I forgot to pay a ticket for disobeying the RAILROADSIGNALS & I miss my court date as well.?
What are the consequences? This happen a month and half ago. I'm a student from Argentina and I don't have a drivers license from the state of IL. I checked online today to pay for my ticket (of $120), and I found this terms: JUDGMENT OF CONVICTION - EXPARTE, FINES AND COSTS ASSESSED,FINES AND COSTS ASSESSMENT and FAILURE TO PAY. I don't understand them. Can I get arrested for this? I don't live at the same address and I'm not sure If got a letter from the court.
Other - Cars & Transportation - 3 Answers
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Your local city court will send you a letter in the mail giving you a certain fee amount. You get charged 2 fees for missing your court date (the major fee) and for braking the rules. I did the same thing but blowing a traffic light; forgot to go to court, I just got a letter 8 months later charging me fees. My charges totaled to be: $967.81 I almost cried... I'm a grown man.. Haha Good luck!
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Order of Ex Parte Judgment.. If a person ignores a ticket or fails to appear in court on any court date scheduled, the judge may enter an ex parte judgment of conviction and assess a fine against that person in the amount set by the Illinois Supreme Court. The conviction will be reported to the Illinois Secretary of State for entry on that person's driving record. The Clerk of the Circuit Court will send that person a notice for the fine. If the fine is not paid within 46 days, the Illinois Secretary of State will be notified and the person will not be allowed to renew, replace or re-classify his or her driver's license until the fine is paid. Ex parte judgments can be vacated by filing a motion in writing with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and by paying a non-refundable $45.00 fee. Persons filing motions should be aware of the following: If the motion is filed more than 30 days but less than two years after the date of the ex parte judgment, relief will be granted only if the defendant can show due diligence and a meritorious defense. If the motion is filed more than two years since the date of the judgment, relief can only be granted on proof the ticket was issued to someone other than the defendant. Order of Failure to Appear If a person has posted a valid Illinois driver's license in lieu of bail and fails to appear in court, the judge may enter an order of failure to appear. The case is automatically continued to the next scheduled court date and that person is notified. If a person fails to appear on this second court date, a second order of failure to appear will be entered. The Clerk of the Circuit Court will notify the Illinois Secretary of State of that person's failure to come to court. The Illinois Secretary of State will suspend that person's driving privileges until an appearance in court is made and the case is resolved. If that person drives during the time of the suspension, he or she is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Orders of failure to appear resulting in license suspensions can be vacated by filing a motion to vacate with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. A $50.00 non-refundable fee for such a motion is required. http://www.cookcountycourt.org/traffic_court/traffic_ticket/appear.html#exparte
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Yeah, you could be arrested if you continue to ignore it, but not until you get pulled over for something else. You've got like 45 days after the court date to pay it or they will suspend your driving privilege in IL. If they suspend your driving privilege in IL they will contact the state that you are licensed in and ask them to suspend your license. It's totally up to the state you are licensed in whether your license gets suspended or not. Just pay the ticket ASAP.
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Saturday, December 28, 2013
Saturday, December 14, 2013
WHERE can i watch PRETTY LITTLE LIARS online??! (out of the states)?
WHERE can i watch PRETTY LITTLE LIARS online??! (out of the states)?
i would go on hulu, or abc family. but i am currently an exchange student in Argentina and those websites do not work when your not in the USA. In the USA i loved pretty little liars and now i just want to get updated on the most recent episodes. please help me... oh and can i get a website thats free, doesnt have surveys, spam, downloads, ect? i know there must be at least one out there! haha. thannkkss.
Drama - 1 Answers
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You can watch it online here at: http://tv.blinkx.com/show/pretty-little-liars/IOKHdYnibJWQJ2Su Although I really advise you to download it through torrents www.btjunkie.org :D
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Saturday, December 7, 2013
Degree subjects in the USA?
Degree subjects in the USA?
I´m a university student from Argentina, and I have noticed that some people in my country often do a second degree after their first one in only two years , as the second degree is related to the first one and they don´t have to sit for certain subjects because they have already done so in their first degree. For example, if you study Law you can, once you´ve finished your degree , study to be a public translator in a foreign language and you just focus on the linguistic part of the degree and are exempted from the Law subjects, since you already studied them in your Law degree. When two degrees have the same subject, we call them "correlative subjects". E g :" European History is a correlative subject in Sociology and Literature" ...is it the same in the States? Do you also call them "correlative " subjects?
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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We don't call them "correlative subjects" in the US, but it is possible, after completing a bachelors degree in the US, to get a second bachelors in another subject - be it in a related subject or not. In the US, bachelors degrees take four years to complete. If you got your bachelors, and went back for a second bachelors, the second bachelors would only take you two years or less, because you'd have already completed a lot of your "non-major" general requirements (math, English, history, etc.) as part of your first degree. In your second bachelors, you'd only focus on your major subjects.
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Not really. We have the term "cognate discipline" to mean a related subject, e.g. history and political science. But there is very little tradition of taking a second undergraduate degree. Regulations from university to university would differ widely. In the worst case you would have to start over entirely. At best you would receive maybe up to half credit, i.e. the first two years of a four year degree. Or you might be able to get credit for some introductory-level requirements.
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I´m a university student from Argentina, and I have noticed that some people in my country often do a second degree after their first one in only two years , as the second degree is related to the first one and they don´t have to sit for certain subjects because they have already done so in their first degree. For example, if you study Law you can, once you´ve finished your degree , study to be a public translator in a foreign language and you just focus on the linguistic part of the degree and are exempted from the Law subjects, since you already studied them in your Law degree. When two degrees have the same subject, we call them "correlative subjects". E g :" European History is a correlative subject in Sociology and Literature" ...is it the same in the States? Do you also call them "correlative " subjects?
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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We don't call them "correlative subjects" in the US, but it is possible, after completing a bachelors degree in the US, to get a second bachelors in another subject - be it in a related subject or not. In the US, bachelors degrees take four years to complete. If you got your bachelors, and went back for a second bachelors, the second bachelors would only take you two years or less, because you'd have already completed a lot of your "non-major" general requirements (math, English, history, etc.) as part of your first degree. In your second bachelors, you'd only focus on your major subjects.
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Not really. We have the term "cognate discipline" to mean a related subject, e.g. history and political science. But there is very little tradition of taking a second undergraduate degree. Regulations from university to university would differ widely. In the worst case you would have to start over entirely. At best you would receive maybe up to half credit, i.e. the first two years of a four year degree. Or you might be able to get credit for some introductory-level requirements.
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Sunday, December 1, 2013
Has any had exchange students?
Has any had exchange students?
