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Newsletter Issue 175 - September 2013

The 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 . 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.

The Grand Prize 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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August was our second month hosting a guest international student advisor readily available to answer questions from real 黑料专区. We received many great questions and from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University answered the top ten. and what Deborah had to say - hopefully it will also provide you with the answers you need!

If your questions weren't answered ask our September guest advisor 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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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.

Peter Liyangwa from 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. about Peter and his "Superman move".

Our 2nd place winner was Margaryta Popova from Ukraine studying in Iceland. about her first solo concert with the Symphony Orchestra and her upcoming move to Mannes College of Music in New York City.

The 3rd place picture was submitted by Rashi Jain from India studying in the Republic of Maldives. 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.

In next month's newsletter we will feature the winners of our August International Student 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.