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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_MailEndCompose"><span style='color:#1F497D'>My apologies, students may begin signing up for the San Antonio trip <b><i><u>today, January 29</u></i></b> in person at the ISSO in Halladay 104. <o:p></o:p></span></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>John Mark Jones, Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>International Student Services<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Texas A&M University-Commerce<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>(P) 903-886-5097 (F) 903-468-3200<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/isso"><span style='color:blue'>www.tamuc.edu/isso</span></a><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> John Jones <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, January 29, 2013 3:56 PM<br><b>To:</b> intl-stu@tamuc.edu<br><b>Subject:</b> ISSO is hosting a five day/four night trip to San Antonio for spring break!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The ISSO is hosting a five day/four night trip to San Antonio, TX this spring break from March 10-14. San Antonio is the most visited city in Texas and features such top attractions as the historic Alamo, the River Walk, Sea World San Antonio, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and a number of other historical, cultural, and fun sites. <span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>The hotel we will stay at is located within easy walking distance of the River Walk and the Alamo in downtown San Antonio and will have an outdoor pool, free continental breakfast, and free wifi internet. The River Walk San Antonio is a network of walkways along the banks of the San Antonio River that is lined with shops, restaurants, and other attractions. There will be many restaurants, shops, and other attractions within easy walking distance for students. Also, there is a great public transportation system in downtown San Antonio that students may use to explore the area. For more information about the River Walk go to <a href="http://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/">http://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The cost of the trip is $300 that includes transportation to and from San Antonio, TX, a four night hotel stay in downtown San Antonio, admission to Sea World, and admission to Six Flags Fiesta Texas (San Antonio).</span></i></b> We will depart for San Antonio from Commerce the morning of Sunday, March 10 and should arrive early that evening. We will return to Commerce the evening of Thursday, March 14. We will spend one day at Sea World, one day at Fiesta Texas Six Flags, and one free day to explore San Antonio. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Students may begin signing up starting today, Tuesday<span style='color:#1F497D'>, January </span>29 in person at the ISSO in Halladay 104 (no email or phone call sign up). Students will need to pay the $300 (cash or money order only) at the time they sign up and the $300 is non-refundable after February 15.</span></i></b> <b><u>The deadline to sign up is Friday, February 15 at 4pm.</u></b> Students will stay four to a room and if you and your friends would like to room together then we recommend signing up at the same time. International students with spouses/families are welcome but you will need to contact <a href="mailto:John.Jones@tamuc.edu">John.Jones@tamuc.edu</a> for the pricing information. There is a minimum requirement of 40 students for the trip. Students who attend the trip will be required to attend a mandatory information meeting on Friday, March 1 at 3pm. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>John Mark Jones, Director<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>International Student Services<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Texas A&M University-Commerce<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(P) 903-886-5097 (F) 903-468-3200<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/isso">www.tamuc.edu/isso</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>