University of Wisconsin–Madison
For students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison looking to go abroad, finding international experiences that fit with their academic pursuits—in terms of both content and schedule—can be daunting. For international students studying at UW–Madison, making American friends is important, yet often difficult. These are among the top issues that have emerged from initial discussions of …
Recently announced plans for the University of Wisconsin–Madison to open an office in Shanghai have been well-received in China, including endorsements from Badger alumni in the region and Wisconsin companies doing business there, according to Gilles Bousquet, dean of the Division of International Studies and vice provost for globalization. “With such strong support, we are …
Her work, first with 3M and then with a commercial law firm affiliation, drew Sue Ginsburg into the international marketplace. “I have been exposed to and learned a lot about our global economy and doing business with other countries,” says Ginsburg, who now heads GrowthLynx, a Minneapolis marketing firm. “I love meeting people from other …
A significant indicator of the support for international education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has been the number of students who study abroad each year—a number that has grown 75% in the past decade. According to Open Doors 2011, the report released Monday by the Institute of International Education, UW–Madison ranked 10th nationally in the …
Here is a commentary by Gilles Bousquet, Dean of International Studies and Vice Provost for Globalization at University of Wisconsin–Madison, in celebration of International Education Week: International education today is more than learning a second language or becoming well-versed in world geography. Language learning and global knowledge continue to be foundational, but, in today’s new …
Representatives of the University of Wisconsin–Madison have returned to China this week, where they are seeking to expand the university’s engagement and move toward the goal of creating a physical UW–Madison presence there. “On this trip, we are exploring exciting opportunities to establish a distinctive UW–Madison footprint in China,” says Gilles Bousquet, dean of the …
Several students reported on their recent international internships and other global experiences at the International Studies Advisory Board meeting at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, on September 23, 2011. View photo gallery for details. -by Kerry G. Hill
The UW–Madison International Internships Program is pleased to post an opportunity through the Plexus Corporation, open to UW–Madison students. The Plexus Corporation is searching for one International Engineering Intern for Summer 2012 and applications are due by 4 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2011. This international internship will focus on the development of custom electronic …
Attend the Study Abroad Fair, Wednesday, September 21, 2011 from 4 -7 p.m. in a NEW location: Union South, Varsity Hall to find out not only why the University of Wisconsin–Madison is a national leader in study abroad, but why so many Badgers are making the experience a part of their UW career! International Academic …
Attend the Study Abroad Fair, Wednesday, September 21, 2011 from 4 -7 p.m. in new location: Union South, Varsity Hall, to find out why the University of Wisconsin–Madison is a national leader in study abroad and why so many Badgers are making the experience a part of their UW career! The Division of International Studies …