global access ambassador

Gaining independence as a first-generation student through study abroad
Monday, October 2, 2023
"This opportunity allowed me to learn how to flourish on my own and gave me amazing experiences visiting places I have always dreamed of going."
My transformational journey in Chile
Friday, September 29, 2023
"Chile taught me confidence—in myself, in my resources, and in my ability to, ultimately, wing it."

Why you shouldn’t let a disability keep you from studying abroad
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Kaitlyn Dwyer, a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient, shares her experience studying abroad in Greece.
First-generation student Faith Benson rekindled passion for learning after studying abroad in India
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Faith Benson, a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient, participated in a study abroad program in India in winter 2022-23.

Studying abroad in London helped Daijonna Glee better understand her identity
Friday, April 14, 2023
Daijonna Glee (business student with a minor in Korean studies), a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient, participated in International Business in London in winter 2022.
Ben Dent feels more open and genuine retuning from London study abroad experience
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Ben Dent (finance major), a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient, participated in International Business in London in winter 2022.

Angelina Evans reflects on representing Americans in Singapore
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Angelina Evans (computer science and geography double-major), a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient, participated in the CIEE Open Campus Singapore in fall 2022.
Angela Pandit achieved goals beyond language through study abroad in Spain
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Angela Pandit (finance major and Spanish minor), a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient, participated in the IES Barcelona program in fall 2022.
Rachael Hensley gained insights on London through study abroad
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Rachael Hensley (finance major), a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient, participated in International Business in London in fall 2022.

Biology major Tegan Wharton’s post-college plans shift following study abroad program in Dominican Republic
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Tegan Wharton, a UI biology major on the pre-med track, received a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient to study Comparative Health in the Dominican Republic in winter 2022.
Braydon Simms encourages other students to study abroad after internship experience in Prague
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Braydon Simms (communication studies major), a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient, participated in CEA Prague: Internship in fall 2022.

Alex Hefel's first trip out of the U.S. took him to South Africa, expanding his horizons
Friday, November 4, 2022
Alex Hefel received a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship to study abroad and conduct research in South Africa in spring 2022.
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