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Back to school: Returning UNI students share advice with new Panthers

The University of Northern Iowa is once again bustling with life as students return to campus, settle into dorms, houses and apartments and start their first full week of classes. For new students — whether they be freshmen or transferring juniors — so many new people, places and experiences can be a bit overwhelming, but those who have been at UNI for a few years have some great advice to offer.

VIDEO: Discover the interior design major at the University of Northern Iowa

If you’re looking for a career that will combine your love of creativity with technical abilities, an interior design major at the University of Northern Iowa could be the perfect program for you!

If you’re looking for a career that will combine your love of creativity with technical abilities, an interior design major at the University of Northern Iowa could be the perfect program for you. When Hannah Brunko transferred to UNI, she wasn’t sure what major to pursue, but she eventually fell in love with the personalized feel of the interior design program. “Our professors are really hands-on,” she said. “They’re really great with helping us work through the process of not just the first design we come up with, but also the second or the third or the fourth, and with adapting and...

WATCH: See how a speech pathology degree from UNI prepares you for success!

Get an up-close look at the speecj pathology major at the University of Northern Iowa by hearing from student Deepthy Nair about her experiences.

WATCH: See how a psychology major at UNI can put you on the path to helping others

Pursuing a psychology major at the University of Northern Iowa can open up all kinds of exciting opportunities! That’s what April Vande Voort found when she chose to pursue a psychology degree at UNI. When she first came to UNI, Vande Voorthad no idea what she wanted to study. An introductory course in psychology piqued her interest and ultimately led her to declare a psychology major so she could  pursue a career where she could help others. Even before coming to the University of Northern Iowa, she heard many good things about the strong academics and extracurricular activities....