We're going on our 6th student and want to chat with others who enjoy the experience. We had 2 from Argentina, 2 from Hong Kong, 1 from Russia and getting one from Germany Aug 4.
Other - Europe - 4 Answers
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Had one from Russia. Wasn't the best experience but It was a learning experience for me and my family.
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That's so cool. When I was in secondary school my own family hosted exchange students. The first one came from Finland, after that we got a girl from Kenya. I tremendously enjoyed having a sister from another country and it inspired me to go on an exchange myself: I spent a year in Finland with a Finnish host family. Exchange programs promote friendship and understanding between people from different countries and cultures. I wish you good luck and lots of fun with your German exchange student!
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My family once had a 17-year-old American girl. We still keep in touch and Ive visited her in America.
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our school has had 2 exchange students: last year we got one from Germany she very open to learn new things from us and we learned a lot from her and we keep in touch. this year we got one from south Korea i think, he didnt know much english and he learn fast and he taught everyone something.
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We're going on our 6th student and want to chat with others who enjoy the experience. We had 2 from Argentina, 2 from Hong Kong, 1 from Russia and getting one from Germany Aug 4.
Other - Europe - 4 Answers
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Had one from Russia. Wasn't the best experience but It was a learning experience for me and my family.
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That's so cool. When I was in secondary school my own family hosted exchange students. The first one came from Finland, after that we got a girl from Kenya. I tremendously enjoyed having a sister from another country and it inspired me to go on an exchange myself: I spent a year in Finland with a Finnish host family. Exchange programs promote friendship and understanding between people from different countries and cultures. I wish you good luck and lots of fun with your German exchange student!
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My family once had a 17-year-old American girl. We still keep in touch and Ive visited her in America.
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our school has had 2 exchange students: last year we got one from Germany she very open to learn new things from us and we learned a lot from her and we keep in touch. this year we got one from south Korea i think, he didnt know much english and he learn fast and he taught everyone something.
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Thursday, November 28, 2013
I want a major cultural change/experience for my next exchange program - Read inside (About Brazil).?
I want a major cultural change/experience for my next exchange program - Read inside (About Brazil).?
Moin! (: I'm currently an exchange student in Germany, and I am originially from USA. I am staying here for a year, but I've realized Germany really isn't too much different than the USA and so I find it a bit of a let-down. So for my 2nd foreign exchange year, I am going to go to South America. The problem is, I can't decide if Brazil is going to be a major culture shock. I've spoken with my friend that is an exchange student in Argentina now, and she says it's a big cultural shock. She sees poverty, potholes in roads, even big cities have raggedy buildings, and all that. And I decided that that's exactly the place I want to go! But, I'm also gay. And my friend that lives in Bolivia said that Brazil is a lot more gay-accepting and that I would have a lot better time in Brazil. But, in my perspective and I think most other people with knowledge on the subject, Brazil is a lot more.. well.. richer, more 1st-world-like, etc. than the other South American countries, therefore I feel like it would not be a large enough culture shock, than what I would feel in Bolivia or Venezuela or Argentina or Chile? So I MUST ask, Is Brazil a LOT more 1st-world than the other South American countries? Will I get a MAJOR culture shock, or only a small one? Will I see poverty in Brazil, often, or rarely? Will there be dirt roads? Will there be raggedy buildings in Brazil, even in big cities? Is it very modernized or would it be a great culture-shock-inducing experience? I hope by now you get what I'm trying to ask - please answer with as much thought as possible! Thank you! Liebe Grüße, Matthew Morris (By the way - you can email me at the_matness@yahoo.com , or add me on myspace.com/pifft or facebook.com/pifft if you have a lot of details! But please answer on this question first, thank you so much!)
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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It depends upon what portion of Brazil you go to. There are very rich people in the cities in the south. There are also despairingly poor ones as well. In Rio the disparity is a big problem. If you go to the northern part of Brazil, the Amazon, you will see much poverty. Like any other country, you will also find great places to live and some middle class. Why don't you seek out some Brasilians in Germany? Lots of them live there -- there are expat Brasilian communities all over the world.
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Moin! (: I'm currently an exchange student in Germany, and I am originially from USA. I am staying here for a year, but I've realized Germany really isn't too much different than the USA and so I find it a bit of a let-down. So for my 2nd foreign exchange year, I am going to go to South America. The problem is, I can't decide if Brazil is going to be a major culture shock. I've spoken with my friend that is an exchange student in Argentina now, and she says it's a big cultural shock. She sees poverty, potholes in roads, even big cities have raggedy buildings, and all that. And I decided that that's exactly the place I want to go! But, I'm also gay. And my friend that lives in Bolivia said that Brazil is a lot more gay-accepting and that I would have a lot better time in Brazil. But, in my perspective and I think most other people with knowledge on the subject, Brazil is a lot more.. well.. richer, more 1st-world-like, etc. than the other South American countries, therefore I feel like it would not be a large enough culture shock, than what I would feel in Bolivia or Venezuela or Argentina or Chile? So I MUST ask, Is Brazil a LOT more 1st-world than the other South American countries? Will I get a MAJOR culture shock, or only a small one? Will I see poverty in Brazil, often, or rarely? Will there be dirt roads? Will there be raggedy buildings in Brazil, even in big cities? Is it very modernized or would it be a great culture-shock-inducing experience? I hope by now you get what I'm trying to ask - please answer with as much thought as possible! Thank you! Liebe Grüße, Matthew Morris (By the way - you can email me at the_matness@yahoo.com , or add me on myspace.com/pifft or facebook.com/pifft if you have a lot of details! But please answer on this question first, thank you so much!)
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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It depends upon what portion of Brazil you go to. There are very rich people in the cities in the south. There are also despairingly poor ones as well. In Rio the disparity is a big problem. If you go to the northern part of Brazil, the Amazon, you will see much poverty. Like any other country, you will also find great places to live and some middle class. Why don't you seek out some Brasilians in Germany? Lots of them live there -- there are expat Brasilian communities all over the world.
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Thursday, November 14, 2013
Wolud scene 12 of The Da Vinci Code be suitable for 16 year old students?
Wolud scene 12 of The Da Vinci Code be suitable for 16 year old students?
