4.4 - 451 Reviews

University of Northern Iowa

https://studyabroad.uni.edu/

University of Northern Iowa is a program provider offering 44 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad and Volunteer abroad programs in 28 countries such as Chile, China, Greece, and Italy.

The University of Northern Iowa's Study Abroad Center (SAC) offers academic opportunities in over 30 countries and administers over 20 faculty-led programs. SAC programs range in duration from 2 weeks to one year and allow students to earn UNI credit while studying abroad. Programs are designed to accommodate student’s program of study.

Study Abroad with University of Northern Iowa

OVERALL RATING 4.4
Based on 451 Reviews
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January 16, 2025
Past Review A Change Of Environment Means A Change Of Perspective University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in England and Ireland

"It was very worthwhile. I experienced a different way of life and interacted with people who had a different background than me. I learned more independence and felt my worldview expand. I got to see an amazing part of the world and learn about country's whose history is older than my own. It was one of the best things I could h..."

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Past Review An Experience University of Northern Iowa: San José - Semester in San José, Costa Rica (Veritas)

"Yes it was worth while and I learned that more independent than I thought."

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Past Review Best Experience I've Had University of Northern Iowa: Oviedo - Study Abroad at Universidad de Oviedo / LCDLL

"From this experience I saw another culture first-hand, was pushed out of my comfort zone, new friends, tried new foods, and overall just had the best experience. I think it was very worthwhile, I learned so much about myself and another culture. "

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Past Review Rewarding University of Northern Iowa: San José - Semester in San José, Costa Rica (Veritas)

"I learned that I want to travel so much. I became more independent and now I know I can live on my own and travel alone. I am so grateful for this experience and wish I could live it again. "

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Past Review An Experience Not Easily Forgotten! University of Northern Iowa: Hull - Semester in England

"I've gained an amazing amount of confidence and real world experience from my time abroad. I've been able to function at a much higher rate than I was ever able to before I left America. "

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Past Review Mind Blowing University of Northern Iowa: Tanzania - UNI Ultimate Field Experience in Tanzania

"It is hard to describe what I gained from the experience. You literally just have to go and see for yourself. I promise you will not regret it. "

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Past Review Life Changing! University of Northern Iowa: Tanzania - UNI Ultimate Field Experience in Tanzania

"I learned about the history of beautiful country of Tanzania, its educational system, and culture. It was absolutely worthwhile!!"

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Past Review An Austrian Adventure! University of Northern Iowa: Klagenfurt - Semester in Klagenfurt, Austria

"It gave me a new perspective on Europe, and the rest of the world. It also gave me a new perspective of America. How our media influences the whole world. "

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Past Review I Would Do It Again In A Heart Beat. University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in England and Ireland

"I learned that there are so many other things to see outside of Iowa. I feel that the European country is more relaxed then here in america. "

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Past Review Great Trip In Greece University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in Greece

"Learned a lot of worldly insight."

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Past Review Back In America With A Whole New Perspective! University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in Southern Italy

"I have learned so much through studying abroad. You not only learn about another culture and the values, morals, and history they have but you also learn more about your own culture. There are things that you do not recognize or appreciate about the country you live in until you have exposure to another country. You learn to be ..."

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Past Review Fun, But Not Worth It. University of Northern Iowa: Literature in Ireland Capstone

"I didn't really take much away from this program. I learned that travelling in groups is very hard to do."

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Past Review It Was The Most Trying, But Most Rewarding, Trip Of My Life. University of Northern Iowa: Dongguan - UNI Summer Camp in China

"I learned how to adapt quickly and to learn to take whatever comes at you. I think it was worthwhile and I learned more than I thought I would, but possibly for the wrong reasons."

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Past Review Descent University of Northern Iowa: Dongguan - UNI Summer Camp in China

"What works and what doesn't work from the student and observer view. Actually, there were times I wish I got a refund. "

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Past Review Y.O.C.O. You're Only In China Once University of Northern Iowa: Dongguan - UNI Summer Camp in China

"Saw an incredible cross-section of China for a incredibly reasonable price. Camp was challenging as a non-ed major but in a highly valuable way. The experienced pushed me and was much more than a vacation in China. Met absolutely awesome people from UNI I would never have interacted with otherwise. Don't go if you're doing it ju..."

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Past Review The Best Experience Of My Life University of Northern Iowa: Dongguan - UNI Summer Camp in China

"I learned a lot about myself. I had never been that far away from home and my family before so it was definitely a new experience for me. I also learned a lot about who I am going to be as a teacher from teaching the chinese students at camp. It was definitely worth while. Especially because I am going to school to become a ..."

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Past Review A Trip Of A Lifetime That Needs To Be Relived!! University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in Greece

"i grew as a person in ways i never could have imagined. "

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Past Review Best/Craziest Experience Of Your Life. University of Northern Iowa: Bamberg - Semester in Bamberg, Germany

"I gained independence. I learned that I can do anything I put my mind to. It was the best experience of my life, yes it was worthwhile!"

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Past Review It Is Not Possible To Sum Up The Experience Of A Lifetime In One Line. University of Northern Iowa: Oviedo - Study Abroad at Universidad de Oviedo / LCDLL

"I wish I would have spent a little more time in Oviedo, and less time traveling to other countries, but overall it was wonderful."

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Past Review Very Fun Trip! University of Northern Iowa: Literature in Ireland Capstone

"I learned a lot about Ireland through literature, and this was interesting."

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Past Review Relaxing University of Northern Iowa: Literature in Ireland Capstone

"I learned that if I'm going to study abroad or even travel, I enjoy being in a place much different than America. Very worthwhile."

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Past Review Immersed In China Culture University of Northern Iowa: Dongguan - UNI Summer Camp in China

"culture work experience"

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Past Review Exciting Way To Gain Experience As A Teacher! University of Northern Iowa: Dongguan - UNI Summer Camp in China

"I learned how to have better classroom management and came home with new ideas for teaching my own classroom. I also gained a better sense of the Chinese culture and feel more experienced in terms of international education. "

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Past Review Best Experience I Have Ever Had. University of Northern Iowa: Dongguan - UNI Summer Camp in China

"I gained an understanding of a different culture and made new friends. It was worthwhile. "

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Past Review Memories That Will Be Kept For A Lifetime. University of Northern Iowa: Dongguan - UNI Summer Camp in China

"How important my individual values are to me and that anything is accomplished with an open mind. "

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