Research programs are a popular option for many students who want to go abroad in summer and many applications for summer 2022 have deadlines that are fast approaching. Now is the time to start preparing …
News
Standing against discrimination, hate and bias
The International Division is greatly dismayed by news that a UW–Madison student experienced an incident of hate, as reported by the UWPD. This appalling behavior has no place on our campus, in our community, or anywhere …
Virtual Internships from Nepal to Costa Rica and Japan
The International Internship Program (IIP) had 50 students intern virtually during summer 2021. We’re excited to feature three of those students, each of who also took over our Instagram for a day to take us …
Interning Abroad from the Bedroom Office
IIP is as eager as everyone else to hop on a flight and experience the thrill, frequent confusion, and enlightenment of cultural immersion abroad. We’re excited to send students out into the world once again …
Instagram Takeovers Resume Next Week!
Beginning Tuesday, June 8 and continuing weekly through August, virtual interns will take over IIP’s Instagram for a day to spotlight their summer internships. Takeovers enable students to provide an inside look at their internship …
IIP-Nominated Student Among Bucky’s Award Winners
In March, rising senior Eden Foster received a Bucky’s Award for Global Citizenship. The Bucky’s Award for Global Citizenship “is given to an ambitious student in regards to their international engagement.” The Global Citizenship award, …
IIP Alum, Partner Among First Graduating King-Morgridge Scholars
The first cohort of graduating King-Morgridge Scholars features an IIP alumna as well as a student instrumental in establishing a new internship abroad. Miranda Tichareva interned with the Madison Children’s Museum (MCM) and Play Africa, …
Lusayo Mwakatika, Commencement Speaker
King-Morgridge Scholar and Project Malawi President Lusayo Mwakatika will give a graduation speech at Saturday’s spring commencement. You can tune into Lusayo’s speech on graduation day, here. The undergraduate ceremony will begin Saturday, May 8, …
IIP Alum is a Notable 2021 Grad
Ahead of the May 8th Return to Camp Randall ceremony for the 2021 spring commencement, UW-Madison is highlighting a few notable graduates. Among them is IIP alum Mahima Bhattar, who did a virtual internship with …
Michelle Kern Hall receives International Division Staff Excellence Award
IIP Director Michelle Kern Hall was selected as a 2021 co-recipient of the International Division‘s Staff Excellence Award, Category Two. This award was created in 2018 and recognizes staff with 8 or more years of …