My family's foreign exchange student has an eating disorder.?
She's form Belgium, and she's 18. We got her about five months ago, and she leave on the 23rd. I think she has an eating disorder. She's pretty much anorexic. She doesn't eat breakfast, or lunch. She only eats dinner, but hse doesn't even really eat that. She might have a piece of toast, or a yogurt. Today, all she ate was two tangerine's. My mom has confronted her about it, and she said that she just didn't have an appetite. I don't think that's true though, because she has mentioned to my grandmother than she (the foreign exchange student) has gained a lot of weight since she's been her. But she hasn't gained anything, she's probably lost about ten pounds to be honest. (because she doesn't eat) She drinks water constantly, and I've walked past the bedroom and have seen her jogging in place. My mom has already contacted the student's mother about it. That didn't do much good though. I'm telling you, this girl is SKINNY. She looks sick. Also, I need your advice: I don't like her. She has talked about me before, calling me rude. She always has this disgusted look on her face, and she rolls her eyes sometimes. She gets my mom to go to a special store to buy her special bread(that's the only thing that she'll eat, and in very small amounts), which she doesn't even pay my mom back for. She gets my mom to drive her to her dance lessons, and I'm pretty sure she doesn't even say thank you. I'm just so ready for her to leave, and it seems like I can't spend time with my family and be happy, because she's always there. :( sorry for all the typos. my hands are cold! ha, :]
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It's probably a good thing she's leaving. If it continued your family would be involved in it when she crashes and sooner or later she will.Just wish her well and let her go. Her folks can have the problem.
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It sound's like you gave this girl more than enough chaces and shes over staying her welcome!
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There's unfortunately nothing you can really do about it...I mean, what can you do? She's leaving in a little over a week. You've confronted her and her parents, and they haven't taken action. She's their responsibility. I'd give her a warm farewell then be happy she's out of your life. She sounds like a bitch.
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Just be glad she is leaving? Not much else you can do for them.
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Foreign Exchange Student - What Country?
Foreign Exchange Student - What Country?
Tl;wr (Too long; won't read) What country should I go on for my exchange? _________________________________________________ Hey there, I plan on being a foreign exchange student my senior year of high school through the Rotary's Youth Exchange program. I haven't been accepted ... yet, because they do that in December, but I have though about which country I want to go to but would like some input :) These are the countries I am able to choose from: Africa Exchange Programs * South Africa Asia Exchange Programs * India * Japan * Russia * South Korea * Taiwan * Thailand Australia Exchange Programs * New Zealand Europe Exchange Programs * Austria * Belgium * Czech Republic * Denmark * Finland * France * Germany * Italy * Latvia * Lithuania * Norway * Poland * Slovakia * Spain * Sweden * Switzerland * Turkey North America Exchange Programs * Mexico South America Exchange Programs * Argentina * Brazil * Chile * Ecuador So far my top 3 choices are Norway, South Korea, and Russia. I want Norway because I heard it is a magnificent and beautiful place to be, and I am part Norwegian, but ... my main reason for going on this exchange is to learn a new language, and Norwegian isn't really useful in the USA or for that matter, anywhere but Norway! I also wanted South Korea because I've studied the language some, and my good friend is Korean and she's taught me some. The language is a great one to know because of business, and Korea's economy is strong; they also do a lot of trading with the USA. And... Russia? I'm not sure. The language seems pretty cool, but I'm not too sure about the country? So, what country do you think I should go to?! Give me good reason! :) (and preferably pick between my top 3, but if you see a different country that is awesome, list some reasons why and I might have a change of heart!) Thanks for everything! ... & reading this. :P P.S. The only country in which there is a language requirement is France, which is 3 years.
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Well, if you are looking for a country for the language and business, go to India. There are tons of indians in the US now and also we do a TON of business with them, besides the fact that we also outsource to india A LOT. You'd be a head of people here if you learned hindi and about the indian culture in general. but...sure south Korea sounds nice?
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go to Sweden!
