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162 Corner Apartments, which provides a local phone plan. For local telephone service contact Lumen at 800-860-1020. Students who share long distance service with roommates should ensure everyone understands how the bill is to be paid. Calling cards come in two types: the first acts like a credit card, and bills are sent each month for all calls made with this card. The other is a pre-paid calling card and may be purchased at the Paper Tree on campus, at stores such as Target, Kmart and Walmart and at local post offices. These cards come in various amounts ($5, $10, $25, and so on). In either case, make sure the rates or cost per minute of the card is understood. TRANSPORTATION King County Metro provides bus service. There is a 24-hour information line for bus fares scheduled times and routes. The Metro information number is 206-553-3000 and the King County Trip Planner website is at tripplanner.kingcounty.gov. Students must have a valid driver’s license to drive in the United States. Each state issues its own driver’s license. An international driver’s license is valid for a limited time. For a list of driver’s license examining schools, see: www.dol.wa.gov and click on "get a driver license" Automobile insurance is required in Washington. Students must carry proof of insurance when they drive. Those who are stopped by the police might receive a ticket and a fine of up to $500 if they cannot prove they have auto insurance. Advice for driving in the U.S. » Lock your car and keep valuables out of sight » Observe posted speed limits » Report all accidents to the police; failure todosoisacrime Always wear a seat belt. It’s a Washington state law and can protect you from serious injury in the unfortunate event of an accident! Airport shuttles are listed in the yellow pages of the phone book under “airport transportation.” Be sure to make a reservation in advance. Door- to-door shuttle services include: Emerald City Airport Shuttle 206-622-5500 Shuttle Express 425-981-7000 TRAVEL International students may travel anywhere in the United States. Students who are planning to travel outside the U.S. should ensure an advisor has signed the second page of their I-20. International Programs strongly advise international students to carry their I-20 and passport when traveling outside of Washington state. DISCLAIMERS NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Green River College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, religion, age or any other unlawful basis in its programs and activities. Please see College Policy HR-22. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Vice President for Business Administration and Human Resources, 12401 SE 320th Street, Auburn, WA 98092, 253-288-3320. To receive this information in an alternate format, please contact Disability Support Services at 253-931- 6460; TTY 253-288-3359. 162