2025
Typical Weekend for International Students
How do international students spend their weekends? Life in Longview, a peaceful town surrounded by beautiful nature and free from the hustle and bustle of high buildings, offers a different weekend experience from the big city. So I interviewed some students about what they do on weekends.
Yuna, International Programs Ambassador | Oct 30, 2025
Meet Your Classmates - Part 1
Lower Columbia College is a community college. Community colleges are home to a diverse student population, welcoming students who are studying at the college level for the first time, returning after years in the workforce, and/or taking classes for fun.
Connie - International Studies Program | Oct 27, 2025
A day in the life of an International Student Athlete
My life as an international student athlete. My alarm goes off at 7:50 am, just enough time to get ready and make it to my 9:00 am class. Some days, I feel like a zombie, but once I'm out the door, the day takes off.
Lisa, International Programs Ambassador | Oct 23, 2025
Hug, Handshake, or Kiss? Confusion over greetings in different cultures.
When you're meeting someone for the first time, do you go for a handshake, a hug, or maybe even a kiss on the cheek? Greetings vary across cultures, and what feels natural in one country can be completely unexpected, or even awkward, in another.
Lisa, International Programs Ambassador | Oct 20, 2025
Get Ready for Culture Shock... and Reverse Culture Shock!
There are many different things in the U.S. compared to our home countries. When you come to the U.S., you might experience culture shock. On the other hand, when you return to your home country, you might experience "reverse" culture shock!
Yuna, International Programs Ambassador | Oct 16, 2025
Beautiful Longview
When people think about studying in the U.S., big cities like Seattle or Portland usually get all the attention. But honestly, there's something special about smaller towns like Longview.
Fernanda, International Programs Ambassador | Oct 13, 2025
Interview with International Students! What Do They Love About Their Countries?
International students come from many countries, and it is difficult to introduce the best of all countries at once. Thus, we created this series "Love for Home Country".
Yuna, International Student Ambassador | Jun 04, 2025
Overcoming Homesickness
Missing my family, my friends, and my home life was completely normal, but some things can make the transition easier.
Fernanda, International Student Ambassador | May 28, 2025
Is it true that American college students have a lot of homework?
Before attending LCC, I also looked at various study abroad websites and vlogs, and I often read that American college students have a lot of homework and research and that it is hard to get free time.
Yuna, International Programs Ambassador | May 21, 2025
How did students spend the spring break? (English and Japanese)
How did international students spend their spring break? LCC students had a spring break for two weeks between the Winter and Spring quarters. Students spent their time relaxing or adventuring.
Yuna, International Programs Ambassador | May 14, 2025
Campus Tour in Photos
Welcome to the LCC Campus Tour in photos! We are happy to introduce you to some of the campus.
International Program | May 14, 2025
Meet the International Student Ambassadors
International Student Ambassador share about studying at LCC, living in Longview, and adjusting to life in the United States. We sat down with the ambassadors to learn more about them.
International Program Staff | May 07, 2025
Who is Lower Columbia College?
Lower Columbia College, referred to as LCC, is an accredited, public, two-year community and technical college located in Longview, Washington. LCC was established in 1934 with 53 students.
International Programs Student Ambassador | Apr 14, 2025
Welcome to the International Programs Blog
Welcome to the new Lower Columbia College International Programs Blog!
International Program | Apr 14, 2025