“I got the chance to travel across Ireland to visit remote archaeological sites that I wouldn’t have been able to do on my own.”

“What I loved most about Australia was its balance between adventure and relaxation. I admired their laid-back lifestyle and strong emphasis on outdoor activities.”

“We had insightful discussions about life in London, the differences in work environments between the U.S. and the U.K., and how alumni navigated their early careers in a new country.”

Join the University of Iowa Jewish Studies Network for two events featuring author and scholar Samira K. Mehta as part of the inaugural year of the Program in Jewish Studies.

Join the University of Iowa Anne Frank Initiative as they host an insightful and engaging webinar featuring several esteemed authors from the groundbreaking book, Exploring Anne Frank and Difficult Life Stories.

Dean Ganim discusses our Provost's Global Forum, UI's designation as a Fulbright Top Producer (again!), and Iowa's Dare to Discover campaign which features multiple international students and their research.

“If you’re considering studying abroad, don’t be afraid to take opportunities and make the most of them and apply for the amazing funding options Iowa offers.”

"Living with a host family was my key to feeling connected to Costa Rica. It was so reassuring to have fantastic advice from locals and to know that, at the end of the day, there was someone I could talk to about my adventures."

“I hope to inspire students through my experiences and motivate them to study abroad in non-Western countries through programs that will challenge their beliefs and excite them to learn.”

Out of thousands of Fulbright Award applicants, 17 University of Iowa students were chosen to serve as representatives in 14 different countries for the 2024-2025 academic year.