study abroad
A journey of shaping identity and self-confidence in Rome
Thursday, November 16, 2023
"After my time in Rome had concluded, I returned home with a redefined sense of self and a new confidence that hadn’t shown through as brightly before."
Multicultural Showcase attracts hundreds to celebrate culture, community, and global exchange
Friday, November 10, 2023
The Multicultural Showcase took place on Friday, November 3 as part of the University of Iowa’s annual celebration of International Education Week. Around 300 UI students, faculty, staff, and community members attended.
International photo contest celebrates global education at Iowa
Thursday, November 9, 2023
See the winning images selected for the 2023 International Programs annual photo contest as part of International Education Week (IEW)—which aims to inspire greater awareness of the ways the University of Iowa community can experience international education.
Embracing the new and the unfamiliar: reflections from my summer in Spain
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
"My time abroad made me realize that I really appreciate my early life experiences of feeling like the other. Because my formative years are marked by feeling different, unfamiliar, or uncomfortable, I learned quickly to not only get used to the unfamiliar, but to welcome and look forward to the unfamiliar."
A journey of culture, connection, and growth in Jordan
Thursday, November 2, 2023
"The internship was valuable to my professional development because it solidified my understanding of the pre-health field by allowing me to gain practical experience shadowing physicians, networking with professionals and sharpening my skills for a successful career in healthcare."
Have a disability? You still deserve to study abroad while feeling safe and comfortable!
Monday, October 30, 2023
"Before traveling to Greece, I had heard that it was not as mobility-friendly as America, which made me nervous, but while that was true, I never felt unsafe or like I was unable to do things... The entire experience instead made me so much more confident in what I am capable of accomplishing."
Alumna named in Corridor Business Journal’s 2023 Forty under 40 list inspires communities to come together
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Marlén Mendoza (BA international studies, global health, ‘16) is the associate director of external affairs at the Latino Policy Forum in her hometown of Chicago, Illinois, and founder and CEO of Mendoza Consulting, a community development business based in the Midwest.
Connecting Shakespeare to my multiracial background in the heart of London
Friday, October 20, 2023
"Now, whenever I read Shakespeare, I get a new point of connection. They aren’t stories for other people now; they can be stories for me."
How soccer taught me about cultural awareness in Rome
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Ethan Snee, communications and linguistics double major, shares insights from his study abroad experience in Italy.
Multicultural Showcase highlight of University of Iowa celebration of international education in November
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
All are welcome to attend the UI 2023 Multicultural Showcase on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 7 p.m. (CDT) in the International Ballroom (2nd floor, Iowa Memorial Union). The Multicultural Showcase is part of Iowa's annual celebration of International Education Week (November 13-17).
Exploring different cultures and perspectives: my semester abroad in Uruguay
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
"In this strange intersection between all my identities, particularly my indigenous one, in a country with as equally varied perspectives on their own indigenous population, allowed me a glimpse into the difficulties faced in representation all across the Americas."
Q&A with Amira Nash, 2023 UI Global Student Award recipient
Monday, October 9, 2023
Amira Nash, a PhD student from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a recipient of the 2023 Global Student Award, which recognizes one undergraduate and one graduate student who are leaders deeply engaged in international education on campus or abroad.
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