Saturday, December 28, 2013
Europe Trip - London? Belgium? Scotland?
Europe Trip - London? Belgium? Scotland?
My friend and I are thinking of taking a trip to Europe between semesters since we're both busy graduate school students. Since we're on an extremely tight budget, we were wondering what our options were destinations-wise. So far, it seems like London is the cheapest place to fly into but I've already been there twice - once during New Year's. I've been to London Bridge, the Eye, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Queen's Gallery, etc. Belgium or the Netherlands was another semi-affordable option but it seems that there isn't much to do there other than pub crawls. Does anyone have any thoughts for an affordable relaxing but memorable vacation in late May? Thanks! I forgot to mention that I've also already been to Scotland twice but have a few friends there. So I wouldn't mind spending the $ to go see them again but it wouldn't be my first preference.
Other - Europe - 3 Answers
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OHHHHHHHH Conpehagen, the land of free bikes
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If you want a GREAT spot in Scotland, go first to Edinburgh if you haven't been there (one of the most beautiful cities in Europe), and then head up to the Orkney Islands- it's astounding. The incredible amount of prehistoric ruins and viking sites are awesome, and the North Atlantic scenery is as well. It's a magical place- I spent a year backpacking through 18 countries in 2007, and Orkney was one of my very top places... For Belgium, head to Brugges and then take a tour of the World War One sights- very moving. Ghent is nice as well. London is expensive... but there is a lot to see, and the museums are free! Holland has a LOT to offer- partying if you want it, but incredible museums and beautiful small towns like Leiden or Utrecht. Why not look into Croatia or the Italian Riviera? (Cinque Terra). Italy and Croatia are still pretty good value, as is Portugal. Great weather also. EDIT*- I agree with the answerer below me- I love the East, and it's cheap. In particular, I like Slovenia; Ljubljana (GORGEOUS city), Lake Bled, Piran, Ptuj, etc- I spent four months there in 07-08. Czech is also great- Ceske Krumlov! I agree about smaller places- the soul of Europe is outside her big cities.
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In any country in Europe you can sight see, hike, and many more things. In the Netherlands you can easily rent bikes and do a several day journey that way. And the country has more than 1250 museums, for a country that is 3 hours drive by 1,5 hours, that is a lot. Belgium is a very good country to explore the countryside too, and the pubs there are certainly worth visiting, but not just to get drunk. 100s of kinds of beer in many of them. But if you want to spend little while in Europe, head farther east. Travel to one of the former communist countries and go to one of the smaller towns there. Prague is almost as expensive as towns in the west, but the smaller towns are so much cheaper that it will more than even out the more expensive ticket. Buy or borrow a guidebook and read about the place you want to go. There is tons more to do in any of the places you mentioned as having been there, there are people who go to London each year and still find new things to do after 20 or more years. And when you fly to London you do not have to spend time in town if you do not want, I have been to England many times and the whole of the country is accessable, and mostly friendly for tourists, with lots to do and see.
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Saturday, December 14, 2013
people to people student ambassador program???????????
people to people student ambassador program???????????
have anyone done it or is anyone else going to ireland, wales, england, france, belgium, and the netherlands in the summer of 2008?Do u really get your high school and university credit?Is it fun and do we play aganist good people around the world?Is it okay to go and is it real?tell me about it
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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If you are interested in a true exchange experience, P2P is not for you. Would you have fun? Sure, don't deny that. But you would be much better off spending the money on a year exchange. By doing that you would reap the benefits of true culture and language immersion. Colleges and universities LOVE exchange students and many offer preferred admissions and scholarship money. In addition, the language skills you acquire will greatly benefit you in the workforce, especially if you keep it up in college. If you are interested in becoming a REAL exchange student, a list of the organizations certified to operate in the U.S. is located at www.csiet.org. Don't use one not on the list. Also, check with your counselor. An organization is only as good as the local reps. In addition, check out http://www.exchangestudentworld.com/... That's a site written for exchange students about exchange students and you can get a good idea of what a true experience is all about.
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have anyone done it or is anyone else going to ireland, wales, england, france, belgium, and the netherlands in the summer of 2008?Do u really get your high school and university credit?Is it fun and do we play aganist good people around the world?Is it okay to go and is it real?tell me about it
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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If you are interested in a true exchange experience, P2P is not for you. Would you have fun? Sure, don't deny that. But you would be much better off spending the money on a year exchange. By doing that you would reap the benefits of true culture and language immersion. Colleges and universities LOVE exchange students and many offer preferred admissions and scholarship money. In addition, the language skills you acquire will greatly benefit you in the workforce, especially if you keep it up in college. If you are interested in becoming a REAL exchange student, a list of the organizations certified to operate in the U.S. is located at www.csiet.org. Don't use one not on the list. Also, check with your counselor. An organization is only as good as the local reps. In addition, check out http://www.exchangestudentworld.com/... That's a site written for exchange students about exchange students and you can get a good idea of what a true experience is all about.
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Saturday, December 7, 2013
Can i still see my son whose contact address i cannot get since 1998 he resides in Bruxelles Belgium?
Can i still see my son whose contact address i cannot get since 1998 he resides in Bruxelles Belgium?
I was a student in Bruxelles & England my girl friend had a baby 4 me & we communicated till 1989 & ever since i lost contact & wish to get in touch with them.last add was NO 7 rue hancart 1000 bruxelles,names are David & lydia Monier.
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This is all the links I have found since I have been on here,I hope they help you: http://www.webfetch.com/uk.webfetch/whit... http://people.yahoo.com/ http://www.freeprf.com/ http://www.reunitetonight.com/index-brow... http://family.public-records.com/... http://www.192.com/ http://in.members.yahoo.com/ http://www.b4usearch.com/ http://www.peoplefinders.com/ http://www.zabasearch.com/ http://www.emailaddresses.com/ http://in.members.yahoo.com/nosuchtc.htm... http://spaces.live.com/ http://www.anywho.com/ http://www.switchboard.com/ http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_... http://www.arin.net/whois/ http://www.friendsreunited.com/... http://www.people-search.50megs.com/... http://www.addresses.com/ (White and yellow pages) http://www.theultimates.com/white/... (this is the ultimate white pages) http://find.intelious.com/ This is fantastic at tracing people. http://classmates.com/ (This is brilliant for finding old school friends). http://in.members.yahoo.com/regional/cou... (This will help you find indian members of the yahoo directory) http://www.theemailfinder.com/?hop=ideah... This is the internets largest free internet resource for finding anyone's e-mail address.
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Sunday, December 1, 2013
What should i pack for a 3 week trip to Europe?
What should i pack for a 3 week trip to Europe?
Leaving tomorrow, going to england, belgium, holland, switzerland, and france with 20 other college students. I will be carrying my belongings so i want to pack lightly. any suggestions
Packing & Preparation - 5 Answers
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Pack heat.
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All countries you mentioned are temperate , meaning you're very unlikely to get extreme weather. It's just getting into summer. I'd suggest summer clothes with something like a fleece in case you feel cold or the weather turns..
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I went to Rome for 6 weeks during the summer, and the best advice I can give you is don't bring anything you're not sure you are going to use. Think like this; I can use this one thing for this and also this. If you have any special things you really like/need like a contact solution or soap etc. try to bring a small size b/c it's not easy, depending where you are going, to find american products, and they are usually really expensive. Plus with a language barrier, I don't know if it's an issue or not, things can get confusing. Just bring the things you really need, stuff that's comfy, doesn't look dirty easily, etc. ...and I don't know where you are going but try to watch your stuff, I know it's common sense, but almost 1/2 the people I went with got stuff stolen at some point. In rome they are so good at pickpocketing you don't even know it happened until you get home. I would make sure the imp things like passports etc are close with you at all times. I brought a wallet thing that went under my tshirt, it sounds dorky but it rly came in handy. My wallet was stolen on a subway but at least I still had my passport bc it was in that thing I brought. Anyhow, have fun, I hope that helps....
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1. Pack lightly. - One long pants, shorts, skirt, long sleeve top, short sleeve top, cardigan, light coat (Plan to share with your friends and wash out every few days.) 2. Visit Target or Kmart and buy cheap tank tops, white undershirts, and underwear. When you stain them, ditch them and replace them in your suitcase with cute stuff you bought. 3. Bring one pair of universal sandals/walking shoes. 4. Ditch the electronics. Charge your camera before you go and use throw away ones if the battery gives out before you return. 5. Tampons, contact solution, and some other vital supplies can be more expensive in Europe. Plan accordingly. 6. Visit Tesco or Boots for skincare supplies. Leave yours at home. 7. Pack lots of different size ziplock bags for getting lotions, dirty clothes, etc. home.
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We always tell people to pack light.... if you forget something, you'll be able to get it there. Here is our basic packing list with the "amenities and necessities" we generally take: http://www.mousetourstravels.com/basic-packing-list.html Don't forget that you need to pack with today's security alerts in mind: http://www.mousetourstravels.com/travel-security-alert-packing-guide.html And for tips on how to pack that "one quart zip top clear plastic bag" check this page: http://www.mousetourstravels.com/carry-on-plastic-bag.html Happy travels... even if you don't travel the world... just remember that life is a journey... embrace and enjoy it! http://www.mousetourstravels.com
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Thursday, November 28, 2013
finding travelmates for Japan/China/VS/... or alternative vacation?
finding travelmates for Japan/China/VS/... or alternative vacation?
hi, I'm a college student from Belgium and I'm searching for a alternative vacation this summer, I've been thinking about backpacking around europe, getting a last-minuit or lately, traveling to a far destination (preferabel Japan, China or VS) with some people that share the same interest. Anyone know if there are sites that bring such people together? Any suggestion for a budget-friendly vacation or alternative vacation? many thanks =)
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There are agencies that provide group travel rates. Do a search online for them. Good luck!
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hi, I'm a college student from Belgium and I'm searching for a alternative vacation this summer, I've been thinking about backpacking around europe, getting a last-minuit or lately, traveling to a far destination (preferabel Japan, China or VS) with some people that share the same interest. Anyone know if there are sites that bring such people together? Any suggestion for a budget-friendly vacation or alternative vacation? many thanks =)
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There are agencies that provide group travel rates. Do a search online for them. Good luck!
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Thursday, November 14, 2013
voting system in Belgium?
voting system in Belgium?
