Promoting Eco-Friendly Travels with Gently Used Travel Gear Giveaways

Thursday, May 29, 2025

11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST

The cost of studying abroad goes far beyond the program fee. This session provides an overview of a pilot program launched in 2024 that donates gently used travel gear to students in need. Presenters explain how they plan to expand the initiative to reach more students and campus partners and support their goal of making study abroad more affordable and sustainable.

Learning Objectives:

Learn about the initiative to reduce hidden costs through a luggage and travel gear giveaway program.
Appreciate the importance of partnerships with the local and campus community in supporting students with high financial need.
Gain insights into making study abroad more sustainable and affordable.
Generate ideas for implementing similar cost-reduction initiatives at your campus.

Presenter(s)

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Kristin Calkins, Master of Science in Education (she/her/hers)

Study Abroad Advisor and Program Manager
International Academic Programs, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Chair and Presenter(s)

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Susan Lochner Atkinson, MA (she/her/hers)

Distinguished Associate Director of Advising
University of Wisconsin - Madison