Study Abroad
A study abroad experience is a life-changing experience!
Often, studying abroad is the first time a student is far from family and friends and must navigate a new place, new culture, new foods, and a second language—all while balancing coursework or other educational expectations. It’s exciting and maybe a little scary (in a good way)!
Planning for an experience abroad should begin about three semesters ahead of time. Students should work with their advisor to begin to plan their schedule and should work with a study abroad advisor in UWM’s Center for International Education (CIE) to scout destinations, understand travel requirements and application deadlines, and explore financial aid options for study abroad.
Deadlines for study abroad programs are typically October 1 for spring and summer programs and March 1 for fall starting programs. Please visit the CIE Study Abroad website for detailed information and a database of available destinations to browse.
Current UWM students: Have you already started an application to study abroad? Access your application here.
Internships
Internships help program students explore some of the ways they can apply their knowledge and training before they graduate.
Many internship students discover that they love a particular industry or type of job, helping them better define what they want to do after graduation. Just as important, some students find that the job they thought they wanted is not a good fit for them after interning in that setting. That experience helps them adjust their post-graduation plans.
The Greater Milwaukee area is big and diverse and provides an array of potential internship opportunities for students. As part of their professional development, we encourage our students to draw upon both UWM and personal resources to develop professionally or locate suitable internships, including:
Depending on the internship, the role can be paid or unpaid. However, whether paid or not, internships are a valuable way to build a resume before graduation.
- Networking through friends and family and their connections
- Networking through student organizations or professional organizations
- Using job boards and other online sites where internships are posted
- Connecting with the UWM’s Office of Student Experience and Talent for resume assistance, interviewing tips, internship and job postings and more
- Networking with alums of your program via Panthers Connect and asking questions about their internship experiences.