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Academic Playlists

As a college student, music is essential to everyday activities. It helps us get through the day, relax in between classes, serve as motivation to keep studying, and even help us exercise!

Here I present to all of you reader’s here, staff, students and guests, to the vastly different playlists that people must have! (If you’re a music lover like me). Some of the songs in the playlist are also recommended by staff here at the library!

It’s always great to discover new music genres and find new songs to be obsessed with, so hopefully these playlists bring something a little familiar, a little new, and can become a comfortable space for you to jam out.

There will be one playlist that has no lyrics and one playlist with! For those who can’t stand trying to focus when there is lyrics, don’t worry, I made a playlist just for you to fit the vibe, too.

These are just the names of the vibes for the playlist that I’ve created, but you are always, welcome to use them however else you’d like! Using the Rainy Days for a study playlist works just as well as using the Midnight Cram playlist for workouts.

We all have different taste in music so use these playlist however you’d like to if you like them.

I have also made the YouTube playlist alternatives for them as well.
Not every song will be the same since they couldn't be found but I put in alternatives that will still fit.

Let’s get started!

Studying in the Library

Of course, for a library blog, I’ve got to start off with the Library Playlist! If you need a little bit of a boost, when studying in the library or relaxing on any of the floors. Reading on the big sofa chairs, leaning back and drown in the book. Or, maybe even when studying with a friend in one of the study rooms, this is for you.

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Late Night Studying

Cramming at the late nights makes it difficult to focus. Music can very well help with that, whether as background noise or to use to relax on a stressful night. There are songs for everyone — before you know it, you’ll have gone through all your course material and be ready to crush your exam.

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Walking Along the Trail

Sometimes you need a nice long walk to de-stress and daze over the day. To maybe think about something or not think about anything at all. Especially now that it’s getting sunnier, I think this will be the perfect playlist for a nice relaxing hike, too!

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In the Laboratory

This is for those who are in stem labs, either in bio or in chem. Sometimes you need a boost in energy when grinding in the lab work and to help you focus when going through the motions.

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Lazy Afternoons

Don’t you just want to lounge around and lay back on a sofa or on your bed and relax in the afternoon? Maybe take a little nap? This is the playlist for when the afternoon sleepy’s hit and all you want to do is just be languid and rest the afternoon away.

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Morning Time!

It can be a little hard to get up in the morning, some people need something a little more quiet and peaceful and some people need music blasting (that some is me). As someone who hates mornings, I made this playlist for the morning people.

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It’s Been Rough

Times get rough, a lot of the time. Even if you’ve had mostly amazing days, sometimes there are days that are harder to get through than others. Hopefully this is the playlist to help ease yourself through the day and make it more pleasant to handle.

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Working out

This is a library blog, why would I make a workout playlist? Well, why not? Everybody needs some exercise in some ways or another. I also know that people have different workout song playlists to get them in the zone of focus, so this may, or may not be for you.

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Heading Home

For when you’re on the road, or on public transport heading to and from home. It’s a little travel playlist, relaxing with the music as you yearn to be back in a comfortable space.

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Today is Rainy

Sometimes it rains. I know, raining is such an amazing phenomenon. I personally love the rain, I think it’s wonderful and calming. But I know that some people don’t like the rain so I tried to keep it rain neutral for the playlist here.

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When Snow Falls

I know that it’s WAY past snow time, but you can use this for the next winter! Maybe. Or maybe you just want to manifest a nice cool winter breeze to prepare for the hot blazing summer that’s coming along.

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Now that I’ve laid them all out for you. If you have any playlists or songs you want to share go ahead and make a comment and put it down below!

I always welcome more music suggestions and recommendations and it’s great to discover new songs to be obsessed with.

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Playlist Recommendations from other UW blogs!

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How to Contribute to Minimizing Period Poverty

Let’s talk about “Period Poverty”!

According to the American Medical Women’s Association, the term ‘‘period poverty’’ refers to the lack of proper accessibility and limited affordability of menstrual health and hygiene resources including educational tools, sanitary products, washing facilities, and waste management. (Lea Sacca, 2024)

Here is a bit of data addressing period poverty in our country:

According to a national survey drawn from a survey conducted on 1,000 teens aged 13 to 19, 1 in 5 teens in the US have struggled with affording menstrual products and more than 84 percent of participants reported having missed classes or know someone who has missed classes due to lack of access to period products.

