“Seeing a local community form between Argentine natives and foreigners from around the world, and participating in this exchange, I learned so much about the possibilities of cultural exchange."

Global Access Ambassador Grace Ziomek, a double major in English & creative writing and theatre arts, participated in the IES Dublin Writers Program in fall 2024.

“If I could leave you with one piece of advice from my trip, it would be this: it is never too late to begin your greatest journey.”

Natalie Kehrli, a Global Access Ambassador and senior majoring in psychology, participated in the Women’s Empowerment in the Dominican Republic program.

Global Access Ambassador Thomas Lehmkuhl, a double major in political science and history, participated in the Iowa Regents in Ireland: University College Cork Program.

Global Access Ambassador Ty Ahmed, a double major in finance and risk management & insurance, participated in the International Business in Sydney Program.

“By the end of the break, I couldn’t remember what I was so scared of before. This trip completely changed the course of my study abroad experience, and I ended up visiting nine cities in total outside of Seoul.”

“For other students wondering if studying abroad is worth it, I can say with certainty: go for it. You don’t have to be an expert traveler or know everything about another culture before you go.”

“Aside from personal growth, my experience living in London for a semester was an absolute dream.”

“I got the chance to travel across Ireland to visit remote archaeological sites that I wouldn’t have been able to do on my own.”

“What I loved most about Australia was its balance between adventure and relaxation. I admired their laid-back lifestyle and strong emphasis on outdoor activities.”

“We had insightful discussions about life in London, the differences in work environments between the U.S. and the U.K., and how alumni navigated their early careers in a new country.”