Badgers Abroad
The Badgers Abroad podcast is a travel-focused podcast from the University of Wisconsin–Madison's International Division. The podcast explores the world of international travel for university students, staff, and faculty while emphasizing that strong planning can help travelers find success and manage risks. Episodes will discuss everything from travel tips and cultural influences to safety precautions and packing essentials. They'll also share personal stories and insights from fellow student travelers, faculty, and other guests.
Badgers Abroad
Episode #8 - Italy with Meg Langie
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 away, and international internship opportunities that foster UW-Madison students’ academic, personal, and professional growth.
Meg has a BS in Communication Studies from UW-River Falls and an MA in Communication Research from Bowling Green State University. During undergraduate and graduate school, Meg studied abroad in multiple locations including Florence. Tune into this episode to learn about Meg's experiences in Italy and how studying abroad helped shape her academic and career goals.
References and resources from the podcast are listed below:
- UW-Madison Study Abroad - Italy Programs
- UW-Madison Major Advising Page - Italian
- Tips to Prevent Mosquito Bites - EPA
- Florence Local Government Travel Website
- Florence - Rick Steves' Europe
- Florentine Art History - The Met
- Florence Travel Guide - U.S. News and World Report
- Florence Travel Guide - National Geographic
- ISSD Petty Crime and Theft Tips