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Travel Video Contest - Grand Prize $4,000
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2013 InternationalStudent.com Travel Video Contest is officially open! We have been
fielding scores of questions about the contest already, so everything you need you
can find from our contest
page. Budding filmmakers, talented storytellers, videographers and
performers, and anyone with a compelling story to tell - get your video to us by the
23 October 2013 deadline for the eighth annual contest.
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is $4,000, the Viewer's Choice award is $1,000 and automatic entry into the Finalist
round, and there are also runner-up prizes. For the video itself, you get five
minutes or less to tell us about your proposed study abroad, or if you are already
an international student, to tell us about any trip you would like to take. We can't
wait to see the first entries!
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| With the multitude
of things you will need to organize for the new semester, don't forget your student
health insurance. Not only could it save you money when compared to purchasing your
school's insurance plan, without insurance you could be placed in severe debt if you
do fall sick. Check out our Overview
of the US Healthcare Video to learn more.
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last minute purchasers. The Student
Secure plan starts at just $28/month and it meets most school insurance
requirements! You can apply
online and receive instant confirmation - the process can be done in as
little as 10 minutes.
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| Most students are
either back at school, or heading there shortly, only to be faced with one of the
biggest single expenses after tuition - textbooks! Our Textbook Center
simplifies the process of buying books because you can do it easily and quickly
online. And it ensures that you get the cheapest price, because it instantly
compares book offers from thousands of sellers for new, used and rental books, and
let's you order the one with the best price. Especially easy and helpful for
international students, visit our Textbook Center and see how much you can save.
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| August was our
second month hosting a guest international student advisor readily available to
answer questions from real international students. We received many great questions
and
Deborah
Parris from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University answered the top ten. Check
out what other international students asked and what Deborah had to say -
hopefully it will also provide you with the answers you need!
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weren't answered ask our September guest advisor Mina
Morgan from The Language Company and make sure you check out next month's
newsletter for more answers on being an international student.
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| CORT
has helped thousands of international students furnish their apartments. CORT offers
furniture rental packages for as little as $99 a month for a one-bedroom apartment.
A hassle-free, affordable alternative to buying and moving furniture during your
college stay, CORT will even deliver and set up your furniture before you arrive.
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| Featured Schools of the Month
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Full Sail
University
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Study
Mississippi
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Walden
University
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Offering degrees in Film, Recording Arts, Game Development and many
others, with Full Sail you can work on movies in Hollywood or become a
singing sensation in Nashville.
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The member schools of StudyMississippi offer hundreds of degrees in all
kinds of settings. They offer excellence in academics and sports and
Mississippi offers all kinds of outdoor activities.
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Walden offers more than 75 online degree programs with more than 385
specializations and concentrations, making it the choice of more than
50,000 students from around the world.
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Congratulations to the three Photo Contest Winners and a big Thank You to everyone
who participated and submitted their picture. The response was tremendous and we
thoroughly enjoyed viewing all submissions and hope to make the International
Student Photo Contest an annual event.
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South Sudan took home 1st place and our $200 grand prize. Peter is currently
studying Petroleum Engineering in Russia and the winning picture was taken while
winter camping near his college campus. Read
more about Peter and his "Superman move".
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| Our 2nd place winner
was Margaryta Popova from Ukraine studying in Iceland. Read
about her first solo concert with the Symphony Orchestra and her upcoming move to
Mannes College of Music in New York City.
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| The 3rd place
picture was submitted by Rashi Jain from India studying in the Republic of Maldives.
Take
a look at this amazing picture of the sand patch in the Indian Ocean in
Maldives. And let's not forget about the honorable mentions... while these photos
did not receive a first, second or third place award they deserve much recognition
and kudos.
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| In next
month's newsletter we will feature the winners of our August International Student
Essay Contest so
sit tight and get ready to read some inspiring study abroad stories... make sure you
follow us on social media for updates about the finalists.
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