Sawyer Getschman

Sawyer Getschman was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, but quickly became a citizen of the world. Her father’s career as a U.S. Navy commander took the family to locales across the globe. During her youth, Getschman attended seven schools in four countries on three continents — including six years in Japan. She graduated as salutatorian from a high school on a military base in the United Kingdom.

The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s program in East Asian languages drew Getschman to Wisconsin, even though she’d never set foot in the state. She is earning a bachelor’s degree in East Asian languages and cultures, with a certificate in teaching English to speakers of other languages.

At UW–Madison, Getschman has been a member of the Korean learning community and a Korean peer language tutor. Her junior year, she served as vice president of Korean Happy Hour, a club that provides opportunities for students to speak Korean outside of class. Her senior year, she studied abroad in South Korea. Post-graduation, Getschman intends to pursue her dream job of teaching English in South Korea.