Kiley
The friendly community is the best thing about UNI. The people are welcoming and friendly, and it is easy to make a lot of friends. The class sizes are just right, and you get to know the other students in the class. Professors are willing to help and are approachable. The on-campus living is the best option because there is always something to do, even activities that don't involve alcohol.
Ross
My favorite thing about UNI is the small town feel it provides. Even though Cedar Falls is a good sized town, many of the students here are from small towns in Iowa. The campus is also small enough that it's not difficult getting from one side to the other. The size of the school and the students make UNI feel like a community of students and staff that gives UNI a great environment for learning academically and socially.
Brienna
The best thing about being at UNI is the amount of pride shown by all students who attend here and the staff who works here as well. Everyone has a strong sense of community and would do anything to help a fellow student or coworker out. There is never a day when I don't see students showing school spirit and pride.
Hannah
I truly enjoy the size of the University of Northern Iowa because it offers so many opportunities. The school is small enough that one-on-one interaction with teachers is easy to come by. However, the school is large enough that it offers many opportunities for extracurricular activities; rugby, tennis, trapshooting, etc. It is overall a great atmosphere in which to learn.
Kayla
I like that it's a smaller university. There's about 12,000 enrolled students, so classes are relatively small.
Carolyn
The size because it's not too big or too small. It's big enough that there are several opportunities offered to meet new people and have new doors opened for career options, yet small enough that it doesn't take more than 20 minutes to get across campus.
Caitlin
The best thing about UNI is it doesn't feel like there is as many students as there are on campus which is 13,000. The teachers are very willing to help and provide many ways for you to succeed. They really follow the motto of putting students first. On the other hand, Its up to the student to get help or not they will not baby you. Also there is plenty get involved in whether that may be sports or just on campus organizations with out a doubt there will be something for you!
Ashley
UNI is the 'right size.' I can get a college experience relative to a public or private college - whichever I prefer. The professors are approachable, and I feel very connected to my school.
James
The quality of education I get for the price of tution.
Kristen
The atmosphere. The campus is not to big, 13,000 students is perfecr. You get the small class and one on one experience with your teachers. There is a good amount of school pride and a lot of activites that can fit in with anyone's personalities!