.. To answer your questions, let’s start from the beginning:
The ISIC card was first created by students for students in 1953. The decision to create the ISIC card was an initiative of the Norwegian and Dutch Union of Students, supported by the Coordinating Secretariat of National Unions of Students (COSEC) of Denmark. Together at the 3rd International Student Conference they collectively made the decision to take the necessary steps to ensure that an International Student Identity Card be made available as soon as possible in as large a part of the world as possible.
Originally the ISIC card was a student identity card that gave full-time students world access to special discounted airfares. In order to get discounted airfares students bought an ISIC card allowing cardholders to explore the world and discover new countries and cultures. This supported the ISIC card's pioneering mission statement:
In 1998, the Lebanese Ministry of Tourism handed Campus Travel the mission to market and develop ISIC in the country - run by Mrs. Joumana Yafi.
From the moment it was acquired, Mrs. Yafi started reading about it and immediately fell in love with the card, amazed by what it can provide for the students residing in Lebanon and worldwide. It became her mission to make it available for everyone.
... 2018 marked the 20th Anniversary of the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) being active in Lebanon, helping thousands of students save money, travel the world and take advantage of their student status.
» Change in focus:
ISIC continues to be the only internationally recognized proof of student status. However, the growth of discounted airfares online has changed the ISIC card focus. The availability of cheap online flights has led to the decrease in ISIC card sales in the new millennium for simply travel related purposes. Today, the portfolio of benefits and discounts accessible with the ISIC card goes far beyond travel alone. The ISIC card is now also an everyday use student lifestyle card. Cardholders still enjoy discounts and services on travel opportunities. In addition, students get access to over 150,000 products, services or experiences in every stage and area of student life, both at Lebanon and 133+ countries around the world.
» To recognize ISIC's 60 years of history, you can watch the 60th anniversary short documentary featuring interviews with key people central to the ISIC card’s significant milestones in the past and present here.
» Quick Facts:
ISIC is endorsed by UNESCO which appointed its logo on it because it embodies its mission of promoting peace and cultural exchange among young people of the world since they are all carrying the same card, this is why ISIC is called “One World...One Card”.
ISIC reaches over 5,000,000+ students each year.
In addition to the 300 local discount places in Lebanon, ISIC holders enjoy more than 150,000 discounts in 132 countries.
Endorsed by UNESCO since 1968; ISIC is the only internationally recognized student ID.
Over 65 years of experience supporting students throughout their studies.
ISIC is the product of a non-profit organization based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
» GET YOUR OWN PIECE OF THE ACTION:
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Dear Students,
Time.. is our most precious asset - Make sure you take advantage of it every chance you get.
.. and remember, the greatest project you'll ever work on is you.
We’re always here to help you on your learning journey. Feel free to reach out!
With tons of love,
The ISIC Lebanon Team.