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Hey! Even if I've been struggling with papers and exams these last couple of weeks I was able to take the weekend off to explore beautiful Lake Tahoe, a trip that some people in IEEC arranged. I really recommend joining these kind of...

Hi everyone! When we arrived to San Francisco in August, it was really cold. I was wearing the coat that I wear in Turkey when it's heavy snowing. As a mediterranean person, it was really hard for me to get used to this cold weather especially...

The Mashouf Wellness Center I think we can all agree that it is a fine and fresh perk for any exchange student. Great opportunity to stay in shape, take a swim or just relax in the bubble bath. Its free so no one can really complain....

  Hey peeps This is Simon bringing in another quick travel recommendation. Las Vegas the city of Sins. As a intermediate gambler this place has a certain type of attraction to you. Everyone has heard a million stories about this city and there is no telling truth...

Hello out there As an exchange student in California you are very lucky to be close to some of the worlds most astonishing natural phenomenons. The way that the Calorado river has left behind the landscapes of Nevada and Arizona that we today call The Grand...

Hi everyone! I just want to give you some good advice.. If you like street art then you really have to go to Clarion Alley!! It was so cool, I have never seen anything like that.   / Malin...

Hi everyone! There has been people writing about Yosemite before, I will simply let my pictures show you my experience of it. It was over my expectations for sure.   /Maggie...

Hi! Last week was the first time I celebrated Halloween in the US and it was so fun!! We were at a big Halloween party in town that was organized by IEEC. Everyone had really cool outfits. Halloween in the US is completely different from Sweden. We don't...

Hello peeps.   This post goes out to all the thrill seekers out there. How are you doing?? If you like thrills and amusement parks i can guarantee you that Six Flags in Los Angeles is something for you (duuh). Anyway coming from Europe i had expectations, sure....

  Rent in San Francisco is through the roof and it is clear to everyone small shared apartments is the way to go. This does not keep people from hosting house parties though I would definitely  say that overcrowded house parties in small apartments is an essential...