3 :
The only problem with just picking any old country (I'm not sure about this program either personally as I never researched it) is that there might be language requirements. If that's the case, then that severely limits where you can go. Make sure that you have the language requirement (if there is one) for these countries before you set your heart on them.
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Well my pick would definitely be Korea, amazing country, completely different culture so it's a cool experience plus Korea is fun and Koreans are cool and outgoing plus you can learn Korean easily as you already know some of it. Also, Koreans like americans (probably only country, lol). But dude, you can't except that once you speak a second language you can become some international business man, language really isn't everything. Millions of Koreans speak english and they are just regular people. And you're also wrong about Norwegian. Swedish and Danish are almost the same languages so you can speak there Norwegian too and people will understand, plus most people in Norway speak good English. Climate isn't exactly pleasant in Norway either and it's like dark and depressing for most of the time. And dude, you don't want to go to Russia. Not only the language will kill you, plus nobody there speaks English, maybe except a some young people but that's about it. Also, Russians are not exactly used to foreigners and I think that at some point you might not feel welcome in Russia. Plus it's not exactly rich country, if that matters to you. So yeah, I would probably go to South Korea, my second choice would be Italy (awesome people, good food, lot of nightlife and fun). When I was your age I went to Australia (to learn English). I'm European - not from any country I mentioned. PS: don't listen to the chick who talks about india. India has probably more english speakers than united states, so even if you by some miracle learned the language you're never gonna use it, maybe not even in india.
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Tl;wr (Too long; won't read) What country should I go on for my exchange? _________________________________________________ Hey there, I plan on being a foreign exchange student my senior year of high school through the Rotary's Youth Exchange program. I haven't been accepted ... yet, because they do that in December, but I have though about which country I want to go to but would like some input :) These are the countries I am able to choose from: Africa Exchange Programs * South Africa Asia Exchange Programs * India * Japan * Russia * South Korea * Taiwan * Thailand Australia Exchange Programs * New Zealand Europe Exchange Programs * Austria * Belgium * Czech Republic * Denmark * Finland * France * Germany * Italy * Latvia * Lithuania * Norway * Poland * Slovakia * Spain * Sweden * Switzerland * Turkey North America Exchange Programs * Mexico South America Exchange Programs * Argentina * Brazil * Chile * Ecuador So far my top 3 choices are Norway, South Korea, and Russia. I want Norway because I heard it is a magnificent and beautiful place to be, and I am part Norwegian, but ... my main reason for going on this exchange is to learn a new language, and Norwegian isn't really useful in the USA or for that matter, anywhere but Norway! I also wanted South Korea because I've studied the language some, and my good friend is Korean and she's taught me some. The language is a great one to know because of business, and Korea's economy is strong; they also do a lot of trading with the USA. And... Russia? I'm not sure. The language seems pretty cool, but I'm not too sure about the country? So, what country do you think I should go to?! Give me good reason! :) (and preferably pick between my top 3, but if you see a different country that is awesome, list some reasons why and I might have a change of heart!) Thanks for everything! ... & reading this. :P P.S. The only country in which there is a language requirement is France, which is 3 years.
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Well, if you are looking for a country for the language and business, go to India. There are tons of indians in the US now and also we do a TON of business with them, besides the fact that we also outsource to india A LOT. You'd be a head of people here if you learned hindi and about the indian culture in general. but...sure south Korea sounds nice?
2 :
go to Sweden!
3 :
The only problem with just picking any old country (I'm not sure about this program either personally as I never researched it) is that there might be language requirements. If that's the case, then that severely limits where you can go. Make sure that you have the language requirement (if there is one) for these countries before you set your heart on them.
