Tuesday, January 28, 2014

student ambassaders program.....?

student ambassaders program.....?
i got a letter in the mail and i was wondering exactly how much it cost (to england, france, belgium, and the netherlands) the 14 day trip for middle schoolers and also what kind of hotels do u stay at and can u bring cell phones??????? thx thx i was wondering if were allowed to bring them and was it fun
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I did that program but went to France and Italy. Hotel rooms in Europe tend to be a lot smaller than ours no matter what quality they are. The hotels are nice enough. They're upper middle range. Nice but not gold fixtures or anything. Some cell phones work abroad and some don't so it really depends on what phone carrier you have. You have to contact your company about whether it will work. You can also rent phones while you are in England. Phone cards are also an option.

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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Study abroad in Geneva, Switzerland, Brussels, Belgium, Amsterdam, Netherlands, or London, England?

Study abroad in Geneva, Switzerland, Brussels, Belgium, Amsterdam, Netherlands, or London, England?
I am stuck. I am a junior in college who would like to study abroad the first semester of my senior year. I am interested in studying in either... Geneva, Switzerland (my own fear is that they don't speak much English there) Brussels, Belgium (they are very discriminatory? they don't always speak English?) Amsterdam, Netherlands (I think it's a cool city but I'm not studying abroad just to party) London, England (direct program with my school, but its all students from my school and I kind of want to do my own thing, great internship opportunity though) any advice? thoughts? personal experiences?
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It depends on your major, the languages you speak and your personal preferences. The people in Switzerland all learn English, so you shouldn't worry about that. Amsterdam is beautiful, it has a really nice atmosphere and many young people. I personally didn't like Brussels very much when I went, it's basically just a big city. London is great, many clubs & cultural activities, lots of shopping streets but REALLY expensive. Expect to pay around 15 Pound for entrance into a club. If your major is related to business or anything the like, you should really consider Asia. The US will rely more and more on China and Japan...
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Well I have lived and studied in two European countries, lived in a third and travelled to most (including all of your mentioned cities), so can work with this as background. Geneva is a lovely city and very international and multi-national friendly. English is widely spoken and actually a lot of expats live and work in Geneva for international organisations. So if this is your fear (about the lack of English) then don't worry Brussels - nice city but not really my kind of city, there was something missing for me, difficult to put my finger on it. I just found it a bit cold and missing of a certain atmosphere that I would like to live with. However again it is a very international city with internaitonal organisation and institutes which makes it very expat friendly. English is not a problem. It is spoken widely and at a high level. Amsterdam (I used to live there so I'm biased!) really great city to live, work and study within. Yes it has a reputation but actually is a very beautiful city and so much more that the boring stereotypes. There is a thriving foreign student population and again English is spoken widely and at a high level. It is more than just a party city and one that I really enjoyed living in (moving further south only because of high house prices) London - well this is probably the easiest city because of the language, but ask yourself if you are studying abroad for "experience" then personally I think it is more fun to pick a city where is it not so "easy" Again a great city, again very multi-national and a lot of foreign students, but I guess it depends on what you prefer So personally if I was in your shoes then I would pick Amsterdam as the first city and if not then Geneva.

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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

What to do in Belgium in December?

What to do in Belgium in December?
A group of teachers and college freshmen are planning a trip to Belgium for December 2008. We plan to make Brussels our home base and use the trains, etc. to fan out to other areas. I'm concerned, though, about being there in the winter. We will arrive Dec. 26 ... what can we do for a week with the cold weather? I'm assuming that many attractions won't be open during the winter months but I may be wrong. Also, I'm looking for a reasonably priced hotel near the Central Train Station. Any ideas? Thanks so much for any help you can give me! I just returned from France with this same group and the students want me to plan another trip. I told them I would. :)
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That is quite a challenge, finding something to do in the most boring country in Europe and the coldest most miserable time of year at a time when everyone is home celebrating Christmas with their families.
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Brussels has plenty of attractions if you're wanting to sight-see (atomium or manneke p%s(statue of lil boy peeing) but hen theres Antwerp, Ghent, Brugge, Oostend (all will be cold though, and it'll probably rain the entire time too) But the good thing about belgium is its only a short train ride away from Netherlands, france, Germany, Luxembourgh, and England
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Yes it is winter and cold. Idea? Well, the Brussels local Tourist Offices can provide visitors with details on the numerous nativity scenes on display, Christmas markets, Christmas and New Year's Eve concerts and other events. >There will be the biggest European Christmas market in Brussels from 1 Dec until 1 January. You should see it because it is considered as the most popular and well known Christmas market in entire Europe. You and your friends won't get boring at all. Also you can go to Winter events in Bruges as well and Christmas Village in Liege. http://www.visitbelgium.com/mediaroom/ChristmasMarkets.htm for hotel try to go to www.booking.com Have fun !
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Sleep a lot?
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Go to museums, yes not the best time of the year also not for shopping, because the shops make themselves ready for the winter sales at 2th January.

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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Exchange Student France??

Exchange Student France??
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. And any other info would be great. Thanks
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Unless you want to experience cold weather, I would pick Brazil for December / January.

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