University of Wisconsin–Madison

Current Bloggers

These UW-Madison students will share their stories and study abroad journeys from programs around the world!

Spring 2026

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Steven Awve

Program Name: SFS Endangered Species Conservation
Major: Wildlife Ecology & Life Sciences Communication
Hometown: Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

 A goal of mine for the Kenya program is to take at least one photo a day. I chose this program because of the field based nature of the courses. Getting the opportunity to learn about ecology or conservation in the classroom is one thing, but getting to live in it and see it first hand in the field is a unique and special learning environment. I am most excited to learn about how communities across different cultures engage in conservation efforts that are mutually beneficial to human livelihoods and ecosystems.

Blog posts coming soon!

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Amano Bayarsaikhan

Program Name: DIS – Study Abroad in Scandinavia
Major: Computer Science

I look forward to learning about and gain hands-on experience with Sweden’s application of information technology for sustainability. I am excited about learning about how Swedish people go about city life.

Blog posts coming soon!

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Natalie Brandt

Program Name: University of Sydney Exchange
Major: Biochemistry & Environmental Sciences
Hometown: Neenah, Wisconsin

I am looking forward to how Sydney’s environment, both physical and natural, influences its culture and lifestyle. Sydney is very different from the Midwest, and I want to experience how living by the coast and in such a vibrant city shapes the way people live.

Blog posts coming soon!

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Willow Cushman

Program Name: Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Exchange
Major: Wildlife Ecology
Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin

I chose to attend the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences for its rigorous academics and hands-on learning opportunities.  I hope to visit a few of Sweden’s beautiful national parks and spot some Nordic wildlife.

Blog posts coming soon!

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Ignas Dauksys

Program Name: IFSA Tech Career Accelerator
Major: Computer Sciences & History
Hometown: Baraboo, Wisconsin

I chose this program for its extensive network and connections with tech businesses in the Czech Republic. I also look forward to learning about Central European History and culture while studying in the program city!

Blog posts coming soon!

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Norah Doyle

Program Name: IFSA Biosciences and Health Sciences Career Accelerators
Major:  Life Science Communications
Hometown: Greendale, Wisconsin

My biggest goal for my time studying abroad is to build international relationships with professionals in the area of health science and communication. I am excited to learn about the way that the National Health Service (NHS) works for communities in London.

Blog posts coming soon!

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Angela Evans

Program Name: UW in Paris
Major: Global Health
Hometown: Greendale, Wisconsin

I want to make the most of my time overseas! Learn a new language, try new foods, and really challenge my comfort zone!

Blog posts coming soon!

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Darick Fait

Program Name: UW Banking Animal Biodiversity in Costa Rica
Major: Environmental Sciences & Biochemistry
Hometown: Greendale, Wisconsin

During my time in Costa Rica, I will focus on utilization of ecology as a means of connecting and building positive relationships with community members from differing cultural and lingual backgrounds.

Blog posts coming soon!

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Vacheron Lin

Program Name: Waseda University Exchange
Major: Economics
Hometown: Greendale, Wisconsin

I look forward to learning about the differences in how Japanese college students go about life versus Americans.  My goal is to be able to speak Japanese at a very comfortable level where I can smoothly have day-to-day conversations with locals.

Blog posts coming soon!

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Waleska Martinez

Program Name: CIEE Barcelona Business and Culture
Major: Marketing & Supply Chain Management
Hometown: Ann Arbor, Michigan

One of my main goals for this program is to fully experience the rich culture of Barcelona, while applying the marketing skills I’ve been learning and expanding my understanding of how business operates differently across countries.

Blog posts coming soon!

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Julien Payen

Program Name: WIP Madrid English
Major: Journalism & Spanish
Hometown: Montgomery Village, MD

One goal that I have for my program is learning about Spanish culture from a firsthand experience.  I’m looking forward to exploring Madrid and visiting museums around the city.

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