Two study abroad scholarships – one to Asia, the other to France – have been named in honor of retiring UW Foundation president Andrew “Sandy” Wilcox. The scholarships will be administered through UW-Madison’s International Academic …
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19 Students Receive Fulbright Awards for Research Overseas
UW-Madison News – September 27, 2010 The Fulbright U.S. Student program, the country’s flagship program for international exchange, has awarded fellowships to 14 University of Wisconsin-Madison students. Additionally, five students have received funding from the …
[The Straits Times] China Flexing its Muscles
The Straits Times (September 22, 2010) “China flexing its muscles” EXCERPT: ‘President Hu Jintao’s government has made a fundamental shift in China’s foreign policy orientation to, as it sees it, at long last, standing up …
[CNN] Looking Beyond Europe for Education and Adventure
CNN (September 21, 2010) “Looking beyond Europe for education, adventure” by Talya Minsberg EXCERPT: “After college, I’ll go to Europe, but I’m not sure I would ever have the chance to live in a developing …
Student Ambassadors Reinforce Ties with China
MADISON – The University of Wisconsin-Madison has strengthened its relationship with China during the past year, beginning with Chancellor Biddy Martin’s spring trip and continuing as the campus welcomed elite Chinese athletes for the fall …
Mark Your Calendar for the Fall Study Abroad Open House Series
This fall, International Academic Programs (IAP) announces its first annual Study Abroad Open House series. Throughout the semester, the Study Abroad Resource Center in 250 Bascom Hall will play host to numerous drop-in events in …
Study Abroad Fair Will Answer Questions on Why to Go Abroad
Attend the Study Abroad Fair, Wednesday, September 15, 2010 from 4 -7 p.m. in the Memorial Union, Great Hall, to find out why the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a national leader in study abroad and …
Learn More About International Internships with Maj Fischer
Maj Fischer is the managing director of the International Internships Program (IIP) on campus. She works to connect local Wisconsin businesses and internship program offices with foreign exchange and Madison students. Before leading IIP, Maj …
[NYT] For American Students, Life Lessons in the Mideast
The New York Times (August 6, 2010) “For American Students, Life Lessons in the Mideast” by Jennifer Conlin EXCERPT: In what educators are calling the fastest growing study-abroad program, American college students are increasingly choosing …
Division and WAA Announce Issue 3, Wisconsin Worldview
From Beijing to New York, Kurgen to Kickapoo, our Badger community spans the globe. In this issue of Wisconsin Worldview, read about the ways our alumni are using what they learned right here on campus …