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SUMMARY:International Student Welcome Party at Mall of America
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to international and globally-minded college students. Advanced RSVP for this event is now closed. Please reach out to Jo Mattos at jmattos@globalminnesota.org with any questions. \nGlobal Minnesota invites new and returning international students from all Minnesota colleges and universities to a fun International Student Welcome Party at the Mall of America (MOA) on September 28\, 2:00-5:00 pm. Take the opportunity to connect with other international students from around the Twin Cities while you check out one of the state’s biggest attractions and learn more about programs to support your study abroad experience. \nEvent Highlights\n\nMOA Scavenger Hunt\nWinter Gear Adventure\nNickelodeon Universe Sponge Bob tote bags for first 100 students\nChance to win prizes & thrill rides at Nickelodeon Universe\nOpportunity to connect with international students from different colleges and universities\nFlexible check-in time\nSnacks & popsicles\nFree admission!\n\nImportant: Check-in will happen in the Lounge Room located on Level 2 North. Bring your college/university ID. MOA is accessible via Light Rail Blue Line from Minneapolis and Metro Transit Bus Route 54 from St Paul. Parking is free. \nThanks to Mall of America for their partnership on this event. \nThanks to event co-sponsors University of Minnesota and Concordia University\, St. Paul. \nThis program is directed towards international and local globally-minded college students enrolled in any university or college program in Minnesota.  \nIf you have questions\, require an accessibility accommodation\, or if you are International Student and Scholar Services staff who would like to join\, please contact Jo Mattos at jmattos@globalminnesota.org. 
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/international-student-welcome-party-at-mall-of-america/
LOCATION:The Lounge at Mall of America\, 60 E Broadway\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
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SUMMARY:International Student Welcome Party at Mall of America
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to international and globally-minded college students. Registration is now CLOSED. Please contact Jo Mattos at jmattos@globalminnesota.org with any questions. \nGlobal Minnesota invites new and returning international students from all Minnesota colleges and universities to a fun International Student Welcome Party at the Mall of America (MOA) on September 28\, 2:00-5:00 pm. Take the opportunity to connect with other international students from around the Twin Cities while you check out one of the state’s biggest attractions and learn more about programs to support your study abroad experience. \nEvent Highlights\n\nMOA Scavenger Hunt\nWinter Gear Adventure\nMOA VIP Shopping Package (coupon books & shopping bags)\nChance to win prizes & thrill rides at Nickelodeon Universe\nOpportunity to connect with international students from different colleges and universities\nFlexible check-in time\nOptional RSVP to reduce lines\nSnacks & popsicles\nFree admission!\n\nImportant: Check-in will happen in the Lounge Room located on Level 2 North. Bring your college/university ID. Global Minnesota won’t be able to provide transportation – MOA can be reached by Light Rail Blue Line from Minneapolis and Metro Transit Bus Route 54 from St Paul. Parking is free. \nThanks to event co-sponsors Concordia University\, St. Paul College\, and the University of Minnesota. \nThanks to Mall of America for their partnership on this event. \nThis program is directed towards international and local globally-minded college students enrolled in any university or college program in Minnesota.  \nIf you have questions\, require an accessibility accommodation\, or if you are ISSS staff who would like to join\, please contact Jo Mattos at jmattos@globalminnesota.org. 
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SUMMARY:International Student Day at Mall of America
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person and is open to international students.  \nWelcome to Minnesota! Join Global Minnesota and Study Minnesota for a scavenger hunt at the Mall of America. Take the opportunity to connect with other international students from around the Twin Cities while you check out one of the state’s biggest attractions and learn more about programs to support your study abroad experience. \nMeet in the Lounge on the second floor to get signed up for our student newsletter\, pick up some free gifts\, and grab instructions on how to complete the scavenger hunt. Study Minnesota will be handing out free t-shirts to the first students that arrive while supplies last. \nSnacks\, drinks\, and prizes will be provided. We hope to see you there! \n  \nEvent Highlights\n\nFree snacks and drinks\nFree shirts and Mall of America coupon books while supplies last\nScavenger hunt competition for a chance to win Mall of America gift card prizes\nConnect with Global Minnesota & other international students\n\nInformation about transportation to Mall of America can be found here. \nThanks to partners Mall of America and Study Minnesota for their support for this event. \nIf you require an accessibility accommodation\, please contact our Events Manager Katie Kelley at kkelley@globalminnesota.org. 
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