I live in Argentina and I teach english as a foreign language I'm having trouble in finding what is motivating for this group in particular Do you think the scene about the Last Supper will catch their attention? What about the language used? Motivation thing I gave them Tim Burton and Johnny Depp's biography and the girls showed interest but boys were soon disconnected from the lesson As I'm teaching simple past if I talk about people from the very very past, they lose interest too Then I made them read Ferrari and McLaren's biography and boys engaged in conversation, not the girls That's why I say it's difficult to "catch their eye" Sorry!!! Burton and Deep's biographIES Ferrari and McLaren biographIES (grammar problem :p) Spelling problems too :o Last month, when Inception was promoted in my country, I saw the advances I must watch that movie I think it's a great one! I love the world of dreams
Movies - 3 Answers
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I mean no offense, but 16 year olds don't really care much about religion. The movie would interest them though. And by the languange used, if you mean explict content... some things 16 year olds do make explicity look like suitable for new borns. Of course it can be different in your group, maybe, but this is something you should consider. And what was that about motivation? If you want a good teacher-students watchable movie with cool effects, nice story and good philosophy in the plot [perfect combination for 16 year olds] you definately need to see the movie inception. Please add the motivation thing explaination as a additional detail and I can answer better [i'll edit this to answer thst as well]. EDIT: Ok, the motivation thing. Now, you can use philosophy to revert to english classics and so on, I don't know about that. But the reality-questioning format works for both boys and girls,IMO. You can even follow it up with the Matrix triology if you want to. Action-philosophy-thrillers always work for all. You can take salt and psychoanalyse the characters to see how the film-makers used motivation as a double edged weapon in it. You can think up something along these tracks, I am sure. And best of luck with your teaching.
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Yes
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No. It's too long and complicated and there's too much background information to use. Use instead a shorter more self-contained video. Mr Bean, for example. It's humorous and you can exploit it well. But importantly, remember not to just show the video and sit back. You need to introduce it, prepare the class for it, have them watch it actively and not just passively.
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I live in Argentina and I teach english as a foreign language I'm having trouble in finding what is motivating for this group in particular Do you think the scene about the Last Supper will catch their attention? What about the language used? Motivation thing I gave them Tim Burton and Johnny Depp's biography and the girls showed interest but boys were soon disconnected from the lesson As I'm teaching simple past if I talk about people from the very very past, they lose interest too Then I made them read Ferrari and McLaren's biography and boys engaged in conversation, not the girls That's why I say it's difficult to "catch their eye" Sorry!!! Burton and Deep's biographIES Ferrari and McLaren biographIES (grammar problem :p) Spelling problems too :o Last month, when Inception was promoted in my country, I saw the advances I must watch that movie I think it's a great one! I love the world of dreams
Movies - 3 Answers
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I mean no offense, but 16 year olds don't really care much about religion. The movie would interest them though. And by the languange used, if you mean explict content... some things 16 year olds do make explicity look like suitable for new borns. Of course it can be different in your group, maybe, but this is something you should consider. And what was that about motivation? If you want a good teacher-students watchable movie with cool effects, nice story and good philosophy in the plot [perfect combination for 16 year olds] you definately need to see the movie inception. Please add the motivation thing explaination as a additional detail and I can answer better [i'll edit this to answer thst as well]. EDIT: Ok, the motivation thing. Now, you can use philosophy to revert to english classics and so on, I don't know about that. But the reality-questioning format works for both boys and girls,IMO. You can even follow it up with the Matrix triology if you want to. Action-philosophy-thrillers always work for all. You can take salt and psychoanalyse the characters to see how the film-makers used motivation as a double edged weapon in it. You can think up something along these tracks, I am sure. And best of luck with your teaching.
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Yes
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No. It's too long and complicated and there's too much background information to use. Use instead a shorter more self-contained video. Mr Bean, for example. It's humorous and you can exploit it well. But importantly, remember not to just show the video and sit back. You need to introduce it, prepare the class for it, have them watch it actively and not just passively.
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Thursday, November 7, 2013
Have you traveled to South America?
Have you traveled to South America?
I'm planning a trip with my bf and we are considering S. Am. (prob Brazil, Argentina, Patagonia area). Do you recommend somewhere great to visit? And what is the best way to get around (car, bus, plane??) Somewhere fun, safe and inexpensive for two college students.
Other - Latin America - 2 Answers
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I've been to Peru and Ecuador. Both were incredible. It's not too expensive to travel in South America aside from the plane tickets. There's a big "backpacker's culture" there which means lots of inexpensive hotels, hostels, and inexpensive places to eat. Get a Lonely Planet travel guide to help you plan what you want to see. You should also check out www.gapadventures.com for trip ideas. They have both guided and independent packages that can save you lots of money. If you are going to a few different places in a short amount of time, you'll want to fly. If you want to stay for several weeks, take the bus-it's super cheap. Be sure to find out from your doctors if you need vaccinations or anti-malarial meds for the places you're traveling to. I am very much looking forward to my next visit. Especially want to go to Buenos Aires, Iguassu Falls, Mendoza, and Santiago. Have fun.
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I went to Brazil and Colombia last year.I spent alittle over 3 months in Brazil and 2 months in Colombia.I'd highly recommend both countries.The larger cities are more expensive in Brazil(Sao Paulo,Rio de Janeiro)I was in Belem,(northern Brazil) and Florianopolis(southern Brazil) for the most part.Depending on how much time you have and what you want to do,buses will tale you almost anywhere and very cheap about $1.00 for short distances(10-20 miles) and locally.I also rented a car for about $40.00 a day to go to some out of the way places.The island of Santa Canterina and Florianopolis was a fantastic area with plenty of beaches.The city of Belem( northern Brazil) was so different from southern Brazil.I was standing in an open market (Docka Station) and watched a canoe of native indians come to trade.I also went on an Amazon boat trip for 4 days and swung in the trees with the monkeys and ate pirhana.Overall amazing trip amazing trip for $5000.00 including flight.I shopped 1-2 months out on cheapo air and paid $650.00 roundtrip for flight with TAM airlines.Document everything with TAM,they love to make extra money on rich Americans(haha) and I got the standard vaccination and was never sick 1 day there.Hope this helps and have a wonderful trip where ever you go.Also check out www.poorbuthappy.com. Good Luck!
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I'm planning a trip with my bf and we are considering S. Am. (prob Brazil, Argentina, Patagonia area). Do you recommend somewhere great to visit? And what is the best way to get around (car, bus, plane??) Somewhere fun, safe and inexpensive for two college students.
Other - Latin America - 2 Answers
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I've been to Peru and Ecuador. Both were incredible. It's not too expensive to travel in South America aside from the plane tickets. There's a big "backpacker's culture" there which means lots of inexpensive hotels, hostels, and inexpensive places to eat. Get a Lonely Planet travel guide to help you plan what you want to see. You should also check out www.gapadventures.com for trip ideas. They have both guided and independent packages that can save you lots of money. If you are going to a few different places in a short amount of time, you'll want to fly. If you want to stay for several weeks, take the bus-it's super cheap. Be sure to find out from your doctors if you need vaccinations or anti-malarial meds for the places you're traveling to. I am very much looking forward to my next visit. Especially want to go to Buenos Aires, Iguassu Falls, Mendoza, and Santiago. Have fun.
