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Short-term study abroad program shapes student’s career path in education

A 3-week study abroad program in the Dominican Republic shaped a UW–Madison student's plans to become a bilingual elementary school teacher.

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Student volunteers make this summer camp magical

Maibritt Miller smiles and her eyes sparkle as she scrolls through pictures of her time at Camp Kesem. She shares a shot of her and…

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Songs of the Summer (Term): Relax or study to this summer playlist

Here is the soundtrack to Summer Term at UW-Madison, featuring current hits, low-fi study tracks and nostalgic summer songs that’ll take you back in time.

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Student athletes lock in on academics during the summer

See how student athletes are using summer courses at UW-Madison to stay on track academically and enjoy life in Madison during the summer.

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5 ways to explore careers, build resumes this summer

Career services advisors share their best tips to explore careers and boost resumes while enjoying the summer.

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This summer, turn classroom knowledge into real-world impact

Make your UW–Madison Summer Term count with hands‑on learning, internships, research and global experiences rooted in the Wisconsin Idea.

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Top 10 reasons to enroll in Summer Term 2026

Stay on track at UW–Madison! Discover 10 reasons to enroll in Summer Term 2026, from flexible online courses to scholarships. Design your #MyBadgerSummer today.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Get ahead with Summer Term, a campus tradition

Celebrate nearly 140 years of summer sessions by being part of this longstanding campus tradition and enrolling now for Summer Term 2024.

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Count down the top 10 courses for Summer Term 2023

Each year we count down the top 10 Summer Term courses, by enrollment. See if this year's list surprises you!

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Tech courses take top spots with students

Each year we countdown the top 10 courses undergraduate students take during Summer Term. Check out these two top high tech courses that have students studying video games and virtual reality.

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Animal sciences student packs summer with hands-on experience

Read how an animal sciences student designed her Summer Term to include coursework, study abroad, research and volunteering.

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Peek into the lives of 4 Summer Term students

4 students share their Summer Term plans including study abroad, internships, part-time jobs and more!

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Stay engaged this summer with these student organizations

From solar cars and singing to tae kwon do and concert planning, student organizations offer ways to get involved on campus during Summer Term.

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Sweet new course shares ‘chocolate experience’

Check out this new course for Summer Term 2023 that gives students a multidisciplinary look at chocolate and how it gets from bean to bar.

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Seen from the Memorial Union Terrace at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, members of the Hoofers Sailing Club sail their boat on Lake Mendota as the late spring/early summer sun sets.

Campus resources to keep you healthy, active and sharp this summer

As summer weather and Summer Term courses start to heat up, now is a great time to review the many resources available to you on campus — many of them free of charge! — designed to support your personal and academic success.

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Share your Summer Term story with #MyBadgerSummer

Welcome to UW–Madison Summer Term 2023! Let us know how you're using Summer Term with #MyBadgerSummer on your social media channels.

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Enroll for Summer Term! Apply for scholarships by April 9

Get ready for summer by enrolling for Summer Term! You'll find flexible options that fit your summer schedule -- and summer scholarships, too.

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Summer Term helps students stay on track for graduation

Summer is a great time for your student to take a popular course, work on a challenging subject or lighten their load for fall or spring. And with more than 1,000 courses offered during Summer Term — hundreds of them available online — students can keep moving forward on their academic goals and get closer to graduation.

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Trending: Top 10 summer courses

Among the thousand-plus Summer Term offerings, from online courses to research opportunities, which have the highest enrollment? Here’s the top 10 for 2022.

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Badgers abroad for summer internships

Students could be found in many corners of the world this Summer Term, interning for organizations, businesses and institutions. See snapshots from their adventures.

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Student’s summer internship empowers Madison youth

Rising junior Isa Hernandez-White is making the most of her summer with an internship at the City of Madison and a job at the Morgridge Center for Public Service, bridging her interests in counseling psychology and community organizations.

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Popular course takes a bite out of vampire lore

We lift the (coffin) lid for a look at one frightfully favorite summer course: LITTRANS 329 The Vampire in Literature and Film. Garlic and wood stakes are optional.

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Meet a Summer Term student who’s full of heart

This rising junior with a double major is keeping busy this summer with research, work and a Summer Term course in Spanish. She's learning a lot about cardiovascular health through her job with UW Health and in a lab.

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CALS students learn programming from National Science Foundation data project

This biological systems engineering course through the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences gives students a solid foundation in the principles of computer programming and data science -- using real data from northern Wisconsin.

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New course explores Chinese hip hop

Brendan Dowling's in-person Summer Term course brings in guest speakers from around the world and challenges students to use critical thinking skills to analyze Chinese hip hop.

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