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The Visiting International Student Program (VISP) gives international students a chance to study for one or two terms outside of a formal exchange program.

Faraz Ali tells us why chose Mechanical Design and Engineering at UW-Madison.

Dahl describes what makes her award-winning Spanish courses effective for adult learners. Two of her students share their language learning experience and the impact it’s made.

Read about Jenny Pressman’s award-winning work for the UW Odyssey Project as well as her life story that shapes who she is and what she does for her community.

Learn how Manny Avila is making time in his busy home and work life to pursue an online bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Learn some tips from our experts on how to assess and revive your online presence for professional purposes.

It’s the season for reflecting on our accomplishments, setting new goals and celebrating how we’ve grown over the last year. Challenge your memory and review…

Learn about realities and resources for college students facing basic needs insecurity, and how colleges and universities can offer help.

Attending college in the U.S. as an adult student who is undocumented or a DACA recipient is complicated but not impossible. Here are some things to consider.

Returning to school as an adult student can be challenging. An educational counselor shares tips to help you through the process.

Online programs are expanding access for groups who’ve been left out of university spaces. See what adult learners should consider about online degrees.

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Certified Professional Coaching Program (UWCPC) helps learners uncover the power of professional coaching in a variety of settings and careers.

The gift to the Odyssey Future Fund will support the UW Odyssey Project’s long-term sustainability and student success for years to come.

Learn from a faculty member and a student about UW–Madison’s professional programs in the School of Education, as well as the demand for workers in the education field.

September is National Student Parent Month. Read about how higher education institutions can support student parents, and let’s celebrate these students’ success!

Read how the School of Human Ecology’s summer internship scholarship allowed UW–Madison undergrad Maren Stewart to explore Australia’s sights when she’s not busy working at her summer internship at a fermented foods company in Melbourne.

Continuing Studies staff and faculty were honored to host the chancellor for a few hours to discuss opportunities, priorities and challenges at the division.

Two returning adult students share why they decided to return to their education – and how they’re using their new-found knowledge.

Read how summer term online courses allow pre-med students to volunteer in their hometown EMS.

Study a language online with UW–Madison Continuing Studies language programs. We promise it will be exactly the same as in-person learning, only completely different.

Read a step-by-step breakdown from one of our educational counselors on how to use LinkedIn to land your next job.