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I went to Brazil and Colombia last year.I spent alittle over 3 months in Brazil and 2 months in Colombia.I'd highly recommend both countries.The larger cities are more expensive in Brazil(Sao Paulo,Rio de Janeiro)I was in Belem,(northern Brazil) and Florianopolis(southern Brazil) for the most part.Depending on how much time you have and what you want to do,buses will tale you almost anywhere and very cheap about $1.00 for short distances(10-20 miles) and locally.I also rented a car for about $40.00 a day to go to some out of the way places.The island of Santa Canterina and Florianopolis was a fantastic area with plenty of beaches.The city of Belem( northern Brazil) was so different from southern Brazil.I was standing in an open market (Docka Station) and watched a canoe of native indians come to trade.I also went on an Amazon boat trip for 4 days and swung in the trees with the monkeys and ate pirhana.Overall amazing trip amazing trip for $5000.00 including flight.I shopped 1-2 months out on cheapo air and paid $650.00 roundtrip for flight with TAM airlines.Document everything with TAM,they love to make extra money on rich Americans(haha) and I got the standard vaccination and was never sick 1 day there.Hope this helps and have a wonderful trip where ever you go.Also check out www.poorbuthappy.com. Good Luck!
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Friday, November 1, 2013
Wich country is the best?
Wich country is the best?
Wich country is the best for studying? I need everone's opinion. Here is the list of countries I can choose from for an exchange student program: ---------------------------------- ArgentinaFranceNorway AustraliaGermanyPanama AustriaGhanaParaguay BelgiumGuatemalaPeru BoliviaHondurasPhilippines BrazilHong KongPortugal CanadaHungaryRussia ChileIcelandSlovakia ChinaIndiaSouth Africa ColombiaIndonesiaSpain Costa RicaItaliaSweden Czech RepublicJapanSwitzerland DenmarkLatviaThailand Dominican RepublicMalaysiaTurkey EcuadorMexicoUnited Kingdom EgyptNetherlandsUnited States FinlandNew ZealandVenezuela ------------------------------------------ Thanks! I'm from Canada.
Other - Destinations - 17 Answers
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Australia was really fun when i went out there....
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Scotland or France, but if you are in the U.S or Canada you should defenetly stay there
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I think switching places with someone from Argentina, Coast Rica, or Panama would be pretty awesome!!
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I've been to Australia, that place rocked, Hong Kong is great especially the nightlife and the shopping, the U.S. because it's multicultural, and Mexico is pretty cool too. I hope this helps.
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Hong khong is kool pretty cloth and beautiful view or china you can go to china wall the world wonder
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The main question that should be asked first is "WHAT" not "WHERE"...some countries and colleges are better than others depending on the major not the geographical location.
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It depends what you want to learn. If you just want to know the country I would recomend Czech Republic or Mexico.
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I would avoid a country whose dominant culture is one that shuns women or relegates them to second-class. This would include Egypt, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Turkey. I would avoid a poor country with dangerous roads, terrible infrastructure and high crime. Half of the countries on your list fit into this category. I would certainly avoid China, Argentina,Paraguay, Guatemala, Peru, Bolivia, Ghana,Honduras, Phillipines, Hong Kong, Colombia, Thailand, Dom. Repub, Ecuador, Mexico, Venezuela (in addition to the countries I already listed above). Maybe i should have just listed the few countries left that I would recommend: France, Norway, Austrialia, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Iceland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, UK, Netherlands, USA, Finland, New Zealand. That's it...
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Australia is great. We talk english, have warm weather and great places to go. We are also very friendly and will always help another person out if they need it. Try to go to NSW or QLD though if you come here. We use to have exchange students at my school and they always had so much fun with us and they made really strong friendships with so many people.
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G'day, This is what I know abt Australia, since I was an international students there... There are only 42 (soon to be 43) universities in Australia, all of them are fully accredited and they are tightly regulated, therefore the quality and recognition of their graduates are equal from wherever university you are studying from. The most important thing is you have to READ the course information carefully, since some courses may have the same name but different content. To find out the course that you are taking and where it is offered, I suggest you to go to Dept of Education, Science and Technology (http://cricos.dest.gov.au) and IDP Education Australia website (www.idp.edu.au). IDP is an organisation that gives information to international students who wants to continue their study in Australia. You need to make sure what psychology you want to study. Once decided on the uni, fill in the application form and send it together with certified copy of your academic qualification. Living cost... Sydney and Canberra have the highest living cost, followed by Melbourne & Brisbane, then Perth, Darwin, Adelaide & Tasmania the lowest. I am attaching a weblink from one of the uni in Melbourne as an indication. Hope this helps. E-mail me at mikegun(at)studentfirst.com.au if you have more questions abt study in Australia. Good luck for your study and welcome to Australia :)
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Russia. Добри Вечаир
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Sweden of course. The system of education there is one of the best in the world.
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First of all, where are you from?? I'm from Indonesia, and studying in Indonesia will give u a great experience to embrance in a new culture ( and to Mr. PS --> WHO SAID WE SHUN WOMEN???? U watch too much political news!) Currently I am studying in Malaysia, level of english is quite ok. I would say it is a mixture of quite good facilities and standard of living with a quite strong local culture too I studied in Sweden before, and FELT IN LOVE WITH SWEDEN!! Everything was perfect, i love systembolaget, i love the cute guys, love all the pre-parties, parties, and after-parties, all in all i LOVE SWEDEN SO DAMN MUCH! (But i do not suggest u to come to Sweden if u r from a 4 season country, u'll find the weather is really irritating!) I've travelled a lot to Singapore and visit many Singaporean universities.. the education level is the highest in South East Asia.. people comman understanding about english is very high ( but then u must get used to their Sing-lish accent) and the infrastructure is good. I've travelled to Thailand too and it is a very unique place in a sense that they value foreigners very much but still u feel it pity coz u find it difficult to understand their accent.. I've travelled to Hong Kong, and probably will not wanna go there anymore coz it's too expensive for having leisure time! ( even my Swedish friend said so!) I've travelled to Norway and Denmark , beautiful countries, great education, but somehow i still prefer Sweden... I stayed during Winter in China, the only place that i enjoyed the most was Urumqi, Xinjiang (believe it or not!)! Anyway, i myself will go for an exchange student program.. my 1st study abroad will be in Turkey for 1 semester... and the 2nd semester i will spend in Ecuador..Simply because i am a person who loves to learn language n culture.. exploring new places which is something really new for me is the point...
