Seattle is great. I love this place. Lived here for the last 4 yrs. The people are nice, compared to stuck up east coast. Weather wise, all the rain thing is just a hype. I does not that much. On an average Seattle gets lower annual rainfall than most US cities. Summer is great too, temp hovers around 75-80. Lots of outdoor activities. It is also the most active city in the country. All I know about UW is its one of the biggest schools in the region. Good reputation. Try nepal seattle society for further info about the city. Peace.