Fun fact: 79 percent of the participants believed we receive more education about biology of frogs than biology of the human female body in school.

How do we take action to help with making period products and period education equally and easily accessible to everyone? What steps of the organizations where we work and study have taken?

In this blog, I’ll be gathering and sharing information about the steps, however small, we can take to reduce period poverty where we live, where we study, and where we work. I will also be gathering and sharing information about the steps University of Washington and Cascadia Community College have taken to minimize period poverty among their students.

What University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia College provide:

The Health and Wellness Resources Center (HaWRC) provides a variety of non-reusable menstrual products for students for free. Both UW and Cascadia students can have access to this source.

For Cascadia Students, Kodiak Cave offers tampons and pads in their food pantry for students to take during their four trips to the Cave each quarter. They also sometimes provide other products that have been donated, like diva cups or lite liners. The Kodiak Cave specialist, Samantha Brown, with whom I had a conversation, also provided me with an Amazon wish list through which you can see the available products in their pantry and buy the products where they will be automatically delivered to the pantry.

Cascadia College also shares a document including the addresses and contact information of multiple local community services that provide food, healthcare, housing, childcare, clothing, etc. to individuals who need them.

Moreover, in both UWB and CC, tampons and pads are accessible in gender inclusive and women’s restrooms.

How we can help minimize period poverty inside or outside of our school:

Purchase feminine hygiene products manufacturers that help fight peiod poverty.

A list of these manufacturers are:

  • Cora:

This company has donated 24 million feminine care products so far.

“We believe everyone should have access to period care–full stop.”

With every purchase you make, Cora provides period products and body literacy resources to people who might otherwise go without.

  • Lunette: Lunette donates cups to initiatives addressing period poverty through their “Cup for Good” program. Organic Initiative (Oi) also supports various initiatives promoting period poverty alleviation.

      

  • Ruby Cup: For every menstrual cup purchased, Ruby Cup donates one to someone in need in low-income countries through their “Buy One Give One” program.

       

  • Saalt: Saalt sells menstrual cups and has a program called “Saalt Gives” where they donate cups to people in need in underserved communities around the world.

You can also help support organizations who aim to minimize period poverty by ensuring that more and more menstruating individuals have access to affordable menstrual products. You can support these organizations by donating or participating in volunteer and advocacy opportunities they provide.

Here is a list of these organizations and how each of them provides opportunities for us to take a step in minimizing period poverty:

Days for Girls:

“We increase access to menstrual care and education by developing global partnerships, cultivating Social Enterprises, mobilizing volunteers and innovating sustainable solutions that shatter stigma and limitations for women and girls.”

Days for Girls provides holistic menstrual health education, helps increase the accessibility of menstrual products for all individuals, trains Social Entrepreneurs and partners with government and health organizations to advances global menstrual equity.

In order to support this organization, you can

  • Donate: You can donate funds either once or on a monthly basis or you can donate products to people who need them, through DfG’s website. DfG provides various other ways to donate on their website including creating your own fundraiser or donating your wedding registry. You can check all donating options through their website: https://www.daysforgirls.org/ways-to-give/
  • Another way to get involved with DfG is through connecting to a DfG team in your area, or even better than that, to start a club in your school/college that partners with DfG. This can be an opportunity for you to join in on advocacy efforts to influence positive change for minimizing period poverty within your own school. You can also contribute to DfG’s mission through organizing fundraising events.

This webpage includes registration forms that you can fill out in order to start a club or a team: https://www.daysforgirls.org/how-dfg-volunteers-work/

Bloody Good Period:

“We give period products to those who can’t afford them and provide reproductive health education to those less likely to access it. And we help everybody talk about periods!“

The three main missions of this organization is to Deliver, Educate, and Normalize. There are several ways through which you can contribute to their mission.

