study abroad

Deb Trusty and students in front of Temple of Poseidon in Sounion, Greece

In the news: CLAS students explore art, history, and architecture in Greece

Friday, October 6, 2023
Students enrolled in the course City of Athens: Bronze Age of Greece spent the spring semester intensively studying ancient Greece. Their reward? Visiting Greece.
Erin Bughman cover photo

Gaining independence as a first-generation student through study abroad

Monday, October 2, 2023
"This opportunity allowed me to learn how to flourish on my own and gave me amazing experiences visiting places I have always dreamed of going."
Isabella Rivera cover

My transformational journey in Chile

Friday, September 29, 2023
"Chile taught me confidence—in myself, in my resources, and in my ability to, ultimately, wing it."
student in blue shirt

Boren Awards info session to be held on Nov. 15

Friday, September 22, 2023
Learn how you can receive up $30,000 for international research or study abroad with a Boren Award.
Guadalupe de la Rosa in Chile on rocky terrain and big blue sky

Public health student interns in Chile, works to improve education standards

Thursday, September 21, 2023
Guadalupe de la Rosa, a public health major, recently returned from Chile where she interned for an organization that empowers individuals through education and the promotion of human rights.
Abby Fowler standing in front of Japanese arch in Japan

Upcoming Critical Language Scholarship info session and workshop, Nov 2 & 10

Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Are you an undergraduate or graduate student interested in a summer language program abroad, all expenses paid?
students on the faculty-led program on sustainability in Europe standing together with view of village in background

Iowa STEM students explore sustainability across the Atlantic

Tuesday, September 5, 2023
A group of STEM students from the University of Iowa traveled to Europe to experience sustainability in action.
desert scene with shadows of four camels

UI to host Study Abroad Fair, Sept 12

Thursday, July 20, 2023
Get your questions answered and kick start your global experience at the upcoming University of Iowa Study Abroad Fair, being held September 12.
Sam Waldron reading study abroad brochure sitting against rock in front of old capitol

5 easy things you should do in the summer to prepare to study abroad

Friday, July 14, 2023
International Programs student employee (and soon to be study abroad student) shares what he has learned about planning for study abroad.
Shyisha Hodges

Study abroad scholarship sent first-generation college student to Costa Rica

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Shyisha Hodges, from Davenport, Iowa, is a first-generation college student that studied abroad in Costa Rica after receiving an Ann Morse Scholarship. 
Maria Osman in graduation regalia

Study abroad experience inspires University of Iowa grad to found non-profit charity

Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Maria Osman (BA international studies ‘22) studied abroad in Jordan through the SIT Jordan: Refugees, Health, and Humanitarian Action program in fall 2022 which inspired her to form her own non-profit charity.
Ken Magid award winners collage

6 University of Iowa students receive Dr. Ken Magid Scholarship to intern abroad this summer

Monday, June 12, 2023
Six University of Iowa students will complete internships abroad this summer with support from the Dr. Ken Magid Scholarship, a fund that was established by Linda Baker (BA ‘68), in memory of her former mentor Dr. Kenneth Magid.