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View from the Valley
INTERNATIONAL CLUB Students from all over the world have the opportunity to attend WVC through the International Program. Many students from Germany, South Korea, Vietnam, England, Canada, Switzerland, and other countries have walked on WVC’s campus and have experienced life in the United States of America (U.S.A.) living in the Mt. Carmel community. International students continue to enroll in WVC and either live with host families, in their own apartments, or in college dorms. The International Program’s staff, members of the International Club, and other friendly faces on campus do everything they can to make the international students feel like they’re living at home away from home. The International Program’s staff regularly immerses international students in the culture of the U.S.A. In October of this year, international students and international club members carved pumpkins together to get ready for the Halloween season. The International Program’s staff presented a Thanksgiving feast at WVC for all IECC international students in November. After Thanksgiving, students helped decorate the International Program’s lounge’s Christmas tree. In addition to celebrating holiday fun, students are also given the chance to visit cities like St. Louis, MO, and Chicago, IL. Evansville, IN, a close city to WVC, is a popular destination for students to shop, eat, and explore more U.S.A. culture. IECC gives international students a fun college experience as well, such as participating in karaoke nights in the Student Lounge, having game nights, playing sports and intramural sports, rooting for the WVC Warriors at home games, joining clubs, volunteering their time for community service, and other activities. “[My favorite part of WVC is the] nice teachers/friends,” freshman student Jenny Chae, originally from South Korea, commented when asked about her experience so far with WVC. “[I get the] opportunity to meet students from all around the world.” Noninternational students at WVC also have the opportunity to immerse themselves in their peers’ cultures. By joining the International Club, students can learn more from international students, make friends, go on trips, and participate in activities. To learn more about the International Program, check out iecc.edu or the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges - International Program Facebook page. AUTHOR: MAGGEE BLEYER
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