The University of Wisconsin–Madison ranked sixth among U.S. universities and colleges in the number of students studying abroad in 2011-12, with 2,149 students earning academic credit outside of the United States, according to the 2013 …
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Students, explore your options during International Education Week
Many of the students who come to the University of Wisconsin–Madison to pursue a world-class education discover that the university also serves as a marvelous launching pad for exploring the world. The celebration of International …
International Education Week events showcase UW–Madison’s global tradition
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has a long, distinguished history of international engagement and producing globally talented graduates who create better lives for people in the state and around the world. International Education Week, November 11-15, …
Home stays can deepen study abroad experiences
Studying abroad enables many students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison to see and experience different parts of the world. Some get an even deeper look into their host cultures by living with families. “Home stays …
International students contribute to U.S., Wisconsin economies
Nearly 765,000 international students studied at universities and colleges across the United States in 2011-12, bringing incalculable academic and cultural value to the local institutions and communities where they lived. But the benefits of attracting …
UW students: Explore international opportunities at 2013 study abroad fair
Coming to the University of Wisconsin–Madison opens new doors to a world of learning possibilities and experiences. For more than 2,000 students each year, that means leaving campus—for a few weeks up to a full …
UW–Madison students win top honors at Chinese speech contest
A team of seven students from the University of Wisconsin–Madison performed best overall in the 2013 Chinese Speech Contest of U.S. Summer Programs in China. The students, participants in the 2013 UW Intensive Chinese Language …
9 UW-Madison students receive Gilman Scholarships for study abroad
Nine University of Wisconsin–Madison students are among more than 850 undergraduates from 324 colleges and universities across the United States awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s …
11 UW–Madison students receive 2013-14 Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards
Eleven University of Wisconsin–Madison students have received 2013-14 fellowships from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the country’s flagship program for international exchange. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides recipients with funding for a full academic …
Seven UW-Madison students awarded Boren Scholarships, Fellowships
Four University of Wisconsin–Madison undergraduates are receiving David L. Boren Scholarships to fund their study abroad during the 2013-14 academic year. Also, three UW–Madison graduate students are receiving 2013-14 Boren Fellowships to support their dissertation …