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MSU

International students stay on campus during winter break

Instead of driving to see his family during the holidays, as many students are able to do, media and communication technology senior Kubatbek Alimbekov’s commute home involves a 30-hour trip where he must endure three separate flights and pay for a $4,000 ticket to see his family in Kyrgyzstan.

MSU

OISS explains international student tax fee increase

ASMSU, MSU’s undergraduate student government, reviewed international student taxes, which increased by at least $100 for all undergraduate international students this summer, at its Thursday night meeting, discovering extra funds are being used to support a work study program and ambassador program scholarships.

MICHIGAN

Study shows rise in youth unemployment

MSU alumna Julie Zimmerman’s job search has been ripe with frustration. Since graduating in May, Zimmerman has been on almost a dozen job interviews and heard nothing back, leaving her discouraged about beginning her career. “Looking for a job in itself is a full-time job,” she said.