diversity ambassador
Spanish views on the LGBTQ+ community welcome surprise to Kevin Drahos
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Kevin Drahos reflects on his study abroad experience in Madrid, and how the LGBTQ+ community and related traditions are perceived and understood.
Dean Omar's Egyptian heritage made his experience in Jordan all the richer
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Diversity Ambassador Dean Omar spent a summer in Jordan, conversing with locals, completing an internship, and feeling right at home.
Her Colombian roots helped Mariana Garcés Grajales settle into Italy
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Mariana Garcés Grajales (BA communication studies, '22) participated in the USAC Reggio Emilia program in spring 2022 and shares what she learned.
Sushma Santhana is still "unpacking" everything she brought back with her from Italy
Monday, October 24, 2022
Diversity Ambassador Sushma Santhana, a UI biomedical engineering student, participated in the CIMBA program in Italy during the summer of 2022.
Tj Grimes opened her mind as she opened those of others in Korea
Monday, October 24, 2022
Diversity Ambassador Tj Grimes discusses gender identity and what she learned from studying in Korea.
Meet Study Abroad's 2022 summer Diversity Ambassador awardees
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The Diversity Ambassador Scholarship program supports the diversification of students who study abroad by providing awards to students from diverse backgrounds and identities, many of whom are traditionally underrepresented on study abroad programs.
Meet study abroad's 2022 Diversity Ambassador Awardees
Friday, February 25, 2022
The Diversity Ambassador Scholarship program supports the diversification of students who study abroad by providing awards to students from diverse backgrounds and identities, many of whom are traditionally underrepresented on study abroad programs.
Diversity Ambassador Reflection: Rebecca Lara
Friday, August 20, 2021
This summer, I decided to embark on an adventure by studying abroad- but virtually!
Diversity Ambassador reflection: Julia Saul
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Hi! My name is Julia Saul, and I am going into my second year here at the University of Iowa. I hope to graduate with a B.B.A. with an emphasis in finance, a minor in French, and an International Business Certificate.
Shakespeare’s England from Starkville, Mississippi
Monday, August 16, 2021
I was lucky enough to be a part of the remote-abroad hybrid class during 2021’s summer program here at the University of Iowa, and here are just a few experiences that I believe highlight what was an incredible experience for someone like myself.
Can a Virtual Global Experience Substitute for the Real Thing?
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Listen, I know how odd it sounds. All summer I received the same response and facial expression when I explained I was going to study abroad…virtually.
Alexia Sanchez (BA '20) reflects on the impact of her three global learning experiences as an undergraduate
Friday, October 2, 2020
As Alexia Sanchez (BA political science, social justice ’20) begins her fellowship with Running Start, a non-profit, non-partisan organization with a mission of getting more women involved in politics, she took some time to reflect on the impact of her three global learning experiences as an undergraduate at the University of Iowa.
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