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Issue # 226 - December 2017
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The year is coming to an end but our steady
stream of great information will keep on heading your way! Whether
you’re looking for help getting into your dream college, health
insurance for the new year or for someone to simply answer your
questions, we have what you need. Among other things, we are also
pleased to share with you our Travel Video Contest winners! We hope that
2017 has been a wonderful year for each of you, and that you’re looking
forward to 2018 as much as we are!
Best wishes,
The
International Student Team
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The 2017 Travel Video Contest Winners Are...
 We are thrilled to announce that our 12th annual Travel Video Contest winners have been named! We received numerous outstanding videos from around the world and after a very difficult decision our judges were able to come to a final decision on the winners! We
are pleased to announce that the winners are:
1st Place: Dini
Restyanti with “Finding
My Ikigai”
2nd Place: Laura Catalina Rey with “Drawing
My Trip”
3rd Place: Eliel Freer-Sullivan with “New
York, New York, My American Dream”
Thank you to all who entered and shared
your inspiring stories with us. We look forward to hearing from more of you next
year!
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Want to Study in the US? Let IvyWise Help You!
Applying to US universities as an international student can be confusing and stressful,
and a little help can go a long way. If you need guidance applying to US universities,
IvyWise can help by providing customized assistance through their college counseling and
test prep programs. The IvyWise team of expert college counselors is made up of former
deans and directors of admission from some of the top universities in the US including
Yale, Princeton, MIT, Georgetown, NYU, and more. IvyWise has worked with students in
over 40 countries, and in 2017, 91% of IvyWise students gained admission into one or
more of their top-choice schools! No matter what stage of the admission process you’re
in or where you live, IvyWise is ready to help.
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The
semester is quickly coming to an end which means it’s also time to think about health insurance for
the new year. Whether you need coverage for a few months or a few years, it’s important to find the
coverage you need at a price that will fit your budget. A good place to start is by exploring this
International Student Health Insurance plan that offers 4 levels to choose from - and starts at
$29/month!
Are
you considering learning English while taking college courses? If so, our new Pathway Program
section is filled with useful information to help you make the right decision and earn your degree!
You’ll learn exactly what a pathway program is and why it may or may not be the right choice for
you. Check out our Pathway Program section to help you prepare for these decisions!
It’s hard to believe, but 2017 is almost over! Every year on January 1st many people decide what
their main goals for the upcoming year will be. Have you decided what your New Year’s resolutions
will be for 2018? Check out our blog on some common New Year’s resolutions and the steps you can
take to achieve them.
One of the best things about being an international student is sharing traditions and holidays with
new friends. This time of year there is an abundance of holidays to celebrate and we’re excited for
each one! Whether you’re celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, St. Lucia Day or the arrival of
2018, we hope that you have a safe and fun holiday. If you would like to learn more about what’s
happening around the world this month, make sure you check out our blog on holidays in December and
how you can celebrate!
We’re rounding off the year with a special guest advisor: Sharece Bunn from the University of
Oregon. Sharece is the International Student Advisor and Peer Mentor Program Coordinator at the
University of Oregon and enjoys helping international students on a daily basis. She has served
twice in the Peace Corps and loves to travel, write and take pictures while wandering around Oregon.
Ask Sharece your questions and she’ll be happy to help you!