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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Dear Students:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">As we enter what is typically known as the "holiday season" here in the United States (Thanksgiving, Hanukah and Christmas),
I'd like to take a moment to express our appreciation that you are considering Texas A&M University-Commerce as your potential university of study. Much goes into a decision as important as this one, so please allow me to offer some reasons as to why we remain
your best choice:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Strong academic programs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Smaller class sizes that allow students to get to know and work directly with their professors<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">TAMUC is a mid-sized university (13,000 students) able to offer genuine American academic and cultural experiences, while providing students one-on-one assistance<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The campus is a safe, welcoming and culturally diverse community; our students come from over 58 countries<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Affordability; TAMUC is one of the most affordable schools in the Texas A&M University System<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">A vibrant international student community that continues to grow<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Friendly and helpful support services that ensure student success<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Our main campus in Commerce, Texas is located approximately one hour from the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) metropolitan area, a leading global business, technological
and cultural center of the United States and the world<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">American university and college campuses remain the most "value-added" and cost-effective way in which to enjoy an intercultural
experience while preparing for your future--and Texas A&M University-Commerce continues to rank among the best universities that can provide such experiences.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">We look forward to you joining the University family in January to take that next important step in ensuring your future. In
the meantime, should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our International Student and Scholar Services Office at (903) 886-5097. Please travel safely.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Jacques Fuqua<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Executive Director, Global Programs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Texas A&M University - Commerce<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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