"There is no doubt in my mind I have grown tremendously as an individual over this past semester. No matter how hard I try, words cannot illustrate the importance."

"Studying abroad allowed me to experience my identity in a new and exciting way. As a Black African American man who has grown up in predominantly white towns, I was intrigued to see what it would be like where the majority is African."

"Reflecting on my time in Valladolid, I can confidently say that I have changed significantly as a person. The experiences I had during these six weeks will forever stay with me as I begin my last year of undergrad."

"At first, I felt like an outsider but overtime I learned to accept that it is okay to feel like that and to keep in mind the reason why I decided to go there: I wanted to learn about other cultures and experience life outside the United States."

Join the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, an International Programs affinity group, for an evening of bilingual readings on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 120 Phillips Hall.

Physics professor Wayne Polyzou is working with students from Poland and Ukraine.

After completing his diploma in game design at a polytechnic in Singapore, Ryan Lim set his sights on studying in the U.S. With a passion for English and writing, he came to the University of Iowa to study theatre.

The Stanley Undergraduate and Graduate Awards for International Research are given annually to outstanding University of Iowa students for the pursuit of research and learning activities outside of the United States.

Learn how you can receive up to $30,000 for international research or study abroad while studying a critical language like Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, or Swahili.

Are you a student interested in a summer language program abroad, all expenses paid? Join International Programs for two virtual events to discuss strategies for putting together a successful Critical Language Scholarship application.