Amsterdam, The Netherlands - photo by UI study abroad student Madison Davenport, summer 2018
Between fall 2019 and spring 2020 the University of Iowa sent almost 700 students abroad to more than 51 countries. Outbound travel was suspended for departures beginning in March 2020 so there were no study abroad participants in summer 2020. The University of Iowa offers students a broad range of international experiences including programs that focus on cultural immersion, internship and service-learning opportunities, faculty-led programs, and more. UI students take advantage of these programs and resources offered by UI Study Abroad to develop global perspectives and competencies. In the absence of the ability to travel abroad, Study Abroad began offering virtual international credit-bearing experiences including virtual international internships and coursework.