Are student exchanges for a year a good idea?
I'm a sophomore in highschool and I'm applying to spend next year in Belgium or France. Are there any comments about experiences on exchanges?
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A whole year = quite a stretch. I'm going abroad in January to Asia for 2-3 months. My friend who's an annual exchange student is miserable. Have you been away from home for a long period of time?
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Yes.. you will learn different cultures and way of life.. plus a new language you can explore.... but one year is not long enough i think.... you need to develop friendship......
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I'm going to answer from a parents point of view. One year is too long. AND if all my questions (who, what, where, when, how much, how long) aren't answered, it's just not going to happen. It's wonderful to think about the experience that you will have but I can't replace my children if something happens to them. Other issues that need to be looked at before travelling to any other country is the POLITICAL CLIMATE. That's probably more important than anything else. Contact the American embassy in the country you plan to visit. They can give you excellent advice on whether it's a good thing to visit or stay in that country.
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if you have improve your major,that's no problem.you can exchange.before i aslo doing like this,that's no problem for me.this is my interested for myself and believe yourself can do it.God bless you!
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It's an excellent idea, although most exchange programs operate based on the school year, so most likely you will be spending 9 months. It is a wonderful experience, but it will also require some adjustment. You will go from being really excited about your new country to being homesick and wanting to go back in a matter of days, weeks or months. You will need to be strong during this time and not lose sight of the bigger picture - make local friends, talk to your host family and advisors, go out and explore more of that new culture. After you get over that small bump, you will feel more familiar with your surroundings and free to enjoy your time meeting new friends and seeing new places. You will also realize that you are a stronger and wiser person because of it. By the end of your exchange year, you will be really sad that it went by too fast and that you did not get to do everything you wanted. You will be ready to go back home with all the intentions of coming back someday.
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Fundraising ideas for an aspiring exchange student?
Fundraising ideas for an aspiring exchange student?
I am a sophomore in high school looking for some fundraising ideas for my exchange trip to Belgium. I will be going in mid 2011, so I have some time. This will probably be an individual or family/friends effort, so keep that in mind. Trip costs are usually 5-10 thousand dollars, depending on scholarships and availability. Thank you for your imput.
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It will be easier and faster for you to just find a job. Many movie theatres hire folks as young as 14, but it may depend on your state. If you don't want to do a traditional job (although this is prob the fastest and most reliable way to make money) you can do babysitting and dog walking and various other things to earn money.
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I am a sophomore in high school looking for some fundraising ideas for my exchange trip to Belgium. I will be going in mid 2011, so I have some time. This will probably be an individual or family/friends effort, so keep that in mind. Trip costs are usually 5-10 thousand dollars, depending on scholarships and availability. Thank you for your imput.
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It will be easier and faster for you to just find a job. Many movie theatres hire folks as young as 14, but it may depend on your state. If you don't want to do a traditional job (although this is prob the fastest and most reliable way to make money) you can do babysitting and dog walking and various other things to earn money.
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011
What is the People to People Student Ambassador Program like?
What is the People to People Student Ambassador Program like?
I got a letter for this program to go to England, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland for the summer of 2011. For anyone who has been, what is it like? Is it worth the money? What is the process like, because I heard you have to go through interviews and an application process? Tell me all you know about it and if it's worth going! It would be the summer before my senior year, and I think it's worth a try to at least go to the meeting because it would look good on college applications. But I'm not sure! Thanks.
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I got the letter too!!! but i cant go because it costs too much and i keep getting them each year with new places every year and i want to gooo sooooooo badly but its too expensive for me :(
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Okay, I literally got back from a People to People trip 5 days ago. It was THE best 3 weeks of my life. I went to France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. I made sooooo many new friends that i miss already. It is 100% worth your money. It is the best experience I've ever had. I mean it. I'm only a freshman but I will never forget it. You have an interview with your leader and pretty much everyone is accepted (although some people...let's say should not have been :P). THen you go to a few meeting to get a picture of what the trip will be and to give you travel tips about packing, jet lag, etc. On the trip, since its more than 1 week, you make friends with EVERYONE! i now have 40 new friends :) It really sad when you leave because you really love the countries you've visited and all the friends you've made but thats what cel phones and Facebook is for :) Deffinatly the best experience and great on an application :) GO ON THE TRIP! best memories of your life :)
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I got a letter too, but I would be going to Australia! My friend actually just got back from a trip through them. She went to Austria, France, Italy, and Switzerland. She said it was the best time of her life, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I haven't had a chance to ask her about the selection process or anything. But, I do know that you need 3 letters of recommendation. And, at the meeting you get to talk to students and their families who have gone on previous trips. They can tell you how to raise the money and all of that stuff. I am going to the meeting, so I hope my parents let me go to Australia next summer! Feel free to email me if you want to talk about anything, or tell each other how excited we are!
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I got a letter for this program to go to England, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland for the summer of 2011. For anyone who has been, what is it like? Is it worth the money? What is the process like, because I heard you have to go through interviews and an application process? Tell me all you know about it and if it's worth going! It would be the summer before my senior year, and I think it's worth a try to at least go to the meeting because it would look good on college applications. But I'm not sure! Thanks.
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I got the letter too!!! but i cant go because it costs too much and i keep getting them each year with new places every year and i want to gooo sooooooo badly but its too expensive for me :(
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Okay, I literally got back from a People to People trip 5 days ago. It was THE best 3 weeks of my life. I went to France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. I made sooooo many new friends that i miss already. It is 100% worth your money. It is the best experience I've ever had. I mean it. I'm only a freshman but I will never forget it. You have an interview with your leader and pretty much everyone is accepted (although some people...let's say should not have been :P). THen you go to a few meeting to get a picture of what the trip will be and to give you travel tips about packing, jet lag, etc. On the trip, since its more than 1 week, you make friends with EVERYONE! i now have 40 new friends :) It really sad when you leave because you really love the countries you've visited and all the friends you've made but thats what cel phones and Facebook is for :) Deffinatly the best experience and great on an application :) GO ON THE TRIP! best memories of your life :)
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I got a letter too, but I would be going to Australia! My friend actually just got back from a trip through them. She went to Austria, France, Italy, and Switzerland. She said it was the best time of her life, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I haven't had a chance to ask her about the selection process or anything. But, I do know that you need 3 letters of recommendation. And, at the meeting you get to talk to students and their families who have gone on previous trips. They can tell you how to raise the money and all of that stuff. I am going to the meeting, so I hope my parents let me go to Australia next summer! Feel free to email me if you want to talk about anything, or tell each other how excited we are!
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
How much do I charge for teaching English to a French student?
How much do I charge for teaching English to a French student?
I am an American who just moved to Brussels, Belgium. A family would like to hire me to give English lessons to their 14 year old son. I was wondering how much to charge hourly for this type of service? Has anyone else tutored a foreign language to children?
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I would expect the cost to be around 40 Euros per hour. (try googling it!)
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In the States, the going rate would be about $15- $20 for just a native speaker, higher for someone with a degree in teaching. 40 euros sounds really high to me, but things are more expensive in Europe.
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