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University of Northern Iowa

March 28, 2024

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

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Past Review Tourism University of Northern Iowa: Service Operations Management in Italy

"I learned that I can only eat so much pasta before being sick of it. Americans loves their meat too much. People are nicer when they think you have money to spend. "

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Past Review Amazing Opportunity! Would Do It Again If I Could! University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in Southern Italy

"Totally worthwhile! I learned how Italian culture works and how they do business. Italians live much differently than I do in the United States so it was interesting to see a much different culture. "

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Past Review Italy Was Awesome! University of Northern Iowa: Service Operations Management in Italy

"I have learned so much about Italy and many of the businesses in the Sorrento area. "

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Past Review Thrills In Sorrento University of Northern Iowa: Service Operations Management in Italy

"I learned the importance being able adjust to other cultural norms."

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Past Review From The "Lost American" To The Italian Local University of Northern Iowa: Service Operations Management in Italy

"I learned to have an open mind. Many people think that European culture is similar to Western Culture however, once you live and experience it. You find that there is much to learn. "

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Past Review The Greatest Experience I Have Ever Had. University of Northern Iowa: Dublin - UNI Six Sigma Green Belt Certification in Dublin

"In terms of my working career, I am directly using the skills that I acquired while overseas. As a matter of fact, I probably got the job I currently have because of this experience. On a personal level, I learned a lot about myself and I pushed myself out of my comfort zone to learn so much about the culture, how to travel, h..."

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Past Review A Semester Of Change SAI Study Abroad: Florence - Florence University of the Arts (FUA)

"I gained a lot of self confidence--it was the first time I lived on my own/had to make my own food/had to get places on my own--I embraced that freedom and learned an incredible amount about myself, my personality, and even my beliefs. "

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Past Review Would Recommend University of Chichester: Chichester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"My experience abroad fostered a broader worldview for me, as well as helped me to become a more independent person. I became a lot more comfortable in new situations and meeting new people, and I learned a lot about different cultures. It was definitely worthwhile!"

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Past Review My Second Home University of Northern Iowa: Klagenfurt - Semester in Klagenfurt, Austria

" It was definitely worth it. I gained all sorts of friends and I learned about so many different cultures and people it was crazy but worth it. "

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Past Review Never Wanted To Leave!!! University of Northern Iowa: Klagenfurt - Semester in Klagenfurt, Austria

"That I want to go back! Defiantly worth it. Everyone should be required to go abroad before graduation, gives you a new view on the world. "

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Past Review Life Changing Global Semesters: Florence - Semester in Florence

"Became more cultured and accepting of others beliefs/lifestyles. opened my eyes to what else is out there and made me want to continue to travel. Best decision I've made. "

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Past Review Unforgettable! American College of Greece: Athens - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"To be more independent and open. Yes. "

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Past Review Enlightening Study Abroad Europe: Florence - Semester, Summer and Short Term Programs at Florence University of the Arts

"I learned that I can succeed on my own. "

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Past Review Life Changing USAC Spain: Bilbao/Getxo - International Business and Spanish Language Studies

"I learned that I can be independent and overcome challenges. Also now I will look at the world globally instead of locally. Such as looking at and appreciating new cultures, food and people in the world. Language is important in the world and the experience opened my eyes to living differently that when I set goals I can achieve..."

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Past Review An Experience Of A Lifetime University of Northern Iowa: Taipei - UNI Biology and Psychology Research in Taiwan

"I learned a whole other side of culture and heritage. I had never been to Asia before and traveling to Taiwan was the perfect place to visit. I learned that you can gain so much culturally, personally, and academically if you open up your mind. "

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Past Review A Trip I Will Never Forget! University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in England and Ireland

"It was very worthwhile. I learned many things about the different cultures, like their food and how their language and terms are different from ours. I learned different etiquette and how different their daily lives are from mine. Lastly, I was able to see how they use sustainability in their every day lives and environment."

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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 A Trip That I Will Cherish For The Rest Of My Life. University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Capstone in London and Paris

"I learned how to travel around a city in which the main language is not English. I learned how to find my way around and feel accomplished by the little things! I learned simple words in French such as bonjour (good day), bienvenue (welcome), and merci (thank you). It was nice to be able to use these words so that the people aro..."

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Past Review An Unforgettable Semester In Pe, Sa Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU): Port Elizabeth - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"As cliche as it sounds, you learn so much about yourself. I didn't have some life-changing epiphany but I understand that I can survive by myself a long way from home. I learned about the perception others have about Americans. I also learned that people are really the same from all over the world. It was absolutely worthwhi..."

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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 Time Of My Life At University Of Oviedo University of Oviedo: Oviedo - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about the Spanish culture, it was very worthwhile."

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Past Review Aussie Adventure University of Newcastle: Newcastle - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned how to be independent and discovered who I am while studying abroad. Being exposed to a variety of people with different backgrounds and nationalities exposed me to new views and ideals and made me appreciate where I come from, but also crave adventures to other countries. "

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Past Review Woah University of Chichester: Chichester - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I definitely learned a TON about foreign cultures through all the traveling that I did while I was in England. I also learned to become a much more independent person which will definitely benefit me in the real world after college."

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Past Review Best Five Months Of My Life. University of Hull: Hull - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned an incredible amount about culture of the different places I visited, as well as all the friends I made from different places. I learned a lot about myself to and what I can handle, and how well I handle stress. I would often times show up in foreign countries without a real plan and have to figure it out, which was a ..."

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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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