Our Mission
Wisconsin Experience Bus Trip’s mission is to foster leadership skills through a five-day tour through Wisconsin where students learn from one another and engage with Wisconsin communities, industries, and leaders.
Previous Trips
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WEBT 2024
- Day 1 – Relentless Curiosity
Appleton: Hearthstone Historic House Museum
Explore Wisconsin’s rich history and cultural heritage at this iconic site. - Day 2 – Empathy and Humility
Green Bay: Lambeau Field & Packers Hall of Fame Museum
Oneida Nation: Ukwakhwa Farmstead
Immerse yourself in Wisconsin’s diverse communities through stories of resilience and connection. - Day 3 – Empathy and Humility
Sturgeon Bay: Crossroads at Big Creek
Witness environmental preservation efforts and their impact on the local ecosystem. - Day 4 – Intellectual Confidence
Sheboygan: The Christopher Farm & Gardens
Milwaukee: Mitchell Park Domes
Discover innovative approaches to horticulture and design that inspire sustainable living. - Day 5 – Purposeful Action
Milwaukee: Milwaukee Art Museum
Reflect on the journey with a visit to this architectural and artistic masterpiece.
WEBT 2023
- Day 1 – Team Building and Environmental Awareness
Central Wisconsin Environmental Station:
Strengthen connections through service projects and team-building exercises.
Mackenzie Center Wildlife Exhibit and Museum:
Dive into Wisconsin’s natural history and wildlife through engaging exhibits. - Day 2 – Cultural Connection and Service
Lac Du Flambeau Reservation: George W. Brown Jr. Museum
Gain a deeper understanding of Native American heritage and traditions.
Camp Jorn:
Make an impact through a hands-on service project.
Little Bohemia:
Explore a historic landmark that brings Wisconsin’s stories to life. - Day 3 – Natural Exploration and Preservation
Apostle Islands:
Experience the beauty of the islands through a ferry ride, service activities, and scenic exploration. - Day 4 – Cultural Immersion and Fun
Eau Claire: Center of Hmong Studies and Chippewa Valley Museum
Engage with the region’s diverse cultural heritage.
Wisconsin Dells:
Build camaraderie through a fun escape room adventure.
WEBT 2019
- Day 1 – Relentless Curiosity
Madison: Memorial Union Tour, Islamic Society Mosque
Explore the cultural and historical significance of these sites, fostering an appreciation for diverse traditions and perspectives. - Day 2 – Empathy and Humility
Baraboo & Milwaukee: Cave of the Mounds, Milwaukee School of Excellence
Uncover the natural wonders of Wisconsin and engage with educational initiatives that uplift communities. - Day 3 – Empathy and Humility
Central Wisconsin: Cranberry Creek Cranberries, Pita Palace (SEA Literacy), CWES
Experience the intersection of agriculture, immigrant experiences, and environmental education, emphasizing resilience and sustainability. - Day 4 – Intellectual Confidence
Northern Wisconsin: UW Trout Lake, Ojibwe Museum, Lac du Flambeau Fish Hatchery, Deer Park Buddhist Park, Camp Jorn
Dive into ecological research, Indigenous heritage, and mindfulness practices to expand perspectives on environmental stewardship and cultural wisdom. - Day 5 – Purposeful Action
Northeast Wisconsin: Mountain Ambulance Services, Pagels Ponderosa Dairy
Reflect on the critical role of emergency response and agricultural innovation in shaping Wisconsin’s communities. - Day 6 – Purposeful Action
Milwaukee: Milwaukee Art Museum, Aztalan, AIDS Resource Center
Conclude the journey with a deep dive into artistic expression, historical legacies, and community health initiatives that drive meaningful change.








