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Standing on even ground: How I became more confident in myself and my future through study abroad

Monday, September 16, 2024
"Reflecting on my time in Valladolid, I can confidently say that I have changed significantly as a person. The experiences I had during these six weeks will forever stay with me as I begin my last year of undergrad."
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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."
Okamoto Kei

An evening of bilingual readings: live from Iowa and Japan

Friday, September 13, 2024
Join the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, an International Programs affinity group, for an evening of bilingual readings on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 120 Phillips Hall.
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In the news: UI professor receives $300,000 grant for research with international students

Friday, September 13, 2024
Physics professor Wayne Polyzou is working with students from Poland and Ukraine.
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Meet theatre major Ryan Lim: what drew him from Singapore to Iowa and his impressions so far

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
After completing his diploma in game design at a polytechnic in Singapore, Ryan Lim set his sights on studying in the U.S. With a passion for English and writing, he came to the University of Iowa to study theatre.
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Take your research abroad with a Stanley Award - upcoming 2024 info sessions

Thursday, September 5, 2024
The Stanley Undergraduate and Graduate Awards for International Research are given annually to outstanding University of Iowa students for the pursuit of research and learning activities outside of the United States.
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Boren Awards information session to be held on Nov. 20

Thursday, September 5, 2024
Learn how you can receive up to $30,000 for international research or study abroad while studying a critical language like Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, or Swahili.
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Critical Language Scholarship information session and workshop, Oct. 23 & 29

Thursday, September 5, 2024
Are you a student interested in a summer language program abroad, all expenses paid? Join International Programs for two virtual events to discuss strategies for putting together a successful Critical Language Scholarship application.
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Workshop on work visa options after graduation

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Life in Iowa invites international students to attend the Work Visa Options After Graduation workshop on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 3:30 – 5 p.m.
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Dean's Message: A warm welcome and a fond farewell

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Dean Ganim welcomes our newest group of international students to campus and says goodbye to Doug Lee, IP's assistant dean, upon his retirement.
Hailey Durso

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."
Rebecca Melero with a camel in Morocco

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."