study abroad
From fear to confidence: My life-changing semester abroad in Spain
Thursday, January 11, 2024
"Studying abroad is one of my best decisions and moving to a foreign country gave me a whole set of skills that I would never have if I had stayed home."
Over 40 scholarships and grants available for UI students to study abroad
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
This guide serves as a one stop shop to showcase the many funding opportunities that exist to financially assist and support University of Iowa undergraduate students considering studying abroad.
Meet Study Abroad's spring 2024 Global Access Ambassador Scholarship awardees
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
The Global Access Ambassador Scholarship program provides scholarships for students to study abroad.
Feeling connected while studying abroad in Ghana as a non-traditional student
Thursday, January 4, 2024
"By the end of the trip, I no longer felt like I was an outsider in my program at Iowa as someone who was older and who had transferred in from a community college."
From language learner to language educator: how study abroad ignited a global career spanning three decades
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Three decades ago, Melissa Ferrin (BA political science and Spanish ’95) participated in a study abroad program in Chile as a language learner. She currently teaches English at a small engineering school in Mexico called Universidad Tecnológica de la Mixteca (UTM).
Vienna vibes: Gaining a new perspective on fitness and community by interning abroad
Friday, December 15, 2023
"I studied abroad in Vienna, Austria, interning for a medical training fitness gym through IES Abroad. Living in Vienna for the summer allowed me to see how different the lifestyle of the community was compared to what I am used to in the United States."
12th Annual Fulbright Workshop to be held Jan. 26
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Join International Programs for the twelfth annual intensive Fulbright U.S. Student Program workshop to learn the basics of applying.
Reflections on the Rhine: How evening strolls became the highlight of my study abroad experience
Monday, December 11, 2023
"Studying abroad is something that I never saw myself doing because of the high costs and social barriers... I decided to dive into the idea of studying abroad and found that there were many scholarships and options to help with funding and support throughout the experience."
Meet Study Abroad's 2023 winter Global Access Ambassador awardees
Friday, December 8, 2023
With support from the Stanley-UI Foundation Support Organization, the Global Access Ambassador Scholarship program provides scholarships for students to study abroad.
Cultures of Spain
Monday, December 4, 2023
"I found myself falling in love with the lifestyle and the daily activities that are typically done by Spaniards. I loved all the beautiful landmarks that we visited to further explore their culture and history."
How four months abroad made me appreciate my disabilities and become a better advocate for myself
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
"While in Chile, I learned a lot about myself and my disabilities... I realized the many skills and traits my disabilities had allowed me to foster, such as the ability to find hope and persevere in every situation."
Why embracing your uniqueness abroad is a journey worth taking
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
"I want to take a moment to reflect on how my time abroad has impacted my identity as a member of the LGBTQ+ community who also has hearing loss."
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