Tour guides
Our tour guides know UW!
What’s it really like to be a student at the UW? Our tour guides can tell you. Join us for a Husky Hangout, and connect with two current UW students for a 30-minute virtual hangout (Zoom) to get your student life questions answered. Can’t make a Hangout? Email visituw@uw.edu, and a tour guide will reply.
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Malikah
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Cupertino, CA
Major: ACMS
Question: What's something fun a visitor can do while they're in Seattle?
Malikah says: Anytime someone comes to visit me, I always take them to Gas Works Park! There's such a beautiful view of the Seattle skyline and it's so close to campus. I've also gotten some great photos there in the day and it's also an awesome spot for a picnic!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Nate
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Sammamish, WA
Major: ACMS
Question: What's something fun a visitor can do while they're in Seattle?
Nate says: My favorite thing to do in Seattle is eat at Red Mill Burgers in Phinney Ridge. 12/10 would recommend.
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Mulan
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: St. Paul, MN
Major: Bioengineering
Minor: Informatics
Question: How do you order your coffee?
Mulan says: My go-to order is an iced vanilla soy latte!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Kate
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Portland, OR
Major: Public Health
Question: What's your favorite place to study on campus and why?
Kate says: My favorite place to study is on the outside deck of Pacaar Hall in the sun!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Neva
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Major: Biology & Comparative Literature
Question: Why UW?
Neva says: I love UW because of how many wonderful people there are and the seemingly endless opportunities.
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Email: visituw@uw.edu
Nick
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
Major: Environmental Studies
Question: Why UW?
Nick says: The reason I chose UW is because UW really focuses on the individual. Regardless of your identity or desired academic path, UW offers resources that allows you to pick and choose how you want you college experience to be!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Sophie
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Major: Business
Minor: Spanish
Question: What's something fun a visitor can do while they're in Seattle?
Sophie says: Something fun visitors can do while they're in Seattle is spending time outside! we have tons of great and accessible parks, and they are some of my favorite places in Seattle.
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Nicole
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Major: Business Administration & Communications
Question: Why UW?
Nicole says: I visited a lot of colleges, but I didn’t feel like any college had everything I was looking for until I visited UW. While I wanted a school with a strong business program, I also wanted to continue doing theater in college and try out a lot of different activities. There were so many ways to get involved both on and off campus at UW, and I loved how dynamic the student body was. The beautiful campus definitely didn’t hurt either.
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Nick
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Bellevue, WA
Major: Business Administration & Informatics
Question: How should you dress in the Pacific Northwest?
Nick says: Don't forget a rain jacket!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Yin
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Bellevue, WA
Major: Business Administration: Accounting
Minor: Informatics
Question: What's something fun a visitor can do while they're in Seattle?
Yin says: Get dimsum in Chinatown! Its cheap and delicious.
Email: visituw@uw.edu
David
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Sammamish, WA
Major: Business Administration: Finance and Information Systems
Question: How should you dress in the Pacific Northwest?
David says: Patagonia!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Katia
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Redmond, WA
Major: Communications
Minor: Informatics
Question: What's something fun a visitor can do while they're in Seattle?
Katia says: Take a picnic (I recommend Aladdins's or Burger Hut from the AVE), get on a lime bike, and go to Gas Works Park for a beautiful Seattle sunset!
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Email: visituw@uw.edu
Skylar
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Camas, WA
Major: Business Administration: Marketing/Finance
Question: What's your favorite place to study on campus and why?
Skylar says: Gotta go for Odegaard! I've planned so many essays on the whiteboard walls!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Preston
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Gig Harbor, WA
Major: Business: Marketing
Question: What's your favorite UW tradition and why?
Preston says: My favorite UW tradition is the Go Huskies chant at sporting events because there’s nothing like feeling and hearing the Dawgs family rally together in a thrilling moment!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Alia
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Honolulu, HI
Major: Communications
Minor: Diversity
Question: How should you dress in the Pacific Northwest?
Alia says: Invest in a rain jacket! I never owned one at home in Hawaii, but it was my first purchase when I moved to Seattle!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Clara
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Lafayette, CA
Major: Communications
Minor: Entrepreneurship
Question: What is your favorite UW tradition and why?
Clara says: My favorite tradition at UW is Dawg Saturday. The whole community comes together to support our team and it is a very energetic environment. Whether you are eight-two or two, everybody is decked out in purple and gold as we cheer on the team
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Julia
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Santa Clara, CA
Major: Community, Environment and Planning & Communications
Minor: Diversity
Question: Why UW?
Julia says: The UW just felt right. The emphasis on community, the atmosphere of driven individuals and the Husky pride inspire me. Every day spent here further affirms that I made the right choice.