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Finland, with the best education system in the world (according to PISA results).
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EGYPT PEOPLE ARE KIND AND FRIENDLY
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Portugal
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I would go with a Western European country. Not only will you get to study, you can easily see the rest of Europe.
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Bolivia honduras-philippines
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Wich country is the best for studying? I need everone's opinion. Here is the list of countries I can choose from for an exchange student program: ---------------------------------- ArgentinaFranceNorway AustraliaGermanyPanama AustriaGhanaParaguay BelgiumGuatemalaPeru BoliviaHondurasPhilippines BrazilHong KongPortugal CanadaHungaryRussia ChileIcelandSlovakia ChinaIndiaSouth Africa ColombiaIndonesiaSpain Costa RicaItaliaSweden Czech RepublicJapanSwitzerland DenmarkLatviaThailand Dominican RepublicMalaysiaTurkey EcuadorMexicoUnited Kingdom EgyptNetherlandsUnited States FinlandNew ZealandVenezuela ------------------------------------------ Thanks! I'm from Canada.
Other - Destinations - 17 Answers
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Australia was really fun when i went out there....
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Scotland or France, but if you are in the U.S or Canada you should defenetly stay there
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I think switching places with someone from Argentina, Coast Rica, or Panama would be pretty awesome!!
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I've been to Australia, that place rocked, Hong Kong is great especially the nightlife and the shopping, the U.S. because it's multicultural, and Mexico is pretty cool too. I hope this helps.
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Hong khong is kool pretty cloth and beautiful view or china you can go to china wall the world wonder
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The main question that should be asked first is "WHAT" not "WHERE"...some countries and colleges are better than others depending on the major not the geographical location.
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It depends what you want to learn. If you just want to know the country I would recomend Czech Republic or Mexico.
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I would avoid a country whose dominant culture is one that shuns women or relegates them to second-class. This would include Egypt, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Turkey. I would avoid a poor country with dangerous roads, terrible infrastructure and high crime. Half of the countries on your list fit into this category. I would certainly avoid China, Argentina,Paraguay, Guatemala, Peru, Bolivia, Ghana,Honduras, Phillipines, Hong Kong, Colombia, Thailand, Dom. Repub, Ecuador, Mexico, Venezuela (in addition to the countries I already listed above). Maybe i should have just listed the few countries left that I would recommend: France, Norway, Austrialia, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Iceland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, UK, Netherlands, USA, Finland, New Zealand. That's it...
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Australia is great. We talk english, have warm weather and great places to go. We are also very friendly and will always help another person out if they need it. Try to go to NSW or QLD though if you come here. We use to have exchange students at my school and they always had so much fun with us and they made really strong friendships with so many people.
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G'day, This is what I know abt Australia, since I was an international students there... There are only 42 (soon to be 43) universities in Australia, all of them are fully accredited and they are tightly regulated, therefore the quality and recognition of their graduates are equal from wherever university you are studying from. The most important thing is you have to READ the course information carefully, since some courses may have the same name but different content. To find out the course that you are taking and where it is offered, I suggest you to go to Dept of Education, Science and Technology (http://cricos.dest.gov.au) and IDP Education Australia website (www.idp.edu.au). IDP is an organisation that gives information to international students who wants to continue their study in Australia. You need to make sure what psychology you want to study. Once decided on the uni, fill in the application form and send it together with certified copy of your academic qualification. Living cost... Sydney and Canberra have the highest living cost, followed by Melbourne & Brisbane, then Perth, Darwin, Adelaide & Tasmania the lowest. I am attaching a weblink from one of the uni in Melbourne as an indication. Hope this helps. E-mail me at mikegun(at)studentfirst.com.au if you have more questions abt study in Australia. Good luck for your study and welcome to Australia :)
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Russia. Добри Вечаир
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Sweden of course. The system of education there is one of the best in the world.
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First of all, where are you from?? I'm from Indonesia, and studying in Indonesia will give u a great experience to embrance in a new culture ( and to Mr. PS --> WHO SAID WE SHUN WOMEN???? U watch too much political news!) Currently I am studying in Malaysia, level of english is quite ok. I would say it is a mixture of quite good facilities and standard of living with a quite strong local culture too I studied in Sweden before, and FELT IN LOVE WITH SWEDEN!! Everything was perfect, i love systembolaget, i love the cute guys, love all the pre-parties, parties, and after-parties, all in all i LOVE SWEDEN SO DAMN MUCH! (But i do not suggest u to come to Sweden if u r from a 4 season country, u'll find the weather is really irritating!) I've travelled a lot to Singapore and visit many Singaporean universities.. the education level is the highest in South East Asia.. people comman understanding about english is very high ( but then u must get used to their Sing-lish accent) and the infrastructure is good. I've travelled to Thailand too and it is a very unique place in a sense that they value foreigners very much but still u feel it pity coz u find it difficult to understand their accent.. I've travelled to Hong Kong, and probably will not wanna go there anymore coz it's too expensive for having leisure time! ( even my Swedish friend said so!) I've travelled to Norway and Denmark , beautiful countries, great education, but somehow i still prefer Sweden... I stayed during Winter in China, the only place that i enjoyed the most was Urumqi, Xinjiang (believe it or not!)! Anyway, i myself will go for an exchange student program.. my 1st study abroad will be in Turkey for 1 semester... and the 2nd semester i will spend in Ecuador..Simply because i am a person who loves to learn language n culture.. exploring new places which is something really new for me is the point...
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Finland, with the best education system in the world (according to PISA results).
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EGYPT PEOPLE ARE KIND AND FRIENDLY
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Portugal
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I would go with a Western European country. Not only will you get to study, you can easily see the rest of Europe.
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Bolivia honduras-philippines
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Monday, October 28, 2013
I am cuban ,i need to continue my study in United States.I am medicine students?
I am cuban ,i need to continue my study in United States.I am medicine students?
Iam live in Argentina and i am cuban,i want to go to United States and continue my stadies .Please do you can help me?
Studying Abroad - 4 Answers
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yes , keep taking your english courses...
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Try these links: http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/educ/studyus.htm http://www.xusombonaire.net/financialAid.html http://manama.usembassy.gov/bahrain/undergraduate.html
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Oiste hablar de medicos sin fronteras? Doctors without borders? check them
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Actually, you're lucky. If you can prove you're Cuban, all you have to do is get here! They have special status.
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Iam live in Argentina and i am cuban,i want to go to United States and continue my stadies .Please do you can help me?
Studying Abroad - 4 Answers
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yes , keep taking your english courses...