  • To help Deliver, you can donate once, on a monthly basis, or annually. You can also help with organizing fundraising activities. Some ways BGP suggests for fundraising are:
    • Buying a period quiz and playing it with friends, colleagues, and family,
    • Selling the closet items you are not wearing anymore and donating the money to BGP,
    • Organizing a bake-sale event and fundraising,
    • Organizing a club in your school or college through which you can start small fundraising events for BGP,
    • AND, many other ways you can contribute to their mission. BGP shares these wonderful and fun fundraising suggestions on this file: https://www.bloodygoodperiod.com/_files/ugd/0977fb_10ebf18d96ae4ff0af8bda09313893f5.pdf
  • To help Educate, you can become or invite a professional you know to become a Medical Volunteer who partners with BGP to lead 1.5 hour educational sessions focusing on Menstrual, Sexual and Reproductive Health. Although unfortunately BGP currently doesn’t take any further applications for other volunteering opportunities, they suggest you to sign up for their newsletter to stay updated on the upcoming volunteering opportunities.
  • To help Normalize, share posts on your social media accounts and use #PeriodPenalty hashtag. One example hashtag posts shared on BGP website is:

“I find it extremely difficult because I get quite bad PMS with regards to emotion and my male manager thinks it is okay to ridicule me for this whilst also managing to say it is fake. So I would only ever talk about menstruation with my female colleague, never with male leadership”

 

Sustainable Health Enterprises (SHE):

“SHE is helping women jump-start social businesses to manufacture and distribute affordable menstrual pads. Coupled with health education and advocacy, girls and women will have even more productive lives than before.”

This organization approaches minimizing period poverty through Debunking Stereotypes, Reclaiming Local Resources, Investing in New Ideas and People, and Launching Entrepreneurs to Improve Lives.

Tons of trunk fiber is thrown away by banana farmers in Rwanda every year. SHE provides these farmers with equipment and training, so that they can process and sell the trunk fibers to them. Then, SHE takes the processed fibers to their community factory to be cut, carded, washed, fluffed, and solar dried under a US Patent approved manufacturing process. The manufactured menstrual pads are sold at an affordable price to schools and individuals who need them! They also “debunk myths and taboos” about periods through health and hygiene education in schools and community.

If you are willing to contribute to SHE’s mission, you can join in their SHE28 campaign by making one-time or monthly donations through their website.

A Final “Period” Note:

Menstruation, a natural yet painful experience endured by half of the world’s population, remains steeped in stigma. Body shaming and societal taboos have isolated many menstruating individuals, leaving them uninformed about their own bodies and proper care. To make living with period as close to convenience as possible, specialized hygiene products are essential, but their accessibility remains a global challenge. High-quality and sustainable options, often deemed luxurious in many places around in the world, are financially out of reach for too many.

It is also important to acknowledge that, “Not all women menstruate, and not all menstruators are women.” It’s necessary to recognize the diversity of menstruating individuals beyond traditional gender norms and respect all experiences of menstruation.

Lack of reproductive health education perpetuates cycles of pain, illness, and inequality, and a world with inequality for half of its population is similar to a bird with an injured wing, unable to soar.

Our collective responsibility lies in removing these barriers. Through awareness, education, and providing accessible products, we can foster a world where menstruation is understood and managed without shame or obstacle. Each small step towards equity strengthens all humanity.

Citations:

Sacca, L. (2024). Period Poverty in U.S. College Students. Journal of Women’s Health (Larchmont, N.Y. 2002), 33(1), 1–2. https://doi.org/10.1089/jwh.2023.0868
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What Helped Me Stay Organized as a Student at UW-Bothell

 My time here at UW-Bothell has been quite the journey. I developed many new skills and experiences as I embraced coming and dorming here from my hometown. To me, it is still unbelievable that I will be graduating this spring quarter! Time goes by fast and each time I think of this, I still remember the chaos of my high school graduation and senior night. I knew that participating in the Running Start program at my community college would set me up for the ability to advance in college credits so that I would be able to graduate early. However, it is still shocking to see that in a couple of weeks, I will be walking across the stage. 

 This past academic year has proved to me that time goes by fast and that it is important to take advantage of each given moment. With this being my last quarter here at UW-Bothell, I wanted to share some of my skills and tips that I have developed and embraced throughout my two years of being here. 

Something that I used each day during high school that has stuck by me to this very day is: a planner. I find that by having a planner, it makes everything a lot easier. Not to mention that it can also help you develop other skills like organization, time-management and reduced stress/ procrastination. This can certainly help especially if you are a college student with a hectic schedule filled with demanding homework deadlines. 