Friend of mine told me that in Belgium only tax payers can vote on elections. He explained that, for example, students or retired people cannot vote for president, goverment... Is it really true? Can someone give me more info @kochsters2004 - that still doesn't answer my question - does student can vote in Belgium
Other - Politics & Government - 3 Answers
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Voting is compulsory in Belgium; more than 90% of the population participates. Belgian voters are given five options when voting. They may: Vote for a list as a whole, thereby showing approval of the order established by the party; Vote for one or more individual candidates, regardless of his/her ranking on the list. This is a "preference vote;". Vote for one or more of the "alternates (substitutes);" Vote for one or more candidates, and one or more alternates; or Vote invalid or blank so no one receives the vote While there are some options to vote on more than one person, it should be noted that voters cannot vote for candidates of more than one candidate list (party); doing so makes the vote invalid. Elections for the Federal Parliament are normally held every four years. The regional parliaments are elected every five years, and their elections coincide with those for the European Parliament. Elections for the members of Belgium's municipal and provincial councils are held every six. The next municipal and provincial elections in 2006 and the next general election will be in 2007, the next regional elections are expected in 2009. Belgium does not have elections similar to presidential elections, where only one person can be elected; rather, seats in the parliament, city council or similar are elected, the occupants of which then vote who gets to be prime minister, mayor, governor, etc. This is probably one of the reasons why Belgium does not have a two-party political system, but that there are more than two influential parties per language region. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Belgium
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Everyone in Belgium with Belgian nationality has to vote as from the age of 18.
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The only Belgians that don't have to vote are the ones not living in Belgium and possible prisoners and people with serious mental health problems. And the ones living abroad are allowed to vote even if they have never paid taxes because they spent all their working lives outside Belgium. Also Belgium doesn't have a president. It is a federal kingdom with a king as the head of state and a prime minister as the head of working government.
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Friend of mine told me that in Belgium only tax payers can vote on elections. He explained that, for example, students or retired people cannot vote for president, goverment... Is it really true? Can someone give me more info @kochsters2004 - that still doesn't answer my question - does student can vote in Belgium
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Voting is compulsory in Belgium; more than 90% of the population participates. Belgian voters are given five options when voting. They may: Vote for a list as a whole, thereby showing approval of the order established by the party; Vote for one or more individual candidates, regardless of his/her ranking on the list. This is a "preference vote;". Vote for one or more of the "alternates (substitutes);" Vote for one or more candidates, and one or more alternates; or Vote invalid or blank so no one receives the vote While there are some options to vote on more than one person, it should be noted that voters cannot vote for candidates of more than one candidate list (party); doing so makes the vote invalid. Elections for the Federal Parliament are normally held every four years. The regional parliaments are elected every five years, and their elections coincide with those for the European Parliament. Elections for the members of Belgium's municipal and provincial councils are held every six. The next municipal and provincial elections in 2006 and the next general election will be in 2007, the next regional elections are expected in 2009. Belgium does not have elections similar to presidential elections, where only one person can be elected; rather, seats in the parliament, city council or similar are elected, the occupants of which then vote who gets to be prime minister, mayor, governor, etc. This is probably one of the reasons why Belgium does not have a two-party political system, but that there are more than two influential parties per language region. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Belgium
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Everyone in Belgium with Belgian nationality has to vote as from the age of 18.
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The only Belgians that don't have to vote are the ones not living in Belgium and possible prisoners and people with serious mental health problems. And the ones living abroad are allowed to vote even if they have never paid taxes because they spent all their working lives outside Belgium. Also Belgium doesn't have a president. It is a federal kingdom with a king as the head of state and a prime minister as the head of working government.
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Thursday, November 7, 2013
Which country should I choose?! Foreign Exchange student question here!?
Which country should I choose?! Foreign Exchange student question here!?
I can be quiet, but I like to have a good time. I'm 15, and will be 16 in December. I enjoy being social, whether it's going to things like Frat Parties or having friends over for drinks. Here's the countries I can pick from... Argentina Italy Australia Japan Austria Mexico Belgium Netherlands Brazil New Zealand Canada Norway Chile Portugal China Puerto Rico Costa Rica Romania Russia Denmark Finland South Africa France Spain Germany Sweden Greece Switzerland Hong Kong Ireland United Kingdom Australia isn't an option, unfortunately due to the prices it would cost. I also am not into skiing so please don't recommend Switzerland because of it's great skiing. lol
Studying Abroad - 4 Answers
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i STRONGLY recommend japan. i was a foreign exchange program there and it was the best decision of my life. it was like a dream. because i am American i became instantly popular. the language is easy to pick up on and it look VERY good on a college application. because of japans role in the technology advancement of the world, it almost ensured me getting into a good college. the people were nice and the guys were hot. plus they have alcohol vending machines, walking coca-cola dispensers, hot springs, cute clothes and more. I'm even planning to move back when i graduate to teach English. it is like another world there. a truly great experience!! trust me. hope u have fun!!!!
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Sorry, but just from the way that list is arranged, you aren't thinking of going through Two Worlds United are you? Please don't, i've always been told they are a scam, and there are a lot of angry people on the internet wanting their money back. I would go through a more reputable agency, please! Rotary are a much cheaper, genuine agency, or if you want to go commercially perhaps AFS? I was going to suggest Aus, but since its too expensive, i guess that also puts New Zealand out of the question. It just depends, do you want to learn a new language? Where have you always wanted to go? There are shy people in every country.
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I'd go to Brazil.
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I think Chile...
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Friday, November 1, 2013
I need certain information about working as a resident?
I need certain information about working as a resident?
i am a 4th year medical student in romania. i have 2 more years before i start my residency. i want to go somewhere else in europe like france, belgium, switzerland or england. but i need to know how can i have my exams there and how can i end up working as a medical resident in those countries. if someone has sure information, please let me know
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Where you are studying should have these details for you. Ask at your place of study, they may even have a scheme that you could do this
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Monday, October 28, 2013
What does Flemish mean?
What does Flemish mean?
I am applying to be a foreign exchange student. Belgium is one of five countries I chose. I might be placed in a Flemish area. Does Flemish mean they speak English.
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it means a area that is very bad and is dangerous
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How about you try using the dictionary, (;
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flemish http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Flemish
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It means it's in the northern area where they speak a Dutch-like language. As opposed to the southern area of Belgium where they speak French. The Dutch area is much wealthier than the French area. Either area is fine, I'm sure. Belgium is a nice country. But your language skills will be different.
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It's what is spoken in the northern part of Belgium. Flemish is a collection of dialects. Every Belgian has to learn a second language at school and most learn a third. Most Flemish will speak English although there might be some that prefer to speak French as a second language.
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The Kingdom of Belgium has 3 official regions, the Flemish Region in the North, the Walloon Region in the South and the Brussels Capital Region. Belgium has three official languages Dutch, French and German. Dutch is spoken by approximately 59% of the Belgian population, French by approximately 40% of the Belgian population while German is spoken only by a small number of Belgian people. The official language of the Flemish Region, commonly called Flanders is Dutch. The inhabitants of this region are called Flemish and their first language is Dutch while most of them speak French and English as foreign languages. Flemish is a group of Dutch dialects often referred to as Belgian Dutch. The official languages of the Walloon Region, commonly called Wallonia are French and German. The inhabitants of this region are called Walloons and the majority of them speak French, while the small German community in East Wallonia speak German. Most of the population of Wallonia speak Dutch and English as foreign languages. The official languages of the Brussels Capital Region are Dutch and French. Geographically it is located in Flanders but administratively it is a separate region. The majority of the population of this region speak French (approximately 85%). N.B. Do not confuse the Flemish Region, commonly called Flanders, with the geographical region of Flanders, which includes parts of Belgium, France and Netherlands. Good Luck with your application.
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I am applying to be a foreign exchange student. Belgium is one of five countries I chose. I might be placed in a Flemish area. Does Flemish mean they speak English.
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it means a area that is very bad and is dangerous
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How about you try using the dictionary, (;
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flemish http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Flemish
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It means it's in the northern area where they speak a Dutch-like language. As opposed to the southern area of Belgium where they speak French. The Dutch area is much wealthier than the French area. Either area is fine, I'm sure. Belgium is a nice country. But your language skills will be different.
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It's what is spoken in the northern part of Belgium. Flemish is a collection of dialects. Every Belgian has to learn a second language at school and most learn a third. Most Flemish will speak English although there might be some that prefer to speak French as a second language.
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The Kingdom of Belgium has 3 official regions, the Flemish Region in the North, the Walloon Region in the South and the Brussels Capital Region. Belgium has three official languages Dutch, French and German. Dutch is spoken by approximately 59% of the Belgian population, French by approximately 40% of the Belgian population while German is spoken only by a small number of Belgian people. The official language of the Flemish Region, commonly called Flanders is Dutch. The inhabitants of this region are called Flemish and their first language is Dutch while most of them speak French and English as foreign languages. Flemish is a group of Dutch dialects often referred to as Belgian Dutch. The official languages of the Walloon Region, commonly called Wallonia are French and German. The inhabitants of this region are called Walloons and the majority of them speak French, while the small German community in East Wallonia speak German. Most of the population of Wallonia speak Dutch and English as foreign languages. The official languages of the Brussels Capital Region are Dutch and French. Geographically it is located in Flanders but administratively it is a separate region. The majority of the population of this region speak French (approximately 85%). N.B. Do not confuse the Flemish Region, commonly called Flanders, with the geographical region of Flanders, which includes parts of Belgium, France and Netherlands. Good Luck with your application.
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Monday, October 14, 2013
What universities in Germany offer International Relations?
What universities in Germany offer International Relations?
Next year I'd like to study International Relations in Germany. I'm from Belgium and will get my masters law degree at the end of this year. I'm searching a university where courses are taught in English, so that the knowledge of German is not mandatory. Also searching for a real pleasant experience and meeting new people, both German and other international students. Anywhere in Germany would be nice, but if I could give one indication, preferably somewhere to the West of the country. Thanks!
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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I don't know the answer, but Wikipedia has long list of Universities you might wanna check it out. Here's the link I found: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_in_Germany
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Next year I'd like to study International Relations in Germany. I'm from Belgium and will get my masters law degree at the end of this year. I'm searching a university where courses are taught in English, so that the knowledge of German is not mandatory. Also searching for a real pleasant experience and meeting new people, both German and other international students. Anywhere in Germany would be nice, but if I could give one indication, preferably somewhere to the West of the country. Thanks!
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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I don't know the answer, but Wikipedia has long list of Universities you might wanna check it out. Here's the link I found: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_in_Germany
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Monday, October 7, 2013
People to People Student Ambassador trips?
People to People Student Ambassador trips?
i was invited to travel and study in England, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, and Switzerland in the summer of 2009 im so excited to go!! but i have some questions.. do we stay with families? how much would it cost? how many weeks/months would it be for? how did i get picked?? im to excited to wait for the meeting!!
Other - Destinations - 4 Answers
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You can find all of this out on their website http://www.studentambassadors.com I went on two of their trips, I loved one and hated the other. Nevertheless, a great experience enjoy!
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my friend was invited to that and i think that is sooo cool it truly is a chance of a lifetime but i dont think you stay with your family and i think she said it caosts alottt. im not sure how long its for but i think its for more than a week and are you an ambassador?because thats how she got picked either that or you mudt be really smart.
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Do it!!!! It was the best experience of my life and you have friends from this experience for your life. do we stay with families? I stayed with a family in france for a weekend and it ROCKED! This part is hit or miss. It is either really fun or stinks. how much would it cost? mine cost about 5 grand. That includes all meals, flight, and hotel. All you pay for is gifts and some food on the side. how many weeks/months would it be for? I went for three weeks. how did i get picked?? Three ways, by recommendation from past alumni, recommendation from P2P, or from parents. They never tell you though. If you have any questions about P2P please feel free to ask me. Remember every trip is different so read up on yours!
