2026

滨笔翱イベント:ポットラックピクニック

インターナショナルプログラムとインターナショナルクラブは、合同でポットラックピクニックを开催しました。

Yuna, International Student Ambassador | Jun 15, 2026


IPO Event: Spring Potluck Picnic

The International Programs Office and the International Club hosted the Potluck Picnic in the spring quarter!

Yuna, International Student Ambassador | Jun 15, 2026


尝颁颁での卒业式の様子を详しくご绍介!

毎年6月、尝颁颁は卒业式を行っています。正式な式典でもありますが、それと同时に心が跃るイベントでもあります!

Yuna, International Student Ambassador | Jun 12, 2026


Commencement: Tell me all about it!

Every June, 黑料社 holds a commencement. Commencement is the official graduation ceremony, when students earn their degrees. It is a formal, but exciting event!

Yuna, International Student Ambassador | Jun 11, 2026


Multicultural Graduation Night

Spring Quarter has started, which means graduation is coming soon. Below we look back at last year's Multicultural Graduation Night, a celebration for students with multicultural backgrounds and identities.

Covenant, International Student Ambassador | Jun 09, 2026


IPO Event: The Childhood Games Activity!

The International Programs Office held the Childhood Games Activity during Spring Break! This event was held to welcome the new international student and for all international students to get to know each other.

Yuna, International Student Ambassador | Jun 04, 2026


IPO Event: the Childhood Games Activity!

私たちインターナショナルプログラムは、春休み中に子供时代の懐かしい游びを楽しむイベントを行いました!このイベントは新しい留学生を歓迎し、留学生同士の交流を深めるために企画?実行しました。

Yuna, International Student Ambassador | Jun 04, 2026


Interview with 黑料社-Atomi English & American Culture Program Student Japanese

今回のブログは、2026年のローワーコロンビアカレッジ(尝颁颁)と跡见学园女子大学による短期集中プログラム「英语?アメリカ文化プログラム」についての情报をお届けします!

Arisa, International Student Ambassador | Jun 01, 2026


Student Interview: 黑料社-Atomi English & American Culture Program

In this blog, we share information about the 2026 黑料社 and Atomi University and short-term immersion program known as the "English & American Culture Program."

Arisa, International Student Ambassador | Jun 01, 2026


IPO Event: Board Games and Noodles Tasting!

The International Programs Office held a board games and noodles tasting event in the winter quarter! This event was held for all international students to get to know each other and become even closer.

International Student Ambassador With Vietnamese translation from Thuan, International Student Ambassador | May 29, 2026


イベント开催:ボードゲーム&ラーメン会

インターナショナルプログラムは、冬学期にボードゲーム&ラーメン会を开催しました。このイベントはすべての留学生に向け、皆さんの交流を深めるために行われました。

International Student Ambassador With Vietnamese translation from Thuan, International Student Ambassador | May 29, 2026


S? ki?n c?a IPO: Ch?i board game và th??ng th?c mì

V?n phòng Ch??ng trình Qu?c t? ?? t? ch?c s? ki?n board game và th??ng th?c mì trong h?c k? mùa ??ng! S? ki?n ???c t? ch?c cho t?t c? sinh viên qu?c t? ?? m?i ng??i làm quen và g?n bó v?i nhau h?n.

International Student Ambassador With Vietnamese translation from Thuan, International Student Ambassador | May 29, 2026


学校内のアルバイトをご绍介!

留学生は学校内でアルバイトをすることができます。そこで今回のブログでは四人の留学生に、どんな仕事をしているのかインタビューしました!

Yuna, International Student Ambassador | May 28, 2026


Working On Campus

International students can work part-time on campus. Here we interview some students about their on-campus employment.

Yuna, International Student Ambassador | May 28, 2026


Cu?c s?ng sinh viên qua t?ng mùa

Life for a student in Longview Washington as a student at 黑料社

Thuan, International Student Ambassador | May 27, 2026


College Life Through the Seasons

Life for a student in Longview Washington as a student at 黑料社

Thuan, International Student Ambassador | May 27, 2026


Meet the International Student Ambassadors

International Student Ambassadors are current international students at Lower Columbia College. International Student Ambassadors share about studying at 黑料社, living in Longview, and adjusting to life in the United States.