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Try these links: http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/educ/studyus.htm http://www.xusombonaire.net/financialAid.html http://manama.usembassy.gov/bahrain/undergraduate.html
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Oiste hablar de medicos sin fronteras? Doctors without borders? check them
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Actually, you're lucky. If you can prove you're Cuban, all you have to do is get here! They have special status.
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Monday, October 14, 2013
Do Europeans feel superior than Latin-Americans?
Do Europeans feel superior than Latin-Americans?
I'm from Argentina and was an exchange student in Denmark some years ago. Sometimes the people asked me things that sounded as if I lived in the jungle or something like that. In Latin America people tends to think that Europe is a superior or a better place, a higher culture. Do Europeans think that too?
Anthropology - 5 Answers
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Europeans feel superior to everyone so dont feel bad
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I would have to say that some people no matter where they live and what their culture is like will feel Superior to other people, places and culture and some people admire their own culture along with others cultures and places and people.
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As a whole they prpbably don't feel superior but are ill-educated about what life is like in different countries. it's no different really than those who believe,for instance, that all people in Canada live in igloos/log cabins and have 6 months of winter,or that it rains every single day in England.
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well...don't Argetinians feel superior to the rest of latin America because they have "european blood". That was certaintly the impression I got when I was there. I think you answered your own question. On the whole i'd say Europeans are just ignorant about Latin America just as most of the world is ignorant about the rest of the world.
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in terms of women, latin girls are far superior than european and i am american.
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I'm from Argentina and was an exchange student in Denmark some years ago. Sometimes the people asked me things that sounded as if I lived in the jungle or something like that. In Latin America people tends to think that Europe is a superior or a better place, a higher culture. Do Europeans think that too?
Anthropology - 5 Answers
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Europeans feel superior to everyone so dont feel bad
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I would have to say that some people no matter where they live and what their culture is like will feel Superior to other people, places and culture and some people admire their own culture along with others cultures and places and people.
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As a whole they prpbably don't feel superior but are ill-educated about what life is like in different countries. it's no different really than those who believe,for instance, that all people in Canada live in igloos/log cabins and have 6 months of winter,or that it rains every single day in England.
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well...don't Argetinians feel superior to the rest of latin America because they have "european blood". That was certaintly the impression I got when I was there. I think you answered your own question. On the whole i'd say Europeans are just ignorant about Latin America just as most of the world is ignorant about the rest of the world.
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in terms of women, latin girls are far superior than european and i am american.
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Monday, October 7, 2013
How is Foreign Racism?
How is Foreign Racism?
I am a second year college student, and this coming spring I'll be switching my major to international studies with a minor in German (took it for 3 years in high school). My question is: how are race relations in Germany or other German speaking nations, and if they are bad, are they better in places like Canada, France, Argentina, Spain, or any other French or Spanish speaking countries.
Other - Cultures & Groups - 4 Answers
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Lol u dont have to worry about racism in germany all guys there try to act like thugs from hip hop video i was in germany for 3 weeks for vacation
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Germany is not racist (sure, there are racist people everywhere) but for the most part, no one cares. Especially in the bigger cities. There's a lot of black and mixed people there. You'd probably find more racism in Canada. France is pretty open and so is Spain. I don't know about Argentina.
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In France they push muslims around with bulldozers. In England they execute latinos then say "Sorry, we thought he was an Arab," like that makes it better. In Argentina; well did you know that Germans went down there by the thousands during the war to start the Fourth Reich? Canada thinks they're cool but they really hate Jamaicans. And they say things like "Toronto needs an ethnic cleansing." Yes I am exaggerating. Mostly....
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england is good and germany is good. france is good italy is good. they got huge black presence there. but just like any other human being black or white..make sure you dont hang around carelessly at night and if you do make sure you are rolling deep
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013
What would be a good gift for a female teacher?
What would be a good gift for a female teacher?
So she is my japanese language teacher, 27 y.o. woman... I'm 18 and she always helps me through... she is different with me when compared with the other students, she stays after class so i can take the international exam at the end of the year... and is always very kind to me... so i want to give her something (the teacher's day is soon i think, and if not something for the end of the year...) Nothing too personal, nothing too impersonal... I have discarded some things like flowers, chocolate, or certificates... i was thinking in a book, could you recomend one? any other thing? btw i live in argentina so there are some things that you can't get here like those certificates... Please? She is descendent of japanese but born and grown here so she's argentinian... that's why i prefer to avoid something like japanese/argentinan books of stuff... And you know here the society is pretty similar to the usa's so please think of it like a present for a foreign language teacher of your country because it won't make a big difference
Etiquette - 13 Answers
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An apple - no, not the electronic kind.
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Hmmm - see if you can find out what her outside interests are, and get her something inexpensive that has to do with them.
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A nice candle usually does the trick. And a card saying thank you.
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metallic pen,
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A book called, chicken soup for a teachers soul, is a nice gift. Also, a note from you with a sincere message of thanks would be appreciated.,
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Give her a silver apple or bell.
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i think, the best gift for a female teacher is just a fresh, red rose..... females are usually atractted in flowers........
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Something that smells good...not a soap or perfume, as these are personal, but perhaps a couple of nice candles or some potpourri. Vanilla is a good scent, since most people like it. A nice pen is also a thoughtful gift for a teacher. I agree with the above, definitely include a note mentioning how much you appreciate her kindness and dedication.
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A book is a great idea. I second the recommendation of "shoptheflower". The Chicken Soup line is great, and the Teacher one is perfect to give for a teacher. Is she Japanese? If not, perhaps a book on the Japanese culture that you've found interesting? If she is, maybe a book on Argentian culture? A nice coffee-table book would be nice, regardless. If you can remember any outside interests she's mentioned, see if you can find a book on that topic. Or a book on a topic you're interested in, with the idea that you want to share part of you with her. As a former teacher, some of the things I really appreciated from students, were school supplies. Things that were out of the ordinary and/or expensive (meaning things I wouldn't buy for myself), but were things I could use in the classroom. Granted, I taught elementary school, so things like unique rubber stamps or craft supplies probably wouldn't be relevant to your situation. But, if the idea appeals to you, watch the kinds of materials she regularly uses and consider finding an upgraded version. I don't really know what she uses, but as an example, if she uses a pen to write with get her a nice pen set. If she uses file folders, consider a nice file box. That kind of thing... One last idea, in case nothing mentioned so far is interesting to you, is a simple paper weight. This could be anything that sits on her desk, from a glass apple to a pewter statue. Again, look for something relevant, such as something she's mentioned she's interested in, something from her culture or your culture. This would just be an item she could keep on her desk as a bit of decoration. Teachers like those kinds of things (well, I did anyway). :-) If you include a card with your gift, expressing your sincere gratitude for the extra help she has given you, it really doesn't matter what you give her. Letting her know that she's made a difference in your life is all the gift a good teacher wants. ~Kyanna
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what does she like to do? If she likes to read, give her a nice book.. If she likes to write, give her a notebook, not just an ordinary notebook though.. Just make sure that what you give her is something she could use..
