International Studies Major - UW-Madison

04/28/2022

Congratulations to Claire James on receiving the Wolff Fellowship! After graduating, Claire will travel the world on a generous stipend that allows her to volunteer with community initiatives and understand more about the intersections of economics, poverty and geography. Read more about Claire's exceptional achievements, and learn more about the Wolff Fellowship In the article here: https://ls.wisc.edu/news/wolff-fellowship-awarded-to-exceptional-graduate

A huge congratulations to Claire!

Claire James will travel the world on a generous stipend that allows her to volunteer with community initiatives and understand more about the intersections of economics, poverty and geography.

02/02/2022

UW Hillel and the UW International Studies are excited to host Dr. Daniel Aschheim, Consul for Public Diplomacy at the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest. Join us to welcome Dr. Aschheim and learn about Israeli entrepreneurship and innovation!

12/13/2021

We are thrilled to congratulate Lydia Nyachieo on her winning of the prestigious Marshall Scholarship!

"Nyachieo intends to use the scholarship to earn a master’s degree in international development through the Global Development Institute at the University of Manchester."

Read the full story here: https://news.wisc.edu/senior-lydia-nyachieo-named-marshall-scholar-one-of-countrys-top-undergraduate-honors/

Congratulations, Lydia!!

Nyachieo intends to use the scholarship to earn a master’s degree in international development through the Global Development Institute at the University of Manchester in the U.K.

05/11/2021

Congratulations, Daniel, on being selected as a Charles B. Rangel Scholar!

Ledin, a junior majoring in Political Science and International Studies, will spend six weeks in Washington, DC, gaining a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs and the knowledge and skills to pursue them.

04/14/2021

The IS Major Photo Contest returns! If you miss traveling as much as we do submit your travel/study abroad photos for the chance to be featured on our website and social media and/or on the cover of this year’s JUIS! Link in our bio! ✈️🌎

Submit your photos here!! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf26yJY-Z7BW31eUGs8CNDr24M6h1bzSrMuxl8j0HlSy52iCg/viewform

04/09/2021

Summer and Fall International Studies course lists out NOW on the front page of our website! Course enrollment for summer happening now, fall enrollment starts next week! Come check in with a member of the IS major team to create your schedule. Peer advisor drop-in hours are perfect for course recommendations or to check your schedule if your regular adviser is all booked up. Links in bio for course lists and advising!

04/08/2021

Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 course lists are posted on our website! Check them out here:

Course lists provide a consolidated resource of classes taught each semester that are approved for various tracks in the IS Major. The IS Major offers course lists each semester to assist students in choosing courses to complete the major. Students should choose the list for their Option for major r...

04/07/2021

Donate today for the future International Studies Major students of UW Madison ! Click here! linktr.ee/ismajoruw

03/15/2021

This information panel session will connect you to UW alumni professionals who work in international affairs. Come and learn about their careers, make connections, and ask questions. All majors are welcome!

RSVP by enrolling in Canvas: https://canvas.wisc.edu/enroll/7R3PJJ

12/12/2020

Spring 2021 Course Lists have been posted! Check out our website for more information: https://ismajor.wisc.edu/course-lists/

10/22/2020

Learn more about IS Major Alumnus, Mary Struzska-Tyamayev, and her international internship!

Mary (Pyne) Struzska-Tyamayev ’13 majored in International Studies and Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies with a certificate in European Studies. She was a summer 2012 intern at USIT, a work and travel company in …

10/22/2020

Learn more about IS Major Alumnus, Sam Andryk, and his international internship with IIP!

Samuel Andryk ’15 was a summer 2015 intern at the Centro Ecuatoriano Norteamericano in Guayaquil, Ecuador. At UW-Madison, he majored in International Studies and Spanish, with certificates in Afro-American Studies and African Studies, and studied …