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University of Northern Iowa

March 29, 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 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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Past Review Good Experience, But Wish I Could Have Done More Of The Class Part Beforehand University of Northern Iowa: Literature in Ireland Capstone

"I learned a lot about the history and culture of Ireland. Yes it was worthwhile. "

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Past Review Great Trip! Made A Lot Of Friends That Now I Can Hang With From Uni University of Northern Iowa: Literature in Ireland Capstone

"I learned a lot of History about Ireland. It was cool."

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Past Review A New Look University of Northern Iowa: Literature in Ireland Capstone

"I learned about group dynamics and adaptability. "

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Past Review Rewarding University of Northern Iowa: Paris & Rennes - UNI Capstone in France

"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. "

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Past Review A Fantastic Time In A Beautiful Country With Amazing New Friends! University of Stirling: Scotland - International Summer School

"I learned a lot about travel and about myself. I learned how amazing and sanity-saving new friends are and how much I love exploring new cultures and countries."

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Past Review Expensive Trip Of A Lifetime University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Capstone in London and Paris

"I learned a lot about culture in Europe"

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

"More vocabulary and how to construct sentences better."

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Past Review A Trip Of A Lifetime With Memories To Last Forever! University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Cross-Cultural Capstone in Italy

"I learned so much from my time abroad. I was able to observe the differences in culture, especially in verbal and non-verbal communication. I learned a little bit of Italian. I also learned a lot about myself. When you're in a different country with 18 others, you learn about yourself as an individual, your thoughts on the world..."

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Past Review Most Amazing Experience I Have Ever Had. University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in England and Ireland

"I learned that not everyone lives the way I do. Americans live a very complicated life, and people in other countries are very simple. I need to live a simpler life and things do not have to be so complicated. "

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Past Review Furthering French And Founding Friendships In France! University of Northern Iowa: Paris & Rennes - UNI Capstone in France

"I learned more about French culture, and what it would feel like to actually live there. "

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Past Review Eye Opening And Even Better Than I Anticipated. University of Northern Iowa: Sustainability Abroad Capstone

"The ability to think of things differently from another country's perspective and cultural similarities/differences."

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Past Review A Life Changing Volunteer Trip To Tanzania International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ: Volunteer in Tanzania

"I learned so much about health care in the developing world, and the struggles that they face on a daily basis. I also gained a sense of gratitude for the intangible things in life that we take for granted in countries like the United States."

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Past Review Best Experience Of My Life! American College of Thessaloniki (ACT): Thessaloniki - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned so much about myself throughout this whole experience. Who I am now, and where I want to be in the future. It was definitely worthwhile. "

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Past Review Beautiful Country University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Cross-Cultural Capstone in Italy

"I gained a stamp on my passport. It was worthwhile in the sense that I got to see a new country. It was not worthwhile in the sense that I didn't learn much about the culture, or any of the sites we visited."

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Past Review Greece Lightning University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in Greece

"It was worthwhile, and I mostly gained a lot of cultural experience as well as a historical insight into Greece as well."

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Past Review Great Trip With Amazing Sights And Exploration. University of Northern Iowa: Sustainability Abroad Capstone

"Becoming international was probably the most worthwhile. Being able to put myself in a different country and out of my comfort zone was also a great experience for me."

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Past Review Best Experience Ever! University of Northern Iowa: Capstone in England and Ireland

"I learned a lot about myself and the culture around me!"

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Past Review The Most Spontanious Adventure Any Student Could Have Ever Experienced! University of Northern Iowa: Hull - Semester in England

"I didn't go abroad to sit in the classroom, I went abroad to experience the world. And that is what I did! I visited 11 countries, took over 30 flights, 50 trains, and met people from all over the world! This experience was far beyond what I ever expected!"

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Past Review An Amazing Way To Experience Two Historic Cities University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Capstone in London and Paris

"I gained a greater understanding of our world's history and culture by going to London and Paris. I definitely think it was worthwhile. "

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Past Review Classes Not Great But Travel Amazing!!! University of Stirling: Scotland - International Summer School

"Travelling to another country builds confidence in yourself and your abilities like none other! "

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Past Review A Cultural Imersion And Challenge That Lead To Personal Growth University of Northern Iowa: Mysore - UNI Capstone in India

"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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Past Review Bellissimo University of Northern Iowa: Traveling - UNI Cross-Cultural Capstone in Italy

"I wanted to gain a better understanding of different cultures, traveling in Italy was worthwhile because it allowed you to have the experience of being a minority in a culture"

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Past Review An Unforgettable Experience University of Northern Iowa: Arica - Culture and Intensive Spanish Program (CISP)

"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. "

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Past Review Sustainability In The Uk A Taste Of Country Side And City In Europe. University of Northern Iowa: Sustainability Abroad Capstone

"I learned a lot about the cultural differences the United States has verses the United Kingdom. I think the thing I enjoyed the most was just walking around and trying to absorb as much information as I possibly could. "

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