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1. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LINKS

4. U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND WEB SITES

5. IMMIGRATION AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LINKS

6. INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

7. STUDY AND WORK ABROAD LINKS

1. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LINKS 

• Practice Placement Test
• Tutoring on Line
• Academic Resource Center
• TOEFL Information
• Intensive English Language Schools
• Local Housing
• Credential Evaluation Services
• Possible Financial Aid:
  CollegeBoard.com
  FastWeb.com
  Financial Aid
  Possible Reduction in Tuition
  Peterson's
• International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
  Recognized in over 90 countries, ISIC is your key to getting discounts around
  the globe. There are over 4 million members world wide. Take advantage of
  the many benefits that have been specially negotiated just for you!  Special
  student airfares, discounts on lodging, transportation and attractions in over
  90 countries,  basic accident and sickness coverage, help-line services
  including emergency, legal and medical assistance, and tips on how to make
  the most of your travel experience. 
• International Money Transfers
  ikobo is a global, cross-border money transfer service enabling international bank
  account holders to send money directly to U. S. bank accounts and educational
  institutions.  The rate to send money is 4% of the amount sent ($2.00 Minimum).
• Florida Academic Counseling
  Career planning, choosing a major, tracking progress towards graduation, financial aid, transfer services, college transcripts and grades, advising manuals, etc. 
• Possible Health/Accident Insurance Companies

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2. TRAVEL LINKS

• Airlines, hotels, rental cars
• Airports (International)
• Local Transportation
   
  ATM Locator:
• Mastercard/Cirrus ATM Locator
• Visa/Plus ATM Locator
   
  Miscellaneous Links:
• All Embassies of the World
• Currency Converter
• Dictionaries Multi-Language On-Line
• Hostelling International
• Newspapers from Other Countries
• One-Stop Language Center
       with a directory of schools around the world.
• Time Around the World
• Translations On-Line Between English and Several European Laguages
• Travel Services and Language Services Super site!
• U.S. Embassies Abroad
• U.S. State Department Background Notes on Different Countries
• U.S. State Department Travel 
       Travel Warnings, Consular Information Sheets & Public Announcements

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3. FLORIDA and LOCAL LINKS

• The State of Florida
• Driver licensing information
  
• Chambers of Commerce:
  Longboat Key
  Manatee County
  Sarasota County
  Venice
  
• Local Newspapers with many local links:
  Bradenton Herald
  Sarasota Herald Tribune 
  Venice Sun Herald

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4. U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND WEB SITES

• Emergency Services to U. S. Citizens Abroad 
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
    -- Student & Exchange Visitor Information Service (SEVIS)
   -- USCIS Tampa (FL) Field Office  
• U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE)
    -- International Students Program (SEVP) 
• U.S. Consular Affairs – International Travel Information 
• U.S. Department of Justice
• U.S. Department of State Visa Services
    -- Foreign Embasies & Consular Offices in the U.S.
    -- Education USA
• U.S. Internal Revenue Service
• U.S. Key Offices and Consulates
• Travel to Canada/Mexico/Carribbean/Bermuda/Panama
• Other Government Sites 

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5. IMMIGRATION AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LINKS

• American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Canada: Immigration and Visits  
• The Code of Federal Regulations: Nonimmigrant Classes
• Embassy Directory of the World
     "Whose Embassy?" [Select Student's Country]
     "In What Location?" [Select United States]
     Shows what cities in U.S. that country has an embassy and its Website
• International Student/Scholar Advising Links
• J Visa: Exchange Program
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) 
• U.S. Tax Guide for International Students

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6. INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES)
• NAFSA: Association of International Educators
• NAFSA Region VII
• United Nations (UN)
• U.S. State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

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7. STUDY AND WORK ABROAD LINKS

• International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
  There are over 4 million members world wide. Recognized in over 90 countries, ISIC is your key to getting discounts around the globe.  Take advantage of the many benefits that have been specially negotiated just for you!  Special student airfares, discounts on lodging, transportation, and attractions in over 90 countries, basic accident and sickness coverage, help line services including emergency, legal and medical assistance, and tips on how to make the most of your travel experience.
• GoAbroad.com
• Graduate Schools
• IIE Passport Study Abroad Programs
• Language and Study Abroad Programs 
• Student gateway to the U. S. government delivering government information and services across your campus and around the world.
• Study Abroad.com 
• UCI Best Bets for Internships Abroad
• University of Florida Study Abroad
• University of Georgia Study Abroad
• University of Michigan Overseas Opportunities Office
• University of Minnesota Learning Abroad Center Programs
• University of South Florida Study Abroad & Exchanges 
• University System of Georgia Study Abroad Catalog
• WeStudyAbroad.com
• World of Study 
• World Wide Colleges and Universities  
• Worldwide Classroom  

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William S. Hekking, Coordinator of
  Admissions & International Student Services
Manatee Community College
5840 26th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34207
Phone: (941) 752-5418
Fax: (941) 727-6024
 email: hekkinw@mccfl.edu
   Web Site: http://www.mccfl.edu/international