UW-Madison student Matthew Olson reflects on his experience getting an early start on his Badger academic career by traveling to Dublin to study Irish history, politics and culture as a part of UW Study Abroad Summer Launch.
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Life outside the bubble: Gilreath gains new perspectives in Paris
Suzanne Gilreath, a communications arts major, sports communication minor, and guard for the Wisconsin Badgers, describes her experience joining other student athletes and non-athlete students for the UW Migration, Immigration and Asylum program in Paris.
All in the family: Emily Perez’ journey from Wisconsin around the world
Emily Perez, a UW-Madison senior, has carried on her family’s love of international travel throughout her studies at UW, making her way to Germany, Brazil, and most recently Costa Rica. She reflects on her international experiences on campus and beyond.
Badger behind the Olympic scenes
Caitlin Furin shares her experience working at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. Her role includes coordinating media appearances, pitching stories and other PR-related activities. For her, the best part is working with the athletes and helping share their stories.
UW-Madison students reflect on study abroad experience
This summer, there are approximately 622 UW–Madison students studying abroad through International Academic Programs. The students are scattered across the world, in 48 different countries. A few UW-Madison students share their unique summer study abroad experiences.
UW-Madison ranked in top 25 for study abroad and international students
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been recognized as a top 25 university for campuses with the most students studying abroad and for the most international students on campus.
UW student activist Deshawn McKinney receives prestigious Truman Scholarship
Deshawn McKinney, a UW–Madison English-creative writing student, activist and artist has been selected to receive the Truman Scholarship. The 775 candidates went through a rigorous, multi-stage selection process and 54 Truman Scholars were selected to receive $30,000 toward graduate school.
UW ranked 6th in nation for number of students studying abroad
UW’s study abroad program was ranked sixth in the nation for the number of students going abroad by the Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, placing it first among all Big Ten schools for study abroad programs. The report, which compiled data from the 2011-2012 academic year, ranked UW fifth among similar institutions for the number of students studying abroad for the academic or calendar year and fourth for semester-long programs.
UW–Madison ranks among top 10 in study abroad participation
The University of Wisconsin–Madison continues to rank among the national leaders in the number of students studying abroad, with 2,159 students studying outside the United States for academic credit in 2010-11, according to the 2012 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange. UW-Madison ranked ninth among peer institutions in the latest report.