Thursday, April 28, 2011
How much is the People to People Student Ambassador Program?
How much is the People to People Student Ambassador Program?
On average, I mean. I've been nominated to go to England, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Switzerland for 20 days from the US. Also, is it worth it? If you've been on this program, some knowledge would be great. THANKS.
Embassies & Consulates - 2 Answers
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It depends on what program you decide to choose. I was "invited" to one of their meetings, and found out there that the cost was $6,000 for 19 days. It was a little bit too steep for me, but they do offer ideas for fundraisers and scholarships. The scholarships are only for $1000, though.
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i was invited also;to go to australia and new zealand. have you gone to the meetings? i suggest you do;because they'll tell you the price there.&you dont necessarily have to be going in order to go to the meeting.they said my price was about $4000.
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Thursday, April 14, 2011
How does postage work in Belgium?
How does postage work in Belgium?
I'm in Belgium on a placement and I don't know how the postage works, can someone tell me how the address format works? and if I have no post box (because I live in student accommodation but I'm sure there isn't a post box) do I collect from the postal office? and what about receiving packages? Thank you
Belgium - 1 Answers
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Surname Firstname Streetname number Postcode Town Some will put B- before the postcode and town but is not compulsory. They charge per size. One standard, one non-standard. Be careful with cards. some are odd sizes and they cost more to send, especially abroad. There should be a collection point for mail in the building. If there is a packet delivered and you are not in the postie will leve a card for it to be collected from the post office. You will need id to collect..
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I'm in Belgium on a placement and I don't know how the postage works, can someone tell me how the address format works? and if I have no post box (because I live in student accommodation but I'm sure there isn't a post box) do I collect from the postal office? and what about receiving packages? Thank you
Belgium - 1 Answers
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Surname Firstname Streetname number Postcode Town Some will put B- before the postcode and town but is not compulsory. They charge per size. One standard, one non-standard. Be careful with cards. some are odd sizes and they cost more to send, especially abroad. There should be a collection point for mail in the building. If there is a packet delivered and you are not in the postie will leve a card for it to be collected from the post office. You will need id to collect..
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Thursday, April 7, 2011
Is people to people student ambassador programs a scam?
Is people to people student ambassador programs a scam?
I got this letter saying that i was invited to go to england, france, belgium, and the netherlands to study at these places . It says its founded by presdent Dwight D. Eisnhower. If anyone knows about this program, like if i have to pay to travel or if its fake please tell me.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Well, it's not a fake. But it has changed drastically since it's inception. Now there is little left of the educational part and it's much more an over priced tourist trip. Trip costs can easily reach $6,000+++. Your letter is one of thousands that are sent out each year by this organization, so while it makes you SOUND special, it's really not. The money you would spend for a 3 week trip could finance a good portion of an ENTIRE YEAR exchange with an organization such as YFU, AFS or Rotary. You'd also have all the benefits that go along with such an exchange such as cultural and language immersion.
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NO, it is not a scam! lol. i went on a trip last year with people to people to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. it was the best time of my life! i met sooo many amazing kids and learned sooo much! it's not like school or anything, you pretty much go to a bunch of places and learn. you may have a silly little quiz every now and then; but you can't fail. they also give you a high school credit once you have completed the program. also, you were sent that letter because you were either nominated by a teacher or a student in your school that has been on a trip with them the previous year. yes...it is expensive. most europe (they have ones that go to asia and australia) trips range from $6,000-$8,000. although, you can pay by month (about $900 per month) or choose any other type of billing plan that you want. people to people also offers fundrasing programs. i know a girl that was in my group who raised every single cent for her trip! also, EVERYTHING is included in the price. hotels, 3 meals a day, attractions, transportation, airline tickets, etc are all included. Misc. Info: -most trips last about 20 days. -you go with a "delegation" which is made up of about 40 kids from your area as well as 4 "leaders" who are teachers from your area. -you have a homestay...where you live with a family in the country that you are visiting for 2 or 3 days. -you have to go through a process in order to be accepted (3 letters of reccomendation and an interview) although, they accept most kids -you have monthly meetings with your delegation before you leave to get to meet the kids and leaders -IT WILL BE THE BEST EXPERIENCE OF YOUR LIFEEEE! have fun. and good luck :]
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I got this letter saying that i was invited to go to england, france, belgium, and the netherlands to study at these places . It says its founded by presdent Dwight D. Eisnhower. If anyone knows about this program, like if i have to pay to travel or if its fake please tell me.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Well, it's not a fake. But it has changed drastically since it's inception. Now there is little left of the educational part and it's much more an over priced tourist trip. Trip costs can easily reach $6,000+++. Your letter is one of thousands that are sent out each year by this organization, so while it makes you SOUND special, it's really not. The money you would spend for a 3 week trip could finance a good portion of an ENTIRE YEAR exchange with an organization such as YFU, AFS or Rotary. You'd also have all the benefits that go along with such an exchange such as cultural and language immersion.
