People Type: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Hansen, Rowyn

Biography Program:  UW Wildlife Conservation in South Africa Majors: Animal and Veterinary Biosciences; Wildlife Ecology  Rowyn studied abroad in South Africa during the summer of 2026 on the UW Wildlife Conservation in South Africa program. During her time in South Africa, she visited multiple locations including the Makalali Game Reserve, Blyde River Canyon and Kruger National …

Johnson, Rebecca

Biography As a Study Abroad Advisor with the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, I advise CALS students as they explore study abroad options and manage a portfolio of study abroad programs open to all majors. I have experience in Spain, Ecuador, and Chile, and I always look forward to meeting with students. Outside of …

Schieve, Brett

Biography As the Assistant Dean for International and Experiential Learning in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), I work to ensure that CALS students have access to study abroad opportunities that align with their academic, personal, and career goals. As a first-generation college student from a small, predominantly white community in southern Wisconsin, …

Springer, Ella

Biography Program:  DIS – Study Abroad in Scandinavia Majors: Microbiology Certificate: Global Health Ella studied abroad in Stockholm, Sweden, with DIS during the Spring 2026 semester. As a microbiology major also pursuing a certificate in global health, she appreciated the opportunity to take courses focused on public health, migration, and human rights while gaining an international perspective on …

Yankovich, Larissa

Biography As a Study Abroad Advisor and International Programs Manager with the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, I advise CALS students as they explore study abroad options, manage a portfolio of study abroad programs open to all majors, and provide support to study abroad students before, during, and after their international experience. I attended …