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I went to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji two summers ago. Last summer I went to England, France and Italy. I have nothing but good things to say about P2P! Both trips were absolutely amazing and DEFINITELY worth the money. 1. There is a portion of the trip called a "Homestay". It is generally 3 days/2 nights or 4 days/3 nights (depending on whether you are in Highschool or not). Everyone in your group stays in the same city/neighborhood. You will be paired with a family and may or may not have other students with you. I had a friend with me in both of my homestays. The homestays are pretty fun. You just chill with the family and they take you around their city, show you fun places. Warning. They might not speak English! My family in France spoke ZERO English. It was kind of tough but a good experience. The rest of the trip you stay in hotels. 2. Your airfare and all of your meals are included in the "Trip Cost". The only thing you will have to pay for when you are over there is souvenirs. When you add everything up (trip cost+souvenirs+luggage+random travel things) the total amount is around $7,000. But trust me, it is so worth your money. People to People also has a fundraising site with tons of cool and useful ideas. 3. Your experience will be around 19 or 20 days. And it will be the best few weeks of your life. 4. A teacher or ambassador alumni nominated you. Let me know if you have any more questions about anything. I would be happy to answer and give you more tips! I can give you my email if you want.
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i was invited to travel and study in England, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, and Switzerland in the summer of 2009 im so excited to go!! but i have some questions.. do we stay with families? how much would it cost? how many weeks/months would it be for? how did i get picked?? im to excited to wait for the meeting!!
Other - Destinations - 4 Answers
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You can find all of this out on their website http://www.studentambassadors.com I went on two of their trips, I loved one and hated the other. Nevertheless, a great experience enjoy!
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my friend was invited to that and i think that is sooo cool it truly is a chance of a lifetime but i dont think you stay with your family and i think she said it caosts alottt. im not sure how long its for but i think its for more than a week and are you an ambassador?because thats how she got picked either that or you mudt be really smart.
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Do it!!!! It was the best experience of my life and you have friends from this experience for your life. do we stay with families? I stayed with a family in france for a weekend and it ROCKED! This part is hit or miss. It is either really fun or stinks. how much would it cost? mine cost about 5 grand. That includes all meals, flight, and hotel. All you pay for is gifts and some food on the side. how many weeks/months would it be for? I went for three weeks. how did i get picked?? Three ways, by recommendation from past alumni, recommendation from P2P, or from parents. They never tell you though. If you have any questions about P2P please feel free to ask me. Remember every trip is different so read up on yours!
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I went to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji two summers ago. Last summer I went to England, France and Italy. I have nothing but good things to say about P2P! Both trips were absolutely amazing and DEFINITELY worth the money. 1. There is a portion of the trip called a "Homestay". It is generally 3 days/2 nights or 4 days/3 nights (depending on whether you are in Highschool or not). Everyone in your group stays in the same city/neighborhood. You will be paired with a family and may or may not have other students with you. I had a friend with me in both of my homestays. The homestays are pretty fun. You just chill with the family and they take you around their city, show you fun places. Warning. They might not speak English! My family in France spoke ZERO English. It was kind of tough but a good experience. The rest of the trip you stay in hotels. 2. Your airfare and all of your meals are included in the "Trip Cost". The only thing you will have to pay for when you are over there is souvenirs. When you add everything up (trip cost+souvenirs+luggage+random travel things) the total amount is around $7,000. But trust me, it is so worth your money. People to People also has a fundraising site with tons of cool and useful ideas. 3. Your experience will be around 19 or 20 days. And it will be the best few weeks of your life. 4. A teacher or ambassador alumni nominated you. Let me know if you have any more questions about anything. I would be happy to answer and give you more tips! I can give you my email if you want.
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013
People to People Student Ambassador trips?
People to People Student Ambassador trips?
i was invited to travel and study in England, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, and Switzerland in the summer of 2009 im so excited to go!! but i have some questions.. do we stay with families? how much would it cost? how many weeks/months would it be for? how did i get picked?? im to excited to wait for the meeting!!
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really? I got a letter in the mail from them too! Im in 6th grade though and am going to australia. Your family can't come, i heard my trip costs $6000, im wondering how long too, you get picked because your a great student and you have a wonderful academis performance.
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I think I already answered one of your other questions but I have some things to add! If you don't mind I'm just going to copy and paste my answers from someone else's P2P question. :) 1. There is a portion of the trip called a "Homestay". It is generally 3 days/2 nights or 4 days/3 nights (depending on whether you are in Highschool or not). Everyone in your group stays in the same city/neighborhood. You will be paired with a family and may or may not have other students with you. I had a friend with me in both of my homestays. The homestays are pretty fun. You just chill with the family and they take you around their city, show you fun places. Warning. They might not speak English! My family in France spoke ZERO English. It was kind of tough but a good experience. The rest of the trip you stay in hotels. 2. Your airfare and all of your meals are included in the "Trip Cost". The only thing you will have to pay for when you are over there is souvenirs. When you add everything up (trip cost+souvenirs+luggage+random travel things) the total amount is around $7,000. But trust me, it is so worth your money. People to People also has a fundraising site with tons of cool and useful ideas. 3. Your experience will be around 19 or 20 days. And it will be the best few weeks of your life. 4. Your "delegation" (group of students you travel with) will probably be about 30-40 kids your age. 5. There will be four teachers from your state that will serve as leaders and will try to keep you in line. :) 6. You will also have a "delegation manager" from one of the countries you are going that can speak the language and help you all get around. 7. There are these maroon polos that you have to wear only on travel days. A "Travel Day" is any day you will be on a plane. They are super comfortable because they are dry-fit material. You will probably want to buy an extra to take along with you in case one is dirty. 8. A teacher or alumni ambassador nominated you because they thought you are worthy. So, Congrats! :) Let me know if you have any more questions about anything. I would be happy to answer and give you more tips! I can give you my email if you want.
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Saturday, September 28, 2013
People to People Student Ambassador trips?
People to People Student Ambassador trips?
i was invited to travel and study in England, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, and Switzerland in the summer of 2009 im so excited to go!! but i have some questions.. do we stay with families? how much would it cost? how many weeks/months would it be for? how did i get picked?? im to excited to wait for the meeting!!
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Last summer I went on a trip with People to People to Englan, Italy, France, Monaco and The Vatican. Overall, it was pretty good, but the leaders are really protective. It is a once in a life time chance, so i'de take it. 1. You usually stay with a family with at least 1 other person from your delegation. 2. Cost is anywhere from 3,000-6,000. 3. My stay was 21 days. 4. You probably got nominated by a teacher or friend in the program for good grades or personality. It's worth it.
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Again, I went to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji two summers ago. Last summer I went to England, France and Italy. I have nothing but good things to say about P2P! Both trips were absolutely amazing and DEFINITELY worth the money. If you don't mind I'm just going to copy and paste my answers from someone else's P2P question. :) 1. There is a portion of the trip called a "Homestay". It is generally 3 days/2 nights or 4 days/3 nights (depending on whether you are in Highschool or not). Everyone in your group stays in the same city/neighborhood. You will be paired with a family and may or may not have other students with you. I had a friend with me in both of my homestays. The homestays are pretty fun. You just chill with the family and they take you around their city, show you fun places. Warning. They might not speak English! My family in France spoke ZERO English. It was kind of tough but a good experience. The rest of the trip you stay in hotels. 2. Your airfare and all of your meals are included in the "Trip Cost". The only thing you will have to pay for when you are over there is souvenirs. When you add everything up (trip cost+souvenirs+luggage+random travel things) the total amount is around $7,000. But trust me, it is so worth your money. People to People also has a fundraising site with tons of cool and useful ideas. 3. Your experience will be around 19 or 20 days. And it will be the best few weeks of your life. 4. Your "delegation" (group of students you travel with) will probably be about 30-40 kids your age. 5. There will be four teachers from your state that will serve as leaders and will try to keep you in line. :) 6. You will also have a "delegation manager" from one of the countries you are going that can speak the language and help you all get around. 7. There are these maroon polos that you have to wear only on travel days. A "Travel Day" is any day you will be on a plane. They are super comfortable because they are dry-fit material. You will probably want to buy an extra to take along with you in case one is dirty. 8. A teacher or alumni ambassador nominated you because they thought you are worthy. So, Congrats! :) Let me know if you have any more questions about anything. I would be happy to answer and give you more tips! I can give you my email if you want.
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Saturday, September 14, 2013
Is this a good price for a European vacation?
Is this a good price for a European vacation?
I'm a freshman in high school and I was offered the chance to go to England, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland next summer as part of the student ambassador program. But it's almost $7,000!!! Is that a good price for a trip like that? It seems pretty expensive to me, but hey what do I know? Please tell me if this is a good deal or if they are ripping me off! It includes all food and expenses and it's for 20 days.
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seems pretty steep but it's really not for as many places as you're going. i studied abroad in spain last semeter and it cost almost 10 grand so it's a good deal.
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Check out Cosmos Tours (i've done several of them myself). Very affordable: www.cosmos.com
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It sounds expensive to me but if it includes everything - travel, food, accommodation - it's maybe not too bad. Check out a few other tour companies and compare prices before you decide.
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how long will taht be for and what does it include sounds expensive to me
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I'm a freshman in high school and I was offered the chance to go to England, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland next summer as part of the student ambassador program. But it's almost $7,000!!! Is that a good price for a trip like that? It seems pretty expensive to me, but hey what do I know? Please tell me if this is a good deal or if they are ripping me off! It includes all food and expenses and it's for 20 days.
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seems pretty steep but it's really not for as many places as you're going. i studied abroad in spain last semeter and it cost almost 10 grand so it's a good deal.
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Check out Cosmos Tours (i've done several of them myself). Very affordable: www.cosmos.com
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It sounds expensive to me but if it includes everything - travel, food, accommodation - it's maybe not too bad. Check out a few other tour companies and compare prices before you decide.
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how long will taht be for and what does it include sounds expensive to me
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Saturday, September 7, 2013
How could i move to Australia now?
How could i move to Australia now?
I'm a 15 year old girl from Belgium and i want to move to australia(in Sydney or close by Sydney) now without parents i want to go to school there but i don't know how or what i have to do.Thought about being an exchange student but i don't know anything about that,someone help please? :/
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Hey, I'm currently 17 and trying to do the same thing. First off, you will need an Australian visa which you must apply for. It is expensive and can take several years. I already have mine because I lived there for a few years when I was younger, but my parents said it was pretty hard since so many people want to go there and cost thousands of dollars. Its much easier to get a student visa which allows you to live and go to school in Australia but you cannot work which makes it tough and you must be graduated from high school. I would recommend waiting until you're 18 and go to a university within Belgium that has a study abroad program with Australia. You wouldn't need to pay as much or have to deal with all the very confusing immigrations business. Also, when your 15 you would need your parents to sign off on everything because you're still a minor. If you don't want to wait until you're an adult, do some research on exchange program websites like this - http://wep.org.au/info/ hope this wasn't too confusing and helped!