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Talia
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Atherton, CA
Major: Community, Environment and Planning & Geography
Minor: Urban Design & Planning
Question: What's your favorite place to study on campus and why?
Talia says: I love to study in Gould Hall! The huge skylights provide a lot of light, and the cafe has great coffee
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Justin
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Portland, OR
Major: Computer Science & Informatics
Question: What's your favorite place to study on campus and why?
Justin says: My favorite place to study on campus is the Life Sciences Building! It's a beautiful, modern building with practical study spots for both groups and individuals, a full-fledged cafe, and a patio to enjoy those days when the sun decides to visit campus.
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Victoria
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Major: Early Childhood and Family Studies
Question: Why UW?
Victoria says: I chose the UW because it offered a great sense of diversity, a ton of organizations and clubs to become involved in, and it allowed me to create different communities throughout campus. It allowed me to grow and push myself out of my comfort zone.
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Grace
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Major: Economics
Minor: Law, Societies and Justice
Question: How do you order your coffee
Grace says: Order hot chocolate instead
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Molly
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Xinjiang, China
Major: Economics & Business
Question: What's something fun a visitor can do while they're in Seattle?
Molly says: Go to Alki park. It has sand beach and it's a great place to hang out with friends.
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Hanna
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Woodinville, WA
Major: Economics & Environmental Studies
Question: What's something fun a visitor can do while they're in Seattle?
Hanna says: Seattle has some amazing farmers markets! They are a great opportunity to explore the city, meet some locals, and try delicious foods. It's a fun way to learn about Seattle's vibrant communities while also supporting local and organic foods!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Alexander
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Bergen, Norway
Major: Sociology
Minor: Education
Question: What's something fun a visitor can do while they're in Seattle?
Alexander says: Come to a Husky Game, I heard they have the greatest marching band west of Ohio with the most entertaining and skilled drum majors...
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Leha
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Port Angeles, WA
Major: History
Minor: French
Question: How should you dress in the Pacific Northwest?
Leha says: 3 rules: 1) layers 2) no umbrellas 3) layers
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Alex
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Major: History & Communications
Question: How do you order your coffee?
Alex says: I order mine black!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Sara
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Denver, CO
Major: Human Centered Design and Engineering
Question: How do you order your coffee?
Sara says: I actually am not a huge coffee fan! I order a chai tea latte with ice!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Valerie
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Renton, WA
Major: Human Centered Design and Engineering
Question: What's something fun a visitor can do while they're in Seattle?
Valerie says: Go to Kerry Park and get an iconic picture of Seattle while being able to explore a cute and fun neighborhood in the city!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Kaamna
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Mill Creek, WA
Major: Informatics & Law, Societies and Justice
Question: Why UW?
Kaamna says: I chose UW because it offered an environment for me to be involved in everything I am interested in without limits. There are so many opportunities to step outside your comfort zone and push growth. Everyone here is doing such remarkable things, it inspires me to achieve and explore!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Graham
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Major: Informatics & Philosophy
Question: What's your favorite UW tradition and why?
Graham says: Every Friday night before football games, the Husky Marching Band dresses in crazy costumes and has a pep rally/parade throughout Greek Row which culminating on the steps of Suzzallo Library on Red Square. It is an incredibly fun and high energy experience and really hypes students up for gameday!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Kavya
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Kirkland, WA
Major: Informatics: Data Science
Question: How should you dress in the Pacific Northwest?
Kavya says: The best way to dress in the PNW is layers, layers, layers! Wear a sweatshirt and a windbreaker on top, and always have a cute beanie on hand too :)
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Geeta
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Kirkland, WA
Major: International Studies & Economics
Question: What's something fun a visitor can do while they're in Seattle?
Geeta says: Visit the Seattle Art Museum!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Rhiannon
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Renton, WA
Major: International Studies
Question: What's something fun a visitor can do while they're in Seattle?
Rhiannon says: I definitely recommend stopping by some local thrift stores... there are a lot of hidden treasures to find!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Megan
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Scarborough, ME
Major: Political Science
Minor: Law, Societies, and Justice
Question: Why UW?
Megan says: I chose UW because I knew that I wanted to go to school in a city, but still be at a big state school with green spaces and a defined campus. UW gave me the perfect combination of both, and I feel so lucky to go to such a beautiful school!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Katherine
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Jakarta, Indonesia
Major: Informatics
Question: What's your favorite UW tradition and why?
Katherine says: Fave UW tradition: Game days (especially against Oregon or WSU)! You really see the UW community unite to support our Huskies!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
XY
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Malaysia
Major: Computer Engineering & Journalism
Question: How should you dress in the Pacific Northwest?
XY says: The North Face rain jacket. Period.
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Claire "CG
Pronouns: She/They
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Major: Law, Societies and Justice
Minor: Entrepreneurship and Human Rights
Question: What's your favorite UW tradition and why?
