Tour guides
Our tour guides know UW!
If you have questions for them, contact them directly, or please email askuwadm@uw.edu.
Malikah
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: malikah1@uw.edu
Nate
Hometown: Sammamish, WA
Major: ACMS & Data Science
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: nreich@uw.edu
Cat
Hometown: Liberty Lake, WA
Major: Aeronautics and Astronautics
Question: Why UW?
Cat says: For me, UW was a gut decision. I wanted to be surrounded by an exciting culture that cares about diversity, innovation, learning, and opportunities.
Email: gracecat@uw.edu
Allyson
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Major: Biochemistry
Question: What's your favorite UW tradition and why?
Allyson says: I like the LIFE pillar tradition because it gives me reason to succeed at UW, while also bookending my time at UW with something meaningful.
Email: bakana@uw.edu
Mulan
Hometown: St Paul, MN
Major: Bioengineering
Question: How do you order your coffee?
Mulan says: My go-to order is an iced vanilla soy latte!
Email: askuwadm@uw.edu
Kate
Hometown: Portland, OR
Major: Biology
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: kthomp9@uw.edu
Neva
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: nch22@uw.edu
Nick
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
Major: Biology: Physiology
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: nchapp2@uw.edu
Jackie
Hometown: Tacoma, WA
Major: Business & Pre Dental
Question: Why UW?
Jackie says: I know UW(ish) UW(ere) here. Why? Because purple and gold never gets old. #huskylove
Email: yehjac@uw.edu
Sophie
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Major: Business & Spanish minor
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: askuwadm@uw.edu
Paul
Hometown: Lynnwood, WA
Major: Business Administration
Question: How do you order your coffee?
Paul says: I order the same drink at every cafe: iced americano, no room for cream. Even when it's freezing outside, I always get it iced!
Email: askuwadm@uw.edu
Nicole
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Major: Business Administration
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: fromn@uw.edu
Audrey
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Major: Business Administration
Question: How should you dress in the Pacific Northwest?
Audrey says: Pacific Northwest fashion essentials: Patagonia, ripped jeans, Carhartt beanie!
Email: audreyvv@uw.edu
Nick
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: liangn@uw.edu
Yin
Hometown: Bellevue, WA
Major: Business Administration: Accounting
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: yind4@uw.edu
David
Hometown: Sammamish, WA
Major: Business Administration: Finance and Information Systems
Question: How should you dress in the Pacific Northwest?
David says: Patagonia!
Email: dliew@uw.edu
Katia
Hometown: Paris, France
Major: Business Administration: Marketing
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: katw15@uw.edu
Skylar
Hometown: Camas, WA
Major: Business Administration: Marketing
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: skybec@uw.edu
Teya
Hometown: Kenmore, WA
Major: Business Administration: Marketing and International Business
Question: What's something fun a visitor can do while they're in Seattle?
Teya says: Here in Seattle, I love being able to explore neighborhoods and discovering places like the Seattle Meowtropolitan, Gas Works Park, Occidental Square, Pike Place Market, and others! On the other hand, here on campus I like to find new places to study, so far my favorites have been Allen Library and in the dorms with all my friends
Email: askuwadm@uw.edu
Kristina
Hometown: Sammamish, WA
Major: Business Administration: Marketing and International Business
Question: What's your favorite place to study on campus and why?
Kristina says: I love studying in the Paccar library, because I always see lots of friendly faces who can help me study or keep me on task.
Email: moutak@uw.edu
Preston
Hometown: Gig Harbor, WA
Major: Business: Finance
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: pgdonion@uw.edu
Sophie
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Major: Civil Engineering
Question: Why UW?
Sophie says: I chose to attend the UW because I love Seattle. Seattle is such a great combination of urban city, beaches and mountains. I also love the academic atmosphere around campus.
Email: askuwadm@uw.edu
Alia
Hometown: Honolulu, HI
Major: Communications
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: lalevi@uw.edu
Clara
Hometown: Lafayette, CA
Major: Communications
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: askuwadm@uw.edu
Nicholas
Hometown: Yakima, WA
Major: Communications
Question: What's your favorite UW tradition and why?
Nicholas says: No tradition beats the HAT CHAT at home football games! We truly are the best setting in college football!
