study abroad
In the news: Engaged in Eswatini
Friday, October 25, 2024
Rebecca Miller’s travel to Eswatini, supported by a Stanley International Travel Award, enabled cross-cultural exchange and relationship building between Iowa and Swazi nursing students during workshops at Good Shepherd College.
University of Iowa celebrates International Education Week, Nov. 18-22
Friday, October 25, 2024
International Education Week, which celebrates the UI's commitment to international education and exchange, is taking place November 18-22, 2024.
Multicultural Showcase highlight of University of Iowa celebration of international education in November
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Join the University of Iowa for the 2024 Multicultural Showcase on Friday, November 15, at 7 p.m. in the Iowa Memorial Union. The event highlights diverse cultures through live performances, food, and interactive activities hosted by student organizations and university departments. Organized by OASIS in collaboration with International Programs.
Writing in Ireland: Finding inspiration in the living
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Studying abroad is more than just hitting academic goals—it's about living the experience. In this personal reflection, Elizabeth Von Loh shares how everyday moments during a study abroad program in Ireland became rich story material, from walking the streets of Dublin at dawn to witnessing local traditions.
Why you should study abroad: a first-generation student's life-changing semester in Barcelona
Thursday, September 19, 2024
"As a first-generation student, studying abroad made me realize the importance of global experiences and my education."
Speech and hearing science student reflects on summer internship in Chile
Thursday, September 19, 2024
"My advice is to ask as many questions as possible to all of the resources that you have available and go for it. I applied for every scholarship I could and once that was figured out, I went with an open mind that change is good, and I needed to give it a chance."
Italian life – humbling and educating the average Midwesterner
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
"There is no doubt in my mind I have grown tremendously as an individual over this past semester. No matter how hard I try, words cannot illustrate the importance."
Discovering Africa: How studying abroad in Ghana transformed my life
Monday, September 16, 2024
"Studying abroad allowed me to experience my identity in a new and exciting way. As a Black African American man who has grown up in predominantly white towns, I was intrigued to see what it would be like where the majority is African."
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."
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."
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.
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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