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UI students who have recently returned from a study abroad experience were invited to a Study Abroad After Party on February 13. “The event is a celebration of students who are returning from studying abroad. We want to, in some way, recognize them and honor them for their achievement of studying abroad,” said host Kristine Djerf, senior study abroad advisor and program coordinator.

Tartil Ali is thankful for the role models in her life, and the University of Iowa student looks to pay their contributions forward through her work on campus, in the community, and in a future health care career.

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!

Meet our Spring 2020 study abroad correspondents

Following the outbreak of the virus in Wuhan, China, the UI is tracking health officials’ recommendations for maintaining safety.

Marketing major and first-generation college student Emily Studnicka shares her experiences studying in London.

I had the opportunity to take some incredible classes including windsurfing in the Mediterranean, Spanish cuisine and cooking, and Spanish dance. These classes were in addition to my Spanish language and chemistry courses and were by far the most fun.

The benefits of my experience abroad are immeasurable and irreplaceable. I learned so much about Spain, Spanish, travel, myself, being open-minded, standing up for myself, my thoughts and beliefs, my habits and culture, food likes (and dislikes), who I surround myself with, how I travel, who I travel well with (and don’t), how I dress, speak, communicate and treat people, and more.