Orientation

IEI has an initial and on-going orientation to American life.

In the first days, after registration and academic testing, IEI has an orientation session about living in the United States. Each student is given an IEI student handbook, which contains much information about American life and life in Middle Tennessee specifically and suggestions for personal living, living in a homestay (hotel or apartment), ways that American society may be a little or very much different from your own culture and previous lifestyle.

IEI also attempts to help students open a bank account, learn about writing checks, using debit cards, get an American driver's certificate, and do any of the things necessary to live safely and comfortably in Middle Tennessee.