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Issue # 224 - October 2017
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School is in full gear, and so are we! We
have been watching your videos that have been pouring in telling us
about the many trips you would like to take for our Travel Video
Contest. If you haven’t already, make sure to get your video in by
October 13th for your chance to win up to $4,000! We are also getting
ready for our live event with Valencia College where you’ll get an
inside look at why this might be the perfect place for you to study. In
this issue, we also have a number of resources including what you need
to know about life in the US as an international student, an insurance
video to introduce you to the US healthcare system, and don’t forget to
ask Natalie Brown, our guest advisor, your questions this month!
Best wishes,
The International Student Team
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Contest Deadline is Coming Soon
 Our 12th
annual Travel Video Contest is still open for entries- but not for long! If you have a
proposed study abroad trip or if you are currently an international student and want to
take a special trip, we want to hear your story. Submit your four-minute video before
the October 13th deadline for your chance to win $4,000!
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Join our Online Event at Valencia College
 Join us
live on October 20th as we visit Valencia College! Voted 4th in the US for the number of
associate degrees awarded, their two-year program transfers their students to some of
the top schools throughout the US. If you would like to learn more about Valencia
College, one of the the best community colleges in the US, come to our live video event
where we will be visiting their campus in Orlando, Florida on Friday October 20th, 2017
at 11am EST. Visit the link and set a reminder today so you can remember to join on the
20th!
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Whether you’re still trying to study in the US or you’ve just arrived, we have some great information on life in the US that you’ll want to know. Learn what to expect during your time in the US when it comes to culture shock, social life, living accommodations, transportation, safety issues, money and working. 
It can be difficult to find employment as an international student in the United States, but in many cases it is possible. Our Job Search in the US section will help prepare you for the challenges you will encounter by showing you what these hurdles are and how you can overcome them, along with tips on how to improve your resume, find job openings, and ace the interview!
Have you thought about attending a school in the Midwest? Missouri is a state located in the middle of the United States and ranks as the 12th most popular state for international students! One reason students choose Missouri is because it has some of the safest campuses in the US, not to mention that students can enjoy trips to the St. Louis Arch, Lake Ozark, and more. See why students are choosing Missouri.
Getting medical care in the US is complicated, not to mention it is unique from any other country in
the world. To help you navigate, we’ve created a 10 minute video that will introduce you to our
insurance plans, including how they work, where you can go for medical care, and how the claims
process works.
Say hello to our October advisor Natalie Brown! Natalie works at Truckee Meadows Community College
located in Nevada’s high desert valley, an area that is known for its outdoor life. Natalie has been
working in higher education for more than 15 years advising international students on admissions,
employment options, academic planning and transfer advice. When Natalie is not advising
international students you can find her hiking or skiing. Ask Natalie your question today!