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.
Episodes
12 episodes
Episode #12 - Preparing for Extreme Heat
Heatwaves and prolonged excess heat conditions are increasing in frequency, duration, intensity, and magnitude due to climate change. Extreme heat conditions can cause cumulative stress on the human body and disrupt the delivery of important re...
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5:07
Episode #11 - Ecuador with Hannah Bennett
In today's episode, we are talking about Ecuador and the Peace Corps with Hannah Bennett, the UW-Madison Peace Corps Representative. Hannah served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in ...
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14:13
Episode #10 - Device and Data Security Basics
Device and data security affects everyone, no matter their travel destination. Having your bank account hacked, your phone stolen, or your computer compromised can ruin a trip and put you in a difficult situation. The information in this ...
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7:36
Episode #9 - Local Travel: Taxis, Rideshares, and Public Transportation
In today’s episode, we talk about some basic safety and security considerations when using taxis, rideshares, and public transportation to travel locally while at your destination. Statistically, road travel is one of the most dangerous a...
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9:31
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 Interna...
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18:46
Episode #7 - The Basics of Tropical Storms
In today’s episode, we'll talk briefly about tropical storms and how you can plan and prepare for them while traveling abroad. “Tropical storms” is a broad term that encompasses hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones. Every traveler should be aware...
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9:15
Episode #6 - Austria with Mia
In today's episode, we discuss traveling in Austria with Mia, a UW-Madison undergraduate student who is studying international studies with an emphasis on global security and political science. Mia recently studied abroad in Vienna, Austria, wi...
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17:22
Episode #5 - Geotagging, Social Media, and Sharing Your Travel
In today’s episode, we discuss geo-tagging, social media, and a few safety tips you should consider when sharing pictures while traveling. When we share pictures of our travels, we are sharing a lot of information, even if we don’t realize it. ...
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7:20
Episode #4 - Planning for Power Outages
A power outage refers to the complete or partial loss of electrical power in a specific area or across a broader region. They often occur when the supply of electricity to homes, businesses, or infrastructure is disrupted or interrupted. ...
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13:56
Episode #3 - Vietnam with Nathaniel Liedl
In today's episode, we discuss traveling in Vietnam with Nathaniel Liedl, an Intern Abroad Advisor and Program Manager with UW-Madison's
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15:07
Episode #2 - Earthquake Safety When Traveling
Natural disasters can happen anywhere, at any time. Episode #2 of the Badgers Abroad Podcast is about earthquake safety when traveling abroad. When it comes to earthquakes, preparedness is a necessity, even when you’re traveling. Earthquakes ar...
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Episode 2
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Episode #1 - Welcome to the Badgers Abroad Podcast
Welcome to the Badgers Abroad podcast, where we explore the world of travel for university students, staff, and faculty. My name is Jeremy, and I am the Assistant International Safety and Security Director at UW-Madison’s International Division...
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Episode 1
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