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I'm a 15 year old girl from Belgium and i want to move to australia(in Sydney or close by Sydney) now without parents i want to go to school there but i don't know how or what i have to do.Thought about being an exchange student but i don't know anything about that,someone help please? :/
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Hey, I'm currently 17 and trying to do the same thing. First off, you will need an Australian visa which you must apply for. It is expensive and can take several years. I already have mine because I lived there for a few years when I was younger, but my parents said it was pretty hard since so many people want to go there and cost thousands of dollars. Its much easier to get a student visa which allows you to live and go to school in Australia but you cannot work which makes it tough and you must be graduated from high school. I would recommend waiting until you're 18 and go to a university within Belgium that has a study abroad program with Australia. You wouldn't need to pay as much or have to deal with all the very confusing immigrations business. Also, when your 15 you would need your parents to sign off on everything because you're still a minor. If you don't want to wait until you're an adult, do some research on exchange program websites like this - http://wep.org.au/info/ hope this wasn't too confusing and helped!
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Sunday, September 1, 2013
Germany, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium and England.?
Germany, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium and England.?
Over the summer im going to Germany, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, and England. Im going with a group of people (called People to People, we're exchange students) and we will be there for 22 days. Im not really sure what to expect. How do people act, are they nice, what do they eat, whats on tv, what are some things I should see while im there, things like that. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.
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Europeans generally do not act warm and friendly. They think Americans are weird because we act like we are friends with people we do not know. Several things to keep in mind: 1. Europeans prefer people who are peaceful and quiet. The more brash you are, the more they will think of you as an ugly American. 2. Do not ask them how they are when you meet them or see them. Just say "It is a pleasure to meet you." 3. To be welcomed, ask about them and their culture. Most Americans do not do that; Americans like to talk about how we are and compare everything to how it is in America. As for food, it is not unlike the USA, especially if you eat in nice places. They eat some things we do not, like quail eggs. I never got used to quail eggs. They also eat a lot of game animals like deer and elk. It's good. As for what to see, their churches are amazing; many of them have been around for 800 years or so. The museums are good, the architecture can be good, and there are lots of other good places that the locals can tell you about. Have fun!
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Germany is nice. The people are okay. There's McDonalds everywhere! CNN is available on most TVs. There are American sitcoms, but they are in the language of the country. Your English will be enough in most places, but learning some German will help you in Germany, Switzerland, and some parts of the Netherlands. 22 days! Nothing to worry about! You're going through all of these countries in 22 days....you're going to be too tired to worry!!!! Grin! Have Fun! I know you will.
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If you are an American expect to be treated horribly. Especially by the French or Germans.
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mlmar625 your so ignorant!!! grow up and learn some culture. I'm from the uk and have always gone to Europe, (I have been to america as well) europes amazing and so is everyone there, just because youve had a few bad experiences doesnt mean you can judge everyone and everywhere. just learn a few phrases to be polite like thankyou, sorry, hello, goodbye. When I went to germany you had to have your hands on the table at all times (proboby only really posh places though) eat bratwurst :) I loved the food there. have an amaazing time im jelous :P
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Europe is very diverse - language, religion, food, customs ... so it depends on the area u will visit. I recommend Hamburg, Germany.
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There are some books out there called "Germany for dummies" or "the idiots guide to the Germans/Brits/French/etc", check those out. I really like the "Culture Shock!" and "Culture smart" series. Check out your local library for books or head over to amazon. (Read: Your question is too broad for a decent, in-depth answer here.) Wikipedia and wikitravel can also be very good sources. Just look up "German food" or "French food" or "Dutch customs" or similar. I personally would not worry too much about these things. It is nice that you are taking an interest, but: You'll be in a tour group and with 6 countries in 22 days you can expect plenty of interaction with your fellow exchange students, but not much more as you are on such a whirlwind trip. What else do you expect when you have 3 days per country?
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Over the summer im going to Germany, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, and England. Im going with a group of people (called People to People, we're exchange students) and we will be there for 22 days. Im not really sure what to expect. How do people act, are they nice, what do they eat, whats on tv, what are some things I should see while im there, things like that. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.
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Europeans generally do not act warm and friendly. They think Americans are weird because we act like we are friends with people we do not know. Several things to keep in mind: 1. Europeans prefer people who are peaceful and quiet. The more brash you are, the more they will think of you as an ugly American. 2. Do not ask them how they are when you meet them or see them. Just say "It is a pleasure to meet you." 3. To be welcomed, ask about them and their culture. Most Americans do not do that; Americans like to talk about how we are and compare everything to how it is in America. As for food, it is not unlike the USA, especially if you eat in nice places. They eat some things we do not, like quail eggs. I never got used to quail eggs. They also eat a lot of game animals like deer and elk. It's good. As for what to see, their churches are amazing; many of them have been around for 800 years or so. The museums are good, the architecture can be good, and there are lots of other good places that the locals can tell you about. Have fun!
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Germany is nice. The people are okay. There's McDonalds everywhere! CNN is available on most TVs. There are American sitcoms, but they are in the language of the country. Your English will be enough in most places, but learning some German will help you in Germany, Switzerland, and some parts of the Netherlands. 22 days! Nothing to worry about! You're going through all of these countries in 22 days....you're going to be too tired to worry!!!! Grin! Have Fun! I know you will.
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If you are an American expect to be treated horribly. Especially by the French or Germans.
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mlmar625 your so ignorant!!! grow up and learn some culture. I'm from the uk and have always gone to Europe, (I have been to america as well) europes amazing and so is everyone there, just because youve had a few bad experiences doesnt mean you can judge everyone and everywhere. just learn a few phrases to be polite like thankyou, sorry, hello, goodbye. When I went to germany you had to have your hands on the table at all times (proboby only really posh places though) eat bratwurst :) I loved the food there. have an amaazing time im jelous :P
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Europe is very diverse - language, religion, food, customs ... so it depends on the area u will visit. I recommend Hamburg, Germany.
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There are some books out there called "Germany for dummies" or "the idiots guide to the Germans/Brits/French/etc", check those out. I really like the "Culture Shock!" and "Culture smart" series. Check out your local library for books or head over to amazon. (Read: Your question is too broad for a decent, in-depth answer here.) Wikipedia and wikitravel can also be very good sources. Just look up "German food" or "French food" or "Dutch customs" or similar. I personally would not worry too much about these things. It is nice that you are taking an interest, but: You'll be in a tour group and with 6 countries in 22 days you can expect plenty of interaction with your fellow exchange students, but not much more as you are on such a whirlwind trip. What else do you expect when you have 3 days per country?
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Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Sixty-plus years later, does anyone accept the difference between the Waffen SS and the SS Einsatz Gruppen?
Sixty-plus years later, does anyone accept the difference between the Waffen SS and the SS Einsatz Gruppen?
First, I am NOT a Germanophile, but I AM a student of military history, and my father fought the Nazis. Since I have read over 200 books on the subject of WW II, I think I have some insight into the German soldier. I will not dispute the SS Einsatz Gruppen were murderers, thieves, and manned the camps. The Waffen SS, conversely, were all volunteers just as our army now is, felt they were righting the wrongs of the Treaty of Versailles, were defending Western Culture, and were all ardent Anti-communists, drawing volunteers from France, Belgium, Norway, Luxembourg, Denmark, Spain, and even Russia, whom they invaded. Even our adored General Patton wanted to re-arm them and turn them back to attack the Russians. In fact, the Waffen SS was probably the finest fighting force ever assembled, for the most part performed honorably, and fought to the bitter end against impossible odds. Their battlefield accomplishments remain unparralelled to this day. So, the "loser" is always wrong?
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And your point is? A volunteer Nazi is still a nazi...only Jimmy Carter would feel differently.
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I learned something by reading your post, but I still can't help but feel Nazis were still fundamentally wrong in what they did and my ancestry is German. If you look at it from a strategic standpoint, it sounds like a fine army, but an army is nothing when they fight for something that is against humanity.
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They were on the wrong side, therefore they were crushed. Who cares how good they were. The only thing they really had going for them was momentum. Once they hit the brick wall called the ALLIES their fate was sealed. Just like radical Islam's fate is sealed. It can be no other way.
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Waffen SS units took active part in many einsatzgruppen operations in Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine , and Russia. The SS cavalry Brigade massacred Jews found in the Pripyet Forest. the 1 SS Infantry Brigade supported various Einsatzgruppen operations and took part in the execution of 10 of thousands of Jews. Battalions of the SS Totenkopf division during the Polish campaign were the precursors of the EInsatzgruppen by performing mass executions of Polish intelligentsia, Priests and political leaders. While not all Waffen-SS units took part in the massacre of Jews or anyone esle they were still part of the Nazi apparatus of terror used to dominate Europe and elsewhere. As far as being an elite only a handful of the SS divisions one could consider elite. The remaining 2/3rds were average to below average in combat performance.
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First, I am NOT a Germanophile, but I AM a student of military history, and my father fought the Nazis. Since I have read over 200 books on the subject of WW II, I think I have some insight into the German soldier. I will not dispute the SS Einsatz Gruppen were murderers, thieves, and manned the camps. The Waffen SS, conversely, were all volunteers just as our army now is, felt they were righting the wrongs of the Treaty of Versailles, were defending Western Culture, and were all ardent Anti-communists, drawing volunteers from France, Belgium, Norway, Luxembourg, Denmark, Spain, and even Russia, whom they invaded. Even our adored General Patton wanted to re-arm them and turn them back to attack the Russians. In fact, the Waffen SS was probably the finest fighting force ever assembled, for the most part performed honorably, and fought to the bitter end against impossible odds. Their battlefield accomplishments remain unparralelled to this day. So, the "loser" is always wrong?
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And your point is? A volunteer Nazi is still a nazi...only Jimmy Carter would feel differently.
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I learned something by reading your post, but I still can't help but feel Nazis were still fundamentally wrong in what they did and my ancestry is German. If you look at it from a strategic standpoint, it sounds like a fine army, but an army is nothing when they fight for something that is against humanity.
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They were on the wrong side, therefore they were crushed. Who cares how good they were. The only thing they really had going for them was momentum. Once they hit the brick wall called the ALLIES their fate was sealed. Just like radical Islam's fate is sealed. It can be no other way.
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Waffen SS units took active part in many einsatzgruppen operations in Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine , and Russia. The SS cavalry Brigade massacred Jews found in the Pripyet Forest. the 1 SS Infantry Brigade supported various Einsatzgruppen operations and took part in the execution of 10 of thousands of Jews. Battalions of the SS Totenkopf division during the Polish campaign were the precursors of the EInsatzgruppen by performing mass executions of Polish intelligentsia, Priests and political leaders. While not all Waffen-SS units took part in the massacre of Jews or anyone esle they were still part of the Nazi apparatus of terror used to dominate Europe and elsewhere. As far as being an elite only a handful of the SS divisions one could consider elite. The remaining 2/3rds were average to below average in combat performance.
