Benefits of the Office of International Engagement

The Office of International Engagement works under the purview of UNI's overall mission and newly developed strategic plan by enriching the world around us through diversity. We empower students to further their research, teaching, and specific work in their chosen field. We create opportunities for cultural exchange, expansion of knowledge, and appreciation for diversity while building foundational skill sets for students, staff, and faculty.

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International Engagement

Benefits

Community
 

  • Ability to exchange life experiences, forms of communication, traditions and customs with international students
  • Residents learn and enhance intercultural skills and improve global networking through this interaction
  • Being exposed to different forms of communication, traditions, and customs

Domestic
Students

  • Learn different perspectives and worldviews through interactions with international students
  • Participation in culture talks, the Conversation Partner program, along with participating in OIE sponsored events
  • Provides access to real-world global thought in the comfort of the midwest

 

International Students

  • Staff and instructor assistance as they navigate through this study-abroad journey
  • Receive education in the classroom and also socially that develops a well-rounded experience

Benefits For All

  • Exchange perspectives of different forms of communication, work experience, and values from all over the world
  • Ties into UNI’s diversity statement and creates networking opportunities for the global market