http://blog.internationalstudent.com International Student Blog Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:13:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en InternationalStudentBloghttp://feedburner.google.com The 2009 International Student Travel Video Contest has now closed! This year we received more entries than ever before and some fantastic entries which we are sure will make you laugh. Check out Gorilla Dream, Milkland, Hello 2 Ciao, The Study Abroad Show and so many more fantastic entries &#8211; you have literally hours of [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternationalStudentBlog/~4/FRkmaJfg4a4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InternationalStudentBlog/~3/FRkmaJfg4a4/ http://blog.internationalstudent.com/2009/11/video-contest-closed-submit-your-votes/ The latest issue of the International Student News has been released and will be sitting in your inbox for our over 150,000 international students subcribers! This month we have some exciting news with the closing of our International Student Travel Video contest and some amazing videos, check it out: Travel Video Contest Closing Entries International Student Insurance ELI [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternationalStudentBlog/~4/0sE6BgD5OBw" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InternationalStudentBlog/~3/0sE6BgD5OBw/ http://blog.internationalstudent.com/2009/11/issue-129-international-student-news/ The 2009 Travel Video Contest has now been launched, and we invite all international and study abroad students from around the world to don their directors hats and start shooting their videos for this years competition! Now in its fourth year, the competition promises to be bigger and better than ever with a grand prize [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternationalStudentBlog/~4/1G4sRiuClXY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InternationalStudentBlog/~3/1G4sRiuClXY/ http://blog.internationalstudent.com/2009/09/travel-video-contest-2009-launched/ The latest edition of the International Student News has been released and will be making its way to your inbox if you are a current subscriber. This month we are excited to announce the launch of the 2009 Travel Video Contest, where you can submit your video entries to us and tell us why you [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternationalStudentBlog/~4/nHtbocgGx-M" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InternationalStudentBlog/~3/nHtbocgGx-M/ http://blog.internationalstudent.com/2009/09/issue-27-international-student-news/ According to Canadian immigration lawyer David Cohen of Campbell Cohen, the province of Quebec is beginning an &#8220;accelerated and simplified immigration program&#8221; that will apply to both international students and specialized foreign workers to help facilitate their immigration to Canada. The new, simpler regulations are intended to stimulate the economy of Quebec by attracting highly qualified [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternationalStudentBlog/~4/faid7nPy0T8" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InternationalStudentBlog/~3/faid7nPy0T8/ http://blog.internationalstudent.com/2009/08/new-immigration-program-for-international-students-in-quebec/ The latest edition of the International Student News has just been released &#8211; and should be winding its way through the information super highway to your email account if you are current subscriber. This month we have the following packed edition for you: International Student Loans &#8211; Now Available Student Insurance Plans Student News From the Mailbag Fun Site [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternationalStudentBlog/~4/W1JAyZXfTJU" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InternationalStudentBlog/~3/W1JAyZXfTJU/ http://blog.internationalstudent.com/2009/08/issue-126-international-student-news/ With the development over the past few years of new media and social networking sites, there is a lot to keep on top of and it is not easy to know what is the latest and greatest trend that you should be doing &#8211; such as twittering or facebooking. For International Students, it can [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternationalStudentBlog/~4/YON4T4HCr5A" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InternationalStudentBlog/~3/YON4T4HCr5A/ http://blog.internationalstudent.com/2009/08/international-students-get-social/ As many of you will know, the UK has introduced a new points-based visa application process for students who want to study in the UK. The new system can seem a little complicated and daunting if you take a look at the UK Visas website, however there is a great little video that can help [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternationalStudentBlog/~4/xzUqPiciQPk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InternationalStudentBlog/~3/xzUqPiciQPk/ http://blog.internationalstudent.com/2009/07/new-uk-student-visa-rules/ The very latest edition of the International Student Newsletter has been released, and if you are subscriber it should be in your inbox already. This month, we focus on getting ready for school with only 4 to 6 weeks for many students before they need to return to campus for the new school year. In this [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternationalStudentBlog/~4/IfZTPy60mhQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InternationalStudentBlog/~3/IfZTPy60mhQ/ http://blog.internationalstudent.com/2009/07/issue-125-international-student-news/ Chances are, you are already in the final stages of making sure everything is in place for the new semester &#8211; but there are always the last minute things you need to prepare and we hope we can help with some guidance and assistance. Our checklist of things to do: Student Visa &#8211; by now, your [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternationalStudentBlog/~4/HlpjpjvXUVs" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InternationalStudentBlog/~3/HlpjpjvXUVs/ http://blog.internationalstudent.com/2009/07/preparing-for-a-new-semester/