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013
People to People student ambassador programs?
People to People student ambassador programs?
hi, i was just wondering if anyone has every had any experiences with this program which takes students between grades 5-12 on trips around the world. i have just gotten a letter where i have been chosen to travel in the netherlands, belgium, france, englians, wales, and ireland over the summer of 2010. i am really interested in going, but my mother needs a little bit more convincing. i am 15. last summer i took a trip without them to europe and i traveled to germany, poland, and france. this was without any programs. i just went, met up with some people there, and visited the countires for a total of 25 days. this program is on average 3 weeks longs. i was hoping for some stories of people's experiences in this program to help convince my mother.
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Well the best help I can tell you is that my sister got this too, she is currently in the 11th grade and I think taht it's a kind of difficult process to go thorugh, Im not sure
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i got the letter too but it is way to overpriced and one person died on one of their previous trips
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The program is very reliable. I too got the letter and i did go to one of the meetings and i loved the presentations they gave. They also had students who traveled with them in previous years to share what they learned and what they liked about there trip. If you really want to convince your mother, People to People also has a Youtube account where you can see videos from trips. I haven't gone on a trip with them but im going in 2011 and i feel very comfortable going alone without my Mom.
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hi, i was just wondering if anyone has every had any experiences with this program which takes students between grades 5-12 on trips around the world. i have just gotten a letter where i have been chosen to travel in the netherlands, belgium, france, englians, wales, and ireland over the summer of 2010. i am really interested in going, but my mother needs a little bit more convincing. i am 15. last summer i took a trip without them to europe and i traveled to germany, poland, and france. this was without any programs. i just went, met up with some people there, and visited the countires for a total of 25 days. this program is on average 3 weeks longs. i was hoping for some stories of people's experiences in this program to help convince my mother.
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Well the best help I can tell you is that my sister got this too, she is currently in the 11th grade and I think taht it's a kind of difficult process to go thorugh, Im not sure
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i got the letter too but it is way to overpriced and one person died on one of their previous trips
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The program is very reliable. I too got the letter and i did go to one of the meetings and i loved the presentations they gave. They also had students who traveled with them in previous years to share what they learned and what they liked about there trip. If you really want to convince your mother, People to People also has a Youtube account where you can see videos from trips. I haven't gone on a trip with them but im going in 2011 and i feel very comfortable going alone without my Mom.
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Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Exchange Student Choices?
Exchange Student Choices?
I am interested on going on a 6 week foreign exchange with Rotary. My choices are Austria, Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Sweden or Switzerland. I am going during December/January. I am in high school and because I live in South Africa also learn Afrikaans (7th year now). Which one do you suggest for any reasons including new years etc. I can only go to one country. Also what type of area do you enter? Upper/Middle/Low Class Areas. And any other info would be great.
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See what's they said Students do not attend school and are instead given a brief introduction to the language of their host country with heavy emphasis on sightseeing and cultural learning. Upon their return they are expected to give a short presentation on their experience to their sponsors. Rotary International also offers a program called R.O.S.E.(rotary overseas short-term exchange) where a student exchanges homes directly with another student of a foreign country at the same time. Today, many Rotary Exchange students can be recognized by their Rotary Youth Exchange blazer. While most countries recommend navy blue, the blazer may also be dark green, red, black, or maroon. The color of the blazer usually depends on which country or region the exchange student is from. One Rotary tradition is that students cover their blazers in pins and patches they have traded with other students or bought in places they have visited as evidence of their exchange. It is popular for the students to bring a large collection of national- or regional-themed pins and trade them with students from other areas. This tradition is popular worldwide. Application The selection process may vary by district and country, but most students apply to a Rotary Club in their hometown or a nearby town as the first step. The student will likely be interviewed by this Rotary Club and if this club agrees to sponsor the student, the student's application will be extensive, according to most students. It consists of 12-15 pages, and 4 exact copies which must each be signed in blue ink. The application asks for basic general information, medical history, dental history, principal or guidance counselor review, grades from the past 2 years, teacher recommendation, and personal questions answered by the student. Orientation Prior to leaving, most districts hold orientations for the students. These orientations usually include a variety of seminars and activities designed to prepare students for their exchanges. Topics covered usually include program rules, discussions with former exchange students about their experiences, and information about what students need to do before their departure. Students also learn about how to make a presentation about their home country and region, which they will usually be required to present to their hosting Rotary club and may be invited to present to other groups as well. Inbound exchange students may also participate in the orientations as well. The rules discussed may vary somewhat, but the "4 D's" apply to all students regardless of home or host country. The 4 D's are the four most important Rotary exchange rules: No driving No drinking No serious dating No drugs http://www.rotary1900.de/jugenddienst/ in Germany http://www.rotarystudent.se/ Rotary Youth Exchange, Sweden http://www.crjfr.org/Portail/index.asp France
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I would suggest Austria cuz there's so much history there
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In order from what would be my first choice to what would be my last: Switzerland, France, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Germany
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Thursday, August 1, 2013
Any ideas on how to studing abroad?
Any ideas on how to studing abroad?
I have always wanted to study abroad during a portion of my University life. I was wondering if you had any ideas on how to do this or what programs would have this? I am studying enflish and history. If I did go abroad, like Belgium or England for example, would I be allowed to continue with what I am presently studying? I have also heard of people going abroad for co - op. What positions would an English and History student get?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Why not try the Erasmus program ?
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First you should go to the study abroad or international office at your university and talk with them. Chances are that they have study abroad programs that you can participate in, and you wouldn't lose any credits studying abroad and would still be able to keep your major with no problem. If they don't have a program that fits, they can surely help you find one. But studying abroad as part of a university exchange program is not difficult at all! Go for it!
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I have always wanted to study abroad during a portion of my University life. I was wondering if you had any ideas on how to do this or what programs would have this? I am studying enflish and history. If I did go abroad, like Belgium or England for example, would I be allowed to continue with what I am presently studying? I have also heard of people going abroad for co - op. What positions would an English and History student get?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Why not try the Erasmus program ?
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First you should go to the study abroad or international office at your university and talk with them. Chances are that they have study abroad programs that you can participate in, and you wouldn't lose any credits studying abroad and would still be able to keep your major with no problem. If they don't have a program that fits, they can surely help you find one. But studying abroad as part of a university exchange program is not difficult at all! Go for it!
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Sunday, July 28, 2013
I need help really badly.How well will my chance be?
I need help really badly.How well will my chance be?
I would like to attend Harvard, for their LAW course. Or maybe Yale. This is my following cert that might or would support my admission 7As for A levels Perfect score for SAT- Mathematics Community Service to India, and Porta Rico Student Exchange to Japan, Wales, Belgium Excellent Testimonials. Well experiments at three well firms. Cambridge Proifiency in English ABRSM Piano & Theory Grade 8 distinction National English Proifiency So yeah.
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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You need a 4-year college degree to apply to any law program in the US. They don't care about any of your grades or test scores before college.
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I would like to attend Harvard, for their LAW course. Or maybe Yale. This is my following cert that might or would support my admission 7As for A levels Perfect score for SAT- Mathematics Community Service to India, and Porta Rico Student Exchange to Japan, Wales, Belgium Excellent Testimonials. Well experiments at three well firms. Cambridge Proifiency in English ABRSM Piano & Theory Grade 8 distinction National English Proifiency So yeah.
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You need a 4-year college degree to apply to any law program in the US. They don't care about any of your grades or test scores before college.
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Sunday, July 14, 2013
Can someone make me a list of things that I need to pack for my trip?
Can someone make me a list of things that I need to pack for my trip?
I am going on this student program with my friend and we were nominated by a People to People program leader to travel to Ireland, Wales, England, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. I am 12 and I'm going next summer and I am going to be shopping for this trip year round and I live in New York so what are some cheap stores where I could get clothes for the trip and what are like basic things that I will need? Thanks!
Fashion & Accessories - 2 Answers
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new york has tons of stores ! Lol. go to forever 21, basicis include solid tees , layering tanks and camis . jeans are always a must have , dark wash light wash , ripped ect ... and skinny jeans are really in . sweat pants are good because they are casual and cmfortable. shoes, boots, uggs, flats, sneakers. bermudas (plaid , jean, khaki) short jean shorts , cloth shorts , um ... accessorize with , handbags, sparkly clips, headbands, ect. good luck & have fun !
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Congrats!!! JEANS are a definite must-have!!! Probably about 4-5 pairs. Short-sleeve shirts- 5 1-2 jackets of differing weights. Need to keep warm cause it can get kind of cold in Europe. :) Socks, underwear, etc... 5 pairs of shorts for the summer. (Short-shorts and Bermudans) PJ's Comfortable walking shoes. (Sneakers, like something you would wear to gym. Not very attractive, but your feet will HURT if you don't.) Swim-suit if there's a pool. Flippy-floppies. Haha. Hope you have a good time!!
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I am going on this student program with my friend and we were nominated by a People to People program leader to travel to Ireland, Wales, England, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. I am 12 and I'm going next summer and I am going to be shopping for this trip year round and I live in New York so what are some cheap stores where I could get clothes for the trip and what are like basic things that I will need? Thanks!
Fashion & Accessories - 2 Answers
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new york has tons of stores ! Lol. go to forever 21, basicis include solid tees , layering tanks and camis . jeans are always a must have , dark wash light wash , ripped ect ... and skinny jeans are really in . sweat pants are good because they are casual and cmfortable. shoes, boots, uggs, flats, sneakers. bermudas (plaid , jean, khaki) short jean shorts , cloth shorts , um ... accessorize with , handbags, sparkly clips, headbands, ect. good luck & have fun !
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Congrats!!! JEANS are a definite must-have!!! Probably about 4-5 pairs. Short-sleeve shirts- 5 1-2 jackets of differing weights. Need to keep warm cause it can get kind of cold in Europe. :) Socks, underwear, etc... 5 pairs of shorts for the summer. (Short-shorts and Bermudans) PJ's Comfortable walking shoes. (Sneakers, like something you would wear to gym. Not very attractive, but your feet will HURT if you don't.) Swim-suit if there's a pool. Flippy-floppies. Haha. Hope you have a good time!!
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Sunday, July 7, 2013
Im going to be an exchange student from America.?
Im going to be an exchange student from America.?
Which country should i go to and why?' These are the countries available to me... 1.Italy 2.France 3.Germany 4. Switzerland 5.Belgium 6.Denmark 7. Sweden 8. Finland 9. Norway 10. Denmark
Studying Abroad - 4 Answers
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hm..those are all very different places, id say Italy!
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Hmm, I've always wanted to go to Germany....so thatd be my choice
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Italy for the food.
