Category: Internships & Careers

International Internships Prepare Badgers for the Global Workforce

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International internships through International Academic Programs (IAP) extend the Wisconsin Idea across borders by connecting Badgers with professional opportunities around the world. These hands-on experiences allow UW–Madison students to expand their technical skills and global networks while developing critical soft skills such as problem-solving, time management, and cross-cultural communication. To support different academic goals, IAP …

30 Years of Advancing International Education: A Q&A with Dan Gold

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With a record-breaking 3,336 Badgers studying abroad through International Academic Programs (IAP) this past year, global learning at UW–Madison is reaching new heights—a trajectory Dan Gold has helped shape as he approaches his 15th year as director of IAP. Gold is quick to emphasize that the office’s growth isn’t a solo effort. Having managed summer …

The Peace Corps Advantage: How the Peace Corps Forged a Badger’s Career in Diplomacy

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For Michael Cavey, a proud alumnus of UW–Madison, the path from a lecture hall on Bascom Hill to a prestigious diplomatic role in Tokyo wasn’t a straight line—it was a journey that took him to the heart of Central Asia and back again, driven by a desire for international service. His initial interest in international …

“International Career Conversations” Series Connects Students with Global Alumni

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The International Studies (IS) Major at UW–Madison recently hosted its International Career Conversations series, connecting students directly with alumni in high-impact global careers. The events featured three distinguished IS alumni—Matthew Conway, Jessica Lyga, and Jacob Kushner—all of whom have forged paths in international development, humanitarian and human rights work, and journalism. Students were excited to …

As international interns, Badger engineers learn the ropes of shipbuilding in Italy

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Colby Milligan was still trying to sort out his summer plans when an email in his inbox caught his eye. The mechanical engineering major read the message, which advertised an opportunity for University of Wisconsin–Madison engineering students to spend two summer months interning at a ship-building company in Italy. Read the full story.

Rosalie Powell’s UW–Madison Adventure – WISc, NASA, and Beyond!

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If asked to summarize Rosalie Powell’s path at UW–Madison, the words “adventurous” and “ambitious” might come to mind. But it may be even more accurate to say “global.” From joining the WISc Program to studying abroad in Brazil and the Czech Republic to an internship with NASA, Rosalie is proof that a Badger’s classroom can …

Internships in Vietnam become unforgettable experience

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This summer, two Human Ecology seniors traveled to Vietnam to learn about and work on product design and marketing with Zó Project. Established in 2013 in Suoi Co (Suối Cò), Zó Project supports papermaking families in Vietnam who are threatened by industrialization in their region. The families’ product, Dó paper, is a traditional handmade paper that …

Student Spotlight: Michael Davy, International Internship Program

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Name: Michael Davy Hometown: La Crosse, Wisconsin Year: Senior Area of Study: Marketing and Spanish Program: International Internship Program / Virtual Internships (with Astromantica Cartonera in Vigo, Spain in 2020 and Plataforma PLACA in Madrid, Spain in 2021) What made you want to study abroad? When I was in high school, I did a summer …

Peña takes position as education policy analyst with Latino Policy Forum

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Vanessa Peña, a doctoral candidate and alumna of the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA), has started a position as an education policy analyst with the Latino Policy Forum. Peña, who previously earned a master’s degree from ELPA, has a background in K-12 and higher education policy. Read full article.

Senior Lydia Nyachieo named Marshall Scholar, one of country’s top undergraduate honors

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Lydia Nyachieo’s interest in global affairs expanded in bits and pieces growing up. At UW–Madison, it became her academic passion. “I’m especially interested in — and puzzled by — the incomprehensible imbalances of wealth and power,” says Nyachieo, a senior majoring in international studies and philosophy, with certificates in African studies and French. “How is …