Starting this summer, Wallingford, Seattle — known for its pricey single-family homes and Oprah’s favorite fried chicken establishment — will be part of UW’s study abroad catalogue for the first time.
Aside from world famous Ezell’s and the 45th Stop N’ Shop Poke Bar, students anticipating participation in the program seem amazed by its mysterious culture and landmarks.
“I’ve been to Ozzie’s a few times for karaoke nights, but other than that I’ve never explored the area,” said sophomore Aaron Todd, a dipshit who probably won’t get into the program because he doesn’t realize Ozzie’s is in Queen Anne. “I’m interested in seeing what kinds of products they have at CVS! Do they even wear deodorant over there?”
Too far in student loan debt for studying in Rome and Paris to make any sense, applicants say they are ready to spare their feet from cigarette-littered cobblestones. Transportation to this North Seattle destination will also be free with U PASS, making the program significantly cheaper than traveling to Asia, South America, or the Eastside.
“I just love drinking wine at sunsets with my sorority sisters at Gas Works!” said Lizzie Bonham, a biology major who needs to fulfill her Visual, Literary & Performing Arts (VLPA) requirements. “We don’t need to be in Barcelona to do that — plus I can Postmates Pad Thai from Thaiger Room if I’m tired of eating fried chicken every day.”
With only 25 available spots and over 400 applicants, professors say they will have a tough time choosing who is qualified to experience the wonder and magic Wallingford has to offer. Ultimately, admissions officials are indicating their chief concern among potential candidates is their ability to navigate 45th.
This has been a Special Report to The Needling from our Off Leash News correspondents at the University of Washington.