When it comes to using a physical or an electronic planner, I personally enjoy a physical one. I like to have the physical copy of my planner so that I can customize it to my liking and so that when I do check things off, it feels more of an accomplishment. Not to mention that for me, having a physical planner is more aesthetically pleasing to have and it keeps me accountable for being consistent with planning out my weekly schedules. 

 

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Let me take you through my process when it comes to using my planner. To start, I enjoy planning my week every Sunday. This is so that I am aware of what is happening throughout the week ahead of me and so that I’m able to see what I have to get done for that given week. I am also able to prioritize my assignments to see which things require more attention. 

Every day, I like to start the day off by going to the gym. Incorporating weight training into my schedule is a way for me to take time for myself and for my health. I like to set aside about two hours of my morning that is dedicated to this. Within my planner, I write down “Gym @ 8am” for each day, Monday-Friday. This helps me be accountable for getting up in the morning and tackling the day with a good workout. 

Next, I like to write down my scheduled times for my job and for any lectures. With this, and the gym, I like to do a check box on the left-hand side so that once I finish this task, I can sigh relief after I have checked it off. When it comes to class assignments, I like to write them down on the days that they are due during the week, along with the times as well. I find that having Canvas opened to the monthly setting helps me get a clearer picture of how many things I have to do. It also gives me the ability to have some insight the week after to see if there are any important exams, projects, events, etc., need to prepare well in advance. 

Due to the majority of my coursework having deadlines on Sundays @ 11:59 pm, I’ve noticed that the Sunday box within my planner usually has more writing within it. To help manage my time with my classes, and with what I have assigned, I like to color coordinate my classes and assignments. What is nifty about this is that it makes my planner more organized and appealing to the eye. 

Whenever I have additional things that occur during the week, I also like to write them down so that I do not forget. This usually includes any scheduled times that an event or a meeting will happen. As a busy college student, having things written down is important because it helps me manage my time and priorities better. 

 

Photo of my planner for the week of May 20th – May 26th

Having a planner with everything laid out helps me with my routine. I am very routine-oriented, and I like to know what has to get done during the week so that I don’t rush or procrastinate at the last minute. I carry this around with me in my backpack so if there is anything I need to check off or update, I can do so.

Reflecting on how my planner has helped me throughout college, I developed new skills and strengthened some of the skills that I currently have. A new skill I developed is multitasking, and a couple that I have strengthened are prioritizing my objectives, organization, and time management. Some of the skills were ones that I already have, but with the help of a planner, I’ve noticed how it has helped me strengthen my skills because I can get a head start for the week and see which assignment deadlines were high and low-stakes. 

Learning these skills is something that I didn’t adapt to easily. If I were to pull out my previous planner, the resemblance would be apparent as it has taken me time and effort to implement exactly what I was looking for in terms of developing a routine, planning, and organizing. I think we underestimate the power of the planner. It is such a prime way to stay organized and consistent. The nice thing about a planner is that it only suits you and you. It contains your work, schedule, meetings, appointments, etc. A glimpse into your life on paper is the way that I like to think of it.

Looking at the planner example below, one thing that stood out to me was that the creator included a “Rest Day!” on a weekend day. I think this is something that I could see myself doing for the future of my planner because it’s such a great written reminder to prioritize ourselves at the end of a crazy and busy week. 

Some of these techniques were effective for me when it came to using my planner and I hope this blog post can inspire and help any new and current students who are thinking about using a planner or need some guidance to get started. 

Happy planning! 

 

Image Captured from Korrashay.com

 

Resources to help you get started on your planning journey:

Resources for UW-Bothell Students: 

Resources for Cascadia College Students: 

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Ten Books for Diversity, Difference, and Social Justice

I wrote and filmed this video as a final assignment for BIS 255 Critical Diversity with Dr. Jeff Murr during Winter Quarter 2024. I was so pleased with it, I decided to share it with others via the Campus Library Blog. This was my first ever self-video, so please forgive any production issues! Follow the links in the transcript below to view the books in our Campus Library catalog.

