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
"yes! I learned so much about the culture and experienced more than I imagined. We created memories that will last a lifetime! I would love to continue to travel other countries!"
Jamie R University of Northern Iowa
"I learned to live in the moment while in China due to my limited time there. It was definitely worthwhile and I would do it all again!"
Zachary P University of Northern Iowa
"DUH! "
Landon W University of Northern Iowa
"While we may share cultural differences, we're all the same and we're all human beings."
Derek G University of Northern Iowa
"I gained so much that there is not even words to describe my experience. I loved my professors, host family, and everyday experience in Chile. I felt like I could live a normal life, and sometimes that I would forget that I was even abroad - I was meant to study abroad in Chile."
Carissa J University of Northern Iowa
"I enjoyed my time spent studying abroad in England and Ireland. It was interesting to exprience how other cultures lived and travel to all the different tourist sites. Traveling abroad made me want to visit other countries and gave me a better appreciation for the life we have here in America. "
Julia B University of Northern Iowa
"I will be going abroad again."
KERRI D University of Northern Iowa
"The experience completely changed my cultural awareness I loved everything about this culture how laid back they are, how important family is, there night life. This was an amazing culture to get to be a part of. It has also made me more grateful and aware of things in my life. I am now planning on majoring in spanish as well..."
Samantha M University of Northern Iowa
"I gained a lot of new qualities that I didn't know I had. I am really good at making sucky situations better, as well as finding my way around citys. I was never good at using maps but now I can successfully use a map!"
Julia B University of Northern Iowa
"I would do this program again in a heartbeat. I loved how close everyone was by the end of the trip, and everyone we interacted with was so helpful. I had so many people ask me why I was going to Chile, and my default answer was always to learn Spanish, but I have learned so much more than just a new language. Their culture is s..."
Katherine K University of Northern Iowa
"Most definitely. It has greatly improved my spanish speaking skills and I am so glad that I choose to come to Chile. It was a great two months. I plan on majoring in Spanish along with Accounting and hopefully I can find a job that involves both."
Hayley T University of Northern Iowa
"Yes, I not only improved my Spanish, but met and was able to understand different people and cultures better."
Megan M University of Northern Iowa
"I have learned to always adapt to the culture. If you don't adapt, you won't enjoy your experience. You also learn to appreciate what you have back at home. "
Jonna E University of Northern Iowa
"YES! I accomplished my goal that I wanted to be able to speak well enough to continue a conversation and be able to understand Spanish speakers while they are speaking together. I plan on returning here in the future to study for another semester because I loved it so much! I also would be interested in working here in the futur..."
Katie W University of Northern Iowa
"Yes! I now have a greater understanding of how what we do to the environment today can affect not only today's culture but future cultures."
Christina S University of Northern Iowa
"Loved every minute of the trip. It really broaded my horizon when it comes to my future teaching career. "
Kimberly G University of Northern Iowa
"I learned alot about the Chinese culture and how it differs from the American culture and it was definitely worthwhile and I'd do it all over again if I had the chance."
Connie C University of Northern Iowa
"Yes, I learned so much about Greek culture both educationally and socially. Going to Greece has made me want to travel even more. "
Haley J University of Northern Iowa
"A whole new cultural perspective. The experience was 100% worthwhile."
Nehemiah N University of Northern Iowa
"I gained a very broad new perspective on how to live your life. I experienced everything from the french perspective that work is not everything in life to their environmental conservation efforts. Seeing life lived in an alternate way made me really look at how I live my life and if I will employ any of these new observations i..."
Melani T University of Northern Iowa
"Yes, very much so. You have a whole new respect for that country while there and even your own country as there are many differences!"
Eric B University of Northern Iowa
"DEfenitely worthwhile and would do it again regaurdless the cost"
William M University of Northern Iowa
"Yes! I had SUCH an amazing experience in Chile, and I do this whole experience over again in a heartbeat. Going to Chile has really changed my cultural outlook, and despite a few problems with the Study Abroad Office, I've really had the time of my life here. "
E L University of Northern Iowa
"This experience has made me more thankful for what I have."
Emily M University of Northern Iowa
"I have gained a better understanding of Greek history and the culture not just from ancient times, but modern as well. I really liked that we didn't just focus on one time period. "
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