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Reflections from UI students about interning in Barcelona

Friday, September 7, 2018
Nearly 70 University of Iowa students completed summer internships in their fields of interest.

Lincoln, Iowa, native on her University of Iowa experience, the value of study abroad and deepening her Iowa roots

Thursday, August 9, 2018
Anna Patty (B. A. journalism, Spanish ’03) isn’t afraid to dream big and take risks—characteristics that served her well not only at the University of Iowa, but also today as a business owner, as a community leader, and as a mother of four.

How to make the most of move-in: Pack light, be patient, and share a meal

Thursday, August 2, 2018
In anticipation of the fall semester, we recently asked seasoned University of Iowa parents to share their tips for move-in day and saying goodbye. The common themes were “less is more” and “short and sweet.

Short-term study abroad offerings allowed mother of four Heather Cook to study business and culture in China

Monday, July 23, 2018
Heather Cook, mother of four, wife to Andrew Cook, full-time employee at ABB, and online management student through the Tippie College of Business, clearly has a demanding schedule.

Diversity of study abroad offerings allowed UI football player Jake Gervase to earn academic credit in Havana, Cuba

Wednesday, June 27, 2018
A demanding football schedule left Jake Gervase (BBA, finance and management ’18) doubtful he could incorporate a study abroad experience into his undergraduate career—that is, until he learned about global spring break opportunities.

University of Iowa students selected as IES Abroad Correspondents in Rome, Dublin, London, and Cape Town

Monday, June 25, 2018
From a competitive pool of more than 100 applicants around the country, four UI students have been selected by IES Abroad to share their unique, first-hand study abroad experiences with the world as IES Correspondents for Summer 2018:  Aida Mengistu – photo correspondent  Cape Town Summer Internship "Hello! My name is Aida Mengistu and I am…

Discover study abroad opportunities at the fall fair Sept. 18

Monday, June 25, 2018
Curious about what it's like to study abroad, but aren't sure where to begin? Get your questions answered and kick-start your global experience at the fall study abroad fair!  Learn about semester-long, short-term, and faculty-led study abroad programs all over the world, which allow you to receive academic credit while advancing your…

Four UI students awarded prestigious Critical Language Scholarships for 2018

Monday, June 25, 2018
The following students from the University of Iowa have been awarded U. S.

Anna Kroeger reflects on her study abroad experience in Cape Town, South Africa

Monday, June 25, 2018
Undergraduate management student Anna Kroeger recently studied abroad at the University of Cape Town in Cape Town, South Africa. To help fund her study abroad experience, Kroeger applied for and received an IES Abroad Scholarship as well as a scholarship from the Nicole M.

Q&A with Akash Bhalerao about his experience as an international student at the University of Iowa

Monday, April 23, 2018
Hometown:  Pune, India Field of study:  BA in interdepartmental studies (social entrepreneurship & environmental restoration) Campus leadership and involvement:  campus tour guide and STARmember, UI Office of Admissions; co-president, Net Impact UIowa(link is external); lecture series liaison, UI Environmental Coalition(link is external); executive director, UI Homecoming Council; senator, UI Student Government; teaching assistant; research assistant, Forbes Group, UI Department of…