Being an international student definitely has its perks here. It’s easy to meet people and everyone’s very friendly. I’ve personally managed to fall into an easy routine of working, eating too much and getting excessively drunk (most definitely not in that order). But there’s nothing...
A word of warning about textbooks! Textbooks are very expensive in the states. I have spent on one module here what I spent in a whole year in London. We are told it is best not to buy the books until you go to the first lesson....
The language barrier (and I’m from England) Coming to America, the last thing I thought I’d have a problem with is the language. Admittedly, it is like a breath of fresh air in comparison to trying to get through Paris with your book of phrases, but...
The Hooty-Hoo and Timbuktu Look forward to the in-and-outs of the Hooty-Hoo and Timbuktu!! You may think: what is he going about? But if you make it to San Francisco State University’s Orientation Week then you will always remember the Hooty-Hoo and Timbuktu. I certainly know I...
I’m glad that my last blog entry (The boyfriend or girlfriend left behind…) has stoked some strong opinions, and as promised, it’s a subject I will often return to—including the situation where couples form overseas. But I wanted to clarify my thoughts since I didn’t mean...
In default of a more impartial view on the topic, here is a case for true love. Reader discretion is advised insofar as my account may be highly subjective, desperately optimistic and perhaps even attack one’s worldview. But here is what a real lover thinks: When...
One of the things I am experiencing while studying abroad is the feeling of getting inspired - and in this case through music. It all started at the SF got talent show in the very beginning of the semester. It was clear that a lot of...
Today I met up with Peter Ho, my fabulous domestic co-chair of the PR committee. We sad together talking about the upcoming IEEC events while creating hand-outs and posters for the international education week and creating a list of things that we need to have...
Hello everyone, I’m Noah Kuchins, the Staff/Faculty Advisor for IEEC. I’ll be contributing to this wonderful new website periodically to talk about the history of the IEEC, student anecdotes, and insights regarding my role as the advisor to the largest student organization on campus....
With so many parties and so little time, we need your help to figure out a place to go for Halloween! Here are some great ideas, so let's get your feedback!...