GHS Senior Gets A Head Start Into College

senior Carrie Staats was recently accepted into the Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

The WISc Program provides the opportunity for a select group of undergraduates to participate in an internationally focused enrichment program while pursuing any of the 145 majors offered on campus.

Staat will be attending the university this fall and plans to major in psychology.

According to the website, “The program provides opportunities to discuss international issues from an interdisciplinary perspective with other members of the WISc community and with campus and visiting experts.”

A number of students in the program are eligible for two study abroad grants of $2,000 a UW study abroad program.

Students and their faculty/staff mentors will participate in monthly dinners in collaboration with the International Learning Community and in regular activities that introduce students to a variety global topics and opportunities.

Staats was accepted into the program because of her GPA and ACT score, having leadership experience, and experience with international activities.

“My family has hosted four exchange students over seven years, which is a big part of what inspired me to want to be involved in an international program and study abroad in college,” Staats said. “I'm excited to learn a new language (probably French for me) and study cultures in a way that's applicable to my major, psychology. I hope to gain a more global view on things through WISc and look forward to meeting with the guest speakers and international students.”

Staats is a student representative on the school board, a member of the marching band, and holds leadership positions in other activities.