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A good book is always a good gift for a good person. Try getting information about the book "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coehlo. It describes about the journey of a young man who triumphs with the help of people he met along the way. It's a good read.
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When I was an ESL teacher, I got things such as a journal - a beautifully bound book with blank pages, but decorations on them - you can get those for $5 and up; a beautiful decorative old-fashioned fan; a handmade quilt; a plant (not flowers); a pin to wear on my suit... -- whatever you choose, she'll appreciate the gesture. I think the journal is really appropriate.
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Stationary or a nice pen would be a good gift for a teacher. A Japanese teacher might especially like a Calligraphy set, or you could do a calligraphy of her name in katakana on some really lovely paper and put it in a nice frame.
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Saturday, September 28, 2013
Which is better; Blogger or Tumblr? Or something else?
Which is better; Blogger or Tumblr? Or something else?
I'm going to be an exchange student in Argentina for a year and I want to make bi-weekly blog posts. I would like to be able to post pictures, videos from my camera, and videos recorded from my netbook. I'm not techy, so I also need something easy to use. If there are any nifty features on the blog site you suggest, let me know :D
Other - Internet - 2 Answers
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Definitely Tumblr. Tumblr is amazing. You will end up losing your social life though.. it's addicting.
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^^^^ Exactly. Tumblr has such an amazing community too. I've made many friends thanks to tumblr c': If you need help with tumblr write in my ask: snick3rz.tumblr.com/ask
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Saturday, September 14, 2013
whats the college tuition like in Argentina?
whats the college tuition like in Argentina?
im talking college tuition for international students both for private/public schools for example, in the US, private school's tuition is around $40,000 and public $2-30,000 (for out-of-state)..
Other - Argentina - 2 Answers
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in Argentina we pay 10 pesos wich is 3 dollars and so for public school per month and privates you can pay from 100 dollars to 300 dollars a month
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Public schools (and public UNIVERSITIES) in Argentina are owned by the government, so people have to pay nothing or almost nothing. There are basically two kinds of private schools: -The ones that are economically supported by the government. In most of these cases, you have to pay about 20% of the monthly total. I go to one of those schools and pay $300 per month (US$100.-) -The ones in which you have to pay the 100% each month. If you have any doubts, feel free to ask me. xx YR
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Saturday, September 7, 2013
I want to go to university in Latin America but I don't know ?
I want to go to university in Latin America but I don't know ?
I want to go to university in Latin America but I don't know which country has good university. I can't get my answers on the web so I'm hoping someone could help me out. I want to know which country has good education, low cost of tuition and living expense. I heard that University of Buenos Aires in Argentina is free but I'm not sure if it's for international students or not. Does anyone know about it? and any other free school to go? Any information much appreciated.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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I don't think it really matters which university you choose. The main thing you want to be sure is that it's an accredited university and that your degree will be valid/recognized in the US should you need to do anything in America that will require you to have a degree from an accredited institution. I'd just choose a country you'd like to study in (based upon what appeals most to you; location, cost of living, etc.) and then select a school in that location that has your field of study.
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India offers world class studies and cheapest.
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Sunday, September 1, 2013
Why is USA abandoning her loyal and decent friends?
Why is USA abandoning her loyal and decent friends?
As I told you I´m afraid I´ll be sentenced to life in prison, the same as hundreds of former US friends at Argentina.All of US were trained at The School of the Americas.We killed thousands of trade unionists, teachers, students, nuns, priests, civil rights activists, all of them dangerous to the supreme interests of The United States of America. I´m afraid I´ll be sentenced to life in prison an sent to a Prison for thugs, not to a military Prison. How will I do to go to the showers safely ?I know that thugs will call me "filthy US puppet".
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They should take you apart for one you say you did this in your country for America and for the second reason you are a liar
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Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Can anyone help translate this paragraph into Spanish?
Can anyone help translate this paragraph into Spanish?
I was recently given an assignment to translate 25 facts about Argentina into Spanish, but I lack the knowledge to do so. I know this is somewhat "Cheating", but I have no future in the Spanish language. If any kind soul who understands my situation could translate these 25 facts into Spanish, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you~ Argentina is located in the southwestern part of South America Argentina is one of the most culturally rich, fascinating countries on the continent. Argentina is home to nearly 40 million people. The official language is Spanish. It has a unique history. It is believed that Argentina was inhabited 13,000 years ago. Argentina, during the 1800s, were involved in the slave trade. Argentina continued to grow and prosper well into the twentieth century becoming one of the richest countries in the world. During the Dirty War, Argentinean's were resilient and strong. Argentina people were heavily dominated by the Europeans. The history of Argentina has been heavily influenced by European art, architecture, literature and lifestyle. Argentina is the place that discovered and made tango into the famous dance that it is today. Argentina has a liveliness and electrifying atmosphere. Many famous tango singers were born in Argentina. There are many great Monuments to see. Argentina cherishes a long tradition producing top quality wines. The Argentinean wine industry has become one of the most exciting things in the entire world. Argentinean wines produced from the fabulous Malbec grape variety, are some of the best values in the world today. Touring Argentinean wine country is a breathtaking experience. The Argentine wine industry is the fifth leading producer of wine in the world. Argentina is a wonderful place to attend college. Its universities are of a high quality. Its people are famously friendly. Universities offer great education as well as high quality food. Many professors are also known to help students after school. lol at the people who used translators.
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Argentina es situada en la parte del sudoeste de Sudamérica Argentina es uno de los paÃses más culturalmente ricos y fascinantes en el continente. Argentina está en casa a casi 40 millones de personas. El idioma oficial es español. Tiene una historia extraordinaria. Es creÃdo que Argentina fue habitada hace 13.000 años. Argentina, durante los 1800, participó en el tráfico de esclavos. Argentina continuó crecer y prosperar bien en el siglo XX que llega a ser uno de los paÃses más ricos en el mundo. Durante la Guerra Sucia, argentino fue elástico y fuerte. Las personas de Argentina fueron dominadas mucho por los europeos. La historia de Argentina ha sido influida mucho por el arte europea, la arquitectura, Literatura y estilo de vida. Argentina es el lugar que descubrió e hizo tango en el famoso baile que lo es hoy. Argentina tiene una vivacidad y electrificar atmósfera. Muchos famosos cantantes del tango nacieron en Argentina. Hay muchos gran Monumentos de ver. Argentina abriga una tradición larga que produce vinos primeros de calidad. La industria argentina del vino ha llegado a ser uno de las cosas más emocionantes en el mundo entero. Los vinos argentinos produjeron de la fabulosa variedad de uva de Malbec, son parte de los mejores valores en el mundo hoy. Viajar paÃs argentino de vino es una experiencia conmovedora. La industria argentina del vino es el quinto productor primero de vino en el mundo. Argentina es un lugar maravilloso de asistir el colegio. Sus universidades son de un de alta calidad. Sus personas son famosamente amistosas. Las universidades ofrecen gran educación asà como alimento de alta calidad. Muchos profesores también son sabidos ayudar estudiantes después de escuela.
