It is about 68 km south of the Canadian border. Spokane International Airport serves the city of Spokane. Many universities are located in the area. The area has four distinct seasons, averaging 170 days of sunshine annually. The city offers a large park system, is a cultural center with its own symphony and performance companies, museums and professional sports teams.
Living costs are less than in Seattle.
People choose WAL for a variety of reasons. Students go into the community to interview, videotape and participate in special projects. I is ten weeks in length. College Preparation II is available for five or ten weeks.