Claire "CG says: I love being in the Dawg Pack at Husky football games! It is so fun to wear all my Husky gear and cheer on the Dawgs with all of my friends.
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Danika
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Kent, WA
Major: Linguistics
Question: What's your favorite place to study on campus and why?
Danika says: Visiting ByGeorge café from 10pm-1am is a must! They have amazing smoothies, doughnuts, coffee, and there is almost never anyone there; definitely one of the most underrated places on campus!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Zahra
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Bellevue, WA
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Question: What's something fun a visitor can do while they're in Seattle?
Zahra says: My top suggestion for a visitor in Seattle is to visit the University of Washington Waterfront Activities Center down by Husky Stadium and rent a canoe/kayak. From there you can explore the arboretum, lake union, and lake washington!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Emily
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Issaquah, WA
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Question: What's your favorite place to study on campus and why?
Emily says: I love to study in the NanoEngineering Building on campus because the booths are so comfy and there's so much natural light when its sunny out!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Guiomar
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Major: Medical Anthropology & Global Health
Minor: French
Question: What's your favorite UW tradition and why?
Guiomar says: My favorite UW traditions are fall fling and spring show because we get to see a bunch of artists from the area and all over the country and share that experience with so many other UW students
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Maya
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Olympia, WA
Major: Biology & Psychology
Question: What's something fun a visitor can do while they're in Seattle?
Maya says: Take the light rail downtown, get off at the international district and go explore Chinatown. Specifically, go to Uwajimaya.
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Nae Nhae
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Pattaya, Thailand
Major: Neuroscience & Public Health
Minor: French
Question: What's something fun a visitor can do while they're in Seattle?
Nae Nhae says: Something you can do in Seattle is taking a paddleboard and going onto Lake Union to enjoy the sunset on a warm day. Or getting a picnic blanket and soaking up the rays on the hills of Gas Works Park whilst enjoying a nice cold glass of lemonade. That would be my ideal Saturday in Seattle!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Matthew
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Port Orchard, WA
Major: Political Science & Economics
Question: How do you order your coffee?
Matthew says: I always order a vanilla latte! Any of the Starbucks on campus are great, but for a more personal feel I love going to Cafe Allegro on 42nd.
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Peyton
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Kapolei, HI
Major: Political Science & Communications: Journalism
Question: What's something fun a visitor can do while they're in Seattle?
Peyton says: Visitor - Underground tour of downtown! Seattle is a city built on top of another city and there are tours that will take you underground and tell you a lot of really cool history!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Katie
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Los Altos, CA
Major: Political Science
Minor: Environmental Studies
Question: What's your favorite UW tradition and why?
Katie says: I love the LIFE pillars in Sylvan Grove. It's fun to learn which pillar other students touched at orientation.
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Eva
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Major: Psychology & Education
Minor: Spanish
Question: What's your favorite UW tradition and why?
Eva says: My favorite UW tradition is when Harry the Husky comes out during football games and we all spell H-U-S-K-I-E-S! at the top of our lungs!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Elise
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Major: Psychology & Nursing
Minor: Spanish
Question: Why UW?
Elise says: I chose the UW because I feel like I'm at home when I'm here. The UW has made me feel extremely valued as a student.
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Kevin
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: San Ramon, CA
Major: Psychology
Minor: Environmental Studies
Question: What's your favorite place to study on campus and why?
Kevin says: I always love studying in the Quad when it's nice out to absorb the sun when we've got it! Otherwise, I'm in the Suzzallo Reading Room to take in all the scholarly vibes.
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Emma
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Bainbridge Island, WA
Major: Medical Anthropology & Global Health
Minor: Data Science
Question: Why UW?
Emma says: Because of the students I surround myself with every day! People WANT to go to school here and learn about the field they are passionate about, even on a rainy Seattle day.
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Jane
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Lake Oswego, OR
Major: Biology
Question: What's something fun a visitor can do while they're in Seattle?
Jane says: Something fun for visitors to do in Seattle is walk to Gas Works Park for beautiful views of the city!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Renee
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Yakima, WA
Major: Journalism
Question: What is your favorite place to study on campus and why?
Renee says: My favorite place to study is in Allen! On the first floor there's a lot of white boards and large tables that you can you use, I usually go there when I am studying with my friends. If I am just studying by myself I'll go 2nd or 3rd if I want to study in a quieter environment. Allen is also really close to Starbucks, so I don't have to go too far for a coffee break!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
Lauren
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Bainbridge Island, WA
Major: Public Health & Biology
Question: What's something fun a visitor can do while they're in Seattle?
Lauren says: Grab some cookies from Midnight Cookie Co. and snack on them as you watch the sunset at Gas Works Park!
Email: visituw@uw.edu
