Studying Arabic has not only allowed Kaylah Cruz-Herrera (x16) to understand the words of the Muslim Call to Prayer, but has opened new doors to cultural dialogue and understanding of the Arab world. Field of …
Africa in Our Lives
Africa in Our Lives: Lorna Tokos
Studying abroad in Ghana not only introduced Lorna Tokos (x15) to new friends and Ghanaian dishes, but to a new, more self-aware and proactive version of herself. Field of study: Agriculture and applied economics, International …
Africa in Our Lives: Philip Janzen
While 2014 Jordan Prize winner Philip Janzen was drawn to UW-Madison’s African history program, his international interests go beyond academics. From childhood memories in Cairo to trying new foods while researching in Senegal, global mindedness …
Africa in Our Lives: Erin Johnson
Erin Johnson (x13) did not expect to produce a collection of watercolor portraits when she left campus to study abroad in Kenya. With majors in Art and Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies she explores …
Africa in Our Lives: Rebecca Mandich
Whether she is sketching colorful wax-print dress designs, crafting handmade trilingual cardboard books, or acting in a Zanzibari television show, Rebecca Mandich (x’13) brings a creative and energetic spirit to everything she does. Major: African …