University of Washington: Where Gothic Spires Meet Pacific Sunshine(1)

Founded in 1861, the University of Washington (UW) is more than just a top-tier public university—it’s a living postcard of Gothic arches, cherry blossoms, and the occasional eagle soaring over Drumheller Fountain. 🦅📚 🎓 Academic A-List: Computer Science & Medicine: Alumni here built Microsoft and Amazon (hello, tech royalty!), while the medical school pioneers breakthroughs in genomics. 💻🔬 Fun Fact: UW’s “Harry Potter” vibe isn’t just aesthetic—its computer science program literally helped create the “internet” (we’re not kidding). 🧙 🌸 Cherry Blossom Magic: I stumbled upon the Quad on a “mood-swing” Seattle day—dark clouds one minute, sunbeams the next. The cherry trees (planted in 1962 for the World’s Fair) exploded into pink confetti. Pro tip: Visit in March–April for “Sakura Festival” (Sakura Festival)—students study under blooms like it’s a anime scene. 🌸📖 📚 Suzzallo Library: Hogwarts in the Pacific NW: This “Harry Potter”-esque cathedral of learning has stained glass, oak desks, and a “Graduate Reading Room” that feels like a monastery. Snap a pic of its Gothic towers—you’ll fool followers into thinking you’re in Oxford. 📚 #SeattleLife #CherryBlossoms #UWQuad #StudyGoals 🌸📚