The IEEC Blog

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...

We are taking a break from dive bars this week, and bringing all the IEECers out to Vessel! Come dance your stress away at this gorgeous club, and sample the music of our local DJs....

Want to go visit to one of the best campuses in the US (and perhaps the world)? This is your chance!...

The Cross Cultural Committee would like to invite you come down to see San Francisco's vibrant Chinese New Year Parade in Union Square. The Parade is a brilliant and exciting San Francisco tradition that showcases both San Francisco's cultural diversity and its playfulness. After viewing...

Feeling like a quick jog? The IEEC has the inside information on how you can get a scenic view AND some good running buddies every Thursday afternoon!...

This is a new film directed by Hassan Zee about a young woman, Beena, whose family still clings to their old school beliefs about behavior and marriage for women. She pursues her dreams of freedom. This is a great film and the director himself will be...

IEEC End of Year Gala. Come join us as we say our final farewell to all the friends we have made this semester....