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 …
Opportunities
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 …
Africa in our Lives: Lusayo Mwakatika
BIO Lusayo Mwakatika is an Administrative Intern at the African Studies Program and a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is also President of Project Malawi, a student organization at UW-Madison, which mainly does …
Finding a Research Position Abroad
Winter break is a wonderful time to explore summer research abroad, whether through established programs that may still have upcoming deadlines, IIP research internships (applications due February 16) or finding something independently. Much like on …
Apply for Summer 2020 Research Abroad!
Application deadlines are approaching for summer 2020 international research programs! Now is the time to start preparing your application materials and meet with an IIP Advisor. Some applications are due by the end of 2019, …
Receive $500 Per Week to Intern in Denmark this Spring!
Seeking out international opportunities to complement your studies and provide you with professional experience can be daunting, especially due to the high price on many of these programs. Luckily, the International Internship Program has two …
Guide to the Application Process
So you’ve researched internships, spoken with an IIP advisor, and discovered just the right opportunity. Now you’re ready to apply! Follow these simple steps to submit your application. The Easy Stuff When logged into …
UW Alum Helps Create STEM Internships in Germany
Maria Spletter (BS ’03; Botany and Molecular Biology) is an Independent Group Leader at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Biomedical Center in Munich, Germany. She conducts research on alternative splicing and its role in muscle development. Since 2017, …
IIP’s Best Internships Abroad
The best international internship will be different for every UW-Madison student, based on their academic background, career goals, and unique skills. To help you get started in your search, here are a few characteristics to …
10 Tips to Polish Your Resume Before Interning Abroad
A resume is an essential part of every international internship application. It’s a way to quickly summarize your skills and experiences, and usually your first chance to impress a potential internship host. If you haven’t …