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CALS Study Abroad

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The CALS Study Abroad Office is ready to help students identify high-quality domestic and international opportunities. Our team helps identify scholarships to make these opportunities possible, while also advising and guiding students before, during, and after their trips. Additionally, we support faculty as they develop and integrate these opportunities into their curriculum. Through establishing partnerships with outside universities and international institutions, our team is always working to expand the available opportunities!

Studying abroad is a great way to develop new skills and enhance student learning through real-world experiences. The global and domestic travel programs provided by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences allow students to be exposed to new ideas, experience different cultures, and expand their professional networks.

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Year in Review

  • 416
    students served
  • $295,228
    scholarships awarded
  • 43
    countries visited
Saumya Balaji
Living abroad is not without its challenges, but stepping out of your comfort zone and tackling these challenges head-on will allow you to grow and learn so much from your journey.
Saumya Balaji

Opportunity is calling

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Faculty-Led Programs

Spend fall, winter, or spring break abroad!

Travel courses are an affordable, flexible way to travel to another country and apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom through hands-on learning! Students can travel with ISU faculty and staff members to all seven continents and participate in field visits, tours, and sightseeing during school breaks. This group travel option allows students to earn credits and gain international experience over an 8-14 day trip.

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Semester Programs

Experience something more, and immerse yourself in a different culture!

Why not consider a semester abroad? For the same price or less than a semester at Iowa State, you could earn credits toward your degree while traveling the world! Through our partner universities and exchange programs, students have the opportunity to attend world-class universities and be immersed in another culture.

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To Infinity and Abroad Podcast

Stay up to date with all things CALS Study Abroad by listening to our podcast! We share stories from students abroad, announce new programs, and share tips and tricks for traveling abroad! Keep up with all our latest content on Spotify or listen to our latest episodes below.

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Emergency Contacts

Jodi Cornell mobile +1 515-520-0037

ISU Global Emergency: +1 515-294-7700

On Call International Travel Insurance

Plan information portal
Portal group ID: 100118CPPD21
Plan documents, contact and claim forms, pre-trip preparation resources

Security, medical or emergency claims assistance

Phone: +1 603-952-2056 (collect worldwide)
+1 888-226-9576 (toll free US or Canada)
24/7 live chat
mail@oncallinternational.com

Non-emergency claims