Badgers Abroad

Heatwaves and prolonged excess heat conditions are increasing in frequency, duration, intensity, and magnitude due to climate change. Extreme heat conditions can cause cumulative stress on the human body and disrupt the delivery of important resources like water and electricity. Excessive temperatures can significantly impact traveler health and safety, exacerbate existing health issues, and incre...

In today's episode, we are talking about Ecuador and the Peace Corps with Hannah Bennett , the UW-Madison Peace Corps Representative. Hannah served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the agriculture sector in Ecuador from 2004-2006. After that, she worked as a farmer in southern Minnesota and in management at a food co-op in Minneapolis. She earned an MFA in Design Studies from the School of Human...

Device and data security affects everyone, no matter their travel destination.  Having your bank account hacked, your phone stolen, or your computer compromised can ruin a trip and put you in a difficult situation. The information in this podcast will help you protect your personal information, maintain online privacy, and ensure you have access to the technology, apps, and accounts you need to ha...

In today’s episode, we talk about some basic safety and security considerations when using taxis, rideshares, and public transportation to travel locally while at your destination.  Statistically, road travel is one of the most dangerous activities a person can do when traveling overseas, and public transportation is a common target for crime. This episode will give you a few things to consider be...

In today's episode, we discuss Florence, Italy, with Meg Langie , the Associate Director for Program Management at UW-Madison's International Academic Programs (IAP) . IAP is a unit of the International Division and the central study abroad office at UW-Madison. IAP collaborates with academic units across campus to offer safe, accessible, and high-quality study abroad, domestic study awa...

In today’s episode, we'll talk briefly about tropical storms and how you can plan and prepare for them while traveling abroad. “Tropical storms” is a broad term that encompasses hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones. Every traveler should be aware of tropical storms and plan and prepare for their impacts because they can impact destinations all over the world, including inland areas. This podcas...

In today's episode, we discuss traveling in Austria with Mia, a UW-Madison undergraduate student who is studying international studies with an emphasis on global security and political science. Mia recently studied abroad in Vienna, Austria, with one of our International Division's programs. She shares some of her experiences from Vienna and provides insights for future travelers who may...

In today’s episode, we discuss geo-tagging, social media, and a few safety tips you should consider when sharing pictures while traveling. When we share pictures of our travels, we are sharing a lot of information, even if we don’t realize it. While sharing your travel experiences through social media is an enjoyable and important part of going abroad, sharing too much information about yourself,...

 A power outage refers to the complete or partial loss of electrical power in a specific area or across a broader region. They often occur when the supply of electricity to homes, businesses, or infrastructure is disrupted or interrupted. Power outages can and will happen when you're overseas, particularly if you're in a developing area or a region that is heavily affected by climate cha...

In today's episode, we discuss traveling in Vietnam with Nathaniel Liedl , an Intern Abroad Advisor and Program Manager with UW-Madison's International Internship Program . In his role, Nathaniel cultivates and advises UW-Madison students on internships in Asia and Africa. From 2009 to 2011, he lived in Vietnam teaching English and reporting on food and drink, travel, and culture for an...

Natural disasters can happen anywhere, at any time. Episode #2 of the Badgers Abroad Podcast is about earthquake safety when traveling abroad. When it comes to earthquakes, preparedness is a necessity, even when you’re traveling. Earthquakes are one of the most unpredictable and devastating natural disasters that can occur. This podcast will provide you with essential tips and resources that can h...

Welcome to the Badgers Abroad podcast, where we explore the world of travel for university students, staff, and faculty. My name is Jeremy, and I am the Assistant International Safety and Security Director at UW-Madison’s International Division and the host of this podcast. We are going to talk about the exciting opportunities that await you as a university traveler and how strong planning can hel...