Email: askuwadm@uw.edu
Julia
Hometown: Santa Clara, CA
Major: Community, Environment and Planning & Communications
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: askuwadm@uw.edu
Talia
Hometown: Atherton, CA
Major: Community, Environment and Planning & Geography
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: tdk28@uw.edu
Andrew
Hometown: Sammamish, WA
Major: Computer Science & Economics
Question: Why UW?
Andrew says: I love that the UW strives to be boundless and that the community here really echoes that mindset.
Email: aywang@uw.edu
Justin
Hometown: Portland, OR
Major: Computer Science & Biomedical & Health 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: jbao12@uw.edu
Victoria
Hometown: Brawley, 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: veh0602@uw.edu
Grace
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Major: Economics
Question: How do you order your coffee
Grace says: Order hot chocolate instead
Email: gzd208@uw.edu
Molly
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: molly729@uw.edu
Hanna
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 locol and organic foods!
Email: hlester@uw.edu
Reagan
Hometown: Millersburg, OH
Major: English & Cinema and Media Studies
Question: Why UW?
Reagan says: They had two unique majors that fit my interests. Also, I wanted the opportunity to live in a city as well as having a classic college campus.
Email: rwelsh11@uw.edu
Alexander
Hometown: Bergen, Norway
Major: English & Communications
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: amaane@uw.edu
Colin
Hometown: Parker, CO
Major: Environmental Engineering
Question: What's something fun a visitor can do while they're in Seattle?
Colin says: I think the water taxis here are the coolest thing ever. They are so large and impressive and can take you to a fun island to explore. It's so quintessential to life here on the water, and that's pretty cool.
Email: colin.kolbus@gmail.com
Molly
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Major: ESRM & Fisheries
Question: Why UW?
Molly says: My favorite part of being a student at the UW is never running out of new people to meet.
Email: askuwadm@uw.edu
Leha
Hometown: Port Angeles, WA
Major: History
Question: How should you dress in the Pacific Northwest?
Leha says: 3 rules: 1) layers 2) no umbrellas 3) layers
Email: haworl@uw.edu
Alex
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Major: History & Communications
Question: How do you order your coffee?
Alex says: I order mine black!
Email: anovot@uw.edu
Sara
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: askuwadm@uw.edu
Valerie
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: adamsv3@uw.edu
Kaamna
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: karishi@uw.edu
Graham
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: gfulton@uw.edu
Kavya
Hometown: Kirkland, WA
Major: Informatics & Psychology
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: askuwadm@uw.edu
Geeta
Hometown: Kirkland, WA
Major: International Studies
Question: What's something fun a visitor can do while they're in Seattle?
Geeta says: Visit the Seattle Art Museum!
Email: iyerg@uw.edu
Rhiannon
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: rhirasa@uw.edu
Megan
Hometown: Portland, ME
Major: Political Science
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: megancal@uw.edu
Lukas
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Major: International Studies
Question: What's something fun a visitor can do while they're in Seattle?
Lukas says: Go to Discovery Park in the spring at UW! It is beautiful and golden, and it is one of the biggest parks in Seattle
Email: visit@uw.edu
Katherine
Hometown: Jakarta, Indonesia
Major: Informatics & Law, Societies and Justice
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: k4thyw@uw.edu
XY
Hometown: Malaysia
Major: Computer Engineering & Journalism
Question: How should you dress in the Pacific Northwest?
XY says: The North Face rain jacket. Period.
Email: askuwadm@uw.edu
Hope
Hometown: Olympia, WA
Major: Law, Societies and Justice & Political Science
Question: What's your favorite place to study on campus and why?
Hope says: I like to study in the Suzzallo Reading Room when I need to focus, in Odegaard Library when it's late, in Parnassus Cafe when it's rainy and in the Quad when the sun is shining.
Email: hjdorris@uw.edu
Claire
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Major: Law, Societies and Justice
Question: What's your favorite UW tradition and why?
Claire 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: askuwadm@uw.edu
Danika
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: danikao@uw.edu
Mary
Hometown: Newcastle, WA
Major: Mathematics
Question: What's your favoirte place to study on campus and why?
Mary says: In the springtime, I love to study in the Quad because it's a great place to enjoy nature and still be social while studying.
