global access ambassador

My time abroad: Spain edition
Friday, September 13, 2024
"At first, I felt like an outsider but overtime I learned to accept that it is okay to feel like that and to keep in mind the reason why I decided to go there: I wanted to learn about other cultures and experience life outside the United States."

Exploring Italy: my study abroad experience as a first-generation nursing student
Friday, August 30, 2024
"Traveling has always been a dream of mine, but my family and I didn’t always have the resources to do so. That's why I am incredibly grateful for the Global Access Ambassador Scholarship, which allowed me to go abroad for the first time in my life."

Immersing myself in classes and culture during a semester in Barcelona, Spain
Friday, August 30, 2024
"One of the things I enjoyed most about my time in Barcelona was how truly lively the people were. Everywhere you walked there was music playing, people singing and dancing."

A journey of self-discovery: embracing life in Spain
Friday, August 30, 2024
"The only advice I can give is DO IT, and if you can, DO IT ALONE! I was told by a friend who also studied abroad some time ago that I shouldn’t look around for friends to follow me because the friends will already be there, they will be friends that last a lifetime, and boy was she right."

From eating surprising cuisine to performing stand-up comedy: the best 12 weeks of my life in Japan
Friday, July 26, 2024
"Not only did studying abroad provide so many incredible memories and allow me to really push myself, but it also helped me redefine and better understand my personal and career aspirations."

Embracing my "alone self” and staying connected while abroad at Trinity College in Dublin
Friday, July 26, 2024
"Your study abroad experience will be your own: it will be different from what you expect, but at least in my case, that was for the best. Do not be afraid to embark on this new journey because there is so much support for you. Studying abroad is so worth it."
How Iowa values prepared me for my study abroad experience in Europe
Friday, July 26, 2024
"I am forever grateful for the opportunity to be a Global Access Ambassador for Study Abroad at the University of Iowa. This role minimized barriers and allowed me to share my love for the University of Iowa with the world, in an experience I will never forget."

A journey of learning, discovering, and personal growth in Jordan
Friday, July 26, 2024
My trip to Jordan was a wonderful experience that I both enjoyed and learned from. I spent my days attending interesting classes, exploring the city of Amman, and getting to know locals and my cohort.
A journey of self-discovery and professional growth in Spain
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
"I was granted the opportunity to work alongside people of a completely different culture in my internship, something which undeniably will be useful in my professional life."

Mapping out the city of Dublin: how I overcame fear and found my way home
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
"Dublin makes an excellent host city for programs like the one I attended, which was focused on creative writing. Everywhere I went, I was surrounded by literary history. I felt like I had found my way home."
From hesitation to transformation: A semester of growth for a first-generation college student in London
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
"As I reflect on my semester in London, I feel nothing but gratitude. It is hard to put into words the amount of personal growth I developed in four months from new experiences, the people I met, and the new perspectives I gained."

Getting comfortable with international marketing strategies in Italy: A Q&A with Global Access Ambassador Daniel Mendez
Friday, July 19, 2024
"This exposure has not only enhanced my understanding of global marketing practices but also inspired me to pursue a career with an international focus, shaping my future career and life choices."
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