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...
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Have Fun While Studying!
by: Rachid Ouedraogo As college students, we know studying can be boring, sometimes even awful. Here are a few ways you can make your study time more enjoyable. Listen to music Listening to music...
10 Common Idioms for School
In today’s post, we share 10 common idioms about school. An idiom is an expression or phrase that has a meaning other than its literal one. This might sound confusing, so let us break...
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...
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...
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...
How to have a Successful Semester
By: Rachid Ouedraogo Many students ask themselves these two questions at the beginning of every semester: How can I do better this semester? How can I change my bad habits? This article will provide...
