Become more globally minded
We know that in today’s fast-paced, socially connected world, having global awareness is essential. And what better way to find that awareness than making international connections on campus? Tippie makes it easy to find out what kind of cultures interest you without even leaving PBB.
Tippie Buddies
Experience a new culture at Tippie while sharing your culture with someone new. Through Tippie Buddies international and domestic students are paired together so that they can engage in cross-cultural learning and develop inter-cultural friendships. Throughout the semester, you'll regularly meet up with your buddy for lunch, coffee, studying, or anything that you enjoy doing. You will also be invited to attend free monthly large group events with everyone involved in Tippie Buddies.
The 2024-2025 application has closed.
Global Engagement Student Advisory Board
What is the Global Engagement Student Advisory Board?
The Global Engagement Student Advisory Board (GESAB) is an undergraduate student advisory board serves to promote a culture of inclusivity and global awareness both in and out of the Tippie classroom. Part of this work involves improving the international student experience in the College of Business through oversight Tippie's International Buddy Program and other initiatives.
GESAB Mission:
We are a student advisory board that advocates for Tippie’s international community by developing opportunities for visibility and understanding in order to expand global engagement within Tippie’s student body.
2024-2025 GESAB Board Members
Monserrath Borja
- Home country: Bolivia
- Majors: Economics and Chemistry
Munkhgerel Batkhuu
- Home country: Mongolia
- Major: Tippie Direct Admit
Nitan Tantawichian
- Home country: Thailand
- Majors: BAIS and Finance
Philipp Deurer
- Home country: Germany
- Major: Pre-business
Steven Liu
- Home country: China/United States
- Majors: Finance and BAIS
Application Information
Joining GESAB is an opportunity for students to help improve the international student experience in College of Business. This is a paid position and board members will receive a stipend of $550 per semester on the board.
Board member expectations:
- Board members will attend a monthly GESAB meeting during the academic year.
- Board members will be available for office hours two times per semester.
- Board members are encouraged to participate in the Tippie International Buddy Program.
Qualifications to apply:
- GESAB seats are primarily held by international students, but domestic students are encouraged to apply.
- Desire to improve the international student experience in the Tippie College of Business.
- Enrollment for the entire 2024-25 academic year.
The 2024-2025 application has closed.
Make meaningful connections
Black in Business
Be. Lead. Accomplish. Connect. Know.
Help expand the dialogue in the black community around issues of higher education, business, and entrepreneurship.
BizEdge Mentorship Program
A mentoring program designed to help undergraduate business students from underrepresented and first-generation communities support and empower each other. Be a BizEdge mentor and apply specialized training as a coach, mentor, and leader.
Gateway mentors
As a resident mentor, you'll be equal parts role model and mentor as you work with underrepresented and first-generation high school juniors who are considering pursuing a business degree.
Student organizations
We are all about our student orgs that promote international connections on campus. Check out this cultural group that will help you experience the world while you're in the middle of Iowa City.