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Issue # 228 - February 2018
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We’re only through the first month of
2018 and we already have a lot of great things to share with you!
Although filing a US tax return isn’t always a fun task our tax
section will make the process a lot easier for you. Also, we have so
many great resources and tips to help you in the new semester you won’t
know where to start- SAT prep, cheap flights, networking advice and of
course a few colleges and universities you should consider attending. We
hope your new year has been off to a great start and that our newsletter
makes it even better.
Best wishes,
The International
Student Team
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Start Planning Your Spring Break
 Already
dreaming of your spring break trip? Stop dreaming and start planning! A good place to
begin is by booking a flight through StudentUniverse. StudentUniverse works with
domestic and international major airlines to lower the price on flights so you and your
friends can score a deal! Book your spring break adventure and save money on flights
with StudentUniverse.
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Why Students Study in Oregon
Every year more students are choosing to study in Oregon and for good reasons! Filled
with impressive mountains, massive forests and great schools, Oregon has it all. You can
do just about anything in Oregon such as climb Mount Hood, the world’s
second-most-climbed mountain. If hiking isn’t your scene Oregon is also home to
the friendly city of Portland. Picture yourself on a rainy Oregon day relaxing and
sipping coffee at a local shop while working on your homework. Still not convinced? Find
out more for yourself:
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In
case you haven’t heard, each month we have a new international student advisor available to
answer your questions. Last month we received a great question from a student in Bangladesh that we
want to share with you:
Networking is key for both personal and professional development. Striking up a casual conversation
with the person next to you could lead to an important connection, and possibly a job. Discover how
to network, why networking is important, and how you can use it to your advantage as an
international student.
Worried about tax season coming up? Don’t be! Our tax
section has all of the information you need to get started including our brand new Form 8843 Wizard!
All international students and their dependents must complete the Form 8843 so let our free wizard
help you. If you need further guidance on filing your tax return visit our tax section and get the
answers you need to meet the April 17th IRS deadline!
There’s only 28 days in the month of February, so it’s time to pick up the pace and get
work done! If you have any questions during this short month our guest advisor Lisa is ready to
help. Lisa works at Cascadia College located near Seattle Washington and helps students with their
immigration status, academic studies and adjusting to life in the US. In her free time Lisa enjoys
playing her flute and board games with friends! Ask Lisa your question.