[Transcript]

Hello, and welcome to Basement Book Talk. I’m your host, Steve, and welcome to my library in the basement. For my first episode, I have a Top Ten List of books for social justice librarians, or anyone interested in celebrating and centering difference. This is a highly opinionated list of five non-fiction and five science fiction books that I think everyone should read at some point, or at least know about.

First and foremost is A People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn. This is the book that changed it all for me. After reading the first few chapters for a class, I bought the book and read it over the summer of 1989 and it changed my life. This was one of the first books of what some call revisionist history, but more accurately, it’s real history as it tells the story of not just white European Americans, but everyone in the United States—hence the title “A People’s History”. Absolutely a must read.

Dovetailing perfectly with Zinn is my second book, A Different Mirror by Ronald Takaki. I read several chapters for a course Spring Quarter 2023 and much like A People’s History, it is a narrative history of all people in the multicultural United States. Takaki specifically tells the stories of minority groups, such as Native Americans, Black and LatinX people and Asians, specifically Chinese, Japanese, and Arab Americans. Takaki is a wonderful storyteller, and this book is wonderful as well.

Third, Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire. I have known about this book for decades but did not actually read it until last year when I returned to college. One of the very first assignments was the chapter on “The Banking Concept of Education” and it blew my mind. It gave me a whole new way of looking at not just education but also society and the world in general. I feel like if I had read this when I was in my 20s instead of my 50s, my life trajectory may have changed completely.

Number four: Orientalism by Edward Said. Another book I’ve known about forever, but only read now that I’m back in college. If you’ve ever taken a class on ethnicity and race, global studies, or culture, literature, and arts, you’ve probably encountered this incredible book. What Zinn did for American history, Said did for cultural studies, looking at the relations between European and “The Orient” [air quotes]. Groundbreaking, foundational classic. It is the text that launched subaltern studies and is so important when discussing colonialism and imperialism in any context.

Number five and the last of the nonfiction is The Autobiography of Malcolm X as told to Alex Haley. Like many other people, I was someone who thought I knew what Malcolm X was all about, but I discovered that you can’t really understand the real Malcolm X until you read and hear his own words. I read this a few years after the Spike Lee movie came out and it was so darn good. This is not just Malcolm’s life story but also what he believed in and what he stood up for. Even though he has been gone for decades now, his work and his ideas resonate to this day. This should be read by everyone, especially anyone who believes that Black lives matter.

On to science fiction. These may not be as directly related to social justice as the first five books, but imagining the future is an excellent way to shine a light on issues of the past and present. Some of these futures are positive, some are negative, but one can imagine and explore from there.

First off, number six: The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin. This is a utopian novel but not your typical dystopian novel like we have today. It contrasts two very different worlds: one very much like our own world with various nation states in conflict with each other, the other an exile community on the planet’s moon and the egalitarian anarchist society they’ve created. This book is incredible and so densely packed with ideas. You could read this for so many different classes: literature, political science, even Eastern philosophy, and physics! Honestly, you can read anything by Ursula K. Le Guin as it’s all great.

Speaking of other great authors where you cannot go wrong with anything they’ve written: number seven is The Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler. I read this shortly after moving to Seattle in 1995 and it was so good and so gripping, it drew me in, and I read it in one sitting. I’ve been meaning to re-read it for years, but the dysfunctional America portrayed in the beginning of this book is way too similar to current conditions we’re living in and that’s just depressing. However, there is indeed hope in this absolutely brilliant book. So many people acknowledge Butler and this book’s importance and I do, too.

Coming in at number eight is The Years of Rice and Salt by Kim Stanley Robinson. It asks: what if the Black Death had killed 90% of the European population instead of 50? With that vacuum, the centrality of power and civilization grows up outside of Europe, namely the Arab world, India, China, and Japan. It covers 600 years by moving through different periods of this new history and looks at what might have been with these cultures rising to prominence instead of a European based dominant culture. The last chapter, rather than riffing on our own history, steps a bit into the future and it is so revolutionary and hopeful. After I finished it, I had to just lie there for a good half hour thinking about it because I was so overwhelmed… but overwhelmed in the best way.

Back to a more negative, dark outlook for the future: number nine is The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi. This novel takes place in a world not too distant from our own today as it is post everything: post climate change with rising ocean levels, the collapse of the natural environment and commercial agriculture, beyond peak oil with the exhaustion of fossil fuels. It takes place in Bangkok Thailand, and I think it’s the first near-future book I read that did not have a white American or European as its main character. It is one of the most depressing science fiction books I’ve ever read, but it is so detailed and so insightful as to what may come to pass in our own world, that I have to recommend it anyway.

