# @uwmadison on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd1x_MCmFCV
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-28T18:01:40.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** UW–Madison (@uwmadison) — https://gondola.cc/uwmadison

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The Wisconsin Idea knows no borders. Since the peacecorps was established in 1961, more than 3,300 UW alumni have volunteered in communities around the world, making #UWMadison one of the nation’s leading volunteer-producing universities.

What inspires someone to leave home and spend more than two years serving in another country? For these six UW alumni currently serving, their answer is a commitment to community, cultural exchange and making a meaningful difference. From teaching English in Morocco to supporting local development projects around the world, these Badgers are carrying the Wisconsin Idea far beyond campus. 

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Natalie — Peru

• Originally from Madison, Wisconsin
• Graduated UW in 2024
• Studied Journalism and Mass Communications
• Volunteers as a youth development worker in Peru

“I wanted to experience a perspective so far removed from the U.S., so I could better understand life in another part of the world. And after graduating from UW–Madison, I wasn’t sure what my next steps were. I wanted something that would push me outside of my comfort zone, helped me grow and give me time to figure out what I wanted to pursue.”

Mikayla — Panama

• Originally from Boulder, Colorado
• Graduated UW in 2024
• Studied Mechanical Engineering
• Volunteered as a youth development worker in Panama

“I joined the Peace Corps because I wanted to improve my Spanish, learn about a new culture and live in a different country.”

“I really enjoyed going up to a neighbor’s house and sitting with them on their patio for a few hours, asking them what crops they’re planting based on the season, and enjoying their presence and company without having to worry about being somewhere or doing something.”

Max — Namibia

• Originally from McFarland, Wisconsin
• Graduated in 2019 with a BA from UW-Eau Claire and 2026 enrolled MA from UW–Madison. Studied History
• Volunteers as Secondary English Education teacher in Namibia

“I joined the Peace Corps because I was always interested in the mission of the organization, and the opportunity arose in my life to serve, I jumped into it.”

“Knowing that volunteers may have a short stint in their communi

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