, the Corbett Exchange Program hosted a virtual cohort, composed of six UW students, three UBC students, and three UVic students. The 2021 program provided a strong model for success, and our students had an exceptional two quarters of workshops, discussions, video tours, and cross-border learning. Over the course of four months,
Andrea Scallon, a 2022 Corbett Virtual Exchange Scholar and fourth-year student in International Studies and Global Health, was recognized as one of the Husky 100 — a group of students from the three UW campuses who embody the Husky experience and demonstrate making the most of their time at UW. Through the Corbett Virtual Exchange
I always considered Canada our friendly neighbor to the north, but prior to this program, I did not think much further than that. I knew we had close economic and political ties, and that we have defensive commitments to one another, but it goes so much deeper than that. This program has given me the
Although our class of Corbett Exchange students haven’t been able to physically travel across the border to experience life and school in our neighbour countries, we have still been able to share. Share knowledge, share views, share laughs, and importantly we’ve been able to see just how much we share in commonalities and responsibilities looking