Brenda Gao, a University of Iowa student studying psychology, from Iowa City, Iowa, has been awarded a 2025 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study Japanese this summer in Okayama, Japan.

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.

Emma Anderson, a University of Iowa student studying international relations and political science, from Boone, Iowa, has been awarded a 2025 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study Persian this summer in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. 

Malvika Khadiya, a UI political science student from Cedar Falls, Iowa, has been awarded a 2025 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study in Latvia this summer at Dauzgavpils University for an intensive Russian language program.

Mairen Thompson, a University of Iowa graduate student studying world language education, from Tipton, Iowa, has been awarded a 2025 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study in Japan this summer at Okayama University for an intensive Japanese language program.

“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.

UI students discuss ways to be mindful of transportation, social media, and tourism while studying abroad.

Stanley Awards for International Research are given annually to outstanding University of Iowa students in all academic fields for the pursuit of research abroad, learning activities in international studies, and international career interests.

UI senior Paras Bassuk shares how two study abroad programs at the University of Iowa helped and encouraged them to apply and become a Rhodes Scholar.

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.