And finally, number ten! While it does not specifically get into issues of race, ethnicity, and gender that are at the forefront of social justice movements, it is still a very important book… and it’s also my favorite science fiction book of all time: Dune by Frank Herbert. This is absolutely incredible world building and a deep meditation on politics, ecology, religion, and the nature of power. I first read this in junior high and at this point, I’ve read it more times than I can count. Every time I reread it, I get something new out of it. If you’ve seen any of the movies, you seriously need to read the book! It fills in so much more detail about this amazingly crafted universe and the ideas within. And like I said, it’s one of my all-time favorites. 🙂

I hope you enjoyed this list and I sincerely hope you go to your local library, independent bookstore, or wherever you get your books to check out any or all of these titles I recommend as essentials for any social justice activist library. Regardless of what you choose to read, learn about the past and think about the future. Together, let’s create a more just and equitable world, here and now, today and tomorrow.

Keep reading and keep fighting.

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Tips to Navigating College as an ELL Student

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This post is written in English and Spanish, scroll down for the Spanish version.
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Pursuing a degree is no easy task, any college student would agree with this statement. However, what if you were pursuing a degree, in a language you are not fully comfortable with? Many students at UW Bothell and Cascadia College are conquering these challenges, and it is remarkable. 

I’ve spoken with many students who are learning English while studying, and I notice a recurring theme; they feel isolated. As a student, I often overlook the privilege I have for my only struggle in courses being the content itself. It is one thing to struggle with the course’s content, but it’s another to also face the barrier of not fully understanding the questions or instructions being asked. 

It’s important for one another to understand these difficulties, there are a substantial amount of resources and support available, both on and off campus. Students and staff are always willing to help any student, you are encouraged to seek support! If you or someone you know is an English language learner, below are some resources that may be helpful to you. 

Library Books

UW Bothell and Cascadia College library offer a variety of resources for English language learners on campus, for any skill level. If you are someone who prefers studying on your own, our campus library provides nearly 300 books for readers wanting to improve their English skills. This collection is on the third floor of the library, the books are leveled from 1 to 6, and include a variety of topics with both fiction and nonfiction titles. To check out a book, simply bring your selected book and campus ID to the information desk on the first floor. A campus ID is important, as it is your library card! More information about our library collection can be found on the campus library website here. Additionally, you can speak to Chelsea, our librarian in charge of this collection. If you have any questions, or feedback about the collection, you are welcome to reach out to her at cnesvig@uw.edu!

Conversation Groups

If you are interested in practicing your English listening and speaking skills with other students at UW Bothell and Cascadia College, there is a quarterly conversation group! This is open to all students on campus and occurs five Thursdays each quarter. This is a great opportunity to practice your skills in a safe environment with supportive individuals. These sessions are hosted in LB1-205 on the second floor of the library from 1:15pm-2:15pm. Feel free to ask anyone from the information desk for directions! Link to the flyer provided here.

UW Bothell Writing & Communication Center

If you prefer working one-on-one for a more personalized approach to learning, UW Bothell’s Writing and Communication Center is for you! Located in Commons Hall in UW2-030, the center provides support for students of all abilities. Centered towards reading, writing, and presentation skills, peer consultants are eager to meet with students to practice their skills in a safe environment. You can set up a one-on-one meeting with a tutor on Navigate, which can be scheduled for in-person or on zoom. You also have the option to attend drop in hours on zoom, or communicate via email. 

Bock Learning Center

Cascadia College has a similar resource called the Bock Learning Center, apart from general tutoring services, the learning center provides help with your writing. Writing tutors are available to work with you through appointments or drop-in hours. Cascadia students also have access to e-tutoring, which is entirely online. 

Other On-Campus Resources

Pursuing a degree is tough, balancing coursework and other commitments can be overwhelming. Never feel like you cannot reach out for help, if you need to speak to someone or need any other forms of assistance, our campus has further resources. 

