Emily Perez caught the travel bug young. When Perez’ mom played games with her as a child, she spoke German. Perez’ father told her stories of his time in France and Spain, hitchhiking cross-country with …
Year: 2019
Make people’s lives better
When Shane Simenstad ’17, political science, enrolled at UW–Madison, he thought he would study to become a doctor like his father. But after his first year, he realized he lacked passion for the profession. Still, …
Howlader helps students build resumes and reputations
In Washington, D.C., reputation can be everything. Whether students are looking to launch careers in government agencies, NGOs, or the private sector, building a strong reputation through experience and networking can be the key to …
Wisconsin in Washington provides a “stepping stone to the next adventure”
Scott Muir ‘06, international studies major and participant in the inaugural Wisconsin in Washington Program in 2005, shares his reflection on participating in the program and building a career and life in Washington, D.C. Washington, …
From South Africa to Wisconsin: Engineering the future of nuclear energy
In eighth grade, Chumani Mokoena’s teacher organized a field trip for the class to visit a nuclear energy facility about an hour or two north of their school in Johannesburg, South Africa. The space acted …
Sida Ontiveros enhances perspectives on law and education through global experiences
“You don’t really understand what you’re studying until you understand the international implications as well.” For Alma Sida Ontiveros ‘19, this was a guiding principle from her first day on campus until the day she …
Open Doors Report lists UW–Madison as a leading university for study abroad and international students
The Open Doors Report has listed the University of Wisconsin–Madison among the top #25 U.S. universities for study abroad participation and for hosting international students. The report is published by the Institute of International Education …
WSB Students Win Top Prize at Study Abroad Film Festival
Don’t be surprised if you see the names Chase Devens (BBA ‘20) and David Smith (BBA ‘20) at the Oscars sometime in the future. These two Wisconsin School of Business students took home the top …
Study a language? Sí. Ja. Oui.
When James Ungaretti enrolled in his first-year courses, he loaded up on requirements for a computer sciences major. But having taken four years of Italian at his Oak Park, Illinois, high school, he thought, why …
Catch up with . . . Kristin Kohlmann BS’13 Genetics and Global Health Certificate
Kristin Kohlmann has a passion for keeping children healthy and well-fed. And to make it happen, she found the perfect partner with Project Peanut Butter, a nonprofit that works to treat the most extreme form …