Sunday, November 28, 2010

Are People to People student ambassador programs good or bad?

Are People to People student ambassador programs good or bad?
I have the opportunity to go to Ireland, England, Wales, the Netherlands, and Belgium with the People to People student ambassador program. I have heard a lot of really good things about this and a few bad things. I just want to get some opinions from other people that aren't trying to sell this opportunity to me. One bad thing is that it is really expensive, but if it is worth it that's not a problem. So if you know anything about it, what do you think of these programs?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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cool! im going to australia(: i know alot of people have said thats its bad cuz its a scam and they only want your money...NOT true! its only expensive cuz it pays for everything! air plane tickets, food,transportation, activities and etc... its pretty cheap compared to my trip to NY cuz i paid 3,000 for only 3 days XD and people to people trips are like for 20 days! i think its worth going, it looks like alot of fun:D you'll learn so much and make alot of friends(:

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Sunday, November 14, 2010

Student Working Under the Table In Belgium


Student Working Under the Table In Belgium
How can I find a Job working under the Table in Belgium. I know it is easier in Barcelona and Rome because of all the tourists. I need to find a job in Brussels. Anyone have some real concrete ideas. I know about bars and hostels. I am looking to find a network of people.
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Look up the "Agences d'Interim" but this will make it official. You could clean in a private house, hotelrooms or clean dishes in a hotel/restaurant/café. Anything that has to do with a job "behind the scene" in the horeca sector really. Be aware that certain bosses pay only part of what was negociated - or do not pay at all - their people who work "in black" and that you won't have any way to complain, to get your money paid or sue them. Why don't you try to work openly...students don't pay taxes..if they work under a certain amount of hours per month. Check out agencies dealing with "temporary work". There are several of them on the Place de Brouckère (downtown) and also on the Avenue Louise (Uptown). Carrefour, Colruyt, Delhaize or any other supermarket are always looking for students during the holidays to replace their regular staff who are off. Be aware also that students can only work 'officially" during certain months. Unless you are already doing the full amount of hours legally allowed to a student, you have absolutely no advantage in working "sous la table!" I wish you all the best and hope I could be of some help.
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Belgian students (and I suppose this is the same for foreign students) can work 23 days during in July/August/September and 23 days between January, October-December without losing their student status. As a non-resident you only need to pay taxes if you are in Belgium more than 183 days...maybe that's the case for you. The advantage of official work is that you are sure you will be paid plus you get paid for the legal holidays during your contract PLUS you get also an end of year bonus (legal) and part of your holiday for Y+1 is paid. For each month you have worked as an employee you get 2 days extra paid for your holidays in the year after that.
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Do the walk and be bold. Go into the places that look as if they might and ask if they have work. Only after they have said yes you could ask them if it is under the Table or not. I can only assume you would need a working permit and that would be the reasons you are not going through the agencies. There is under the table work in Belgium but but I would imagine it is getting fewer especially in the horeca. When caught you AND the employer will get a fine

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Sunday, November 7, 2010

Is there anyone living in Belgium willing to have me as a Exchange Student...I fell in love with that country?

Is there anyone living in Belgium willing to have me as a Exchange Student...I fell in love with that country?
i fell inlove with that country, and I really like to come back... I'm a student in Chile, South America, and very interested In Lenguages, Economics and Politics.
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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hey, true that belgium is kind of charming, but you'll never find a place to stay by asking on yahoo answers! the best way is to go with an organization (ef, wep, etc), but maybe you already knew this... anyway, good luck in your research, hope you'll succeed in coming back.

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Monday, November 1, 2010

Prefer age of highschool students in belgium?


Prefer age of highschool students in belgium?
hi guys!! i really need to know what age are highschool students in belgium is?? is it ok if i go to high school there at age of 21 (im exaggerating) is not that awkward? or i'll better go to night school?
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Most people start their first year in Highschool or University directly after they've finished Secondary school. This means that most first years are 18-19 years old, some will be older if they doubled anywhere in their career. Most people probably won't even see the difference in age because it's so small.

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