Category: Internships & Careers

Grants awarded to UW students going on summer, fall 2016 internships abroad

University of Wisconsin–Madison students preparing to embark on international internships for the summer and fall of 2016 were among those who gathered recently to hear words of encouragement and to receive scholarships to help pay their way. These 26 undergraduates were recognized April 19, at the International Division Spring 2016 Scholarship Award Ceremony, co-sponsored by …

Scholarships provide boost for UW-Madison students headed abroad

University of Wisconsin–Madison students preparing to embark on a range of international experiences in the coming months received words of encouragement and financial support at the fall 2015 International Division Scholarship Award Ceremony on December 3, at the Gordon Dining and Event Center. The event – hosted by the UW–Madison International Division and organized by …

UW-Madison study abroad participation, international students reach all-time high

The number of University of Wisconsin–Madison students participating in study abroad has climbed to an all-time high, with a majority of participating students opting for semester- and year-long programs. According to the 2015 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, 2,276 UW–Madison students earned academic credit outside of the United States in 2013-14, up from …

2015 International Education Week at UW-Madison Events, November 16-19

International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, designed to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States. The International Education Week celebration at UW–Madison is led …

Veteran diplomat Lange to talk with UW students about international careers

Retired U.S. Ambassador John E. Lange, a UW–Madison alumnus, will share insights a forum open to all students interested in international careers, on Thursday, October 15, from 2 to 3 p.m. in Room 206 of Ingraham Hall. This session also will include information about UW–Madison’s Washington, D.C. Semester in International Affairs Program. Lange is the …

Study Abroad Fair showcases opportunities from across campus, around the world

Thinking about studying abroad? Perhaps you haven’t made up your mind yet about whether going overseas is right for you. Or maybe you’ve decided to go abroad, but aren’t sure where, for how long, or what type of experience would be best for you. Regardless of how far you’ve come in your decision-making and planning …

UW students going on internships abroad receive grants, awards

University of Wisconsin–Madison students preparing to embark on international internships for the summer and fall of 2015 were among those honored April 23 at the Division of International Studies Spring 2015 Scholarship Award Ceremony at the Gordon Dining and Event Center, co-sponsored by the Division’s International Academic Programs and International Internship Program. At the event, …

UW students going abroad in 2015 get encouragement, awards

UW–Madison students preparing to embark on a variety of international experiences in the coming months received words of encouragement and financial support at the spring 2015 International Studies Scholarship Award Ceremony on April 23, at the Gordon Dining and Event Center. The event – hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of International Studies, International …

Scholarships provide boost to UW-Madison students headed abroad

Nearly 120 UW–Madison students preparing to embark on a variety of international experiences in the coming months received words of encouragement and financial support at the fall 2014 International Studies Scholarship Award Ceremony on Wednesday, December 2, at the Gordon Dining and Event Center. The event – hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of …

UW–Madison ranks ninth nationally in study abroad participation

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ranks ninth among U.S. universities and colleges in the number of students who studied abroad in 2012-13, with 2,157 students earning academic credit outside of the United States, according to the 2014 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange. This marks the eighth consecutive year that UW–Madison has been among the …