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International Internships Prepare Badgers for the Global Workforce

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International internships through International Academic Programs (IAP) extend the Wisconsin Idea across borders by connecting Badgers with professional opportunities around the world. These hands-on experiences allow UW–Madison students to expand their technical skills and global networks while developing critical soft skills such as problem-solving, time management, and cross-cultural communication. To support different academic goals, IAP …

30 Years of Advancing International Education: A Q&A with Dan Gold

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With a record-breaking 3,336 Badgers studying abroad through International Academic Programs (IAP) this past year, global learning at UW–Madison is reaching new heights—a trajectory Dan Gold has helped shape as he approaches his 15th year as director of IAP. Gold is quick to emphasize that the office’s growth isn’t a solo effort. Having managed summer …

Badgers Explore the World Through Study Abroad

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For many University of Wisconsin–Madison students, college isn’t just about listening to lectures in a packed lecture hall or late-night study sessions at College Library – it’s about stepping into the unknown and unfamiliar. UW–Madison is one of the nation’s top schools with study abroad participation, with 2,986 students participating in international programs in the …

International Academic Programs and International Student Services Earn Platinum Green Office Certification

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International Academic Programs (IAP) received Platinum Certification through the Green Office Certification Program for their commitment to green initiatives. The Green Office Certification Program assists UW–Madison offices in becoming more sustainable workplaces. The program provides employees with resources to implement environmentally savvy practices in the workspace.   International Services (IS), which is comprised of International Student …

Meet Sara Wagner: Feng Shui Study Abroad Program to China Lends Unique Perspective on Interior Design and Architecture

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“Don’t let anything hold you back whether it’s the money, a job, or availability; take the time to travel now. This was the trip of a lifetime and I loved every minute of it!” — Sara Wagner, junior from Trevor, WI, majoring in interior design.   Why did you decide to study abroad? From the …

IAP Students Receive Gilman Scholarships for 2011 Academic Year

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Seven University of Wisconsin–Madison students studying abroad through International Academic Programs (IAP) have received scholarships through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships Program to help fund their study abroad programs. Two students, studying abroad in the 2011-2012 academic year, were each awarded $5,000 in scholarships: Naira Ovsepyan, a senior political science and Russian major, will …

Emma Lawson Awarded $4,000 to Study in Beijing

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UW–Madison student Emma Lawson was recently awarded a $4,000 scholarship from the U.S. Department of Education, International Education Program Service – Fulbright-Hays Groups Project Abroad (GPA) Project: Advanced Chinese Language Training Programs. Through the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Study Center Intensive Chinese Language  program, Lawson is spending the summer studying abroad through the …

Kyle Schroeckenthaler Awarded $20,000 from the David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships

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UW –Madison student Kyle Schroeckenthaler was awarded $20,000 from the David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships fund to help fund his 2011-2012 academic year in Beijing, China through the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Study Center Intensive Chinese Language program. “I spent the past summer in China studying Mandarin on the university’s Tianjin Program. …

Scholarship Ceremony Honors more than 130 Students Intending to Study Abroad

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Studying abroad offers students the opportunity to experience a new culture through coursework, exploration, and personal growth. A study abroad experience is a life-changing event that helps expand a student’s worldview, deepen language competence, increase self-reliance, shape character, and develop personal interests. The Division of International Studies and International Academic Programs (IAP) hosted the 2011 …