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 …
Students
10 Moments from 10 Years of IIP
As we celebrate 10 years we’re looking back to remember 10 moments from our first decade. From getting started, to new partnerships and scholarships, awards and even virtual internships we’ve come a long way. IIP …
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 …
UW Study Abroad Solidarity Statement
We at UW Study Abroad add our voices to others at UW-Madison in condemning the recent murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and countless other black individuals. We have witnessed protests both at …
Cancellation Decisions for Fall International Programming to be Made on Rolling Basis
As the 2019-2020 academic year ends, students are already looking ahead toward the fall semester. This is especially true of those who are planning to spend the semester abroad. The International Division is in the …
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 …