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The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

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The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

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A look inside the International Peer Guides program

Story by Haley Zblewski • February 15, 2012

International Peer Guides provide a resource for international students to use during their time at UW-Eau Claire. They help with the registration process, conduct workshops regarding social issues during orientation week and give advice. News editor Haley Zblewski took a look at the program to see how it affects the university, the guides and the international students who take advantage of it.

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