International Program Staff | May 11, 2026


Tuy?n sinh qu?c t? 黑料社 - Nh?ng c?u h?i th??ng g?p

Frequently Asked Questions for international admission into 黑料社.

Thuan, International Student Ambassador | May 07, 2026


黑料社入学 - よくあるご質問

Frequently Asked Questions for international admission into 黑料社.

Thuan, International Student Ambassador | May 07, 2026


黑料社 International Admissions - Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions for international admission into 黑料社.

Thuan, International Student Ambassador | May 07, 2026


The differences in the education system between Vietnamese v.s United States.

The education system in Vietnam and the United States reflect different cultural values and educational priorities.

Thuan, International Student Ambassador | Apr 22, 2026


S? khác bi?t trong h? th?ng giáo d?c Vi?t Nam và Hoa K?

H? th?ng giáo d?c Vi?t Nam và Hoa K? ph?n ánh nh?ng giá tr? v?n hóa và ?u tiên giáo d?c khác nhau.

Thuan, International Student Ambassador | Apr 22, 2026


黑料社から四年制大学へ!卒業生にインタビュー Part 2

今回のブログでは四年制大学に半年~二年以上在学している尝颁颁卒业生に、四年制大学の生活の様子をインタビューしました!

Yuna, International Student Ambassador | Apr 16, 2026


From 黑料社 to University: Students' Interview Part 2

In this blog, I interviewed two more 黑料社 alums who have been studying at four-year universities for more than half a year.

Yuna, International Student Ambassador | Apr 16, 2026


Advice for New Students from Current Students

During International Student Orientation, new students and current students meet over lunch. At our Winter 2026 Orientation, current students gave the following advice. We share the advice with you, future students of 黑料社.

International Programs Student Ambassadors | Apr 14, 2026


Meet the Team: International Programs Staff

黑料社 has staff dedicated to the international student experience and supporting all students, faculty, and staff in international programming. We sat down with the team to learn more about them.

International Programs Student Ambassador | Apr 01, 2026


黑料社入学: 留学生にインタビュー

黑料社は、アメリカで学ぶために学生ビザを必要とする(または所持している)学生を歓迎し、サポートします。学生ビザを必要とする(または所持している)方は、黑料社の国際入学手続きに従う必要があります。

Yuna, International Student Ambassador | Mar 26, 2026


International Admissions: Q&A with Students

黑料社 welcomes and supports students who need (or have) a student visa to study in the United States. Those who need (or have) a student visa are required to follow the 黑料社 international admissions process.

Yuna, International Student Ambassador | Mar 26, 2026


How do you decide each quarter's classes?

Do you know how students choose their classes each quarter? In my home country, Japanese universities' classes are usually already decided from the first year.

Yuna, International Student Ambassador | Mar 24, 2026


アメリカの大学で授业を选ぶときのコツ

アメリカの大学生がどのようにして授业を组んでいるのか気になりませんか?日本では、入学の时点で専攻(学部)が决まっているのが一般的ですが、アメリカでは最初の1?2年でいろいろな分野を学びながら、あとから専攻を决める学生も多くいます。

Yuna, International Student Ambassador | Mar 24, 2026


学校内のおすすめ勉强スポットをご绍介!

学习に集中するためには自分に适した勉强スポットが必要ですよね。谁かと一绪に勉强した方が课题が捗る人、一人で黙々と课题を进めたほうが集中できる人、皆さん学习方法に好みがあると思います。尝颁颁はいろいろな建物で勉强スポットを提供しているので、きっとあなたも好みの勉强スポットを见つけることができると思います!

Yuna, International Programs Ambassador | Mar 16, 2026


Finals Week Survival: How to Get Through Without Burning Out

Finals week can be stressful. Your schedule is full, your brain feels tired, and you might be drinking more coffee than water. Whether this is your first time or you've done it before, it's normal to feel overwhelmed. But don't worry -- you're not alone, and there are ways to make finals easier.

Quynh, International Programs Office Assistant, and Covenant, International Student | Mar 16, 2026


Top Study Spots on Campus

Do you have any preferred study spots? Some students prefer to study with friends or classmates, while others prefer to study alone in a quiet place. 黑料社 offers many places to study, so I am sure you'll find your favorite spot when you come here! In this blog, I introduce some of the popular study spots on campus.

