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Unveiling of new video about International Programs at the University of Iowa

Wednesday, June 26, 2019
With the assistance of the UI Office of Strategic Communication, International Programs recently created a video that provides an overview of the exciting ways we help to connect Iowa with the world and the world with Iowa. 

In the news: UI student hopes to bring papermaking to Cambodia’s cultural renaissance

Wednesday, June 26, 2019
UI student Isabella Myers, with a Fulbright grant, will travel to Cambodia to study and re-create century-old manuscripts.

UI student Nicole Hehr awarded Fulbright to Italy

Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Nicole Hehr, who received a BA in ancient civilization from the University of Iowa in May 2019, is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award to Italy for 2019-20

UI student Maria Bascom awarded Fulbright to Russia

Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Maria Bascom, who received a BA in Russian from the University of Iowa in May 2019, is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award to Russia for 2019-20.

In the news: FORM + FUNCTION + FURNITURE: INSIDE THE UI'S 3D DESIGN PROGRAM

Monday, June 24, 2019
Professor Monica Correia's students create artful objects that turn heads internationally.

UI graduate Alex Bare reflects on his global experiences as an undergraduate

Monday, June 24, 2019
UI graduate Alex Bare sat down with International Programs recently to talk about his Critical Language Scholarship program experience in Oman and his study abroad experience in Bolivia. Bare's international journey continues, as he is currently in Colombia as a result of receiving a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award.

In the news: UI student, proficient in four languages, to teach English under Fulbright

Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Sylvia Dean, the UI’s first Fulbright winner of the year, plans to head to Taiwan for a second time.

In the news: Defying the odds, UI Fulbright scholar Nicholas Grandstaff heads to Europe

Wednesday, June 12, 2019
UI student Nicholas Grandstaff had an unlikely journey to earning a Fulbright, but with this scholarship he will be heading to the Netherlands.

My favorite South Korean dishes

Thursday, May 30, 2019
One of my favorite things about South Korea is the many flavorful dishes located all over the country!

In the news: Iowa dentistry goes to Adana, Turkey

Thursday, May 30, 2019
Lucas Borg and John Lorenz assist patients at the Incirlik Air Base

Exploring Northern Patagonia

Tuesday, May 28, 2019
During my spring break in Uruguay, I decided to travel to Bariloche, Argentina, for a week with three other friends. It was nothing short of amazing.

Why I’m more people-sick than homesick

Monday, May 27, 2019
A lot of people have been asking me if I’m homesick and, honestly, I don’t have a good answer. Europe has essentially become my home for the last semester, and for that reason alone I wouldn’t describe whatever it is I’m feeling as “homesick”.