The UW International Division is excited to announce that as of July 1, 2023 the International Internship Program (IIP) has merged with International Academic Programs (IAP). We are confident that this change will help make …
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IIP Alum Among Finalists for 2021 Rhodes Scholarship
Alex Plum is a former IIP intern who spent summer 2018 in Uruguay doing limnology research with the Centro Universitario Regional del Este of La Universidad de la Republica Uruguay. He was awarded the Promega …
Winter and Spring 2021 Study Abroad Program Cancellations
The International Dvision has announced the cancellation of all Winter Intersession, Spring, and Spring Break 2021 study abroad programs. This decision applies to inbound exchanges as well. See the full cancellation statement from Vice Provost …
On the Job, Abroad: Students Reflect on Virtual International Internships
For many students, summer means long, hot days and the opportunity to flex their newfound classroom skills at an internship. COVID-19 altered many summer interns’ plans, especially those who hoped to travel abroad and participate …
Josh Thiry: Spring 2020 Student Profile
Josh Thiry, a retail and consumer behavior major, spent his spring semester interning abroad in Scandanavia. Briefly describe your international internship: I worked in a lovely town called Hellerup outside of Copenhagen, Denmark. The company …
Rebecca Hanks: Spring 2020 Student Profile
Rebecca Hanks spent her final semester as a UW undergraduate in Uganda interning at Health Access Connect, an international NGO cofounded by a UW alum. She majored in International Studies and Political Science with a …
Spring 2020: Showcasing Our Students and Reflecting on Challenges
This semester has presented us all with uncertainties and new situations. For both IIP and IAP it has meant making the hard decision to suspend spring and summer programs in order to keep students safe. …
Supporting Individuals Impacted By Bias During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Dear UW–Madison Students, Faculty, and Staff, The past months have been incredibly challenging. The COVID-19 pandemic has created ruptures within communities—through the need to physically distance, the death of loved ones, and a rise in …
Message from Dean Podestá on Spring and Summer International Programs
As we come to the end of another semester and look toward the summer, I want to express my sympathies and appreciation for those of you who had to abruptly change your plans for the …
IIP’s Summer Instagram Takeover Starts This Week
Our summer undergraduate interns will be taking over our Instagram account and showcasing their experiences in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Follow us on Instagram.