"I was granted the opportunity to work alongside people of a completely different culture in my internship, something which undeniably will be useful in my professional life."

"Dublin makes an excellent host city for programs like the one I attended, which was focused on creative writing. Everywhere I went, I was surrounded by literary history. I felt like I had found my way home."

"As I reflect on my semester in London, I feel nothing but gratitude. It is hard to put into words the amount of personal growth I developed in four months from new experiences, the people I met, and the new perspectives I gained."

The virtual Optional Practical Training (OPT) workshop, sponsored by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), takes place on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. (CDT).

"This exposure has not only enhanced my understanding of global marketing practices but also inspired me to pursue a career with an international focus, shaping my future career and life choices."

The University of Iowa (UI) is pleased to announce that Claire Fox, professor of English in the UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar to Alberta, Canada, for the 2024-25 academic year.

Starting August 29, 2024, Life in Iowa, hosted by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and International Student Support and Engagement (ISSE), invite international students and scholars at the University of Iowa to join them for a weekly coffee hour every Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. (CT) at T.Spoons coffee shop in the University Capitol Centre.

Sri Chaitanya Krishna Akondy (Master of Public Health '23) was drawn to the University of Iowa for its reputation and high rankings, and believed Iowa would be the perfect place to deepen his knowledge and skills.

The Mandela Washington Fellowship, a U.S. Department of State initiative, brings young leaders from every country in Sub-Saharan Africa to the United States for academic and leadership training.

The UI Pomerantz Career Center offers the Hawkeye Experience Grant (HEG), which provides stipends to undergraduate students participating in applied learning experiences outside the classroom. Three students interning abroad during the summer were selected as HEG recipients.