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Well my pick would definitely be Korea, amazing country, completely different culture so it's a cool experience plus Korea is fun and Koreans are cool and outgoing plus you can learn Korean easily as you already know some of it. Also, Koreans like americans (probably only country, lol). But dude, you can't except that once you speak a second language you can become some international business man, language really isn't everything. Millions of Koreans speak english and they are just regular people. And you're also wrong about Norwegian. Swedish and Danish are almost the same languages so you can speak there Norwegian too and people will understand, plus most people in Norway speak good English. Climate isn't exactly pleasant in Norway either and it's like dark and depressing for most of the time. And dude, you don't want to go to Russia. Not only the language will kill you, plus nobody there speaks English, maybe except a some young people but that's about it. Also, Russians are not exactly used to foreigners and I think that at some point you might not feel welcome in Russia. Plus it's not exactly rich country, if that matters to you. So yeah, I would probably go to South Korea, my second choice would be Italy (awesome people, good food, lot of nightlife and fun). When I was your age I went to Australia (to learn English). I'm European - not from any country I mentioned. PS: don't listen to the chick who talks about india. India has probably more english speakers than united states, so even if you by some miracle learned the language you're never gonna use it, maybe not even in india.
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Sunday, April 7, 2013
can i travel to Switzerland with a Belgian temporary identity card??
can i travel to Switzerland with a Belgian temporary identity card??
i am an exchange student in belgium.i am from turkey.i have a belgian identity card and it is useable for all schengen countries as a european union passport.but switzerland is not a schengen country but on the internet it is written, with a valid schengen visa or a european union passport i can travel to switzerland for 3 months.can i go there for 3 days??
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It depends on your nationality: If you are European citizen and Belgian even better, it is ok. If you are Turkish, you need a visa and a passport. There is no "temporary identity card", I believe you have a temporary right to travel in all Schengen countries but you unfortunately do not have the rights accorded to European citizenship during that period. You may double check Belgian embassy in Switzerland but this is what I understood. http://www.diplomatie.be/Bernfr/default.asp?id=22&mnu=22 Hope this info helps
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i am an exchange student in belgium.i am from turkey.i have a belgian identity card and it is useable for all schengen countries as a european union passport.but switzerland is not a schengen country but on the internet it is written, with a valid schengen visa or a european union passport i can travel to switzerland for 3 months.can i go there for 3 days??
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It depends on your nationality: If you are European citizen and Belgian even better, it is ok. If you are Turkish, you need a visa and a passport. There is no "temporary identity card", I believe you have a temporary right to travel in all Schengen countries but you unfortunately do not have the rights accorded to European citizenship during that period. You may double check Belgian embassy in Switzerland but this is what I understood. http://www.diplomatie.be/Bernfr/default.asp?id=22&mnu=22 Hope this info helps
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Monday, April 1, 2013
International student from MN, USA planning eurotrip?
International student from MN, USA planning eurotrip?
I'm an international student and I got the schengen visa last year/visited poland through a study abroad program from the University of Minnesota (they took care of most of the visa formalities for me). I want to travel to Western Europe on my own (France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Czech) between August 6 and September 7 with a total budget (Airfare+Europass+everything else) of $3000. I know where to get international travel insurance from. I have sufficient balance in my bank account. The cheapest airfare I'm getting is about $1000 roundtrip incl tax. Upon checking the italian/french consulate site, I realized they require applicants to their chicago office in person. I have a summer internship and its pretty tough for me to take a day off....is there anyway to work around it? The application also requires that I show where I'll be staying. My plan is to cut cost as much as possible by staying in hostels. Do you think I should book a random hostels for this purpose? Is there a chance that they will rip me off? Also, ARE THERE CHEAPER FLIGHTS? Should I wait till the last moment or buy now? Anything else I should be concerned about? Please let me know. Thanks!
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Cheaper flights: you can try last-minute deals. Airlines don't like to fly with any empty seats. So at a certain point (typically 24 hours) they decide to cut their losses and declare the seat available for much cheaper. This means you have to have your bags packed in a wait-and-see mode, but can result in good deals. Look for this option on any travel website such as travelocity, etc. Also, if you're willing to travel with multiple connections this often cuts down on costs. I've noticed irish carrier Ryan Air gets you from Ireland to the continent pretty cheap if you can get to Ireland.... Good luck.
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Maybe try changing your arrival destination: flights from Zurich to NY cost CHF 650, about $560, also, not flying directy might makle it cheaper.
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