Authored by Ben Partridge

Four international students share their personal experiences about choosing to study at the University of Iowa.

At a special event hosted by Life in Iowa on Tuesday, March 24, from 5-6 pm in 1117 University Capitol Centre, learn why the U.S. census is important and if international students can participate in it or not.

Come and learn why studying abroad is beneficial, what programs are available for classics majors and minors, and the types of coursework that can be done abroad.

Spend 6 weeks in Spain improving your Spanish, living with a host family, and traveling around the country. Come and hear highlights of the program and get your questions answered.

Rachel Konakci from CIEE will be available to talk to students about CIEE’s study abroad programs worldwide, the available scholarships to UI students, and the current $1000 flight voucher for programs to Latin America. Come and learn where you could study!

The University of Iowa is proud to announce its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2020 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, the UI will host 25 of Africa’s brightest emerging business and entrepreneurship leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

Meet our Spring 2020 study abroad correspondents

The Fulbright Lunch & Learn Spring Seminar Series continues with "A Medievalist in Iceland: Or, Why Fulbrights Are Good for Faculty in All Fields," featuring speaker Karen Wachsmuth, University of Iowa Fulbright Program advisor and scholar liaison. This event will take place Thursday, February 27, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in 1117 University Capitol Centre.

The Fulbright Lunch & Learn Spring Seminar Series kicks off with "​​​​​​​Taiwan: A Beautiful Island for a Flourishing Fulbright Program," featuring speaker Karen Wachsmuth, University of Iowa Fulbright Program advisor and scholar liaison. This event will take place Wednesday, February 12, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in 1117 University Capitol Centre.

The Irish Writing Program is a rigorous creative writing study abroad program requiring talent, commitment, and discipline. Its goal is to help aspiring writers become better at their craft. The program offers six semester hours of credit and has two components: writing workshops and an interdisciplinary Irish literature and culture course.