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There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.    
Nelson Mandela, activist, South African president, Nobel laureate (b. 1918)
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Navigating through our site:  Simply click on the section listed to the left.  If you're interested in what programs we offer, start with our Destinations page. Here you will find information on all of our current programs.

Read how our alumni testify to the long-term advantages of international study, and check out our study abroad frequently asked questions.  If you are an alumni of our study abroad trips, we congratulate you--and ask you to please send us your own testimonials; how has your study abroad program changed your life?  Click here to leave us your thoughts.

If you would like to talk to a student who has recently participated in a program in which you are interested, we can get you in touch.  Please drop a mail to Carol Grasamkee in this office and she will facilitate this for you.

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          REMEMBER:  Late applications are  sometimes accepted.  
Contact the office. 

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                                                       REQUIRED MEETINGS:
Pre-Acceptance Meeting:  All students applying for semester long programs are required to attend  one.  For further information on these sessions please click here.  There are meetings scheduled for summer 2011.

 
Informational Meetings:  Throughout the academic year, our office runs a series of informational meetings on specific programs .  Click here for a schedule.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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Students Going Abroad: Prepare Yourselves!

COMMUNICATION 395: Culture Point (Sec 88) – 1 credit  

Preparation for Study Abroad

 This class is recommended for all students who are planning to study abroad. (The credit earned does not count for any major, but it does count as an upper level elective.)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Preparation for study abroad, including an exploration of the customs and traditions of the host culture. Students will develop skills that will help them to understand and interact successfully while abroad. All students are required to participate in one face-to-face meeting on Saturday, Oct. 8th, and online readings and assignments each week from Oct. 8th – Nov. 19.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, you will be able to

• Explain how your identity is created through shared cultural experiences with identity groups such as families, peer groups, etc.;

• Gain awareness of how culture shapes the ways that you perceive and judge the world;

• Describe key aspects of the history, geography, and customs of the culture you will be visiting;

• Develop a strategy for effective intercultural communication in the host culture;

• Prepare academically and personally to take advantage

Click here for the program flier.   Here is the link to registration:  http://www.uwsp.edu/conted/credit/schedule/description2.aspx?dept=COMM&num1=395&sec=88&semester=10&year=111

Current students may also simply email Sheila (uwspce@uwsp.edu) including ID # and request to be registered for this class.

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The Semester in Australia Program now offers internships and the chance to participate in the Global Leadership Symposium.

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 The UWSP International Programs Facebook page is up and running.  Past, present and future travelers can  post  messages and images to this group.  This will help develop an excellent array of opportunities to convey the excitement of UWSP International Programs.  Also, student- and faculty video posts in real time from abroad will be great!  Please keep it focused on academics, folks.    

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=195843972190&ref=nf

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To view a short video about International Programs click here.            

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It is important that you apply for your passport now. If you have one already, be sure it is valid for at least 6 months after the date of your planned return to the States. Find out more about obtaining your passport and then visit the Department of State to get the official form.

Click here for information on how to obtain a passport through your local post office.

 TWO PASSPORT PHOTOS are required with your passport application.  YOU MUST ALSO RETURN ADDITIONAL PASSPORT PHOTOS TO OUR OFFICE – SEE REQUIRED NUMBER OF PHOTOS ON PAGE TWO OF THE MEETING SCHEDULE BY CLICKING HERE.

If so, we have great news for you! UWSP has lowered the out-of-state surcharges to $250-500 for short-term programs and $1000 for semesters abroad -- that makes our trips some of the best bargains in study abroad anywhere!

International Programs  scholarships are available for all programs. These are given to UWSP students based on several factors, but merit, rather than need, is a hallmark for most of these scholarships. UWSP students are strongly encouraged to apply, and to apply early as many scholarships have application deadlines far in advance of the program dates.

Yes, we are open year-round!

 Monday through Friday,
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.   
We do not close for university breaks.

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To view our mission statement, click here.

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