UI graduate Alex Bare sat down with International Programs recently to talk about his Critical Language Scholarship program experience in Oman during the summer of 2018. Watch the interview with Bare to learn more.

Bare's first global experience as a University of Iowa student was a study abroad program through the School for International Training in Bolivia. Check out Bare's reflections on his time in Bolivia in this interview.

Bare's international journey continues, as he is currently in Colombia as a result of receiving a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award. 

Bare served as a study abroad blogger during both his experience in Bolivia and in Oman. 

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