Saturday, July 28, 2012

Exchange Student Delimma!?


Exchange Student Delimma!?
I have a chance to become an exchange student but the problem is... I'm notsure where to go I have 25 choices: Argentina Austria Belgium Brazil Croatia Denmark Ecuador Finland France Germany Hungary India Italy Japan Lithuania Norway Peru Poland Slovakia Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey please help. i really need to figure it out thanks bunches =)
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Here's an important question that will help you narrow it down: How many foreign languages do you know? If the answer is zero, you may want to consider a country which speaks your native language. But, don't fret. I know a lot of people who knew almost nothing about the main language of a country they did a foreign exchange to. If you go this route, consider taking language classes before you leave (independently or through your school or a nearby school), or taking language classes while in that country. If you do know a foreign language or two, even just a bit, go to a country which has that language as its first or second language. Also, how long have you been away from your family and friends? Do you get homesick easily? If you haven't been away from them for long, or you do get homesick easily, you should go to a neighboring country, or one on the same continent; or, you could go to a country that is farther away but you won't be gone for as long. One last thing to consider is this: how open are you to seeing different religions, different people, and different ways of life without instantly pressing your beliefs upon them? Any country you go to which isn't your own will have people vastly different from you. Are you willing to learn about new people and things without trying to change them into who you are? :) Personally, from your list, I'd pick Japan. Not only is it on a different continent, it's pretty much the technological and fashion capital of the universe, but those are some things I'm interested in. Look into a little history and culture about each of these countries before you make your final decision!!!
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I think the best thing you can do is to decide what is important to you. Ask yourself questions like: -Do you want to learn a new language? -Do you want to get to know a completely different culture and adjust or you just want something with a little more familiarity? -Do you want to go to a place that has excellent weather conditions? -Do you want to go to a country where most people do speak English? LANGUAGE/CULTURE: I would definitely recommend a country that you do know something about and you can speak its language at a certain level. Even if you don't speak Spanish, it is a good option because that language is pretty easy compared to the others and most Spanish universities offer several classes in English. This way, you would have a good opportunity to learn a new language because don't expect too much from a language that you are not familiar with at all. I don't think anybody could learn more than some words in a semester. That was my experience at least. If language learning is not the reason why you want to be an exchange student, Denmark is also a great option since everybody speaks perfect English there. It is a very nice country, by the way. I'm from Hungary and I can tell you Hungarian is a very difficult language just like most of the languages of the other countries you listed. I have met many exchange students and although they felt great here, I kinda felt that they were a little lonely and sometimes they were afraid to communicate with others. They would have loved to learn the language but that is impossible in only one academic year or even less. If you have any questions, feel free to message me because I might be able to give you some advice if you have specific questions since I have visited or lived in a lot of countries you have on your list.

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Saturday, July 14, 2012

MIT student, not american citizen. Could find work after graduating?

MIT student, not american citizen. Could find work after graduating?
Hi guys. I am 18 years old, and I am currently going to college in Argentina. I would like to apply to MIT as a transfer student. If I get admitted, and if I finnaly graduate as an MIT student, would I be able to find a job, and, in time, finally become a permanent resident? legally, or course. Thank you for your help! Manuel *legally, of course @ chuckles951 Thanks for answering. Unfortunately, I don't have that amount of money to pay for college, but MIT does have an impressive financial aid system which covers for all the money that you can't pay. I think that if I get admitted to MIT, a report from Financial Aid should be enough to get a student visa without having 200.000 USD to pay for college. BTW, I just checked your profile and you have my dream job, no kidding.
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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Quite possibly. During your allowed one year work after graduating, you get the employer to get you an H-1B visa. Then once you have that they get you a green card and you ate then in. You do realize that to go to MIT you will have to prove to US immigration that you have sufficient funds to cover the expected $50,000 a year to go there.
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A couple of issues: 1) You are 18. There is not enough in your record for MIT to judge you good enough to transfer to their school, let alone offer a scholarship 2) Student visas are offered by the US in good faith that you will return to your own country when you have finished the degree (and perhaps an internship year). You should not abuse this good will.

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Saturday, July 7, 2012

Who died in the chile plane crash?

Who died in the chile plane crash?
6 people died in a plane crash in Santiago a couple of hours ago. 4 were students. My ex girlfriend is a student in santiago on her way to argentina. If anyone knows a way to make sure she's ok, please tell me! She has limited email access, and no phone. She's been backpacking. Please help if you can.
Air Travel - 1 Answers
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Actually 11 people died. The small plane crashed into a residential area just outside Santiago. It struck a recreational area. I'm sure your girlfriend is fine. All those who were killed or injured were local Chileans.

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Sunday, July 1, 2012

Where should I NOT go? (Brazil, Argentina, India)?

Where should I NOT go? (Brazil, Argentina, India)?
I'm a college student applying for a study abroad program (exchange program). I'm indecisive among those three places. A lot of people have told me a lot of great things about each of those places. I need to hear some of the negative things about to each of those places so I can decide.
Argentinian Football (Soccer) - 6 Answers
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I think India becouse in basil they speak spanish and portuguese and in Argentina they speak spanish two . so i think this will be more Easy for u
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Well it depends. Really decide on the "experience". My opinion would be to go to Argentina. You wrote this question on the Soccer section. So i'd say go to Argentina and watch some real cool Boca Junior games. I don't know much about India. And Brazil is also good.
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Brazil !!! the people are hot in here. You will be know the culture, the best soccer in world, the food, the women, the weather...
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Wait...Brasil speaks spanish and portuguese??? No in Brasil we speak ONLY PORTUGUESE. And you should come here!!!! :)
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Brasil and Argentina, India will be a HUGE culture shock for you... food is VERY differente and well everything will be differenet and maybe you may no adapt... you'll love argentina and brazil.. Hot people great beaches in Brasil and well they KNOW how to party
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dont go to india its crap over there!

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