"A very memorable year and one that undoubtedly had some influence on
where I now live and what I do."
-Michael Dunn, UW - Eau Claire (Fall 1986)
"My experience in the Wisconsin in Scotland program is still the best
experience of my life. It has greatly influenced me to be the person I am
today. It has, above all else, taught me to be curious, tolerant and adventurous.
All positive traits that I have found useful in my everyday life, both personally
and professionally. It has also given me life long friendships. I still keep
in touch with many of my fellow students on a regular basis and the rest are
in my thoughts often."
-David Lucas, UW - La Crosse (Spring 1988)
"The semester I spent in Scotland is one of the best experiences I've
had in my life. It was a chance to step outside of my "regular"
life and experience something completely different. Where else can you spend
a weekend touring the ruins of an old castle and run into your Shakespeare
professor?"
-Windy Merry McKellips, UW - River Falls (Fall 1990)
"For me, the WIS program was one of the biggest events of my life, giving
me the opportunity to be carefree for four months, to explore the world firsthand
and from another perspective, and the opportunity to travel like that which
I probably never have again. For many of us, it was not only the early beginnings
of our college years, but also that of our young lives. We were like shapeless,
empty blocks of clay, waiting to be filled and molded with worldly experiences
and culture. For many, it was the first time on an airplane, away from home,
out of the country, or out of the state/Midwest. We left as little lambs on
an uncertain journey, and came back as lions, ready to take on the challenges
the world had had to offer."
-Peter Gentles, UW - Stout (Fall 1993)
"My experience in the WIS program was the beginning of an adventurous
spirit that stays with me to this day. It was an opportunity to learn real
independence from the standard home life and a way to gain lifelong friendships
and memories."
-Shane Kristopher Oechsle, UW - La Crosse (Fall 1995)
"My time in Scotland was wonderful. Looking back I cannot believe that
I was there and that I was able to experience all that I did. Thank you to
everyone that was there to share the Scottish experience with me. As I try
to write down my favorite memories and experiences, I find that there are
to many wonderful wacky things that happened. I know that things change over
time but I am happy and thankful to have had that time in Scotland. THANK
YOU!"
-Carrie Wuensch-Harden, UW - La Crosse ( Fall 1997)
"The most amazing part of the WIS experience was the feeling of complete
independence and freedom it instilled in me. I never imagined traveling to
so many unique and beautiful places until I arrived in Scotland. The Dalkeith
local community embraced us as their own and I'll forever remember them and
the wonderful people I met during my short stay in Scotland."
-Jessica Standart, UW - River Falls (Spring 1997)
"I am reminded of the WIS program daily because of all the friends and
the incredible experiences that we had. To this point of my life, the WIS
program is the greatest time I have ever had. It will always be among the
most rewarding adventures I could possibly ever embark on."
-Nathan Rosckes, UW - RiverFalls (Fall 1999)
"My experience studying abroad in Scotland last semester changed my
outlook on the world. Living in another culture opens ones' eyes to all the
different people and customs around the world. I also took away so many wonderful
friendships from this trip. I will forever cherish every moment I was able
to spend in Scotland."
-John Mleziva, UW - Eau Claire (Spring 2001)