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Sauda Abdullahi in the Scottish Highlands

Sauda Abdullahi reflects on her UK public health program

Monday, October 31, 2022
Sauda Abdullahi, a fourth-year public health student, spent a semester in the UK to learn about public health practices including closing the food access gap.
Carmela and their favorite Italian Cat Nera (Viterbo, Italy)

Carmela Furio found a sense of peace through independent travel

Monday, October 31, 2022
Carmela Furio was awarded a Diversity Ambassador scholarship and traveled to Italy on the USAC Viterbo program.
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Fulbright Program presentation to be offered during International Education Week, Nov. 14

Thursday, October 27, 2022
Learn about types of Fulbright awards, receive application tips, and get your questions answered.
Kevin Drahos in front of a fountain

Spanish views on the LGBTQ+ community welcome surprise to Kevin Drahos

Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Kevin Drahos reflects on his study abroad experience in Madrid, and how the LGBTQ+ community and related traditions are perceived and understood.
Dean Omar in Petra, Jordan

Dean Omar's Egyptian heritage made his experience in Jordan all the richer

Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Diversity Ambassador Dean Omar spent a summer in Jordan, conversing with locals, completing an internship, and feeling right at home.
Mariana Garces Grajales with friend in front of purple lights and fountain

Her Colombian roots helped Mariana Garcés Grajales settle into Italy

Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Mariana Garcés Grajales (BA communication studies, '22) participated in the USAC Reggio Emilia program in spring 2022 and shares what she learned.
Sushma Santhana

Sushma Santhana is still "unpacking" everything she brought back with her from Italy

Monday, October 24, 2022
Diversity Ambassador Sushma Santhana, a UI biomedical engineering student, participated in the CIMBA program in Italy during the summer of 2022.
TJ Grimes on top of the Lotte World Tower in Korea

Tj Grimes opened her mind as she opened those of others in Korea

Monday, October 24, 2022
Diversity Ambassador Tj Grimes discusses gender identity and what she learned from studying in Korea.
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Upcoming Critical Language Scholarship info session and workshop, Nov 1 & 8

Thursday, October 20, 2022
Are you an undergraduate or graduate student interested in a summer language program abroad, all expenses paid?
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International Programs to host info session on Boren Awards, Nov. 15

Monday, October 17, 2022
Learn how you can receive up $25,000 for international research or study abroad with a Boren Scholarship.
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Take your research abroad with a Stanley Award - upcoming 2022 info sessions

Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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 in international studies not available on the UI campus.
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Virtual Gilman Scholarship info sessions to be held for academic year 2023 - Aug. 23-Oct. 3

Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Please join International Programs for one of several information sessions to discuss the process of applying for a Gilman Scholarship and learn how you could receive up to $5,000 to study abroad! Applications are now being accepted for spring, summer, and fall 2023.