Hart Wilmarth Global Opportunity Student Fund

The Global Studies Abroad semester long course provides an opportunity for students from Wisconsin, Germany and Northern Ireland to collaborate and explore international business practices, building cross cultural skills and global connections, with a focus on Community Responsibility.

The program has served an estimated 1,100 students across all 3 countries (which includes a focus on populations who are underrepresented in study abroad programming.

The program runs annually, and the host site rotates between Northern Ireland, Germany, and Wisconsin. This feature provides an immersive opportunity for students to learn, travel, and collaborate in multicultural groups.

Our students need your generous support! Please consider a gift to help our students further their global competencies, cultural humility, and intercultural skills by supporting this program. Your gift will directly benefit our students’ ability to learn about the world and engage as thoughtful, compassionate global citizens.

Student Testimonials

“A powerful learning moment for me was during the Moody presentation (a small and flourishing business started by a South West College graduate). I was so fascinated by Moody and the good the company is doing. I loved the idea of the company and learning all the logistics behind the scenes. It was very eye opening for me and helped me realize that it is possible for me to start a business and make an impact. The presentation has inspired me to get a head start on my business that I have been wanting to start, because what better time than now?”

“I came into this class and program as someone who just wanted to learn a little more about other cultures. I leave this class and program as someone more open, more understanding, and more expressive. I also leave with new friendships and qualities that are hard to describe, because the people I met gave me so much that I can never truly repay.”