Student Stories

Taylor Dohlman
My experience at Iowa State University has gone quicker than I could have ever imagined, but I will look back knowing I had a full and enjoyable experience here because I was able to take advantage of opportunities such as studying abroad.

Danielle Youngblut
Just do it! There are so many things you get out of studying abroad such as, personal connections, memories and a new outlook on the world.

Kritika Chopra
Studying abroad has helped me become more confident when interacting with people from different cultures.

ShaDonna Barnes
Although the other students come from different cultures, religions, social classes and speak different languages, we are all the same; we just come from different places around the world.

Marcus Jansen
You don’t get to break perceived notions until you are there and experience the differences first hand.

Rachael Barnes
Participating in the service-learning program was a hands-on learning experience that helped me realize how I can make a global impact.