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Wow! Congrats. You'll have a wonderful experience. I've been to each of these countries (except Norway). They all have their good points ... and very few bad points. However, I would pick either Germany or Switzerland. Here's why. First, geography. Both are rather centrally located in Europe and you can easily travel around based in either place. Second, language. While I absolutely ADORE Sweden, Denmark and Finland -- let's be frank here -- no one but the citizens of those countries speak those languages. German can be found all over Europe AND it's the root language of many others (including Sweden, Denmark and Finland) which will help you pick up others in the future. However, if you wanted a Scandinavian country, I'd go with Sweden because Swedish is the most commonly spoken language of the four. No matter where you go, however, it will be expensive. The dollar is VERY weak against the Euro and other European currencies. However, here's a site where you can ask other exchange students ... http://www.exchangestudentworld.com/ Enjoy yourself!
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Which country should i go to and why?' These are the countries available to me... 1.Italy 2.France 3.Germany 4. Switzerland 5.Belgium 6.Denmark 7. Sweden 8. Finland 9. Norway 10. Denmark
Studying Abroad - 4 Answers
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hm..those are all very different places, id say Italy!
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Hmm, I've always wanted to go to Germany....so thatd be my choice
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Italy for the food.
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Wow! Congrats. You'll have a wonderful experience. I've been to each of these countries (except Norway). They all have their good points ... and very few bad points. However, I would pick either Germany or Switzerland. Here's why. First, geography. Both are rather centrally located in Europe and you can easily travel around based in either place. Second, language. While I absolutely ADORE Sweden, Denmark and Finland -- let's be frank here -- no one but the citizens of those countries speak those languages. German can be found all over Europe AND it's the root language of many others (including Sweden, Denmark and Finland) which will help you pick up others in the future. However, if you wanted a Scandinavian country, I'd go with Sweden because Swedish is the most commonly spoken language of the four. No matter where you go, however, it will be expensive. The dollar is VERY weak against the Euro and other European currencies. However, here's a site where you can ask other exchange students ... http://www.exchangestudentworld.com/ Enjoy yourself!
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Monday, July 1, 2013
How much is a trip to Europe from the USA (in average), if you visit a couples of countries?
How much is a trip to Europe from the USA (in average), if you visit a couples of countries?
I'm a student in the US, and i wanna do a trip to Europe with a couple of friends. U know, sleeping in hostel, party, taking the bus, visiting places,.... nothing expensive. I want to visit many countries (Belgium, France, Italy, Holland, UK,...). What's the best way to organize that trip, and how much could it be...?? Thanks
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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Average cost is 60-120$ a day, depending on how much you splurge. A good investment would be a guide book. I like the Let's Go series and they cater more to the younger partying crowd. Otherwise, lots and lots of internet research.
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I'm a student in the US, and i wanna do a trip to Europe with a couple of friends. U know, sleeping in hostel, party, taking the bus, visiting places,.... nothing expensive. I want to visit many countries (Belgium, France, Italy, Holland, UK,...). What's the best way to organize that trip, and how much could it be...?? Thanks
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Average cost is 60-120$ a day, depending on how much you splurge. A good investment would be a guide book. I like the Let's Go series and they cater more to the younger partying crowd. Otherwise, lots and lots of internet research.
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Friday, June 28, 2013
Where is the best place to go on exchange?
Where is the best place to go on exchange?
I am an Australian high school student wanting to go on exchange but I can't decide whether to got to France/ french speaking Belgium or Canada, obviously I want to improve my French but I would only be going for a short time in Nov/Dec/Jan. I have already been to France and that is why I would really like to go to Canada but which one will benefit me the most?
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I would recommend you the french speaking part of Canada (Quebec), you can improve your french there and also know another country, also Canadians are really nice people with foreign people and there are plenty of places to visit.
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I am an Australian high school student wanting to go on exchange but I can't decide whether to got to France/ french speaking Belgium or Canada, obviously I want to improve my French but I would only be going for a short time in Nov/Dec/Jan. I have already been to France and that is why I would really like to go to Canada but which one will benefit me the most?
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I would recommend you the french speaking part of Canada (Quebec), you can improve your french there and also know another country, also Canadians are really nice people with foreign people and there are plenty of places to visit.
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Friday, June 14, 2013
High school student exchange ?
High school student exchange ?
i am 14 and in the next 2 years I wanted to go study abroad. I am torn between america, switzerland, korea, belgium and france? Any Ideas?
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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I'd go to Switzerland or France !
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go to switzerland or Korea:)
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i would say france or switzerland. in france though, the school days are muchhh longer. I am an american, and i have met a lot of foreign exchange students who dont like the U.S. because the parents are much stricter and people arent as willing to invite you places as they are in other countries. good luck :) -Erin, 15
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Friday, June 7, 2013
Can I visit others European countries?
Can I visit others European countries?
I have got UK international student visa in tire-4. Now, can I go to Denmark , Netherlands, Belgium or any other countries for visit? OR, I have to apply for visit visa from UK for visit others European countries ? How much months can I stay there? As a student How can I go outside from UK? Please answer me.
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Yes you can - this should help you http://kcl.ac.uk/about/structure/admin/acareg/studentservices/intstudents/travelling.html
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The link placed in the first answer actually does give the correct info, but you have to read it all the way and not just the first paragraph "•If you are from outside the EU then you may need a visa to travel to certain countries, even for a short holiday. For further information about obtaining a Schengen Visa for travelling in Europe" So to give more info, then basically actually your student visa from the UK makes no impact on your immigration status to countries like Denmark, NL, Belgium etc because they are part of the Schengen zone and the UK is not. Therefore you will need a visa depending on your nationality You can check this here http://www.klm.com/travel/ch_en/travel_information/travel_planning/travel_clinic/visaform.htm If you check the homepage of your University then chances are they will have a section on International Students and it will confirm what I am saying (every uni I have seen so far in the UK that accepts foreign students does have it) As you are legally resident in the UK then you can apply for the (Schengen) visa at the embassy in the UK (usually of the country for which you will spend the most time in the Schengen zone). The max time for a Schengen visa (which is tourist only) is 90 days out of 180 days
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Many nationalities do not require a visa for visiting the Schengen Area if you don't stay more than 90 days. Otherwise you'll need a Schengen Area visa. UK visa is NOT a Schengen visa
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I have got UK international student visa in tire-4. Now, can I go to Denmark , Netherlands, Belgium or any other countries for visit? OR, I have to apply for visit visa from UK for visit others European countries ? How much months can I stay there? As a student How can I go outside from UK? Please answer me.
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Yes you can - this should help you http://kcl.ac.uk/about/structure/admin/acareg/studentservices/intstudents/travelling.html
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The link placed in the first answer actually does give the correct info, but you have to read it all the way and not just the first paragraph "•If you are from outside the EU then you may need a visa to travel to certain countries, even for a short holiday. For further information about obtaining a Schengen Visa for travelling in Europe" So to give more info, then basically actually your student visa from the UK makes no impact on your immigration status to countries like Denmark, NL, Belgium etc because they are part of the Schengen zone and the UK is not. Therefore you will need a visa depending on your nationality You can check this here http://www.klm.com/travel/ch_en/travel_information/travel_planning/travel_clinic/visaform.htm If you check the homepage of your University then chances are they will have a section on International Students and it will confirm what I am saying (every uni I have seen so far in the UK that accepts foreign students does have it) As you are legally resident in the UK then you can apply for the (Schengen) visa at the embassy in the UK (usually of the country for which you will spend the most time in the Schengen zone). The max time for a Schengen visa (which is tourist only) is 90 days out of 180 days
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Many nationalities do not require a visa for visiting the Schengen Area if you don't stay more than 90 days. Otherwise you'll need a Schengen Area visa. UK visa is NOT a Schengen visa
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Saturday, June 1, 2013
Is my resume good for a student in the senior year?
Is my resume good for a student in the senior year?
Born and Citizenship June 23, 1994 Ramallah, West Bank, Palestine Dual Citizenship: American, Palestinian Education •Applied Nour Al-Huda School Ramallah, West Bank Graduated 9th class (2008-2009) Received honors with 3.74 GPA, ranked in the top 10% •Islamic Secondary School Nablus, West Bank Graduated 10th class (2009-2010) Received honors with 3.28 GPA, ranked in the top 20% •King Talal Secondary School Nablus, West Bank Graduated 11th class (2010-2011) Received honors with 3.75 GPA, ranked in the top 10% •King Talal Secondary School Nablus, West Bank Expected to graduate with High School Diploma (Tawjihi degree) in July 2012 Admission Tests & Classes • Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) •International English Language Testing System (IELTS) •Public Speaking class taught in the Amideast. Languages Arabic: Native language English: Fluent Experience and work •Sales Associate, Super Market July 2009 – Present - My job was to provide customer service, and answer their inquires. I've been working in the store in the holidays, week-ends & summer breaks for up to 8 hours a day. This job improved my character and its has developed my methods of treating with the customers, and it made me closer to the market and people in the community. Achievements and awards •Juniors Leadership certificate of promotion from a summer camp in Europe. (August 2005) The camp took place in 3 European countries (France, Netherlands and Belgium) and taught me many leadership skills and developed my ability in many fields such as relationships and sports and I was only 10 years old. •Palestine Budou Institute certificate of achievement for the excellence of the Budou Martial Arts program. (2008) •Applied Nour Al-Huda School's Award for the ideal student of the year for the creation of an educational movie about human's cells development. (2008) The information in this movie was taken from the Palestinian Curriculum and the movie was distributed and represented in to two private schools in Ramallah, West Bank. •FLL Palestine Award for the 1st place in the First Lego League competition in Berzeit University. (March 2009) I and another 5 team members have made a robot and participated in the Palestinian FLL 2009 competition about (Climate Change) and we obtained the first place, I was the chief leader for my team and my job was to supervise my team members when our leader is absent. •Certificate of achievement from FLL Arabia for the 5th Place in the Arab's Robotics Open Championship. (March 2009) •U.S Consulate in Jerusalem certificate of achievement for excellence of the Micro Access Scholarship program in Amideast. •Universal Education Foundation (UEF) certificate of achievement and Directorate of Education award for the 1st place in Elham Palestine competition for youth best educational initiatives. (2010) •Directorate's of Education certificate of Achievement and King Talal Secondary School Award for the 1st place in the West Bank Schools Annual' Essay Writing competition. (2011) Volunteer Experience •Volunteering in an elementary school during the Amideast Access Scholarship program. •I have donated my blood several times to patients which injured by the murderous operations on Gaza. •I've volunteered in the 3rd Palestinian FLL competition in 2010 as guider for teams and visitors. Interests / Activities / Skills •Body Building I participated in a Body Building gym since 2010. •Martial Arts I do Budou since I'm 13 years old •Member of King Talal High School Handball Team I've been active in my junior year in my school's handball team •Writing essays, lyrics and blog articles I've written many articles about life and published them on many blogs and teenink.com site and (hopefully) in college's newspaper. •Reading I consider reading as the one of the best self-educate methods; I read many books related to the Middle-East situation and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. •TED conferences I watched several TED conferences on the web and when TEDx made its first conference in Occupied Palestine I registered and went to see it. •Running I run every day about 2 Km, & in the week-ends and holidays about 5 Km. Computer Skills •Expert with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and can use HTML codes to make web pages. •High experience in making and editing educational movies and video capturing plus working on Photoshop. •High experience in programming RCX computers. I'd be very thankful for your answers :)
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It sounds great however where it says "I do Budou since I'm 13 years old", I would change that to "I've done Budou since I was 13 years old"
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THis is an excellent resume!
