international students

overhead view of the Old Capitol Building

Life in Iowa to host museum scavenger hunt at the Old Capitol, Feb. 25

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Life in Iowa, in collaboration with the Pentacrest Museums, invites international students to attend a scavenger hunt to learn more about Iowa's history and win prizes while exploring the Old Capital Museum!  
International students walking by UI bridge of flags

Top six tips for international students from ISSS

Monday, February 13, 2023
Now that you've settled in on campus, International Student and Scholar Services shares these tips for you to keep in mind.
Manisha Skaria

Manisha Skaria balances career, campus involvement, and family

Monday, February 6, 2023
A chemist by trade and originally from India, Skaria came to the University of Iowa in 2021 when she took up a postdoctoral scholar position in Daly Research Group. 
students serving up coffee

Life in Iowa to host weekly coffee and conversation hour starting Jan. 18

Monday, January 9, 2023
Enjoy a (free!) afternoon coffee and engage in casual conversations with students, staff, and faculty from across campus on different topics, ranging from adjusting to life in a new country to exploring campus and community resources.
Eweosa Owenaze

UI College of Law student hopes to introduce more graduate and professional students to ISSE

Thursday, December 15, 2022
Eweosa Owenaze, a JD candidate from Lagos, Nigeria, is serving other international students through her work with International Student Support and Engagement.
three guests sitting and smiling

International students join community members for fall break meal

Monday, November 28, 2022
Over 170 meals were served to University of Iowa students and members of the surrounding community during a special fall break meal event.
Fascha Aryasa

Fascha Aryasa felt that she needed a place like Iowa City in her life

Monday, November 21, 2022
Fascha Aryasa, a first-year computer science student from Bali, Indonesia, has become deeply involved in campus life in just a few short months.
pie with crust in the shape of the Tigerhawk

International Programs to host Fall Break Meal, Nov. 21

Friday, November 4, 2022
Join IP staff for a celebration of community and a traditional meal of turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, macaroni and cheese, and pie!
David Shehata Fouad Georgy Nakhla

2022 International Parents of the Year

Tuesday, November 1, 2022
We congratulate this year's winners of the international parents of the year, Ebtesam Fouad Yanny Gerges and Shehata Fouad Georgy Nakhla.
Frankline Matanji

Q&A with Frankline Matanji

Friday, October 21, 2022
Frankline Matanji, a PhD student in mass communications with a focus in international/development studies, is a recipient of the 2022 Global Student Award.
two students talking

Life in Iowa to host workshop to improve interviewing skills, Nov. 8

Thursday, October 20, 2022
This program is for international students to learn how to prepare for the interview process.
hand holding pink ribbon

Life in Iowa to host session on women's health, Oct. 19

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Join UI physicians Marina Usacheva and Barbara Patrick to explore campus services about contraception, gynecological exams, and recommended vaccines for women.