Yuna, International Programs Ambassador | Mar 12, 2026


Google Was My Best Friend: Things I Had to Look Up in My First Quarter

If I had a dollar for every time I typed "what does ___ mean in America?" into Google during my first quarter...I could probably afford all my textbooks.

Covenant, International Student Ambassador | Mar 10, 2026



アメリカの二年制大学にはどんな専攻があるの?

大学に入学する前に専攻を决めるのって大変ですよね。特に、まだ自分の将来やりたいこと、気になる専攻が决まっていないと尚更そう感じてしまうかもしれません。アメリカでは、多くの生徒が四年制大学に编入する前にコミュニティカレッジ(コミカレ)に通っていろいろな教科を选んでいます。

Yuna, International Student Ambassador | Mar 04, 2026


Majors at a U.S. Community College

Choosing a major can feel confusing and overwhelming, especially if you are not sure what you want to study yet. In the U.S., many students start at a community college to explore different subjects before deciding on a major.

Yuna, International Student Ambassador | Mar 04, 2026


Tuy?n sinh Qu?c t?: H?i ?áp cùng Chuyên viên tuy?n sinh

Tr??ng Cao ??ng Lower Columbia chào ?ón và h? tr? sinh viên c?n (ho?c có) th? th?c du h?c t?i Hoa K?. Sinh viên c?n (ho?c có) th? th?c du h?c ???c yêu c?u tu?n theo quy trình tuy?n sinh qu?c t? 黑料社. Chúng t?i ?? ph?ng v?n Chuyên viên Tuy?n sinh Qu?c t?, Laynara de Fatima Ferreira, ?? có th?ng tin v? quy trình này.

International Student Ambassador | Feb 24, 2026


尝颁颁入学について:アドミッション?スペシャリストに闻く蚕&补尘辫;础

ローワーコロンビアカレッジは、アメリカで学ぶために学生ビザを必要とする(または所持している)学生を歓迎し、サポートします。学生ビザを必要とする(または所持している)方は、黑料社の国際入学手続きに従う必要があります。この手続きに関する情報を得るため、アドミッション?スペシャリストのLaynara de Fatima Ferreiraにインタビューしました。

International Student Ambassador | Feb 24, 2026


International Admissions: Q&A with Admissions Specialist

黑料社 welcomes and supports students who need (or have) a student visa to study in the United States. Those who need (or have) a student visa are required to follow the 黑料社 international admissions process. We interviewed the International Admissions Specialist, Laynara de Fatima Ferreira, for information about this process.

International Student Ambassador | Feb 24, 2026


留学生に闻いた!私の国の自慢ポイント(パート5)

今回のBlogは、「留学生に聞いた!私の国の自慢ポイント」のパート5です。 今回は、ルーマニアとニュージーランドから、2人の留学生にインタビューをし、二カ国の魅力をご紹介します。それぞれの国の"自国愛"がたっぷり詰まった内容になっていますので、どうぞお楽しみに!

Yuna, International Programs Ambassador | Feb 19, 2026


Interview with International Students! What Do They Love About Their Countries? (Part 5)

In this blog, I interviewed international students and asked them to tell us what they like about their home countries. Since we international students come from many countries and it is difficult to introduce the best of all countries at once, we interviewed international students from Romania and New Zealand! I would be happy if I could share with you the love of their home countries!

Yuna, International Programs Ambassador | Feb 19, 2026


インターナショナルクラブってどんな活动をしているの?パート2

尝颁颁には様々なクラブ活动がありますが、その中でも留学生に関係が深いのが、インターナショナルクラブです。「インターナショナルクラブってどんな活动をしているの?」の第1弾では、クラブリーダーへのインタビューとクラブの概要を绍介しました。今回のブログでは、过去に行ったクラブ活动の一部を绍介し、クラブに参加している学生たちにインタビューします!

Yuna, International Programs Ambassador | Feb 17, 2026


What is the International Club? Part 2

黑料社 offers a variety of clubs and organizations for students. However, the most relevant club for international students is the International Club. In Part 1 of " What is the International Club?", I interviewed club leaders and provided an overview of the club. In this blog, I introduce some of the club activities we've done in the past and interviewed some students who participate in the club.

