Apple offers free passes to its World Wide Developers conference to students. Especially foreign students, so my experience tells me. All you need to do is get a student developer membership (USD 99 / year - but you also get a one-time discount for hardware purchases: 20% off!!). See the link at “WWDC 2006 - Student Program” for further details. WWDC is a great and fun event, even if you just want to get started in mac osx programmin g (better: cocoa programming); apple offers a variety of classes, courses - if you are quick to sign up. There is also a special student program: an extra day before WWDC starts with introductuory talks, chances to meet apple guys, a job fair… as well as some entertainment program during the week, usually much partying going on! You also get a free T-shirt and possibly a good look at OSX 10.5
Be sure to book your hotel ahead — the motels will be full soon, as will the cheaper hotels! And usually it is not really worth staying outside of town and commuting in every day, especially if you are renting a car (as would be the only option for out-of-country students).
Again: students from Europe are almost guaranteed a scholarship! But if you have any questions, feel free to posta comment or send me an email!
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