Conversation Partners

The Conversation Partner Program pairs American students, staff and professors at UNI with students in CIEP. 

• Partners meet a minimum of one hour each week throughout the academic year.
• Students are required to speak English for one hour during the time they are together which provides them an opportunity to enhance their English skills in a conversational setting.
• Students share their culture while also learning more about American culture.
• Students can attend various athletic and cultural events with their conversation partners, make traditional food, visit local stores or watch movies together.

Applications for the 2023-24 academic year will be open in mid-August.