"At UNI I have definitely found my home, found my people and found a place where I can truly feel that I make a difference."
Sam, Public Administration
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"I know the people in my classes and I really get to form a connection with my professors. And that leads to a more in-depth learning experience."
Lindsey, Political Science
"I'm passionate about the study of history just because there's a never ending possibility of things that you can research and study and write about."
Samantha, History
"It's hard to imagine that my professors teach other students, because they make you feel like you have that one-on-one connection."
Owen, Social Science Teaching
"The university really helped prepare me with a lot of resources that I can now use to teach history in a new, innovative and fun way."
Sean, '20, History Teaching
"I've really fallen in love with reform in the criminal justice system, specifically juvenile justice reform."
Taylor, Criminology & Criminal Justice
"In high school, I feel like I kind of always knew that the medical route was where I wanted to go. I loved the idea of helping people, and nursing is really where you get to interact with the patients and build a relationship with them, which was really important for me. I actually transferred in to UNI's program once it started and I think the main thing that really got me is I love the small class sizes, and I really loved the idea of the integrated classroom, where we get to learn a skill and then go in and practice it."
Norma, Nursing
"Learning through this major has really opened my eyes to how the world is connected."
Teddi, Geography
"UNI has given me a lot of leadership opportunities that have prepared me to face the unknown.”
Lindsey, Environmental Resource Management
"The professors here are super passionate about what they do, and that allows me to be passionate about what I'm doing."
Casey, Geographic Information Science
"My psych professors are always available to talk to me. They've helped me narrow my options and really figure out what I want to do with my degree."
April, Psychology
"I really thrive off of helping others and wanted to make a difference in any way I could."
Samantha, Social Work (BSW)
"No matter what you do, or where you are working with this population, you sit down at night and you're like, wow, I made an impact."
Lauren, Gerontology
"Not a lot of colleges have this major. We get the opportunity to learn about concepts and ideas that really helps us understand people as a whole."
Kaleah, Family Services
"The interior design program at UNI is a bit smaller and more personalized. It's really allowed me to have a lot more personal connection with my professors and my classmates, which has better prepared me for upcoming graduation and getting ready to go into the professional world."
Hannah, Interior Design
"I've never had a moment where I didn't feel supported by a professor. They've always encouraged us to find something that we like and go for it."
Emma, Political Communication
"My favorite thing about sociology is learning how to think critically in a different way to better understand my community."
Liz, Sociology