international students

Q&A with Akash Bhalerao about his experience as an international student at the University of Iowa

Saturday, April 21, 2018
Learn about Akash Bhalerao, undergraduate student from India, pursuing a BA in interdepartmental studies--studying social entrepreneurship and environmental restoration.

Q&A with Clarisse Chia about her experience as an international student at the University of Iowa

Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Learn about Clarisse Chia, undergraduate student from Malaysia, pursuing a double-major in actuarial science and mathematics.

In the news: UISG hosts Asian Discussion circle to build bridges

Tuesday, September 19, 2017
At an Asian Discussion Circle, the UI Student Government hopes to build bridges between Asian-American students and Asian students.

Q&A with Qingyang Su about his experience as an international student at the University of Iowa

Friday, August 11, 2017
Qingyang Su, an undergraduate student in the College of Engineering, is an international student at the University of Iowa. Hailing from Beijing, China, Qingyang has embraced the opportunity to learn about American culture, meet new people, and challenge himself through research and teaching assistant experiences.

UI staff co-author chapter on international student employment

Thursday, June 22, 2017
Navigating the employment rules and challenges faced by international students can be a considerably complicated affair for students, employers, and university staff. 

In the news: From daughter of refugees to graduation

Thursday, May 11, 2017
The daughter of refugees from Soviet Union, Korsakov, is a first-generation University of Iowa senior, and she’ll graduate Saturday.

Syrian student fell in love with Iowa during a family visit, stayed to complete BA in music, then PharmD

Thursday, May 11, 2017
Mousa Abuissa credits the UI with helping him find direction

In the news: Growing into her skills at the UI

Tuesday, May 9, 2017
A graduating international student reflects on her time on campus.

In the news: where have all the international students gone?

Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Overall, undergraduate international applications at the UI are experiencing a dip because of a multitude of potential factors.

In the news: UI tries to relieve int'l stress

Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Midterms week can be stressful, but for some international students it may just be a small part of a larger problem.

In the news: UI student hit by Trump's ban

Monday, February 13, 2017
Despite having his girlfriend, brother, and belongings in the United States, University of Iowa graduate student Farzad Salamifar was banned from entering the country.

Global Citizens

Tuesday, February 7, 2017
As the UI's international community grows, so does student appreciation for multicultural learning.