Bridging Cultures

 

You learn to really be able to think critically when you’re away from your culture, because your thinking is shaped by your culture. If you don’t understand how your culture shapes your views, and if you can’t distinguish those influences, it’s hard to think globally.

--Pooja Singh ’10 in her Badgers Abroad blog last spring

 

 

Pooja has put her finger on the key benefit of a study abroad program. And while we cannot measure the ability to “think globally,” we are certain that our students’ cross-cultural education changes their lives immeasurably, and for good.

 

The value of a study abroad experience is immeasurable. But the cost is not.

 

Help us build the bridge between desire and possibility.

 

Your gift of any size will ensure that no deserving student is turned away. The average scholarship award is $1,350.

 

You may designate your gift for support in this academic year for programs in France, Spain, Italy, or Germany, or to the general fund to be used where needed most.

 

Students are already applying for spring programs. Please respond today!

The University of Wisconsin Foundation is the official fund-raising and gift-receiving organization for UW-Madison. For information, go to http://www.uwfoundation.wisc.edu

 

To discuss particular giving opportunities, please contact: Steve Kean, Director of Development, UW Foundation 1848 University Ave. P.O. Box 8860 Madison, WI 53708 (608) 265-3526 steve.kean@uwfoundation.wisc.edu