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In the news: International Writing Program launches project to cultivate creative careers for emerging writers

Friday, April 12, 2019
For the next six months, 16 emerging female writers from all over the world will work with IWP alumni to establish their craft and careers through the Women’s Creative Mentorship Project.

UI student Erik Ovrom awarded Fulbright to Mexico

Thursday, April 11, 2019
Erik Ovrom, who will receive a BA in interdepartmental studies (health science track) from the University of Iowa this May, is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award to Mexico for 2019-20

Questions I asked in Australia so that you don’t have to

Thursday, April 11, 2019
I’ve learned a thing or two about Australian culture during my time here so far, and thought I’d share some of the more embarrassing questions that I’ve asked while here so that you won’t have to.

In the news: Provost’s Global Forum explores international education

Thursday, April 11, 2019
The 2019 Provost’s Global Forum, “Why School? International Perspectives on Education and Social Transformation,” will examine the structures of school systems and the influence they have on society and change.

In the news: University of Iowa junior to experience Indonesia on U.S. State Department scholarship

Thursday, April 11, 2019
UI student Mark Schoen has been awarded the U.S. State Department Critical Language Scholarship to study the official language of Indonesia, Bahasa, during the summer.

Korea Foundation to host talk on North Korea and U.S. relations

Thursday, April 11, 2019
The Korea Foundation, International Programs, and the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies will present a lecture by Gi-Wook Shin and Andray Abrahamian entitled "Kim and Trump: North Korea and the United States in an Era of Change" on Monday, April 22, from 4:30-6 p.m. in 1117 University Capitol Centre. 

In the news: Making America home: My 8,000-mile journey from India to the Heartland

Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Amid a four-year decline in international student enrollment at the University of Iowa, a DI staffer from India narrates his journey moving from India to Iowa and calling it home.

Japan Foundation to host haiku workshops Apr. 15-17

Tuesday, April 9, 2019
The Japan Foundation and the University of Iowa Japanese Program will present a three-day event (April 15-17) with Japanese artist and Iowa Writer's Workshop alumna Fuyuko Tomita.

Study Abroad to host Apr. 24 info session on Japan Animation program

Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Are you an aspiring animator or video game enthusiast? Time to make your plans for winter break!

Deciding Whether to Study Abroad for a Summer, a Semester, or a Year?

Tuesday, April 9, 2019
A lot of students considering semester-long programs return, saying they wish they'd studied abroad for longer. However, for other students, a semester might be the perfect amount of time abroad, or even a summer. Here are some tips to help you decide which option is best for you. Keep in mind that every program and each student studying abroad is different.