International Student and Scholar Services

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Life in Iowa to host session on work visa options after graduation, Sept. 28

Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Experienced immigration attorneys David Gluckman and Jonathan Moore of McCandlish Holton will discuss work visa options for international students after graduation.
Munachim

Q&A with Munachim Amah

Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Munachim Amah is a second-year PhD student researching how journalists work, where they work, and what they produce.
Oluwatosin (Tosin) Opeoluwa

Student overcomes financial obstacles through hard work and campus support

Thursday, September 8, 2022
Oluwatosin Opeoluwa, a native of Nigeria, is enrolled in the master of social work program at the University of Iowa. She talks about her journey to get, and stay here.
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Life in Iowa to host weekly coffee and conversation hour starting Aug. 26

Thursday, August 18, 2022
Starting August 26 (through December 2), Life in Iowa (part of International Student and Scholar Services) and International Student Support and Engagement invites international students and scholars at the University of Iowa to join them for a weekly coffee hour every Friday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at T.Spoons coffee shop (located in University Capitol Centre). 
Dean Ganim and international student at international student graduation

Dean's Message: Celebrating the Class of 2022

Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Dean Ganim celebrates the graduating class of 2022, and in particular highlights the first in-person international student affinity graduation ceremony co-sponsored by UI International Programs.
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International students celebrate accomplishments at affinity graduation ceremony

Monday, May 16, 2022
In a celebration of perseverance, accomplishment, and their collective experiences, international students at the University of Iowa held an affinity graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 12.
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Student spotlight: Daniel Lowe

Friday, May 6, 2022
24 hours. That’s how fast Daniel Lowe’s life changed in March 2020. Lowe, a graduate of Lancaster University in Lancaster, United Kingdom, who studied abroad at the University of Iowa during the 2019-2020 academic year, found his time at Iowa cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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International Student Affinity Graduation ceremony set for May 12

Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The 2nd Annual International Student Affinity Graduation ceremony will be held in person for the first time on Thursday, May 12, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

College life in China vs. America

Thursday, September 26, 2013
Recently, I got a phone call from one of my best friends since high school. She lives in China and attends university in Beijing. After our chat, I started thinking about the differences between college life for a Chinese student here and in China. As an international student, I love my life in Iowa City and the American opportunities I have to experience. Still, I embrace my Chinese roots.