Office of International Student Services Newsletter

Week of September 20th 2005

 Volume III, Number 3

In This Issue

· Mentor Activity: Renaissance Festival

Important Information

· Health Insurance policy for F-1 and J-1 students
·
Search for companies who applied for H-1b visas
· Apply for OPT if you are graduating this December

Upcoming Activities

· Sep 24 - Renaissance Festival

Interesting Articles

· MCBA eNewsletter
·
Mentoring program matches students with alumni in their career field
· MSS September Events

· Personal Counseling announces four free counseling groups for fall

Contact Us
oiss@stthomas.edu

Phone: 651 962-6650
Fax: 651 962-6655
Office: 161 MHC
http://www.stthomas.edu/oiss

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Mentor Activity: Renaissance Festival

Saturday, September 24
9:45 am - 3 pm

WHAT
Attend the Renaissance Festival. 
http://www.renaissancefest.com/Minnesota/minnesota-main.htm
The legend of the 16th century comes to life at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Become part of the fantasy and magic, when kings reigned supreme and the arts flourished. Costumed characters represent village life from simple peasants to ornate Royalty. Twelve stages are continuously alive with comedy, music and mayhem! The talented artisans sell and demonstrate their wares in more than 275 craft shops. A successful blend of lively entertainment, unusual foods, unique crafts and family fun, create all the ingredients for a 16th century amusement.

WHEN
Saturday, September 24
Meet at OISS at 9:45AM, cars will leave promptly at 10:00AM. We will leave the Festival at 2:00PM and will arrive at St. Thomas by 3:00PM

WHERE
Renaissance Festival
12364 Chestnut Blvd
Shakopee, MN  55379

 

WHY
To learn about this historic period in a fun and experiential setting where festival employees dress and act like renaissance characters treating YOU as a participant.

WHO
All international students are invited.  Due to transportation space and costs, there will be a limit of 12 spots.

ARRANGEMENTS
Sign-up sheet in OISS by noon on Wednesday, September 21 to sign up.
Tickets are $8.00 – students must pay before they can sign-up!(exact cost is $13.50, but OISS will be covering portion of the entrance fee)

Reminder: bring some extra money for food!!!