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 …
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Alumni profile: When opportunities called, Sternberg learned to say yes
Thomas Sternberg emphasizes the importance of saying yes. “If opportunities arise, while there may be risks, the benefits may far outweigh them,” he says. As an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Sternberg said yes …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Students discover fresh perspectives through old languages at UW-Madison
Johanna Weissing has long felt a special connection to Scandinavian history and mythology. As a young girl, Weissing remembers her father reading Rolf and the Viking Bow aloud. She became caught up in the story …
8 UW-Madison students receive U.S. State Department Critical Language Scholarships
Eight students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have been awarded a U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study critical needs languages during the summer of 2015. These students are among approximately 550 …
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 …
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 …