Articles from October 2022

Sauda Abdullahi in the Scottish Highlands

Sauda Abdullahi reflects on her UK public health program

Monday, October 31, 2022
Sauda Abdullahi, a fourth-year public health student, spent a semester in the UK to learn about public health practices including closing the food access gap.
Carmela and their favorite Italian Cat Nera (Viterbo, Italy)

Carmela Furio found a sense of peace through independent travel

Monday, October 31, 2022
Carmela Furio was awarded a Diversity Ambassador scholarship and traveled to Italy on the USAC Viterbo program.
student working with robot arm, woman with hawk, and teacher standing in front of blackboard

Fulbright Program presentation to be offered during International Education Week, Nov. 14

Thursday, October 27, 2022
Learn about types of Fulbright awards, receive application tips, and get your questions answered.
student walking street in Korea

UI students to share the value of studying in Asia-Pacific region, Nov. 15

Thursday, October 27, 2022
Join us as students from different disciplines share their experiences studying abroad in the Asia-Pacific region.
Dean Omar in Petra, Jordan

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.
Mariana Garces Grajales with friend in front of purple lights and fountain

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

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 on top of the Lotte World Tower in Korea

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.
man wearing black glasses and blue shirt

Commitment to Internationalization: Q&A with Bernie Burrola

Monday, October 24, 2022
Bernie Burrola, Vice President of Office for International, Community and Economic Engagement, Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), is the ninth speaker in the Commitment to Internationalization Lecture Series.