"Traveling has always been a dream of mine, but my family and I didn’t always have the resources to do so. That's why I am incredibly grateful for the Global Access Ambassador Scholarship, which allowed me to go abroad for the first time in my life."

"One of the things I enjoyed most about my time in Barcelona was how truly lively the people were. Everywhere you walked there was music playing, people singing and dancing."

"The only advice I can give is DO IT, and if you can, DO IT ALONE! I was told by a friend who also studied abroad some time ago that I shouldn’t look around for friends to follow me because the friends will already be there, they will be friends that last a lifetime, and boy was she right."

Join the South Asian Studies Program (SASP), an International Programs affinity group, as they host a lecture by Professor Ajailiu Niumai on Thursday, September 26, 2024, 4 - 5:30 p.m. (CDT) in the International Commons, room 1117 of the University Capitol Centre at the University of Iowa (UI).

A collaboration between UI International Programs and the UI Human Resources Learning & Development team, Building Our Global Community (BGC) is a certificate program for faculty and staff to better interact with and support international students and scholars.

Wieder, a third-year doctoral candidate in the French and Francophone World Studies program is a recipient of the 2024 Stanley Award for International Research. In the fall, Wieder will travel to Paris to conduct archival research for her dissertation.

The Iowa Global Health Network at the University of Iowa is hosting a research spotlight event on October 4, 2024, showcasing faculty-student collaborations in global health. Students and their mentors will present their impactful research projects, including leadership in sexual and reproductive health and injury research in Eastern Europe.

Cultivating Success: A Global Faculty Initiative offers events to support new international faculty transitioning to the university. The series includes panel discussions on international research collaboration, teaching in diverse cultural environments, and navigating academic challenges, while providing networking opportunities and support to help faculty thrive in their academic careers.

The University of Iowa's Study Abroad Conversation Series offers students firsthand insights from peers who have studied abroad, covering topics like funding, career opportunities, global skill-building, and mindful travel. This series provides practical advice, helping students connect with others and prepare for their international adventures.

Akalanka B. Ekanayake, a fourth-year PhD student in chemistry at the University of Iowa, originates from Sri Lanka. His journey to Iowa was motivated by the university's renowned chemistry program and the opportunity to work with leading researchers in the field.