The IEEC Blog

Written By: Alexine Prentignac Moving abroad alone in your twenties is a great journey and a lifetime experience. However, discovering a new culture, totally different from what you are used to, can be difficult and lead to weird impressions and awkward moments. I arrived in San Francisco...

Written By: Mariola Menéndez San Francisco, a city known for its unique culture and diverse neighborhoods, offers a treasure trove of thrifting opportunities. From community thrift stores to vintage boutiques, you can discover second-hand gems that not only save you money but also provide a sustainable...

Written By: Megan Martin Being a student on a budget can be difficult. Figuring out how to navigate around one of the most expensive states in America is daunting. With the responsibility of guiding yourself through difficult times and gaining a new sense of independence it...

Written By: Rui Tamura San Francisco is full of exciting things to do but here are the top 5 must see places when visiting San Francisco! Golden Gate BridgeThe first thing that you should check out is the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, one of the most recognizable...

Written By: Mariola Menendez As we reflect on Mental Health Awareness Day on October 10th, it's essential to emphasize thesignificance of this day in our fast-paced world. The pressures of college, combined with thehectic pace of city life, such as in bustling San Francisco, can take...

Written By: Megan Martin One of the reasons I chose San Fransisco as my university to go on exchange was due to the abundance of places to visit and things to do here. The number of opportunities there are to explore is amazing. The contrast between...

Written By: Selma Skjomming Arriving in San Francisco Hei! My name is Selma and I´m an exchange student from Norway this semester. For those who don’t know where that is, it's a country in the northern part of Europe, also referred to as Scandinavia. The entire journey...

Written By: Mariola Menénedez Dear readers, My name is Mariola Menénedez, I am majoring in International Relations and Law at Carlos III University in Madrid, Spain. I embarked on a life-changing adventure to study abroad at San Francisco State University. In this blog, I'll take you through...