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NO, it is not a scam! lol. i went on a trip last year with people to people to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. it was the best time of my life! i met sooo many amazing kids and learned sooo much! it's not like school or anything, you pretty much go to a bunch of places and learn. you may have a silly little quiz every now and then; but you can't fail. they also give you a high school credit once you have completed the program. also, you were sent that letter because you were either nominated by a teacher or a student in your school that has been on a trip with them the previous year. yes...it is expensive. most europe (they have ones that go to asia and australia) trips range from $6,000-$8,000. although, you can pay by month (about $900 per month) or choose any other type of billing plan that you want. people to people also offers fundrasing programs. i know a girl that was in my group who raised every single cent for her trip! also, EVERYTHING is included in the price. hotels, 3 meals a day, attractions, transportation, airline tickets, etc are all included. Misc. Info: -most trips last about 20 days. -you go with a "delegation" which is made up of about 40 kids from your area as well as 4 "leaders" who are teachers from your area. -you have a homestay...where you live with a family in the country that you are visiting for 2 or 3 days. -you have to go through a process in order to be accepted (3 letters of reccomendation and an interview) although, they accept most kids -you have monthly meetings with your delegation before you leave to get to meet the kids and leaders -IT WILL BE THE BEST EXPERIENCE OF YOUR LIFEEEE! have fun. and good luck :]
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Friday, April 1, 2011
What is people to people student ambassador programs?
What is people to people student ambassador programs?
I got a letter from them saying I was invited to travel and study in England Belgium, France, and The Netherlands for the summer of '09. So what do I have to do to go?
Other - United States - 3 Answers
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It costs quite a bit of $$ but is a pretty good program. Go to their meeting in your town and learn all about it.
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just attend the meeting tht's on the paper and they'll tell you all about it and how much it cost. it can cost $10-4k but all fees are included but if you go you should bring at least $500 for snacks and souvenirs plus you get to do rly cool activites and meet some of the greatest ppl ever =] you can also receive a credit for going but you have to complete the assignments they tell you to do such as completing a journal, an essay about the country(ies) you're going to, and the online quizzes
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i went to france,england, and whales when i was 12 and it was really fun. You make friends with people you will never really meet in everyday life. In 2006 i think it was $5000 but its worth it. Some people in my group fundraised all of it.You can also get high school and college credit if you do their assignments journal,projects,ect.You also stay with a homestead family for about 3days and you get to see what there life is like. My homestead family made me feel right and home and were the nicest british people i ever meet
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I got a letter from them saying I was invited to travel and study in England Belgium, France, and The Netherlands for the summer of '09. So what do I have to do to go?
Other - United States - 3 Answers
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It costs quite a bit of $$ but is a pretty good program. Go to their meeting in your town and learn all about it.
