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Internships a balancing act for adult students
Many college students will tell you that an internship is critical to their higher education experience. But how do you manage an internship — particularly…
Tailgate celebrates transfer partnership – and a Badger win
On a picture-perfect fall day, dozens of people gathered at a tailgate party on the Nicolet College campus in the Northwoods to cheer on the…
Rising stars embrace creativity at Summer Arts Clinic
An aspiring actor at Auburn High School in Rockford, Illinois, junior Alexander Powell is used to displaying confidence on the stage. But when it came…
Boost your career with professional degrees and certificates
In today’s fast-paced and competitive job market, staying relevant is key to career growth. Whether you’re looking to move up in your current field, shift…
Episode 26: Application Assistance – Preparing to Apply to Graduate School
Curious about the materials required for graduate program applications? Join our recruitment staff as they share tips on preparing a high-quality application, so you can confidently apply to UW–Madison.
Finding college success in recovery
Amanda Sauri and her son September is National Recovery Month, a time to recognize the recovery community and the importance of evidence-based treatment for mental…
Adult students share tips for back-to-college in the fall
Our academic advising manager shares tips from learners for adult students returning to school this fall. Have a great year!
Management certificate drives WisDOT project leader to pursue career goals
Robin Skierka loves to learn. Whether it’s self-taught or a formal course, she is constantly looking for ways to learn and utilize new things. “I…
Top 10 Summer Term courses, from chemistry to retailing
Discover UW–Madison’s top 10 Summer Term courses for 2024, spanning in-person and online courses across five schools and colleges. Did your course make the cut?
Conquering chemistry in the summer
Hear first-hand from Summer Term students about what it’s like to take a chemistry course during the summer — and some tips for success in chemistry courses.
Students use scholarships for valuable internships
Students are participating in valuable internships this summer, some partly funded by a Summer Internship Scholarship. Read about their experiences.
Help available for low-income students
Explore educational resources and financial aid options for low-income students, including scholarships, state aid, online education and more.
Meet Cindy, preserving German history
Learn the importance of studying history from one student’s experience living and learning in Germany during her Summer Term 2024 UW Signature Internship.
Badgers give back during the summer
Volunteering during Summer Term — or any time! — helps students learn about their communities and themselves. See how to get involved through Badger Volunteers.
Episode 25: Catch Up with an Accelerated Engineering Master’s Grad
Catch up with Alisha, an alumni featured in a previous episode, to learn how completing an accelerated engineering degree jump-started her career as an engineer at Apple.
Episode 24: Catch Up with a Master’s of Special Education Graduate
Considering a career change? Catch up with Jesus, who was featured in one of our first podcast episodes. He pivoted from engineering to graduating with a Master of Science in Special Education and is thriving as a new teacher.
Meet Nicholas, tackling new tech
What’s it like to take courses during Summer Term? We checked in with Nicholas, a rising junior studying engineering.
Meet 3 summer scholarship students
Three UW–Madison students — Sarah, Harry and Thavon — share how summer scholarships help them achieve academic goals and gain unique experiences.
Accessing higher education as an adult
To celebrate National Higher Education Day, we talked with one of our education experts out how adult students can better access higher ed.
Students share favorite summer study spots
Check out where some Summer Term students like to focus on their studies, whether it be soaking in the sun or sitting in a quiet corner.
Explore career pathways this summer with these resources and tips
Career Exploration Center Director Michelle Jackson explains how you can leverage your summer to plan for what’s next.
Photos: Celebrating UW–Madison Online’s first-ever grads
Take a look at the festivities from UW–Madison Online’s inaugural graduation event. Graduates shared the morning with family, friends, staff and Bucky!
Catch Up with a Master’s of Educational Psychology Grad
Catch up with Landon, who was featured in our inaugural podcast episode. He’s a teacher who advanced his career by pursuing an online Master’s in Educational Psychology: Learning Analytics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
What’s your #MyBadgerSummer story?
Welcome to Summer Term 2024! Get ready to be inspired by these Summer Term students and design your own summer that includes a Badger experience and meeting academic goals.