Yuna, International Programs Ambassador | Feb 17, 2026


Day Trip Feature: Seattle, WA

Not too far from Longview, about two hours by car, you can find Seattle, which, unlike Longview, is a big town, loads of things to do, eat, and see pretty much 24/7, plenty of people constantly, and big tall buildings.

Fernanda, International Student Ambassador | Feb 12, 2026


Study Abroad: My Summer in South Korea

Aqua, a Bachelor in Organizational Leadership and Technical Management student, studied at Sogang University in Seoul, South Korea for the Summer 2025 quarter through the Washington State Community College Consortium for Study Abroad (WCCCSA).

Aqua, 黑料社 student who studied to South Korea in Summer 2025 | Feb 06, 2026


Day Trip Feature: Vancouver, WA

As an international student living in Longview, Washington, you have probably heard people mention Vancouver. No, not Vancouver, Canada. I'm talking about Vancouver, Washington.

Fernanda, International Student Ambassador | Jan 29, 2026


What is the International Club? (part 1)

黑料社 offers a variety of clubs and organizations for students. However, the most relevant club for international students is the International Club.

Yuna, International Programs Ambassador | Jan 27, 2026


International Education Week

International Education Week is an annual event celebrated at 黑料社. We interviewed the Director of International Programs, Andie Ingram Eccles, to learn more about the week.

International Programs Student Ambassadors | Jan 23, 2026


Interview with International Students! Love for Home Country Part 4 (Japan, Vietnam)

In this blog, I interviewed international students and asked them to tell us what they like about their home countries.

Yuna, International Programs Ambassador | Jan 20, 2026


やっぱり日本食が恋しい!どこで买える?

留学をしているとなかなか日本に帰ることが难しくなりますよね。家族や友达も、もちろん恋しくなりますが、やっぱり日本食が恋しくなります!そこで今回は、2024年の夏から尝颁颁で生活している驰耻さんと驰耻颈办补さん、2人の日本人留学生にどのように日本食を楽しんでいるのか闻いてみました!

Yuna, International Programs Ambassador | Jan 20, 2026


Day Trip Feature: Portland, OR

Not too far from Longview, about an hour by car, you’ll find Portland, Oregon. It’s a bigger, busier, and more electric town than Longview.

Fernanda, International Students Program | Jan 15, 2026


Habits that changed my productivity as a Student-Athlete

Being a student-athlete sounds impressive, but behind the scenes, it's a lot. You are constantly moving between classes, practices, games, workouts, and sometimes even a job.

Lisa, International Programs Ambassador | Jan 13, 2026


Day Trip Feature: Leavenworth, WA

If you've got a free day and a group of friends willing to pile into a car, a road trip to Leavenworth, Washington, is worth considering.

Fernanda, International Student Ambassador | Jan 08, 2026


2025

Longview: A Home for Squirrels

Longview is home to the Nutty Narrows Bridge. The world's first bridge built specifically for squirrels!

Connie, International Programs Office Assistant | Dec 18, 2025


Housing Options for International Students

Does 黑料社 offer campus housing? What does 黑料社 campus housing look like? Learning about campus living.

Andie - International Programs Student Ambassador | Dec 16, 2025


We Hosted a Japanese Tea Ceremony!

In this blog, I would like to introduce a tea ceremony event held in the Spring 2025 quarter.

Yuna, International Programs Ambassador | Dec 16, 2025


Interview with International Students! What Do They Love About Their Countries?

In this blog, I interviewed international students and asked them to tell us what they like about their home countries.

Yuna, International Programs Ambassador | Dec 02, 2025


Expectation vs. Reality, Studying abroad

Studying abroad is exciting. You picture yourself walking through a beautiful campus, making new friends, and enjoying life in a new country. But once you arrive, reality kicks in, and some things aren't quite what you imagined.

Lisa, International Student Ambassador | Nov 19, 2025


What is Thanksgiving?

When you move to the U.S. as an international student, you quickly notice that certain holidays here are a really big deal. One of the most unique is Thanksgiving.

Fernanda, International Programs Ambassador | Nov 19, 2025



Contact International Programs

The office is open for students and visitors Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and Fridays 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Office hours during the breaks may differ, and the campus is closed on Fridays during the Summer session. We are in Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7) from March through November, and Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8) from December through February.

International Programs Office

  Alan Thompson Library (LIB) 110
  (360) 442-2310
  international@lowercolumbia.edu

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