study abroad

Ethan Snee

How soccer taught me about cultural awareness in Rome

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Ethan Snee, communications and linguistics double major, shares insights from his study abroad experience in Italy.
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Multicultural Showcase highlight of University of Iowa celebration of international education in November

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
All are welcome to attend the UI 2023 Multicultural Showcase on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 7 p.m. (CDT) in the International Ballroom (2nd floor, Iowa Memorial Union). The Multicultural Showcase is part of Iowa's annual celebration of International Education Week (November 13-17).
Orion Little

Exploring different cultures and perspectives: my semester abroad in Uruguay

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
"In this strange intersection between all my identities, particularly my indigenous one, in a country with as equally varied perspectives on their own indigenous population, allowed me a glimpse into the difficulties faced in representation all across the Americas."
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Q&A with Amira Nash, 2023 UI Global Student Award recipient

Monday, October 9, 2023
Amira Nash, a PhD student from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a recipient of the 2023 Global Student Award, which recognizes one undergraduate and one graduate student who are leaders deeply engaged in international education on campus or abroad.
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Q&A with Katherine Lyu, 2023 UI Global Student Award recipient

Monday, October 9, 2023
Katherine Lyu is a recipient of the 2023 Global Student Award, which recognizes one undergraduate and one graduate student who are leaders deeply engaged in international education on campus or abroad. Lyu is an undergraduate student from Xiamen, China, majoring in English & creative writing. 
Deb Trusty and students in front of Temple of Poseidon in Sounion, Greece

In the news: CLAS students explore art, history, and architecture in Greece

Friday, October 6, 2023
Students enrolled in the course City of Athens: Bronze Age of Greece spent the spring semester intensively studying ancient Greece. Their reward? Visiting Greece.
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Gaining independence as a first-generation student through study abroad

Monday, October 2, 2023
"This opportunity allowed me to learn how to flourish on my own and gave me amazing experiences visiting places I have always dreamed of going."
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My transformational journey in Chile

Friday, September 29, 2023
"Chile taught me confidence—in myself, in my resources, and in my ability to, ultimately, wing it."
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Boren Awards info session to be held on Nov. 15

Friday, September 22, 2023
Learn how you can receive up $30,000 for international research or study abroad with a Boren Award.
Guadalupe de la Rosa in Chile on rocky terrain and big blue sky

Public health student interns in Chile, works to improve education standards

Thursday, September 21, 2023
Guadalupe de la Rosa, a public health major, recently returned from Chile where she interned for an organization that empowers individuals through education and the promotion of human rights.
Abby Fowler standing in front of Japanese arch in Japan

Upcoming Critical Language Scholarship info session and workshop, Nov 2 & 10

Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Are you an undergraduate or graduate student interested in a summer language program abroad, all expenses paid?
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Iowa STEM students explore sustainability across the Atlantic

Tuesday, September 5, 2023
A group of STEM students from the University of Iowa traveled to Europe to experience sustainability in action.