Montreal to Seattle

Rebecca Cohn of McGill University will be studying at the University of Washington in Seattle this coming spring on exchange. Read about her decision to study in the United States and what she expects to discover in Seattle: 

The Killam Fellowships Program will be offering me a fantastic opportunity to experience academic life at the University of Washington in Seattle, where I will begin studying in January 2013. I am looking forward to being able to truly experience all that Seattle has to offer, not just as a visiting tourist, but as a full-time student.

While on exchange, I will have the opportunity to apply for a travel grant through Fulbright Canada’s Mobility Program. I cannot wait to further explore the United States, to meet new people and to absorb the culture of the American way of life, as well as to share my Canadian culture with others. With a goal to study medicine, I am especially excited to be studying at the University of Washington, a leading research institution.  I will be able to attend presentations by leading researchers in their fields, something I would never have been able to experience otherwise. 

Over the years, whether through volunteer work, university or extracurricular activities, I have met several fascinating individuals who have made an impact on my life. By far, my most meaningful memories are those that centre on those people with whom I have built connections and shared experiences. This is what is at the heart of this program and what I am most excited about discovering on my exchange in the United States

Rebecca Cohn in Ottawa before her exchange to the United States.