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SDF Wisconsin Sustainability Study Tour
About the Program
Since 2010, the Scan Design Foundation (SDF) has supported UW-Madison programs that promote Danish American relations and sustainability education.
Our program was redesigned in Fall 2025 to center on place‑based learning in Wisconsin, allowing students to explore sustainability through real-world experiences, interdisciplinary dialogue, and hands-on engagement with people and landscapes across the state via a pre-semester study tour.
The SDF Wisconsin Sustainability Study Tour is a fully-funded program open to Danish and American students studying at UW-Madison. We’re looking for students with a genuine interest in environmental and cultural sustainability.
What to Expect
- Global Networking: Connect with like-minded students from Denmark and the US who share your passion for sustainable development. Build friendships and professional relationships that will last a lifetime.
- Pre-Semester Study Tour: Before the semester starts, incoming Danish and returning UW students will join a week-long study tour exploring cultural and environmental sustainability in Wisconsin.
- Midterm and End-of-Term Events: Stay connected with your cohort through a few sponsored events throughout the semester.
Exploring Sustainability Through Study Abroad
SDF students presented at the 2024 UW Sustainability Symposium. Their poster explored Danish & US views on sustainability, drawing on data from past SDF participants and their own study abroad experiences. Click on the photo for more highlights from the 2024-25 year on our Sustainability Focus page.