Counseling Center 

The counseling center located in the lower level of UW1-080 is open to both UW Bothell and Cascadia College students. The counseling center provides a variety of services such as in-person sessions with a licensed clinician, group therapy sessions, workshops, consultations, and more. Additionally, UW offers the HuskyHelpline to UW students, to receive free 24/7 assistance. Cascadia College students have access to MySSP which offers the same service. 

HaWRC

Open to both UW Bothell and Cascadia students, the Health and Wellness Resource Center provides information to students regarding financial assistance, public benefits enrollment, and basic needs assistance. It is home to the Husky Pantry, a resource available for UW Bothell students that provides grocery items, hygiene, and toiletry products. Husky Pantry is located in ARC 120, the same office as the HaWRC. Cascadia students have a similar resource called the Kodiak Cave, located in LB2-006. 

Local Resources

If you are far from campus or know any non UWB/CC students interested in improving their English skills, There are many resources available off-campus that are free of charge. 

Seattle Goodwill’s ESOL Program (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

Goodwill offers bi-weekly, 2 hour classes to improve your English skills. This program concentrates on practicing your English for future jobs and your personal life. The program is offered to residents of: King County, Kitsap County, Skagit County, Snohomish County, and Whatcom County. The program offers separate classes based on skill level, and classes tailored towards citizenship test preparation. More information can be found on their website. 

Hopelinks English for Work program

English for Work is a free three-month program specifically designed to prepare for employment in the United States. The program focuses on writing resumes, practicing interviewing skills, and a successful job search. There are virtual and in-person options, with group and one-on-one instruction as well. Additionally, there are weekly assignments for further practice and preparation. The program then ends with a practice interview with local employers. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, check on the website for more information on how to register! 

Conversation Sessions by Ladies Let’s Talk 

Ladies Let’s Talk is a program for women to practice their conversational skills with other women in a comfortable and casual environment. Tailored towards individuals with intermediate to advanced English skills, the conversations are based on topics that are interesting to you. LLT is designed to feel like you are speaking to a group of close friends! The sessions are all virtual, the LLT website here has more information on dates and how to register.

Consejos para Navegar la Universidad como Estudiante de Inglés como Segunda Lengua (ELL)

Estudiar para conseguir una carrera no es fácil, cualquier estudiante diría lo mismo. Imagina estudiar en un idioma que no es familiar para ti. Hay estudiantes que están haciendo exactamente eso, y es fascinante. 

He hablado con estudiantes que están aprendiendo inglés mientras estudian y he notado una cosa: la mayoría se sienten solos. Como estudiante, a veces olvido el privilegio que tengo de solo enfrentar la dificultad de entender lo que están enseñando. Sin embargo, hay otra dificultad: entender las instrucciones y las preguntas. 

Es importante que los estudiantes entiendan estas dificultades, hay recursos y apoyo por parte de la Universidad de Washington Bothell (UW Bothell) y el Colegio de Cascadia (Cascadia College), pero también recursos locales. Los estudiantes y personal siempre están felices de ayudarte, no tengas miedo de pedir ayuda! Si usted o alguien que conozcas está aprendiendo el inglés, aquí hay recursos que te pueden ayudar.

Libros de la Biblioteca 

UW Bothell y Cascadia tienen una variedad de recursos para estudiantes aprendiendo inglés, para cualquier nivel. Si prefieres aprender a tu tiempo, la biblioteca tiene casi 300 libros enfocados en aprender inglés. Los libros están de nivel 1 a 6 y incluye una variedad de títulos. Para obtener un libro, solo tienes que llevarlo y tu identificación de escuela al primer piso, donde dice “Information”. Tu ID de escuela es importante; es tu tarjeta de biblioteca. Puedes encontrar más información aquí. También puedes hablar con Chelsea, nuestra bibliotecaria encargada de esta coleción. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, o comentarios sobre la colleción, están bienvenidos a mandarle un mensaje a cnesvig@uw.edu!

Grupos de Conversación 

Si están interesados en practicar su inglés con otros estudiantes en UW Bothell y Cascadia College, hay grupos de conversación las temporadas de otoño, invierno y primavera. Esta es una buena oportunidad para practicar tú inglés en un espacio seguro. Estas sesiones van a estar en el cuarto LB1-205, en el segundo piso de la biblioteca. Están bienvenidos a preguntar a cualquier persona de la mesa de información para obtener direcciones. Puedes encontrar más informacion aquí. 