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It is probably too long, especially for someone at your level in life. You do not use pronouns/sentences in resumes. Yo have a lot of these and they all need to be changed. (NO: "I watched...) you use the third person -Really really cut back interests. No one is going to care what books you read or what you watch on the web. Your grammar & word choice is not quite right for english speaking, but your resume is too long to correct. Is there someone where you live who can help you with this?
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Born and Citizenship June 23, 1994 Ramallah, West Bank, Palestine Dual Citizenship: American, Palestinian Education •Applied Nour Al-Huda School Ramallah, West Bank Graduated 9th class (2008-2009) Received honors with 3.74 GPA, ranked in the top 10% •Islamic Secondary School Nablus, West Bank Graduated 10th class (2009-2010) Received honors with 3.28 GPA, ranked in the top 20% •King Talal Secondary School Nablus, West Bank Graduated 11th class (2010-2011) Received honors with 3.75 GPA, ranked in the top 10% •King Talal Secondary School Nablus, West Bank Expected to graduate with High School Diploma (Tawjihi degree) in July 2012 Admission Tests & Classes • Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) •International English Language Testing System (IELTS) •Public Speaking class taught in the Amideast. Languages Arabic: Native language English: Fluent Experience and work •Sales Associate, Super Market July 2009 – Present - My job was to provide customer service, and answer their inquires. I've been working in the store in the holidays, week-ends & summer breaks for up to 8 hours a day. This job improved my character and its has developed my methods of treating with the customers, and it made me closer to the market and people in the community. Achievements and awards •Juniors Leadership certificate of promotion from a summer camp in Europe. (August 2005) The camp took place in 3 European countries (France, Netherlands and Belgium) and taught me many leadership skills and developed my ability in many fields such as relationships and sports and I was only 10 years old. •Palestine Budou Institute certificate of achievement for the excellence of the Budou Martial Arts program. (2008) •Applied Nour Al-Huda School's Award for the ideal student of the year for the creation of an educational movie about human's cells development. (2008) The information in this movie was taken from the Palestinian Curriculum and the movie was distributed and represented in to two private schools in Ramallah, West Bank. •FLL Palestine Award for the 1st place in the First Lego League competition in Berzeit University. (March 2009) I and another 5 team members have made a robot and participated in the Palestinian FLL 2009 competition about (Climate Change) and we obtained the first place, I was the chief leader for my team and my job was to supervise my team members when our leader is absent. •Certificate of achievement from FLL Arabia for the 5th Place in the Arab's Robotics Open Championship. (March 2009) •U.S Consulate in Jerusalem certificate of achievement for excellence of the Micro Access Scholarship program in Amideast. •Universal Education Foundation (UEF) certificate of achievement and Directorate of Education award for the 1st place in Elham Palestine competition for youth best educational initiatives. (2010) •Directorate's of Education certificate of Achievement and King Talal Secondary School Award for the 1st place in the West Bank Schools Annual' Essay Writing competition. (2011) Volunteer Experience •Volunteering in an elementary school during the Amideast Access Scholarship program. •I have donated my blood several times to patients which injured by the murderous operations on Gaza. •I've volunteered in the 3rd Palestinian FLL competition in 2010 as guider for teams and visitors. Interests / Activities / Skills •Body Building I participated in a Body Building gym since 2010. •Martial Arts I do Budou since I'm 13 years old •Member of King Talal High School Handball Team I've been active in my junior year in my school's handball team •Writing essays, lyrics and blog articles I've written many articles about life and published them on many blogs and teenink.com site and (hopefully) in college's newspaper. •Reading I consider reading as the one of the best self-educate methods; I read many books related to the Middle-East situation and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. •TED conferences I watched several TED conferences on the web and when TEDx made its first conference in Occupied Palestine I registered and went to see it. •Running I run every day about 2 Km, & in the week-ends and holidays about 5 Km. Computer Skills •Expert with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and can use HTML codes to make web pages. •High experience in making and editing educational movies and video capturing plus working on Photoshop. •High experience in programming RCX computers. I'd be very thankful for your answers :)
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It sounds great however where it says "I do Budou since I'm 13 years old", I would change that to "I've done Budou since I was 13 years old"
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THis is an excellent resume!
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It is probably too long, especially for someone at your level in life. You do not use pronouns/sentences in resumes. Yo have a lot of these and they all need to be changed. (NO: "I watched...) you use the third person -Really really cut back interests. No one is going to care what books you read or what you watch on the web. Your grammar & word choice is not quite right for english speaking, but your resume is too long to correct. Is there someone where you live who can help you with this?
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
i just got an invitation for Student Ambassadors People to People?
i just got an invitation for Student Ambassadors People to People?
i just got a letter inviting me to travel to England, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland in the summer of 2010, could somebody tell me more about this? and maybe answer a few of these questions? 1. what kind of things do they ask at the interviews? 2. how much might this cost in the end? 3. i heard that you stay in someone's house, what is that like? do you go by yourself? or with another student? do you stay the night? 4. i'm surprised i got an invitation, i get good grades, but i'm not the smartest person, do you have to have alot of prior knowledge of the countries you will be visiting? or do you learn everything while on the trip? 5. and just any other info would be appreciated! =] thank you
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1. They want to know if you can afford the trip. 2. A small fortune... $4,500 to $6,500, depending on the trip. 3. You go in a large group and ususally stay in dormitories. 4, A LOT of people get the invitations becuase FEW can afford it. 5. My niece went to China last summer for 6 weeks. The total cost was almost $7,000.
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I went to Australia just a month ago with People to People. It was the most amazing experience of my life!!! I highly suggest you look more into it, and if you get a chance to do it, it is worth anything you can imagine. I actually didn't get to go to my interview because I was sick that day, but the first thing you do is go to like an orientation with 100 or so other kids at a local college or something like that. Your states People to People Head leader will most likely talk to all the kids in the room about the trip you have been invited to. You will see a DVD all about People to People and about the trip you are going on. It really is a good introduction to what you have been invited too, and you definitley need to attend it. After you attend the meeting, you decide if the trip you were invited to is right for you, and then you sign up online and begin payments. They will soon begin emailing you time and dates for the interview. I missed my interview because I was sick, but my delegate leader ending up calling me and having a interview over the phone. It was just basic questions like Who is your hero? or What are some of your hobbies?. It is not stressful at all, but before you go through the interview process you have to get several recommendation letters together and fill out some papers. You really should get chosen no matter what, unless you have awful recommendations or you have done everything completely wrong. It was way easier than I thought it was going to be, but it was really a vital part to becomming a Student Ambassador. My trip was 20 days long, and we traveled the entire east coast of Australia. From Cairns to Sydney was our route, and that would be similar to traveling from New York City to Atlanta, Georgia. The cost usually ranges from $6,000 to $8,000, but once you go to your very first Intoduction Orientation Meeting, you should learn the exact price. People To People is great about giving you ideas on how to fundraise. They have a website devoted to giving you fundraising ideas, but I can't remember the name, but like I said, they will give you all this information at your first meeting. You do get to stay at someone's house for 2 nights. On my trip, our homestay was cancelled because some things arose, but we stayed on this beautiful island instead, so I was happy! The homestay would have been a lot of fun! You get to live with a family from the country you are in, and see what life is like in a home for them. I was sad to have missed out on this, but I know you will enjoy it if you get to go! You do go by yourself, and if you do get scared or anything like that, you can call your deleagtion leader and sort out the problems! You are in good hands while with People to People!!! You do not have to have a lot of prior knowledge about the country you are visiting. As long as you are a student who attends a middle school or high school you are elligible to attend a wonderful trip like this!! Once you are accepted, you wil begin the "training" process. These are the meetings you attend every month where you meet your fellow delegates( the people who live in your area that have also been accepted into the program), and you will get to know them and your leaders. At home, you have to watch some videos about the country you are visiting, and you have to complete some quizes and all that was SOOO easy!!! During the meetings, you learn a lot more about the country you are going to and what kind of things you will be experiencing. I higly suggest you take this opportunity, because at first, I looked at the invitation and was like "This looks so cool! But it will never happen!" And after going to the introduction orientation, I was really intrested. So I followed the plan on how to join a delegation, attend meetings, and pack up and leave! I had THE TIME OF MY LIFE! It sounds like so much fun in meeting, but when you actually experience it, it is absolutely amazing. I feel more accomplished than ever now that I have traveled with People To People. It has changed my perspective on getting to know people. I used to just like to get to know people so that they could be my friend or I could chat with them on facebook, but now that i have met Australians and experienced their way of life, I realized that meeting new people needs to be about learning about their culture and seeing how their way of life effects the world. I can't wait to travel more and see the rest of the world. I wish I would have had someone tell me like this how great the trip was going to be, because it was soo much more than I expected! It's worth the work and worth the waiting! I felt like it took 100 years for me to be able to get on the plane! And I met soo many new people. You will grow so close to your former delegates, and even to some locals in the country you are in!! I have missed Australia every day since I have been home, and since they wouldn't let me stay :) all I want to do is go back! haha I hope you
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i just got a letter inviting me to travel to England, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland in the summer of 2010, could somebody tell me more about this? and maybe answer a few of these questions? 1. what kind of things do they ask at the interviews? 2. how much might this cost in the end? 3. i heard that you stay in someone's house, what is that like? do you go by yourself? or with another student? do you stay the night? 4. i'm surprised i got an invitation, i get good grades, but i'm not the smartest person, do you have to have alot of prior knowledge of the countries you will be visiting? or do you learn everything while on the trip? 5. and just any other info would be appreciated! =] thank you
Embassies & Consulates - 2 Answers
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1. They want to know if you can afford the trip. 2. A small fortune... $4,500 to $6,500, depending on the trip. 3. You go in a large group and ususally stay in dormitories. 4, A LOT of people get the invitations becuase FEW can afford it. 5. My niece went to China last summer for 6 weeks. The total cost was almost $7,000.
