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Steve Guardi says studying abroad was the highlight of his time at the ÌÇÐÄvlogÊÓƵ. The Environmental Studies major traveled to Costa Rica, New Zealand and Norway to broaden his education with ecological knowledge from across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Steve<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In Norway, Guardi studied the indigenous Sami people of the Arctic. Sharing his experience as a blogger for the U.S. Department of State\u2019s Gilman Scholarship<\/a> program, he described meeting with activists and attending cultural performances and music and art festivals. He also wrote about fishing with local residents and surfing above the Arctic Circle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On other trips, Guardi studied biodiversity in Costa Rica and learned about indigenous connections to the land in New Zealand. For making the most of his UW experience, Guardi is recognized as one of the University of Washington\u2019s 2019 Husky 100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Varied experiences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Back at UW Bothell, Guardi blended courses in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences<\/a> with volunteer opportunities in organic and aquaponic gardening, with assistance from the Office of Community Based Learning and Research<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Environmental Studies program in particular provided me with the perfect combination of required courses as well as opportunities to shape my education in ways that I found most valuable,\u201d said Guardi, who graduated at the end of fall quarter 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a degree emphasis in Conservation and Natural Resource Management, Guardi now works for a governmental agency conducting ecological field work and volunteer management. \u201cSince I like being outside and working with the land, I\u2019m really enjoying it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guardi grew up in northern Illinois where he received an associate degree. He also volunteered three years with AmeriCorps and served in Los Angeles and Seattle before he decided to seek a bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was nervous to return to school. My goal was to learn as much as possible about conservation and environmental science and studying abroad,\u201d Guardi said. \u201cEverything turned out better than expected.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supportive campus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nearly all of Guardi\u2019s course work was centered around the natural world and how humans can develop a harmonious relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you were to look at my transcript, you might think, \u2018How did he take all of these seemingly random classes while still earning a degree?\u2019 My answer is pretty simple: I wanted to, so I found ways to make what I wanted a reality.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By applying for scholarships, working and saving money, Guardi paid for college without taking out loans, even while taking advantage of study abroad adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His advisers also helped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey always blew me away by how helpful and student focused they are \u2014 whether it was helping me figure out how to fill out petition forms for coursework, recommending study abroad and scholarship opportunities or answering any question.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBy immersing myself in activities that I find truly interesting,\u201d he said, \u201cI have been able to discover what I can do as an individual to contribute to our local and global communities \u2014 while enjoying myself along the way.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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