Are you studying the “right” way? The truth is, there isn’t really a “right” way to study . . . but there are some study habits and tricks that you can use to make…
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By Jennifer Ross, Academic Coordinator and teacher, IEC@DVC Ara Mkhoyan participated in the Education USA 2017 Summer Academy at IEC. He excelled in all of his English classes and made the most of every…
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Alumni International Student Life Student SuccessWhat is OPT? Guide to Optional Practical Training (OPT) for International Students
Optional Practical Training (OPT) is employment for students with an F-1 visa. Students often ask about OPT and if they qualify for this temporary employment. Learn all about OPT here. What is OPT? Guide…
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Summer is over and school is in session! Are you ready to begin your academic year? Education is more than going to class: it is about growing, becoming a more informed person, and learning…
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Student SuccessIEC@DVC names 2018 Abe & Nomura Memorial Scholarship recipient, Gefryde Bosawa Bikomba
We are proud to announce the May winner of the IEC@DVC Abe & Nomura Memorial Scholarship: Gefryde Bosawa Bikomba! IEC@DVC began the scholarship in memory of two IEC students who were tragically killed in an…
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California International Student Life Student Success University TransfersWhat is a California Community College?
College education in the United States can seem confusing to many international students, but it is easy to understand once you realize how the system works. Read on to learn more about the California…
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Alumni IEC Teachers and Staff International Student Life Student SuccessVoices of IEC: Meet Our Student Aide, Marjan!
What is life like when you move to the United States? Ask an IEC@DVC Student Aide! IEC@DVC Student Aides assist in the classroom, provide students help with language learning, and offer guidance on adjusting…
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Academic English International Student Life Student Success University TransfersPreparing for College: What Professors Want in Students
Most IEC@DVC graduates attend a U.S. college or university. Even with all the academic preparation IEC@DVC gives students, going from IEC to an American college can be intimidating!* Follow these tips for preparing for…
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Jerome Kim, 26 years old, is from Seoul, South Korea and came to the International Education Center after spending 4 ½ years in the Korean Army as a sergeant. He dreamt of coming to…
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Peggy, IEC and DVC alumni, is now a graduate from UC Berkeley as of May 2016! Congratulations Peggy! As you might remember, Peggy was a student at IEC for one session, transferred to DVC…