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: International Student
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 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...
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...
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...
