Lake Land College International Student Guide

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Location Lake Land College is located in Mattoon, Illinois, a small, mid-western town approximately three hours south of Chicago, Illinois. The location of Mattoon provides the best of both worlds. If offers a small-town atmosphere conducive to study, but it is only a short drive away from bigcity amenities. It is conveniently located only 15 minutes from Eastern Illinois University and 45 minutes from the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign. The Mattoon community is very warm and welcoming to Lake Land international students. Through our “Global Friends� program, international students are paired with local families to engage in culture sharing activities. This helps our students educate the community on their home country traditions as well as helps students learn about the American way of life. In a survey by StateUniversity.com, Lake Land College was voted the fourth safest campus nationwide, and the safest in the state of Illinois! Campus is monitored 24 hours a day by a staff of highly trained police officers. You can be sure that your time at Lake Land College will be safe and secure! Housing There are many local housing options available to Lake Land College students. The International Studies Program will help students locate and finalize housing prior to arrival. Though there is no on-campus housing, we will help you find the best housing for your needs.


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