ISIC (International Student Identity Card)

Number of posts : 134 Age : 38 Registration date : 2006-11-11

so I know that getting one of these cards was suggested at the orientation meeting. Has anyone actually gotten one yet? and if so how is the process?

Number of posts : 71 Registration date : 2006-11-08

hey Gabriella,

i got mine through my student admin center. i would think most schools if not all in canada offered the card. if ya cant find it, email like your student service dept. and they should be able to tell ya

Ian

Number of posts : 134 Age : 38 Registration date : 2006-11-11

Awesome, I will do that
Thanks ian

Number of posts : 42 Registration date : 2006-11-08

They have them at Travel Cuts in SUB, (I'm assuming you go to the UofA) I think it's 16 dollars for the card, you need a picture too, like passport sized. They do pictures there for 4 bucks.

Admin Number of posts : 88 Registration date : 2006-11-08

I did not hear about this-do I need this besides my normal school ID?

Number of posts : 128 Registration date : 2006-11-20

Barbara,

the card is basically proof that you are a full time student and there are certain privaledges that come with the card. Better hostel ratings, tour deals, I think it lowers admission costs to tourist attractions, museums and so on. I am not sure how much they affect the costs of certain things but the card is cheap and using it once or twice would almost make it worth while just to have in a wallet.

Having said all that, I don't have one yet, but I think I might grab one!

nik

Number of posts : 138 Age : 38 Registration date : 2006-11-08

hey! I already got my card but so far i have not used it in Calgary.. not even at Stampede. But Travel Cuts said that it is really useful for cheaper train tickets, museum entrances, etc... So yeah I think it's best to get one.

Number of posts : 37 Age : 38 Registration date : 2006-11-08

This ISIC is really useful. Even in Canada you can use it to get cheaper train tickets. I bought one for a trip I just took to Toronto so I could take the train to Kingston. Its already saved me about 25 dollars.

Number of posts : 134 Age : 38 Registration date : 2006-11-11

wow thanks everyone and nana thats awesome info, yes I do go to the university of alberta and so I will have to stop in at SUB one day this week. I think getting one of these cards is totally benefical. Anyway to save a dollar or two.

Number of posts : 26 Age : 40 Registration date : 2006-11-10

There is also a Travel Cuts in HUB mall too, which is a little easier to walk to if you dont have classes anywhere near SUB. You need a school declaration that you are a full time student and a passport sized photo. Travel Cuts can make your ISID in less then two minutes.