As we approach the turn of another decade, many reflect on closing chapters, and look optimistically towards new ones that may be beginning. For many students, 2020 is the end of college careers, and opening of occupational doors. With one short semester left of school, students find themselves relishing in the many accomplishments and milestones they attained during their four-year stay. One soon-to-be University of Iowa alumna, Alexia Sanchez, finds exceptional pride in her undergraduate achievements. Born in Mexico, raised in Des Moines, Iowa, Sanchez followed in her sister’s footsteps choosing to attend the University of Iowa to earn her bachelor of arts degree, double-majoring in political science and social justice with a minor in philosophy. With encouragement from their immigrant parents, the Sanchez sisters became first-generation college students.

Join a virtual information session to learn more about a two-week, faculty-led business and culture program in China. 

Jennie Wonderlin, a Des Moines native, graduated in 2018 from the University of Iowa. She is now a community healthcare worker at Primary Healthcare, Inc. and she gets to put into practice what she learned during her college career.

Kate Struckman-Johnson, Place of Study: Reykjavik, Iceland

UI students who are interested in studying abroad in Greece are invited to attend an information session on Greece: Origins of Humanistic Counseling.

The Irish Writing Program is a rigorous creative writing study abroad program requiring talent, commitment, and discipline. Its goal is to help aspiring writers become better at their craft. The program offers six semester hours of credit and has two components: writing workshops and interdisciplinary Irish literature and culture course. 

Germany is celebrating the 30-year anniversary of the Berlin Wall falling this year. Earlier in October, I was given a chance to celebrate a German holiday related to this tremendous event - October 3 Tag der Deutschen Einheit, or in English German Unity Day.

UI International Programs Assistant Provost Doug Lee received the International Education of Students Abroad Volunteer of the Year Award earlier this fall. Lee was recognized for his work assisting students throughout their studies and internships abroad.

International Programs and Study Abroad invite UI LGBTQ+ students to a study abroad information session on Tuesday, November 12, at 5:00 p.m. at the Pride Alliance Center, 125 Grand Ave. Court. 

A new University of Iowa opportunity to study abroad is available exclusively to honors students. The trip to Greece is a summer program, and the first honors study abroad trip offered by the UI.

Through the nonprofit organization she leads, the 2007 University of Iowa engineering graduate is connecting people in isolated communities across the globe to opportunity and prosperity.

UI students who are interested in studying abroad in Germany are invited to attend an information session on the Academic Year in Freiburg program.