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Issue # 202 - December 2015
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The year might be winding down ... but we certainly are not! Last week, we
announced the winners of our Travel Video Contest and this month we are
happy to help you prepare for winter and the new semester. It has been a
great year and we want to wish you a very happy holiday season!
Best wishes,
The International Student Team
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2015 Travel Video Contest WinnerWe are thrilled to announce the winners of our
10th Anniversary Travel Video Contest! With so many fantastic submissions it wasn't an
easy decision for our panel of judges, but after much deliberation the 2015 Contest
winners have finally been chosen. This year's winners are:
Thanks to all who entered, we were truly honored to have you in our
contest!
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Waiving Your School's Insurance Plan
 The
start of the new semester is just around the corner, and with school insurance plans
getting even more expensive, now is the time to look at alternatives! In some cases, you
can save up to $1,500 or more when purchasing your own plan. To find out if you can
waive your school’s plan, visit our school requirements page.
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Featured Schools Of The Month
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James Madison University
is nationally recognized for its academics. JMU’s
“impressive balance of educational, social and
extracurricular activities to enrich students’
experience” earned the school a place in The
Princeton Review’s “The Best Value Colleges:
2014 Edition".
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Rockland Community College
is a two-year college in the State University of New
York (SUNY) system. Having students from over 25
different countries makes Rockland Community College a
great diverse place to study.
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Southern Mississippi is a
public research university with a diverse student body
of approximately 15,000 students from 63 foreign
countries, all regions of the United States and every
corner of Mississippi, USM celebrate diversity in every
sense of the word.
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Hangout: Tips on How to Make your College Application Great!
 Each
college application will be different, but there are a few things you can do to make a
great first impression. Join our December Hangout On Air (December 17, 11pm US Eastern
Time) and get tips on submitting a great college admission application!
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Your Winter Break Guide
If You’re Staying on Campus:
There are many good reasons to stay on campus during break
including saving money, finding time to relax and getting
caught up on your favorite T.V. series. But, after a few
days and you're bored - what next?
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If You’re Leaving Town:
Whether you plan on traveling back home or taking a great
vacation during winter break, make sure you check out our
Travel Center. Here you can find discounted student rates on
flights, hostels, rail passes and car rentals.
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Ask William Your Questions!
 William Velez from Chemeketa
Community College is our December guest advisor. This means throughout the month you
can ask William all of your questions on becoming an being an international student and
get a direct reply! Start asking now!
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