University of Northern Iowa
University Information
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.
Important Dates and Deadlines
October 1 for Spring semester programs
October 15 for Winter Break programs
December 1 for Spring Break programs
February 15 for Summer programs
March 1 for Fall semester programs
"I learned a lot about sustainability practices occurring throughout the UK and Ireland, and also what I can do to better the community at UNI."
Andrea N University of Northern Iowa
"From this experience, I learned more about how other cultures approach environmental issues. I will be able to use this in my future studies. I enjoyed seeing many famous sites, like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Stonehenge. After going on this amazing group trip, I feel more confident in my abilities to navigate new places an..."
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"I learned not to take things for granted here in America."
abbey.johnston.39 University of Northern Iowa
"I have gained more friends and am able to be more social in a group setting then before going ton the trip. It was definitely worthwhile. "
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"Don't take anything for granted, and don't complain. There are people out there that would love to have what you I have."
tiddlejames89 University of Northern Iowa
"I learned a lot about myself and I learned how to become extremely independent and take matters into my own hands. The trip was absolutely life changing and I will never take for granted the experiences and memories that I have from it."
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"I gained confidence in speaking, which I never could have gotten in the states. It was definitely worthwhile to experience Latin America and the different culture. I had visited Spain, but this was completely different. "
Ellie B University of Northern Iowa
"I learned a lot about diversity and cultural immersion. Not only did I learn to speak a little Italian, I also gained an understanding of a different lifestyle that the Italians live. Totally worthwhile! "
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"That although there are a lot of differences between cultures, there is also a lot of similarities and those are the things we can bond on,"
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"I learned so much about India and the culture. I also learned about myself and gained perspective on my life. It was a very worthwhile experience."
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"I learned that seeing sights can lose its luster after a week or two. It was worthwhile because we saw so many places. But interacting with locals would have given us more experience with the culture, instead of just seeing the sights that all tourists see! But we had the time of our lives at each place!"
Casey E University of Northern Iowa
"I learned how to use the subway systems fairly well. This trip was definitley worthwhile and I would recommend it to anyone."
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"I learned that everything in London & Paris is a lot more expensive than the U.S. and it made me appreciate the U.S. I found the trip to be worthwhile and I would love to do it again."
Samantha B University of Northern Iowa
"It was worthwhile. I learned a lot of about their different culture and lifestyle. I also learned how the use recycling and sustainability."
molly.stock.9 University of Northern Iowa
"I gained so much more knowledge about another country from this experience. Being able to stay with a host family and involving myself in another culture was very fascinating. I even learned a little French along the way. Overall, I feel that this trip was very worthwhile for me. I had never been abroad before and I now hope ..."
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"From going to China, I learned that the world is a small place. Experiencing the Chinese culture through my students was truly rewarding. I will forever hold my new friends in my heart. I hope that I can go to China again soon!"
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"I gained a general knowledge or world travel along with the ability to get around a large city in a new country by myself."
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"I learned how important communication is and how difficult it is to communicate when you don't know the language. I learned not to take things for granted that I have in the United States. "
skyler.schwanz University of Northern Iowa
"My experience was definitely worthwhile. I learned that it's so fun getting to know people from different cultures then me. It was so great getting to meet people from all different ages, ethnicities, and walks of life. "
Lindsay H University of Northern Iowa
"I gained a lot of education from this trip. What it is like in their culture and this trip was very worthwhile. I would do it again if the opportunity arose."
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"How spoiled and wasteful our country is as a whole and we could do a lot more good to the environment if we recycled more and didn't waste so much food and other materials. It was definitely worthwhile and made me reevaluate my lifestyle choices."
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"It was definitely worthwhile, worth every dollar spent. I take the things we have here in America for granted: our food, our amenities, lack of homeless people I see on a daily basis."
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"I learned a lot about myself and the culture around me!"
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"I gained a priceless knowledge of culture and language. I made friends that I will keep in contact with for a long time. I would recommend this experience to anyone."
heathervw1 University of Northern Iowa
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned so much about how different other cultures are around the world. It was fun to experience both London and Wales because they are so different; they were a great contrast for each other. Birmingham University was a great college to visit and I learned a great amount of information on ways t..."
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