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University of Northern Iowa

March 29, 2024

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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 French Fromage And Wisdom University of Northern Iowa: Paris & Rennes - UNI Capstone in France

"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..."

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Past Review Ireland/England Capstone: Fun, And Educational! University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in England and Ireland

"I found the program extremely worthwhile. You can sit in a classroom and learn about international countries, but I feel you learn so much more when you can experience it on a trip with your school."

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Past Review Adventures In Italy University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - Sacred Space Honors Capstone in Italy

"My experience abroad was definitely worth the time and the money. I have come away with a new conception of my world and my culture. I am now more open minded and I'm willing to try new things. I guess you can say I have the travel bug now. "

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Past Review London, Dublin, Cork: A Great Capstone University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in England and Ireland

"I learned about cultural differences, understanding why people have different political, religious, and ethical viewpoints."

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Past Review Italy: A Beautiful Land With A Rich History University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Cross-Cultural Capstone in Italy

"It was definitely worthwhile to be able to see how people live across the world; it helped me realize the things we all have in common and the things we view differently, even in the modern age. I would love to be able to travel to Europe again to visit other countries--you can always learn something from traveling!"

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Past Review Southern Italy: Environmentally Friendly! University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in Southern Italy

"Yes, definitely. It allowed me to see a different perspective on our environmental status. I had not realized how wasteful we are in the US. Entire countries are we would consider 'Green' everyday. "

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Past Review Ireland And England: An Unforgettable Experience! University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in England and Ireland

"My experience was very worthwhile. I learned a lot about the history of Ireland and its people, got to interact with the locals, and try some of their traditional, tastey foods and drinks. I am also glad that this program included a few days in the famous city of London. After the calm and relaxed atmosphere in Ireland, the busy..."

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Past Review The Odd Man Out In Nicaragua, And I Loved It University of Northern Iowa: Managua - UNI Social Work Capstone in Nicaragua, 1st session - May

"My study abroad experience was absolutely worthwhile. As it was my first time out of the United States, it gave me a much greater sense of perspective in this world. It's taken me quite awhile to process everything I saw and experienced in Nicaragua, but I've loved being out of my comfort zone and forced to think about the quest..."

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Past Review My Abroad Experience University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Capstone in London and Paris

"I really enjoyed my study abroad experience, and I wished it could have been a bit longer. It was very worthwhile, as I gained new insight on myself and was able to meet new people and create new friensdhips!"

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Past Review I Loved London/Paris Capstone University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Capstone in London and Paris

"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!"

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Past Review I Loved London/Paris Capstone University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Capstone in London and Paris

"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!"

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Past Review Turkey: A Great Beginning To New Life Experiences Study Abroad Programs in Turkey

"It was a very great opportunity to experience and was very worthwhile. It has made me more culturally aware about what else is out there and look deeper into my own culture. It was a great vacation."

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Past Review Four Country Capstones University of Northern Iowa: UNI Capstone in Four Countries

"I think it was definitely worthwhile. It was an awesome experience and we got to see some amazing things. Dr. Zeman and Maddie were great. "

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Past Review Uni Capstone In Southern Italy University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in Southern Italy

"I will be going abroad again."

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Past Review England And Ireland: What An Expereince University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in England and Ireland

"I gained a new sense of independence and confidence. "

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Past Review London And Paris: The Opportunity Of A Lifetime University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Capstone in London and Paris

"The study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile. I learned more about different cultures and how those cultures feel about Americans. I gave this trip a 4 because it was a lot of fun and I learned a lot, but I got a little bored at some points of the trip. My experience abroad did not change my future plans, but it has mad..."

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Past Review A Great Experience In England And Ireland University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in England and Ireland

"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. "

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Past Review London/Paris The Most Amazing Experience! University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Capstone in London and Paris

"It was an amazing experience. I am very away of the different cultures and what it's like to be a minority. I am wanting to travel more and see more of the world after my experience. "

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Past Review England & Ireland: Live The Life University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in England and Ireland

"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!"

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Past Review Sacred Spaces: Fun, Enlightening, Enriching University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - Sacred Space Honors Capstone in Italy

"I learned a lot about religion and different cultures, I expanded my experiences. I am much more willing now to try new things. I definitely plan to go back to some of the places we visited now."

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Past Review England/Scotland Capstone Was Very Rewarding! University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Capstone in England and Scotland

"My study abroad experience was very worthwile.I understand now that Americans take large amounts of spacce for granted. The citizens of the UK are very conservative when it comes to volume of space per individual, whether it is a house, a car, furniture, etc. My study abroad experience has given a lot of insight of the of Europe..."

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Past Review Life Changing Adventure!!! University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in England and Ireland

"This experience was WONDERFUL! it really opened my eyes to different cultures I have never seen before and made me repsect many more cultures."

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Past Review England/Scotland: Great Experience For Anybody! University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Capstone in England and Scotland

"My study abroad trip was outstanding. I met many new friends as I toured the United Kingdom."

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