2 :
I went to Australia just a month ago with People to People. It was the most amazing experience of my life!!! I highly suggest you look more into it, and if you get a chance to do it, it is worth anything you can imagine. I actually didn't get to go to my interview because I was sick that day, but the first thing you do is go to like an orientation with 100 or so other kids at a local college or something like that. Your states People to People Head leader will most likely talk to all the kids in the room about the trip you have been invited to. You will see a DVD all about People to People and about the trip you are going on. It really is a good introduction to what you have been invited too, and you definitley need to attend it. After you attend the meeting, you decide if the trip you were invited to is right for you, and then you sign up online and begin payments. They will soon begin emailing you time and dates for the interview. I missed my interview because I was sick, but my delegate leader ending up calling me and having a interview over the phone. It was just basic questions like Who is your hero? or What are some of your hobbies?. It is not stressful at all, but before you go through the interview process you have to get several recommendation letters together and fill out some papers. You really should get chosen no matter what, unless you have awful recommendations or you have done everything completely wrong. It was way easier than I thought it was going to be, but it was really a vital part to becomming a Student Ambassador. My trip was 20 days long, and we traveled the entire east coast of Australia. From Cairns to Sydney was our route, and that would be similar to traveling from New York City to Atlanta, Georgia. The cost usually ranges from $6,000 to $8,000, but once you go to your very first Intoduction Orientation Meeting, you should learn the exact price. People To People is great about giving you ideas on how to fundraise. They have a website devoted to giving you fundraising ideas, but I can't remember the name, but like I said, they will give you all this information at your first meeting. You do get to stay at someone's house for 2 nights. On my trip, our homestay was cancelled because some things arose, but we stayed on this beautiful island instead, so I was happy! The homestay would have been a lot of fun! You get to live with a family from the country you are in, and see what life is like in a home for them. I was sad to have missed out on this, but I know you will enjoy it if you get to go! You do go by yourself, and if you do get scared or anything like that, you can call your deleagtion leader and sort out the problems! You are in good hands while with People to People!!! You do not have to have a lot of prior knowledge about the country you are visiting. As long as you are a student who attends a middle school or high school you are elligible to attend a wonderful trip like this!! Once you are accepted, you wil begin the "training" process. These are the meetings you attend every month where you meet your fellow delegates( the people who live in your area that have also been accepted into the program), and you will get to know them and your leaders. At home, you have to watch some videos about the country you are visiting, and you have to complete some quizes and all that was SOOO easy!!! During the meetings, you learn a lot more about the country you are going to and what kind of things you will be experiencing. I higly suggest you take this opportunity, because at first, I looked at the invitation and was like "This looks so cool! But it will never happen!" And after going to the introduction orientation, I was really intrested. So I followed the plan on how to join a delegation, attend meetings, and pack up and leave! I had THE TIME OF MY LIFE! It sounds like so much fun in meeting, but when you actually experience it, it is absolutely amazing. I feel more accomplished than ever now that I have traveled with People To People. It has changed my perspective on getting to know people. I used to just like to get to know people so that they could be my friend or I could chat with them on facebook, but now that i have met Australians and experienced their way of life, I realized that meeting new people needs to be about learning about their culture and seeing how their way of life effects the world. I can't wait to travel more and see the rest of the world. I wish I would have had someone tell me like this how great the trip was going to be, because it was soo much more than I expected! It's worth the work and worth the waiting! I felt like it took 100 years for me to be able to get on the plane! And I met soo many new people. You will grow so close to your former delegates, and even to some locals in the country you are in!! I have missed Australia every day since I have been home, and since they wouldn't let me stay :) all I want to do is go back! haha I hope you
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Which country should I go to as an exchange student?
Which country should I go to as an exchange student?
Yes, next year I will study one year abroad as an exchange student in high school. I'm a girl from Norway, I already speak english. So I will go to a country where they speak another language(must be latin alphabet). I really like french and portuguese. And I've been thinking about Brazil and Canada, Quebec (French speaking part of Canada). I have some basic knowledge of french btw. I am gay.. And I wonder how Brazilians and Canadians deal with that.. If they are narrow minded or? I would also like to know how canadians and brazilian people are. Are they kind? or proud? I hate proud people that think they are better than others, and that's why I'm not going to France. I hope people in Canada are more open too others from other countries, and not that cold and self centered. I'm also quite laid-back, I for example wouldn't go to a country with very strict dress code. The weather is no problem for me. As long as it doesn't rain every day (as it does where I live). Also, I'm not interested in english or german speaking countries(i'm not much into spanish either btw). France, Italy, Belgium, The Netherlands and Switzerland is not an option either. I think i've limited my options quite a lot. So my main questions is where to go? If Brazil and Canada is a good option for student exchange. What's the negative and positive sides of these countries. Are there many gay people over there? And if the people are nice and open. Oh, and I almost forgot.. are the schools in Brazil or Canada hard? (And, do you know if it's possible to do martial arts and fencing in Canada/Brazil?) Also, If you have any other country to recommend. Please do! Thanks.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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I would go to Montreal if I were you. They speak French, it is a big city where you won' t have a problem being gay, it is very lively, and the people are cool. The only bad thing is the weather in winter, as it gets really cold. School wise, there are some very good schools there, and it is easier to get good grades than in Europe.
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no canadians won't have a problem with you being gay we allow gay marriage here so prob not especially in quebec people are very.. random there ha ha well i've been there once but anyways and canadians are very laid back people we are proud to be canadian but we won't shove it in your face. i've never been to brazil so dunno about there but i am a canadian so i can tell you stuff about here .. it used to get cold early like november we would get snow but now probably because of global warming the past couple years it only snows in like december this year though i hope will be Better its kinda cold out right now. canadians are generally very friendly happy go lucky people i hope if you chose canada the people treat you right :) oh and yeah you can do martial arts in canada i dunno about fencing though.. and the dress code depends on the school.. as for the schools it depends on what school mine is pretty easy. i live in new brunswick though as for your question [is there many gay people here] yeah i'd say there is i know several gay and bisexual people. and it usually doesn't rain much in canada except in british columbia it's kinda hard to answer your questions asking if the people are narrow minded and are they kind and stuff because everyone is different but i know some really nice people. i dunno if you heard but canadians are said to be laid back friendly people :P well hope i helped bye good luck on your decision make the choice that's right for you.!
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Where should I go to study french as an exchange student?
Where should I go to study french as an exchange student?
I am an American student double majoring in French and English. I want to study abroad for the fall 2011-spring 2012 semesters. I can choose from the following schools: Belgium: University of Liege Canada: University of Western Ontario France: University of Paris I (Pantheon-Sorbonne) Paris III (Sorbonne Nouvelle) Paris IV (Paris-Sorbonne) Paris VII (Paris Diderot) Paris VIII (Vincennes à Saint-Denis) Paris X (Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense) Paris XII (Val de Marne) Paris XIII (Paris Nord) University of Evry Catholic Institute of Paris University of Marne-la-Vallée University of Versailles St. Quentin-en-Yvelines I've never been to these countries and with so many choices and information it's hard to choose. I like Canada because it is the most similar to the US. I like Belgium because it is less crowded. And I like the choices in France because the Paris area is big and I would be able to get around easier and have more things to do. I want to go somewhere that is suburban, not too expensive, and has passable classes (nothing too scholarly).
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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The best is thisone: Paris IV (Paris-Sorbonne) Read more: http://www.paris-sorbonne.fr/en/
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I am an American student double majoring in French and English. I want to study abroad for the fall 2011-spring 2012 semesters. I can choose from the following schools: Belgium: University of Liege Canada: University of Western Ontario France: University of Paris I (Pantheon-Sorbonne) Paris III (Sorbonne Nouvelle) Paris IV (Paris-Sorbonne) Paris VII (Paris Diderot) Paris VIII (Vincennes à Saint-Denis) Paris X (Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense) Paris XII (Val de Marne) Paris XIII (Paris Nord) University of Evry Catholic Institute of Paris University of Marne-la-Vallée University of Versailles St. Quentin-en-Yvelines I've never been to these countries and with so many choices and information it's hard to choose. I like Canada because it is the most similar to the US. I like Belgium because it is less crowded. And I like the choices in France because the Paris area is big and I would be able to get around easier and have more things to do. I want to go somewhere that is suburban, not too expensive, and has passable classes (nothing too scholarly).
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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The best is thisone: Paris IV (Paris-Sorbonne) Read more: http://www.paris-sorbonne.fr/en/
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
I love this exchange student and she loves me and ....?
I love this exchange student and she loves me and ....?
So, we both love each other. Yes.. LOVE... I tried not to get emotionally attached to her since she's an exchange student but it just happened.. I already miss her if i don't see her 1 day.. I'm not sure what i'm going to do when she'll be gone i'll miss her so much ... I can't go to her country since i don't know the language (thai) which is almost impossible to learn. She could stay in Belgium to be with me but that would be very unlikely because of her big family & all she misses. I'm 16, keep that in mind for possibilities. We're thinking let's have as much fun while we still can - 5 months left. Should we not think that? What should I do? I want to be together with her for all eternity. It seems so impossible and makes me really really sad though when I'm with her, i'm always sooo happy.. she gives me hope and makes me smile and makes me feel cared & so many other things.....
Singles & Dating - 3 Answers
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Live in the now, not in the future. Spend the remaining months having fun and keeping each others company.
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Since you asked I'm going to tell you what you need to hear and not necessarily what you want to hear. Your too involved for your and her age. The best way to handle this is to put balance in the emotional part of the relationship. Develop other friendships with girls and don't be so exclusive with just one person. If you do this it will help. Your too young for an exclusive relationship and its hard to handle the intensity of your feelings at such a young age. Balance it out with other friendships with girls. Be equally upfront with her and she will understand. You sound pretty intense and you can learn a lot about yourself with this experience. Keep it positive and enjoy the journey.
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Look. She lives somewhere else, and you live there. You cannot change whats happened or what is going to happen. these are your baby steps as you grow into an older you. remember this is just young love, it's not real love and teenagers have a sexual tension in them where they feel they need a girl/boy friend. don't be too quick to fall in and out of love. worry about your school work and graduating not about girls/boys! you'll be fine :)
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So, we both love each other. Yes.. LOVE... I tried not to get emotionally attached to her since she's an exchange student but it just happened.. I already miss her if i don't see her 1 day.. I'm not sure what i'm going to do when she'll be gone i'll miss her so much ... I can't go to her country since i don't know the language (thai) which is almost impossible to learn. She could stay in Belgium to be with me but that would be very unlikely because of her big family & all she misses. I'm 16, keep that in mind for possibilities. We're thinking let's have as much fun while we still can - 5 months left. Should we not think that? What should I do? I want to be together with her for all eternity. It seems so impossible and makes me really really sad though when I'm with her, i'm always sooo happy.. she gives me hope and makes me smile and makes me feel cared & so many other things.....
Singles & Dating - 3 Answers
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Live in the now, not in the future. Spend the remaining months having fun and keeping each others company.
2 :
Since you asked I'm going to tell you what you need to hear and not necessarily what you want to hear. Your too involved for your and her age. The best way to handle this is to put balance in the emotional part of the relationship. Develop other friendships with girls and don't be so exclusive with just one person. If you do this it will help. Your too young for an exclusive relationship and its hard to handle the intensity of your feelings at such a young age. Balance it out with other friendships with girls. Be equally upfront with her and she will understand. You sound pretty intense and you can learn a lot about yourself with this experience. Keep it positive and enjoy the journey.
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Look. She lives somewhere else, and you live there. You cannot change whats happened or what is going to happen. these are your baby steps as you grow into an older you. remember this is just young love, it's not real love and teenagers have a sexual tension in them where they feel they need a girl/boy friend. don't be too quick to fall in and out of love. worry about your school work and graduating not about girls/boys! you'll be fine :)
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