Hollywood is in Southern California, so it’s no surprise that many incredible movies have been filmed in (and set in) the area. Have you seen these 10 classic movies about Southern California? 10 Classic…
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IEC@OCC Students Tips for International StudentsTips for Reducing Stress as an International Student
Being a student is stressful. Being an international student is even more stressful! In addition to dealing with attending school and trying to succeed in classes, international students have to deal with adjusting to…
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Note: this article is also in Vietnamese. Scroll to the bottom of this page to read this article in English, or download this IEC article Vietnamese version. COSTA MESA, California – English is one of…
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American culture California Tips for International Students8 Things That Might Surprise You About Americans
Do you think you know what Americans are like? You’ve probably seen many movies about the United States, and you might have some American friends . . . maybe you’ve also traveled to or…
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California Southern California Tips for International StudentsAwesome Campsites within an Hour of Los Angeles
Most people think of beaches and skyscrapers when they think of Los Angeles (for good reason!). But did you know that there are many natural spaces around Los Angeles? If you are a nature-lover,…
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California Southern California Student Activities Tips for International StudentsWhat Should I Do in Hollywood?
Did you know that IEC@OCC is just an hour from Hollywood? It’s a great place to spend the day! But what should you do when you’re in Hollywood? We have some tips for how…
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Tips for International Students University TransferWhat the People Who Read Your College Application Really Think
Are you applying to college? You will probably have to complete a college application, which typically includes a personal statement. This is a large part of your application! Someone in the admissions office will…
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Are you coming to OC? Come hungry! Orange County has some of the most delicious food in Southern California. Here are some of the best places to eat in OC. Best Places to Eat…
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In college, you will be expected to write research papers that use reliable academic citation sources. But what are reliable academic citation sources, how do you choose them, and why are they so important?…
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IEC@OCC students come from all over the world and have unique dreams for their education and future. This session, we are highlighting some of our students from Japan. We love to learn about our…