GOALS
The Wisconsin Experience Bus Tour, or WEBT, is a five-day journey through the state of Wisconsin open to UW undergraduate, graduate, and professional students! Since it’s beginning in 2014, UW students get to experience some of the greatest sights Wisconsin has to offer, learn from diverse communities, and get a glimpse of the inner workings of the state’s industries and organizations. It is an adventure, taking students to new sights everyday, from urban centers to the great outdoors. To be as accessible to as many students as possible, WEBT is fully-funded and comes at no cost to the students participating!
The WI Experience Bus Trip is a space where participants:
- Practice and develop leadership skills
- Engage in peer-learning by fostering connections with other students across disciplines, differences, and commonalities
- Gain a deeper knowledge of the cultural, industrial, social, and political realities of Wisconsin
- See and experience the University’s connections to the state
- Understand the public service mission of the University
FRAMEWORK & STRUCTURE
WEBT’s program uses the UW-Madison Leadership Framework to help students articulate ways of engaging in the act of leadership as an individual, group, or community; highlight critical leadership concepts that can be connected across contexts to deepen learning; and inspire purposeful action that results in positive change. Participants will engage in individual, small group, and large group reflection using the Leadership Framework to reflect on each day’s experience.
Additionally, each day of the five-day tour is dedicated to 1-2 of the WI Experience values to provide structure to the learning experience. The WI Experience is UW-Madison’s vision for the total student experience combining learning in and out of the classroom by engaging on four areas of intellectual and personal growth:
- Empathy & Humility
- Relentless Curiosity
- Intellectual Confidence
- Purposeful Action
The 2025 WEBT Application will open on January 21st, 2025, and close on March 4th, 2025.
The application is a series of short essay questions asking about your leadership experience, collegiate and post-collegiate goals, and interest in the trip. We strongly recommend writing your answers in a separate Word document first, then copy/pasting them into application’s text field. The total length of the application is ~1000 words or less. You can apply to WEBT by filling out the following form: https://win.wisc.edu/submitter/form/start/669412
Timeline:
- January 21st, 2025: Applications Open
- March 4th, 2025: Applications Close
- March 31st, 2025: Offers sent to approved participants
- Early April: Participant list finalized
WI Experience Bus Trip Spring Info Session
Wednesday, 1/29 3 PM – 4 PM | Student Activity Center, Caucus Room (4th Floor)
Join this info session if you are thinking about applying to the WI Experience Bus Trip. At this session, we will give a preview of this year’s trip and help prepare your application. RSVP Link: https://win.wisc.edu/event/10816094
WI Experience Bus Trip Spring Info Session
Tuesday, 2/18 11 AM – 12 PM | Student Activity Center, Caucus Room (4th Floor)
Join this info session if you are thinking about applying to the WI Experience Bus Trip. At this session, we will give a preview of this year’s trip and help prepare your application. RSVP Here: https://win.wisc.edu/event/10816097
WI Experience Bus Trip Spring Info Session
Friday, 2/21 5 PM – 6 PM | Student Activity Center, Caucus Room (4th Floor)
Join this info session if you are thinking about applying to the WI Experience Bus Trip. At this session, we will give a preview of this year’s trip and help prepare your application. RSVP Link: https://win.wisc.edu/event/10816089
WI Experience Bus Trip Spring Info Session
Monday, 3/3 5 PM – 6 PM | Student Activity Center, Caucus Room (4th Floor)
Join this info session if you are thinking about applying to the WI Experience Bus Trip. At this session, we will give a preview of this year’s trip and help prepare your application. RSVP Link: https://win.wisc.edu/event/10816087
The WI Experience Bus Trip aims to provide students to an opportunity learn, foster, and apply their leadership skills. In collaboration with the Leadership Certificate Program, WEBT provides workshops, trainings, and civic engagement opportunities eligible for the Leadership Certificate.
The 2024 WI Experience Bus Trip was eligible for 13 hours. Please check back later for updated details on this year’s trip.
WEBT was recently featured in Terrace News, the official blog of the Wisconsin Union!
Read: Travel, Learn, and Lead on the Wisconsin Experience Bus Trip on Terrance News







