"The admissions team played an important role in making my transition here smooth. I had questions and some confusion, and they clarified everything."
Elizabeth
Home City: Kerala / Home Country: India
Major: M.A. in Post Secondary Education: Student Affairs
"I chose UNI primarily for its outstanding facilities, welcoming atmosphere, and the diverse range of events it offers."
Tarik
Home City: Chattogram / Home Country: Bangladesh
Major: Computer Science
"When it comes to jobs and internships, UNI offers a variety of options. I have had the opportunity to work on campus and I’ve learned a lot and grown as a person in both my everyday and professional life. UNI creates and offers opportunities for everyone."
Mevlon
Home City: Gjakova / Home Country: Kosovo / Major: Organizational Leadership
"There are many programs offered that make international students feel connected to the Cedar Falls community. These include host families, conversation partners, and coffee hours. I've connected with peer students and found a home where I can easily be myself."
Barry
Home City: Kimidougou / Home Country: Burkina Faso
Major: TESOL/Applied Linguistics
"It is a great environment for international students here – starting with the amazing international student community. You can find friends who have the same background and traditions as you. Professors are understanding and always willing to help, too. They will explain the material in detail to me. It feels like home."
Marina
Home City: Almaty / Home Country: Kazakhstan / Major: Computer Science / Transferred from: Kirkwood Community College
"UNI has been a fantastic choice for me as an international student, thanks to its welcoming community and supportive faculty. The personalized guidance and academic support have greatly enhanced my learning experience."
Zoe
Home City: Shanghai / Home Country: China
Major: Accounting
"When I first came here I became friends with some seniors who were able to guide me."
Mursal
Home City: Hyderabad / Home Country: Pakistan
Major: Business Analytics
"I enjoy attending classes, completing homework assignments, and working at my job. I’ve been able to participate in various organizations and meet amazing people, which has provided me with new and exciting experiences. In fact, I can confidently say that my time at UNI has been the best experience of my life so far."
Karima
Home City: Narshingdi / Home Country: Bangladesh / Major: Computer Science
"I chose UNI because of its size. I felt it would help with the transition from my home country to the US. It was also affordable."
Nneoma
Home City: Enugu / Home Country: Nigeria
Major: Biology: Biomedical Emphasis Minor: Public Health