Spring Break
We asked out students to tell us about their spring break using the following prompts: What kinds of activities did you do over break? Did you go anywhere new for spring break? How was...
Category: Life in the US
UNIVO Language and Culture Program
We just said goodbye to our friends from UNIVO. Over the course of a few weeks we had this group of students for a language and culture experience. The first few days after arriving...
Finding Your Passion in College
by: Rachid Ouedraogo How many times have you heard people say, “Just follow your passion”? As you start considering your future education, you might have a hard time deciding what you are interested in...
Culture Shock
Many international students can have a difficult time adjusting to life in the US. If you are experiencing this, you may be going through culture shock. Culture shock is a phenomenon that travelers experience...
IEC Trip: Tri-County Humane Society
The IEC students took a trip to the Tri-County Humane Society (TCHS) in St. Cloud. A humane society may also be called an “animal shelter”. This place takes care of abandoned or stray animals,...
Spring Break in the US
By: Michelle Ganou Have you ever heard of “spring break”? Spring break is a popular tradition in American universities. You may have something similar in your country. Most American schools divide the school year...
IEC Student Spotlight: Ondari Eric Nyabuto
The IEC welcomed 10 new students this spring, all from different countries. We are very happy to have such a diverse program this semester. We look forward to getting to know each of them...
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...
