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The power of solidarity: how I experienced LGBT+ acceptance and support in France

Monday, January 22, 2024
"Would I truly be accepted by this program, these new people, this new country? The answer I found, very quickly after my arrival in France, was yes. A resounding, whole hearted yes."
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University of Iowa international students contributed over $66 million to economy

Thursday, January 18, 2024
During the 2022-23 academic year, international students studying at the University of Iowa contributed $66.3 million to the economy and supported 572 jobs.
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Being exposed to diverse perspectives and identities in Greece

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
"I was the first of my family to spend a long period of time abroad and that came with a lot of uncertainty... I was unsure how I was going to be perceived as a Black and Native American woman, but to my surprise, Greece had more diversity than I imagined, and I felt very accepted."
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ISSS and Student Health host vaccination literacy and on-site vaccination event for international students and scholars

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
This event will provide vaccination literacy and on-site vaccinations for international students and scholars.
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International Programs 2023 Annual Report

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
The 2023 annual report from University of Iowa International Programs is now available.
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Iowa public universities welcome more international students

Friday, January 12, 2024
Iowa mirrors the enrollment increases seen across U.S.
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Korean Studies Research Network hosts webinar on Wŏn Buddhism and women’s liberation 

Thursday, January 11, 2024
This webinar will be presentation by Dr. Sungha Yun, assistant professor of religion and Asian studies at St. Olaf College.
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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."
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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.
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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.