UW Bothell Writing & Communication Center

Si prefieres trabajar solo con una persona para sesiones más privadas, el centro de escrito y comunicación en UW Bothell es perfecto para ti. Localizado en Commons Hall en UW2-030, el centro tiene apoyo para estudiantes de todos los niveles. Enfocado en leer, escribir y habilidades de presentación, los consultantes están listos para comunicarse contigo para practicar tus habilidades. Puedes comunicarte con los consultantes y hacer una cita a través de la aplicación Navigate. También tienes la opción de atender horarios de atención sin cita en las que puedes hablar con consejeros por videollama o por correo electrónico. 

Bock Learning Center

Cascadia College tiene un recurso similar, aparte de soporte general, el centro tiene ayuda para habilidades de escritura. Los tutores están disponsibles por cita o en horarios de atención sin cita. Los estudiantes de Cascadia tienen acceso a tutoría electrónica, que está totalmente en línea. 

Otros Recursos Parte de la Escuela 

Conseguir un título es dificíl, tareas junto con la vida personal puede sentirse abrumadoras. Nunca sientas que no puedes preguntar por ayuda, si necesitas hablar con alguien o necesitas otras formas de asistencia, las dos escuelas tienen más recursos disponibles. 

Centro de Asesoramiento 

El centro de asesoramiento, ubicado en el piso de bajo de Founders Hall (UW1-080) está disponible para estudiantes de UW Bothell y Cascadia. El centro tiene una variedad de servicios como sesiones en persona con licenciado clinico, sesiones de grupo, clases, consultas y más. Los estudiantes de UW Bothell tienen acceso a la aplicación HuskyHelpline, que proporciona asistencia las 24 horas, los 7 dias de la semana,  totalmente gratis. Los estudiantes de Cascadia tienen acceso a MySSP, que ofrece los mismos servicios. 

HaWRC

Disponible para estudiantes de las dos escuelas, el centro de recursos de salud y bienestar proporciona información y asistencia en temas como ayuda financiera y beneficios públicos. En el centro, hay un recurso que se llama Husky Pantry, disponible solamente para estudiantes de UW Bothell, que provee artículos de alimentacion y productos de higiene. Husky Pantry está localizado en ARC 120, la misma oficina de la HaWRC. Estudiantes de Cascadia tiene un recurso similar que se llama Kodiak Cave, localizado en LB2-006.

Recursos Locales 

Si estás lejos del colegio, o conoces a personas que no son estudiantes de UW Bothell o Cascadia pero desean practicar su inglés, hay muchas ayudas en las áreas locales que son gratis.

Programa ESOL de Seattle Goodwill (English for Speakers of Other Languages) 

Goodwill ofrece clases de dos horas, dos veces por semana para mejorar tus habilidades en inglés. Este programa se concentra en practicar tu inglés para trabajos y en tu vida personal. Este programa está disponible para residentes de: King County, Kitsap County, Skagit County, Snohomish County y Whatcom County. Hay diferentes clases disponibles dependiendo de tu nivel de inglés, y clases para prepararte para el examen de cuidadania. Más informacion está disponible en línea aquí. 

Programa English for Work de Hopelink 

Este es un programa de tres meses designado para prepararse para trabajos en los Estados Unidos. Este programa se enfoca en escribir resúmenes, practicar entrevistas, y cómo buscar trabajo. Hay opciones de tomar las clases en persona o por línea, con sesiones de grupos o a solas. Adicionalmente, hay tareas cada semana para poder seguir practicando y preparándose para las siguientes sesiones. El programa termina practicando una entrevista con un empleador local. Si esto te suena interesentante, encuentra más informacion para registrarte aquí. 

Sesiones de Conversación de Ladies Let’s Talk

Ladies Let’s Talk es un programa para mujeres para practicar sus habilidades conversacionales en inglés con otras mujeres en un espacio comodo y seguro. Designado para individuos con habilidades de inglés más avansadas, las conversaciones son de temas que tu encuentras interesantes. Este programa es para que te sientas como si estubieras hablando con un grupo de amigas cercanas. Las sesiones son virtuales, para más informacion de como registrarse aquí.