New Year, New Goals: Resolutions for English Language Learners
We have made it to the end of 2019! It is time to establish new goals and make your New Year’s resolutions. Whether you are home for the holidays or stuck on campus during...
Category: International Student
IEC Student Spotlight: Meet Faisal
By: Rachid Ouedraogo Say hello to Faisal! He’s a current international student in the IEC, level 3. Faisal comes from Saudi Arabia. He has worked very hard to improve his English while in our...
How to Survive a Minnesota Winter
By: Paripa Michelle Ganou Located in the upper Midwest, Minnesota is one of the coldest US states during winter. In fact, Minnesota is famous for its winters! It may be a shock to your...
Halloween 2019 [Photo Gallery]
The IEC hosted a pumpkin carving party on Halloween 10/31/2019. Many of our students carved pumpkins for the first time. They did a great job! Check out their work:
What is an I-20?
By: Rachid Ouedraogo Studying in the US can be a confusing process. There are many terms to learn and important things to remember. One of the most common questions when a student first starts...
Halloween in the U.S.
By: Paripa Michelle Ganou “When witches go riding and black cats are seen the moon laughs and whispers, ‘tis near Halloween.” ~ Author Unknown Have you ever celebrated Halloween? It’s a well-known holiday, but...
Is the IEC Right for Me?
By: Rachid Ouedraogo Are you interested in learning English? Is your goal to speak and write English fluently? An intensive English program (IEP) may be right for you. An intensive English program focuses on...
The Student Visa (F-1) Process
By: Paripa Michelle Ganou Studying in the US as an international student may seem like a complicated and overwhelming process. There are many details you must know when planning to study abroad. However, thousands...
Challenge Yourself. Leave Your Comfort Zone.
By: Paripa Michelle Ganou The comfort zone can be defined as a safe environment where an individual can keep a routine that minimizes stress and risk. It is a comfortable mental space. Leaving your...
My IEC Experience
by: Paripa Michelle Ganou All of us have goals to reach, challenges to overcome, and things to accomplish. As a student, the ultimate goal is to have the best educational experience possible in order...
