2024 SSI College Visit – University of Wisconsin-Madison

On April 18, 2024, Mr. Blaine Harvey, the International Admissions Counselor from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, visited Seoul Scholars International to talk to the students about living and studying at one of the best public universities in the US – the University Wisconsin-Madison.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recently gone up in ranking, according to the US News Report, and remains one of the most popular universities that SSI students apply to, especially for the Early Action round.

Mr. Harvey’s welcoming demeanor opened the students to engage in the discussion. Mr. Harvey emphasized the vibrant international alumni network of the University of Wisconsin.Through their diverse experiences and shared alma mater, these alumni serve as an invaluable resource for current and future students, offering mentorship, networking opportunities, and a sense of community.

Another highlight of the University of Wisconsin-Madison is its defining principle of improving the people’s lives beyond the classroom. Mr. Haley articulated how this principle drives the institution’s commitment to civic engagement, community service, and social responsibility. Moreover, the university is a top research institution, renowned for its groundbreaking discoveries. Students at UW-Madison have the unique opportunity to work alongside world-class faculty mentors, engaging in hands-on research at the forefront of its respective fields.