Email: askuwadm@uw.edu
Zahra
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: mckeezn@uw.edu
Emily
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: edarcy@uw.edu
Anthony
Hometown: Honolulu, HI
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Question: Why UW?
Anthony says: UW really has allowed me to find my own unique home here with so many opportunities, such as clubs, sports, and job and volunteer opportunities.
Email: antang98@uw.edu
Guiomar
Hometown: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Major: Medical Anthropology and Global Health
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: grb08@uw.edu
Daire
Hometown: Olympia, WA
Major: Microbiology
Question: What's your favorite place to study and why?
Daire says: Parnassus cafe! It’s a very cozy coffee shop in the basement of the art building. They have some of the best coffee on campus and are also always showing off new student artwork.
Email: daireb@uw.edu
Maya
Hometown: Olympia, WA
Major: Molecular Biology
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: salom2@uw.edu
Nae Nhae
Hometown: Pattaya, Thailand
Major: Neuroscience
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: askuwadm@uw.edu
Shelbi
Hometown: Honolulu, HI
Major: Public Health
Question: Why UW?
Shelbi says: I love how the UW has a great sense of community and provides its students with a range of resources to succeed.
Email: nakans@uw.edu
Katie
Hometown: Honolulu, HI
Major: Oceanography & Marine Biology
Question: Why UW?
Katie says: At the UW, you have access to endless knowledge and opportunities to expand your horizons, and you can participate in numerous athletic, cultural or outdoor activities. There is truly something for everyone.
Email: katieh23@uw.edu
Tania
Hometown: Calgary, AB
Major: Political Science
Question: Why UW?
Tania says: I came to the UW for the diversity, the cherry blossoms and all the incredible opportunities.
Email: algebori@uw.edu
Matthew
Hometown: Port Orchard, WA
Major: Political Science
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: askuwadm@uw.edu
Peyton
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: ppedrozo@uw.edu
Katie
Hometown: Los Altos, CA
Major: Political Science & Law, Societies and Justice
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: katiee.snell@gmail.com
Ethan
Hometown: Roseville, CA
Major: Political Science & History
Question: How should you dress in the Pacific Northwest?
Ethan says: Number one rule: No umbrellas. It's a Seattle thing.
Email: ethans3@uw.edu
Eva
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Major: Psychology
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: ebrazil9@uw.edu
Melanie
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Major: Psychology
Question: Why UW?
Melanie says: I chose UW because I loved the sense of comradery I felt when I first came to visit, and this has continued to be one of my favorite aspects of UW.
Email: mjh98@uw.edu
Nadra
Hometown: Idaho Falls, ID
Major: Psychology & Law, Societies and Justice
Question: Why UW?
Nadra says: Because of the opportunities here, the location and the beautiful campus!
Email: fredjn@uw.edu
Elise
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Major: Psychology
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: aydele@uw.edu
Kevin
Hometown: San Ramon, CA
Major: Psychology & Environmental Studies minor
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: askuwadm@uw.edu
Emma
Hometown: Bainbridge Island, WA
Major: Public Health
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: emmagace@uw.edu
Jane
Hometown: Lake Oswego, OR
Major: Public Health
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: janefili@uw.edu
Renee
Hometown: Yakima, WA
Major: Public Health & Communications with an Art minor
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: askuwadm@uw.edu
Sarah
Hometown: Altadena, CA
Major: Public Health
Question: Why UW?
Sarah says: The UW is incredible — the culture, class and scholarship are exceptional. The opportunities are boundless, and the experience is unforgettable.
Email: sshaklan@uw.edu
Lauren
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: lwitty@uw.edu
Delenn
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Major: Public Health & Anthropology
Question: What's your favorite place to study on campus and why?
Delenn says: I study in the Odegaard Undergraduate Library, on the first floor, because I enjoy some background noise, and there are whiteboards and presentation hookups for your laptop that make studying a lot easier. There's food nearby too!
Email: delennw@uw.edu
Yuansi
Hometown: Beijing, China
Major: Industrial Design & Anthropology
Question: How should you dress in the Pacific Northwest?
Yuansi says: I wear super colorful and crazy sweaters when it's cloudy and gray outside.
Email: yuansili@uw.edu