Your preference to study abroad at the University of Washington is a result of social structure. First, he attended an international school where most of the students go abroad for their education. More specifically he chose the United States due to his family's economic background which favors studying in the United States. as the cost of living is much cheaper than in the country of his secondary choice, the UK. Secondly, he took the IB exam, which limits his options with universities abroad compared to those in his home country. Finally, his first language is English, which fits the language of United's students