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With its rich history, stunning views, expansive arts and culture, and access to Fortune 500 companies, Seattle is not only a great place to live but an exciting place to learn. We’re proud to call this world-class city and region home.</p> </div> </div> <div class="page-widget page-widget--divider"> <div class="divider" aria-hidden="true"></div> </div> </div> <div class="page-widget page-widget--image-grid-feature" class="page-widget"> <div class="image-grid-feature image-grid-feature--align-left"> <div class="outer-pad"> <div class="silc-grid silc-grid--justify-center"> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--6-800 silc-grid__col--7-1000"> <div class="image-grid-feature__images"> <div class="image-grid-feature__image"> <img src="/sites/default/files/2021-07/EmeraldCity-Grid-1.jpg" alt="Downtown Seattle's skyline with the Space Needle, skyscrapers, and Mt. 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Explore the city’s diverse neighborhoods, take an urban hike, visit historical and cultural landmarks, or experience a Mariners game at T-Mobile Park.</p> <p>The University of Washington has a light rail station to get you from campus to Capitol Hill or downtown in minutes. In 2021, a new station will also connect the University District to the Northgate neighborhood.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-widget" class="page-widget"> <div class="banner-section"> <div class="banner-section__banner"> <img src="/sites/default/files/2021-07/Banner-DiscoverCity.jpg" alt="The main entrance to Pike Place Market lit up at night."> </div> <div class="banner-section__content"> <div class="outer-pad"> <div class="banner-section__content-inner"> <div class="banner-section__intro"> <div class="banner-section__intro-image"> <img src="/sites/default/files/2022-02/MakeConnections-SubImage.jpg" alt="smiling female student with pink hair"> </div> <div class="banner-section__intro-content text-content"> <h2 class="banner-section__intro-title">Make Connections Through Service</h2> <div class="banner-section__intro-body"><p>Our students volunteer with organizations that are making a difference in the city and region, on issues from homelessness to prison reform to healthcare to the arts. In addition to volunteer opportunities on or near campus — including the Henry Art Gallery, the Burke Museum, the Center for Human Rights, and numerous student-run organizations — there are many more offerings in the surrounding area. 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Undergraduates study and hike on Mt. Rainier and in the Cascades, learn about the Salish Sea’s unique ecosystem, and more.</p> </div> <a href="/research" class="banner-section__highlight-cta">Research</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="silc-grid__col silc-grid__col--6-800"> <div class="banner-section__highlight"> <figure class="banner-section__highlight-image"> <div class="banner-section__highlight-image-wrapper"> <img src="/sites/default/files/2021-07/Story-ArtScene-v3.jpg" alt="Closeup of the architecture of the Museum of Pop Culture."> </div> </figure> <div class="banner-section__highlight-content"> <h3 class="banner-section__highlight-title">An Arts Scene Unlike Any Other</h3> <div class="banner-section__highlight-body text-content"><p>The University is part of an impressive arts city and region. In addition to the vibrant arts scene on campus, students can grab tickets to the Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Opera, Seattle Symphony, downtown theaters, or the Seattle International Film Festival — to name a few.</p> </div> <a href="https://arts.washington.edu/" class="banner-section__highlight-cta">ArtsUW</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-widget page-widget--quote-carousel" class="page-widget"> <div class="page-widget page-widget--text-content"> <div class="text-content quote-carousel__intro" style="text-align:center;"> <h2>My Favorite Thing</h2> <p>Don’t just take our word for it. We asked Arts & Sciences faculty, students, staff and alumni to share what they love most about living and learning in Seattle.</p> </div> </div> <div class="quote-carousel"> <div class="quote-carousel__slides"> <div class="quote-carousel__slide"> <div class="quote-carousel__slide-image"> <img src="/sites/default/files/2021-07/FavThing-Carousel-VolunteerPark-Placeholder.jpg" alt="Sunset backlights Isamu Noguchi's "Black Sun" sculpture and the Space Needle at Volunteer Park in Capitol Hill, Seattle. "> </div> <div class="quote-carousel__slide-content"> <div class="quote-carousel__slide-content-top"> <div class="quote-carousel__topic">My Favorite Thing is...</div> <div class="quote-carousel__response">Volunteer Park</div> </div> <div class="quote-carousel__slide-content-bottom"> <blockquote class="quote-carousel__blockquote"> <div class="quote-carousel__blockquote-quote"> <p>I love spending time in Volunteer Park. The park is tranquil and full of things to explore, from the Conservatory to beautiful city views. Hidden inside is also my favorite museum — the recently renovated Seattle Asian Art Museum. </p> </div> <footer class="quote-carousel__blockquote-footer"> <div class="quote-carousel__blockquote-author"> <span class="quote-carousel__blockquote-author-name">Marium Raza,</span> <span class="quote-carousel__blockquote-author-title">BS, Biochemistry, BA, Comparative History of Ideas, 2021</span> </div> <div class="quote-carousel__blockquote-portrait"> <img src="/sites/default/files/2021-08/MariumRaza_500x500.jpg" alt="portrait of Marium Raza"> </div> </footer> </blockquote> </div> </div> </div> <div class="quote-carousel__slide"> <div class="quote-carousel__slide-image"> <img src="/sites/default/files/2021-08/FavThing-Carousel-Library.jpg" alt="Seattle Public Library building"> </div> <div class="quote-carousel__slide-content"> <div class="quote-carousel__slide-content-top"> <div class="quote-carousel__topic">My Favorite Thing is...</div> <div class="quote-carousel__response">Seattle Public Library's Central Library</div> </div> <div class="quote-carousel__slide-content-bottom"> <blockquote class="quote-carousel__blockquote"> <div class="quote-carousel__blockquote-quote"> <p>The Central Library in downtown Seattle is absolutely gorgeous. I love going there to take pictures, but it's also a great place to relax or get some work done. </p> </div> <footer class="quote-carousel__blockquote-footer"> <div class="quote-carousel__blockquote-author"> <span class="quote-carousel__blockquote-author-name">Ishira Parikh,</span> <span class="quote-carousel__blockquote-author-title">BS, Biology, BA Disability Studies, 2021</span> </div> <div class="quote-carousel__blockquote-portrait"> <img src="/sites/default/files/2021-08/Ishira%20Parikh%2020%20500x500.jpg" alt="portrait of Ishira Parikh"> </div> </footer> </blockquote> </div> </div> </div> <div class="quote-carousel__slide"> <div class="quote-carousel__slide-image"> <img src="/sites/default/files/2021-08/FavThing-Carousel-Arboretum.jpg" alt="Japanese Garden at Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle"> </div> <div class="quote-carousel__slide-content"> <div class="quote-carousel__slide-content-top"> <div class="quote-carousel__topic">My Favorite Thing is...</div> <div class="quote-carousel__response">Washington Park Arboretum</div> </div> <div class="quote-carousel__slide-content-bottom"> <blockquote class="quote-carousel__blockquote"> <div class="quote-carousel__blockquote-quote"> <p>The Washington Park Arboretum - UW Botanic Gardens is my go-to spot. 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