Winter Break
This year we asked students to tell us about their winter break. These were the prompt questions: Where did you go on your winter break? Why did you choose that place? What did you...
Tagged: Culture
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...
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 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...
