February 15, 2008
Important change for World Community Club
World Community Club wants you to know that they have changed their meeting location. All WCC meetings will now be held at the Rio Grande Campus in room 123. The WCC meets on Fridays from 11 AM to 12:30 PM. Below is a list of upcoming meeting dates, and all meetings are from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, RGC room 123.
- Friday, Feb. 22
- Friday, Feb. 29
- Friday, Mar. 7
- Friday, Mar. 28
- Friday, Apr. 4
- Friday, Apr. 11
If you have any questions about the World Community Club, feel free to contact Giancarlo Taylor of the ACC International Programs Office at gtaylor2@austincc.edu. Hope to see you at the next WCC meeting!
February 13, 2008
Upcoming events for World Community Club
World Community Club will be presenting: “Valentine’s Day Around the World” on Thursday, February 14th at the Rio Grande Campus 11:00am to 1:00pm. Please come and support the WCC and receive a Valentine. Also, the WCC will meet on Friday, February 15th 11:00am in room 123 at the Rio Grande campus to discuss International events and plan some fun activities for the club. We hope to see everyone on Thursday and Friday!
Are you an international student interested in studying abroad?
For information, contact ACC’s International Programs Office at (512) 223-7114 or eaoki@austincc.edu or visit www.austincc.edu/intstudy to learn more.
Reminder – two easy ways to get medical care
Students or their family members who need convenient, walk-in health care now have several options in Austin. Some CVS pharmacy stores around town include MinuteClinic facilities. According to their website, MinuteClinic is a retail healthcare provider offering treatment for common family ailments (such as strep throat, ear infections, sinus infections, etc.) and vaccinations at affordable prices. Most insurance is accepted and services cost between $28 and $110. MinuteClinics are open 7 days a week from 8 AM to 8 PM. To find a MinuteClinic near you, go to www.minuteclinic.com or call 866-389-2727.
Also, several area HEB Stores have RediClinic facilities inside their locations. RediClinic provides easy access to affordable and convenient healthcare. They provide health screening tests, flu shots, and other health related services. For more information or to find a location near you, go to www.rediclinic.com.
Don’t let the flu get you!
Several ACC students and staff have been affected by the flu in recent weeks. Here are a few tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help you stay healthy and avoid the flu.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze— then throw the tissue away after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water to help protect you from germs. If water is not near, use an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs are often spread this way.
- Practice other healthy habits. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
February 1, 2008
Want to transfer to UT?
Start the process by attending an information session where you can meet representatives from UT and learn about Admissions, campus life, and more! The meeting will be on Wednesday, February 6th, 12 – 1:30 PM at the ACC Eastview Campus, 8000 Building room 8500. Click here for details. International students are also encouraged to view the UT International Admission website, http://www.utexas.edu/student/admissions/international/.
Beware of recent Financial Aid scams
Watch out for financial aid scams! Several ACC students have contacted the college about letters they received from an agency offering to help them get financial aid. The letter included a Student Profile Number assigned to them by the agency, asked them to submit an application and pay a fee (around $40 to $50) for assistance in securing financial aid. The ACC Financial Aid Office would like to remind you that when it comes to financial aid for college, “If you have to pay money to get money, it’s probably a scam. You won’t get any better information or financial aid than you can get from the free services available from any school financial aid office.” If you have any doubts about financial aid information that you receive, always check with the ACC Financial Aid Office. You can also contact the International Student Office for help.
January 23, 2008
Study abroad meetings
Are you interested in seeing the world and earning your degree? Then consider ACC’s Study Abroad program. Students interested in participating in study abroad are encouraged to attend one of the informational meetings this week:
Wednesday, January 23 @ 7 PM at the Highland Business Center, room 222
Thursday, January 24 @ 5 PM at the Rio Grande Campus, room A160
If you can’t attend either of these meetings, you can learn more about Study Abroad by contacting the International Programs office at http://www.austincc.edu/intstudy/.
Reminder - World Community Club meeting TODAY
Grab your friends and hurry over to the Rio Grande Campus TODAY for the World Community Club meeting. It will be today, Wednesday Jan 23, from 12 – 1 PM in room A257. Today’s meeting is to elect officers and decide future activities for the club. Don’t miss it
Questions about the newsletter should be directed to the International Student Office
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intadm@austincc.edu
Phone: (512) 223.6241
Fax: (512) 223.6239
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