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just attend the meeting tht's on the paper and they'll tell you all about it and how much it cost. it can cost $10-4k but all fees are included but if you go you should bring at least $500 for snacks and souvenirs plus you get to do rly cool activites and meet some of the greatest ppl ever =] you can also receive a credit for going but you have to complete the assignments they tell you to do such as completing a journal, an essay about the country(ies) you're going to, and the online quizzes
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i went to france,england, and whales when i was 12 and it was really fun. You make friends with people you will never really meet in everyday life. In 2006 i think it was $5000 but its worth it. Some people in my group fundraised all of it.You can also get high school and college credit if you do their assignments journal,projects,ect.You also stay with a homestead family for about 3days and you get to see what there life is like. My homestead family made me feel right and home and were the nicest british people i ever meet
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Monday, March 28, 2011
people to people student ambassador program? 2010- England, France,Belgium and Netherlands?
people to people student ambassador program? 2010- England, France,Belgium and Netherlands?
sorry i know its alot but im wondering if i should do it besides i heard it alot of money? did anyone get their letter for the summer of 2010. I went to their website and i got a little confused. How much it it? If i reserve my spot will i have to pay like im going for sure? is it just for the summer? because i read that people went for a semester? so if i reserve my spot that deosn't mean im going for sure, i can say no or change my mind right? how was the experience for others who have went before?
Studying Abroad - 4 Answers
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Im still trying to figure out why I never got my letter but they skipped right too me missing the info meeting. Im really confused! I got the application book tho cause they sent it too me. Go on there webstie and click apply now on your program and itll tell you!
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I read the information provided on their website. No mention of the amount of money required and no mention of whether or not my reservation suggests a no way out clause. Suppose I'll just have to find out at the information meeting in October.
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My son just got a letter this afternoon too. We looked at the website and I see no mention of a price, but I'm sure it's going to be pricey! We did reserve his spot for the informational meeting, but he knows it may not fit into our budget. I do not believe going to the meeting will cost you anything but your time and gas to get there. The whole point of the meeting is to inform us about the program itself. I'm just a little leery about sending him overseas after reading the complaints on People to People. They have even had a death resulting from lack of providing medical care. While this particular student had pre-existing conditions, he was denied medical attention when he so desperately needed it. I know that when i was in middle school I went on a trip to Washington D.C. (not sure if it was People to people) and it was a great experience. i saw thing and went places I never would have had the chance to in my small town life. I know this would be a great experience for the children, just do your research and attend the meeting.
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I have been before and it was life changing, reserve your SEAT at an information meeting ( through the website its free) and they will explain everyting you cant automatically go you have to go through interviews and stuff it is expensive but worth it like i said they explain everything at the meeting
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Monday, March 14, 2011
how was your experience on the people to people student ambassador program?
how was your experience on the people to people student ambassador program?
i'd like to know how was your experience on the people to people student ambassador program. i'm going on the trip to germany, netherlands, belgium, france, england, and switzerland
Other - Education - 2 Answers
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it was nice
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im so excited. im going on the england scotland whales ireland and north ireland trip.
how was your experience on the people to people student ambassador program?
i'd like to know how was your experience on the people to people student ambassador program. i'm going on the trip to germany, netherlands, belgium, france, england, and switzerland
Other - Education - 2 Answers
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it was nice
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im so excited. im going on the england scotland whales ireland and north ireland trip.
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Monday, March 7, 2011
How are high shcools like in belgium?
How are high shcools like in belgium?
Am moving to Belgium, and i'm gonna finish my high school years over there.. do they wear uniforms? how are the classrooms like,, a desk for each student, or tables? & would i be able to survive with knowing english? i dont speak french, nor dutch. Thanks in advance
Belgium - 4 Answers
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If you do not speak any French nor Dutch you will have to go to an International school, likely an American highschool in Belgium. Those will be as close to a school in America as they can get. To go to a local school you will need a good knowledge of the local language and a working knowledge of the other, even when you go to a school that teaches in English, if you can find one. That because both languages will be compulsory subjects in the earlier years and the local language will be compulorsy as subject, also for the exams.
