In March and April this year, Hobsons is holding virtual student fairs for international students from Southeast Asia, China and Latin America to meet and greet schools from all over the USA. There are currently over 50 schools signed up to attend the events - so its an excellent opportunity to learn more about each school and obtain vital admissions information.

Unlike traditional student fairs, this event is free to attend, you can do it from the comfort of your own home (its 100% online) and there are chances to win up to $12,000 in prizes and scholarships! To register for the event please click on the appropriate link below and after completing a short form you will be registered and sent further details.

To learn more and register please visit:

• Southeast Asia - March 5 2011
• Greater China - March 12 2011
• Latin America - April 9 2011

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You will get inclusive calling credit, free shipping, a local number in country and some sim cards even include low cost international calls. For more information and to purchase right online, please visit our international sim card page for further information.

Indian Students Tops in "Peaceful" New Zealand
(from the Economic Times of India)

Nearly 9000 student permits have reportedly been issued to Indian students. First-time students accounted for more than half of all international students in New Zealand, the Department of Labour's migration trends and outlook 2009-10 report said.

"India has become the largest source country of new international students to New Zealand, but China remains the single largest source country of international students," it added.

An Indian student named Sandeep Singh studying at the National Technology Institute in Auckland said New Zealand was becoming a popular choice for Indian students because it was viewed as a "peaceful" and "an ideal destination to study".

Read the rest of the story in the Economic Times of India.