Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) program participant Ananda Deacon has been preparing for a career as a civil rights attorney since she was in high school. She had a hand in creating an American Civil Liberties …
Study Abroad
Life outside the bubble: Gilreath gains new perspectives in Paris
Comm arts major Suzanne Gilreath gains global experience alongside fellow students Study abroad programs give students an opportunity to get to know the world they live in, but they also learn more about themselves as …
All in the family: Emily Perez’ journey from Wisconsin around the world
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 …
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 …
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 …
Wisconsin in Washington internships launch careers in DC
UW-Madison provides students with the unique opportunity to participate in a dynamic internship program in our nation’s capital while earning credit toward graduation. The program fuses academics and professional skills, and includes exciting lectures, visits …
Danish Parliament discusses sustainability, security during visit to UW–Madison
Climate change and national defense took center stage as members of the Danish Parliament joined students and the UW–Madison community on September 19 to discuss the future of Danish transatlantic relations. The group discussed connections …
Nelson Institute ranks among top programs for study abroad participants
Nelson Institute students who participate in the study aboard program are a large part of the Institute’s mission to foster community partnerships in education, research, and service around the world. Through these international experiences, students increase …
BROADWAY JAZZ DANCE CLASS HELPS INTERNATIONAL SCHOLAR FIND HER FOOTING IN MADISON
Some say dance is a universal language that can communicate nuanced thoughts, ideas, and identities. For Beijing native Bing Sun, dance has also been a way to get acquainted with American culture during her first …
Badgers without borders: MS&E students abroad
Today’s global economy means more opportunities than ever for engineers to work in diverse teams and in far-flung locations.