Jan Droegkamp, UIS professor for 22 years and now retired, says that travel abroad changed her life. She earned a doctorate in International Education and spent considerable time exploring other countries. In fact, she helped to pioneer UIS' Global Experience program. Her family shared her interest in global travel, and together with Dr. Droegkamp, they created one of UIS' first global experience Student Aid. There is no min. GPA requirement for this non-renewable award.