Things to Do in Malaysia

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So we’ve talked about what to eat in Malaysia in our previous post, but Malaysia is more than just amazing food! We have beautiful islands, mountains and so much more to offer!

Explore/ Visit Islands

  • When I say I was shocked when I see clear blue ocean water I wasn’t joking. I always thought you can only see such clean and blue ocean water in the Maldives or Hawaii, but I was wrong! I went to Redang Island with my friends and was absolutely blown away by the view and the crystal clear water!
  • Redang Island is one of the biggest Islands in Malaysia and is also part of the “coral triangle” between the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. This makes it the perfect location for snorkeling as you can see up to 80% of the various marine species in the world! If you are more adventurous, take advantage of the scuba diving courses as Redang Island offers over 20 different dive sites including ship wrecks and more! There are other recreational activities that you can do too, such as Turtle watching, boat chartering, sand volleyball etc.
  • I’d suggest finding an all-inclusive resort so you do not have to worry about finding places to eat as most accommodations are resort-based and the restaurant options are limited.
  • Other Island options: Langkawi Island, Perhentian Island, Tioman Island

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International Students: Dental and Vision Insurance

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There are new dental and vision plans offered through United Healthcare Student Resources.

How to purchase the optional Dental/Vision insurance through SureBridge:

Access the information at https://www.uhcsr.com/. The student should enter the school they are attending. Review the information for each plan and request a quote. The student will enter their Gender, Birthday and if they use tobacco. They will then enter the zip code for the area that their school is in and select Get Quote. They will choose a benefit level if they choose the Prime DVH plan. If interested in the insurance, the student can select add and they will be prompted to enter their school email address. The insurance company will then communicate with the student to get them set up.  The student will select their appropriate school and then scroll down to find the Voluntary Vision/Dental option. Once they click on this, the available plans can be viewed and a request for a quote can be made. If the student chooses to purchase one or more of these plans, they will have the option to enter their student email address and the company will contact them to set up coverage.

There is no deadline as these plans are available for purchase year round. There are certain stipulations that apply to the coverage in regard to when the plans will start to pay towards more extensive procedures. Please make the students are aware so that they don’t think they can purchase the plan in the case of an emergency and expect coverage.

Food you NEED to Try in Malaysia

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By Cassidy Ng 

Malaysia is a small country sandwiched between Thailand and Singapore and is full of diversity, various cultures, languages and not to mention, the FOOD! We have 3 different main races – Malay, Chinese and Indian. As a Malaysian student studying abroad, the things I miss most about home is, well, obviously my family and the FOOD! If I get a dollar every time I say food when people ask me about Malaysia, I would be a billionaire by now. So here we are, starting our Malaysia To-Do list with FOOD!

  1. Malay
    Gosh, where do I even start? There are so many options! As we have 3 different races in Malaysia, we get to try each culture’s food! Starting with our National dish – Nasi Lemak! You have to try this when you are there because you didn’t travel to Malaysia if you didn’t try it out! Nasi Lemak is a Malay cuisine – rice cooked with coconut milk, served with ‘sambal’, toasted peanuts, cucumber and fried anchovies, egg and is fully customizable. Some people like to add curry or fried chicken, squid sambal, or beef rendang onto it to add more flavors. My personal favorite is with the squid sambal, it’s a little spicy so I like to eat them with the rice to reduce the kick haha

    Nasi Lemak


    Best Place to get Nasi Lemak:     Village Park Restaurant
    What to Order: Nasi Lemak with Fried chicken
    Malaysians rave about this restaurant and there is always a crowd during lunch/ dinner time so go early before their fried chicken is out!

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International Student Health Insurance 2022-2023

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Dear international students,

We hope you are doing well and remaining safe and healthy this summer.

The 2022 – 2023 International Student Health Insurance (the insurance required for all F-1 international students) has been added to your St. Cloud State e-services account for the amount of $2,119.00 for the upcoming policy year (August 10, 2022 – August 9, 2023).  This charge is to ensure that you are covered by health insurance during your academic studies for the upcoming school year at St. Cloud State University.

Provided below is the international student health insurance process for the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters:

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Free Flu Shots at SCSU Medical Clinic

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SCSU Students — Help Protect the Pack by getting your flu shot!

This year it is even more important to do everything you can to stay healthy, including protecting you and your friends with an annual influenza vaccination.

Get your flu shot at SCSU Medical Clinic

  • Easy access on campus, Eastman Hall 2nd floor (next to Shoemaker Hall)
  • Schedule a time that is convenient to you: myhealthservices.stcloudstate.edu
  • International Student Insurance holders: the flu shot is covered at 100% (no extra fees if you get your flu shot at SCSU Medical Clinic).

Need a reason?
Don’t let the flu mess up the end of your semester. Influenza can take a person out of action for a week or more. The flu vaccine is your best insurance against missing classes and events.

Bonus: When you get the influenza vaccine, you’ll get rewarded! Students who get a flu shot at SCSU Medical Clinic will get a free digital thermometer- while supplies last.

For more information, please visit the SCSU Medical Clinic website.

Campus Safety Updates 3/13/2022

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A message from the Bring Huskies Home Team:

Dear Campus Community,

As Spring Break comes to a close and we return to campus, there are a few new safety protocols to bring to your attention.

The number of COVID cases continue to decline in Stearns, Benton and Sherburne counties. These counties, and almost all counties in Minnesota, have declined to CDC’s Low COVID-19 Community Level.

Starting Tuesday, March 15, masking will no longer be required on campus. Please note, and as shared in Chancellor Malhotra’s memo (March 1), as colleges and universities make the shift away from masking, this is “an institution-wide determination and individual faculty or staff cannot deviate from the institution’s overall approach”.

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Campus Safety Updates

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A message from the Bring Huskies Home Team:

Dear Campus Community,

We have two updates to share with you. First, the CDC recently published new COVID safety guidance, based on “COVID-19 Community Levels”. These community levels (ranked at low, medium and high) are measures of three metrics by county. This information is available on the CDC website.

Second, Chancellor Malhotra has provided us with new guidance in his memo we received late yesterday afternoon (3/1/22). Per his guidance here is a summary of key points: Continue reading

Campus Safety Updates 2-25-2022

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St. Cloud State University continues to monitor the declining COVID-19 case rates on campus and across the state. We will continue to follow Minnesota State system office directives on masking and safety protocols on campus. The system office is also monitoring the COVID situation in Minnesota, and is in frequent consultation with the Minnesota Department of Health in evaluating campus health and safety guidelines. Continue reading

Message from President Wacker about Ukraine

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Dear Campus Community,

As we are learning the details of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, our hearts go out to students, faculty and staff with family and friends in this part of the world. This is a stunning tragedy for Ukrainians whose lives and futures have been immediately upended by the aggressive invasion and distressing circumstances that are sure to follow.  And for the world, these unfolding events threaten tremendous widespread political, economic and humanitarian fallout.

We are privileged on our campus to be a community of students, faculty, staff and administrators who represent cultures across the globe and offer opportunities for sharing perspectives. What happens to people in other parts of the world is not just someone else’s concern.  It is incumbent on us all to be informed and engaged in global issues and be especially aware of the troubles of those around us – to reach out with friendship and understanding at times like this.

As we support the members of our community who are either from or have close ties to Ukraine and Russia, please take notice of the resources that are available to every individual in our campus community.  Some offices that are ready to assist include Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and the Center for International Studies (CIS). I encourage our faculty and staff to listen to and support impacted students as we are in the midst of a busy semester.

With warm regards,

Dr.  Robbyn R. Wacker
President