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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The ISSO will host a spring break trip for currently enrolled A&M-Commerce international students from Sunday, March 9 to Wednesday, March 12.</span></i></b> San <span style='color:black'>Antonio is one of the most </span>visited cities in Texas and features many top attractions including the historic Alamo, the River Walk, Sea World San Antonio, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and a number of other historic, cultural, and fun attractions. For more information about San Antonio go to <a href="http://visitsanantonio.com/">http://visitsanantonio.com/</a>. We will need a minimum number of students to attend or the trip may be cancelled.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The cost of the trip is $250 which includes transportation from Commerce to San Antonio and returning to Commerce plus three nights in a hotel (Springhill Suites/Fairfield <span style='color:black'>Inn and Suites) located </span>very close to the famous San Antonio River Walk, the Alamo, and other attractions and amenities in downtown San Antonio. For information about the world renown San Antonio River Walk go to <a href="http://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com">http://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com</a>. The $250 will not include admission to any attractions. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>San Antonio has a very reliable public transportation system and the ISSO will have sign ups for daily shuttles to specific locations. Students will be responsible for additional cost such as admission to attractions. Students may contact the ISSO for information about group rates to Sea <span style='color:black'>World or Fiesta Texas </span>Six <span style='color:black'>Flags.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><u>REGISTRATION IS ONLINE ONLY FOR THE TRIP</u></i></b> at <a href="https://secure.touchnet.com/C20206_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=13">https://secure.touchnet.com/C20206_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=13</a> and students may pay by credit/debit card or electronic check. To register, go to the above link and select Trips, and then the Spring Break San Antonio trip and complete all information. <b><i><span style='color:black'>The </span>deadline to register is Friday, February 7 at 4pm.</i></b> Registration is non-refundable non-transferable once you have signed up. We will need a minimum number of students to attend or the trip may be cancelled. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Rooms will be two queen beds with four students per room. Students who want to room together will need to confirm with the ISSO by Friday, February 7. The hotel will provide free breakfast and free wifi. The schedule will be open for students to visit the many attractions at their convenience during our stay. Students interested in going to Sea World or Fiesta Texas Six Flags may contact the ISSO for additional information about ticket cost and group rates. <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>