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It much differs between free or state education of course but I'll point out the similarities. Most schools have tables (for two), sometimes especially in the lower years these tables are equipped with someplace to put one's books, but as there is much travelling around from classroom to classroom it's unlikely that will even be used. Most schools don't have uniforms but for sporting. All schools however follow the same system, imposed by the regional government, I'm not going to explain it because that will take me too much time, you can of course check Wikipedia for the article Education in Belgium http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Belgium All lessons however are in the regional language, or partially in the language the lesson is about. (French will be given in French, Dutch in Dutch, English in English and German in German) In other words, you'll be only able to survive during the English classes. Some years ago a famous and Important Walloon politician wished to send her child to my (Flemish) School, the school refused because he didn't speak Dutch. As you don't speak either I don't think you'll come in the regular network until you speak one of the languages.
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Excellent schools in Belgium - High schools are called "athénée" for boys, and "lycée" for girls - Some private high schools are called "colleges" - Generally no uniform in athénées and lycées - But they have them at times in colleges - Seating is variable - either single desk per student, or shared table - Depending the area you will be, language will either be Dutch or French - Brussels has both - you choice there - Many teenagers speak some English - You will be a little lost in the beginning with another language - But after a while, it will get better - Best is to use and live with that language all the time in the beginning - Make friends and chat with them, watch TV news and movies - I changed my language 3 times in my life - I grew up in Brussels, speaking French - Went to university in USA, then lived there 30 years with English - And at age 50, I moved again, Argentina, had to learn Spanish for my job - It took me only 3 months to survive in Spanish... at my age...! So I am sure you can do at least as good - .
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They don't have high schools. They have streaming. Some catholic education establishment have uniform codes. And no, you will not survive in mainstream education speaking only English. Unless you end up in an international school and none of it will matter...
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Am moving to Belgium, and i'm gonna finish my high school years over there.. do they wear uniforms? how are the classrooms like,, a desk for each student, or tables? & would i be able to survive with knowing english? i dont speak french, nor dutch. Thanks in advance
Belgium - 4 Answers
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If you do not speak any French nor Dutch you will have to go to an International school, likely an American highschool in Belgium. Those will be as close to a school in America as they can get. To go to a local school you will need a good knowledge of the local language and a working knowledge of the other, even when you go to a school that teaches in English, if you can find one. That because both languages will be compulsory subjects in the earlier years and the local language will be compulorsy as subject, also for the exams.
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It much differs between free or state education of course but I'll point out the similarities. Most schools have tables (for two), sometimes especially in the lower years these tables are equipped with someplace to put one's books, but as there is much travelling around from classroom to classroom it's unlikely that will even be used. Most schools don't have uniforms but for sporting. All schools however follow the same system, imposed by the regional government, I'm not going to explain it because that will take me too much time, you can of course check Wikipedia for the article Education in Belgium http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Belgium All lessons however are in the regional language, or partially in the language the lesson is about. (French will be given in French, Dutch in Dutch, English in English and German in German) In other words, you'll be only able to survive during the English classes. Some years ago a famous and Important Walloon politician wished to send her child to my (Flemish) School, the school refused because he didn't speak Dutch. As you don't speak either I don't think you'll come in the regular network until you speak one of the languages.
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Excellent schools in Belgium - High schools are called "athénée" for boys, and "lycée" for girls - Some private high schools are called "colleges" - Generally no uniform in athénées and lycées - But they have them at times in colleges - Seating is variable - either single desk per student, or shared table - Depending the area you will be, language will either be Dutch or French - Brussels has both - you choice there - Many teenagers speak some English - You will be a little lost in the beginning with another language - But after a while, it will get better - Best is to use and live with that language all the time in the beginning - Make friends and chat with them, watch TV news and movies - I changed my language 3 times in my life - I grew up in Brussels, speaking French - Went to university in USA, then lived there 30 years with English - And at age 50, I moved again, Argentina, had to learn Spanish for my job - It took me only 3 months to survive in Spanish... at my age...! So I am sure you can do at least as good - .
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They don't have high schools. They have streaming. Some catholic education establishment have uniform codes. And no, you will not survive in mainstream education speaking only English. Unless you end up in an international school and none of it will matter...
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