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La Argentina está situada en la parte al sudoeste de Suramérica La Argentina es uno de los paÃses lo más cultural posible ricos, fascinadores en el continente. La Argentina es casera casi 40 millones de personas de. La lengua oficial es español. Tiene una historia única. Se cree que la Argentina fue habitada hace 13.000 años. La Argentina, durante los 1800s, estuvo implicada en la trata de esclavos. La Argentina continuó creciendo y prosperando bien en el siglo XX el convertirse de los paÃses más ricos del mundo. Durante la guerra sucia, el argentino era resistente y fuerte. A los europeos dominó a la gente de la Argentina pesadamente. La historia de la Argentina ha sido influenciada pesadamente por el arte europeo, arquitectura, literatura y forma de vida. La Argentina es el lugar que descubrió e hizo tango en la danza famosa que es hoy. La Argentina tiene una vivacidad y una atmósfera de electrificación. Muchos cantantes famosos del tango nacieron en la Argentina. Hay muchos grandes monumentos a ver. La Argentina acaricia una larga tradición produciendo los vinos de calidad superior. La industria vitivinÃcola argentina tiene convertido de las cosas más emocionantes en el mundo entero. Los vinos argentinos producidos de la variedad fabulosa de la uva del Malbec, son algunos de los mejores valores del mundo hoy. Viajar al paÃs vinÃcola argentino es una experiencia impresionante. La industria vitivinÃcola de Argentina es el quinto productor principal del vino en el mundo. La Argentina es un lugar maravilloso para asistir a la universidad. Sus universidades están de un de alta calidad. Su gente es famoso amistosa. Las universidades ofrecen la gran educación asà como la comida de alta calidad. Conocen a muchos profesores también para ayudar a estudiantes después de escuela.
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Very briefly so you might want to double check, and I'll only do this until I become bored and move on to another challenging way to waste my time. Argentina is located in the southwestern part of South America. Argentina esta ubicada en la parte suroeste de America del Sur. Argentina is one of the most culturally rich, fascinating countries on the continent. Argentina es uno de los paises mas facinantes y ricos en cultura en todo el continente. Argentina is home to nearly 40 million people. Casi 40 millones de personas habitan en Argentina. The official language is Spanish. La lengua official es Espanol. It has a unique history. Tiene una historia unica. It is believed that Argentina was inhabited 13,000 years ago. Se cree que Argentina fue habitada hace 13,000 anos. Argentina, during the 1800s, were involved in the slave trade. Durante la decada de los 1800s, Argentina estuvo envuelta en el intercambio de esclavos. Argentina continued to grow and prosper well into the twentieth century becoming one of the richest countries in the world. Argentina continuo creciendo y prosperando hasta alcanzar a ser una de los paises mas ricos en todo el mundo. During the Dirty War, Argentinean's were resilient and strong. I wont try because I dont know the proper translation for the proper name Dirty War. K, I got bored! +)
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I was recently given an assignment to translate 25 facts about Argentina into Spanish, but I lack the knowledge to do so. I know this is somewhat "Cheating", but I have no future in the Spanish language. If any kind soul who understands my situation could translate these 25 facts into Spanish, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you~ Argentina is located in the southwestern part of South America Argentina is one of the most culturally rich, fascinating countries on the continent. Argentina is home to nearly 40 million people. The official language is Spanish. It has a unique history. It is believed that Argentina was inhabited 13,000 years ago. Argentina, during the 1800s, were involved in the slave trade. Argentina continued to grow and prosper well into the twentieth century becoming one of the richest countries in the world. During the Dirty War, Argentinean's were resilient and strong. Argentina people were heavily dominated by the Europeans. The history of Argentina has been heavily influenced by European art, architecture, literature and lifestyle. Argentina is the place that discovered and made tango into the famous dance that it is today. Argentina has a liveliness and electrifying atmosphere. Many famous tango singers were born in Argentina. There are many great Monuments to see. Argentina cherishes a long tradition producing top quality wines. The Argentinean wine industry has become one of the most exciting things in the entire world. Argentinean wines produced from the fabulous Malbec grape variety, are some of the best values in the world today. Touring Argentinean wine country is a breathtaking experience. The Argentine wine industry is the fifth leading producer of wine in the world. Argentina is a wonderful place to attend college. Its universities are of a high quality. Its people are famously friendly. Universities offer great education as well as high quality food. Many professors are also known to help students after school. lol at the people who used translators.
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Argentina es situada en la parte del sudoeste de Sudamérica Argentina es uno de los paÃses más culturalmente ricos y fascinantes en el continente. Argentina está en casa a casi 40 millones de personas. El idioma oficial es español. Tiene una historia extraordinaria. Es creÃdo que Argentina fue habitada hace 13.000 años. Argentina, durante los 1800, participó en el tráfico de esclavos. Argentina continuó crecer y prosperar bien en el siglo XX que llega a ser uno de los paÃses más ricos en el mundo. Durante la Guerra Sucia, argentino fue elástico y fuerte. Las personas de Argentina fueron dominadas mucho por los europeos. La historia de Argentina ha sido influida mucho por el arte europea, la arquitectura, Literatura y estilo de vida. Argentina es el lugar que descubrió e hizo tango en el famoso baile que lo es hoy. Argentina tiene una vivacidad y electrificar atmósfera. Muchos famosos cantantes del tango nacieron en Argentina. Hay muchos gran Monumentos de ver. Argentina abriga una tradición larga que produce vinos primeros de calidad. La industria argentina del vino ha llegado a ser uno de las cosas más emocionantes en el mundo entero. Los vinos argentinos produjeron de la fabulosa variedad de uva de Malbec, son parte de los mejores valores en el mundo hoy. Viajar paÃs argentino de vino es una experiencia conmovedora. La industria argentina del vino es el quinto productor primero de vino en el mundo. Argentina es un lugar maravilloso de asistir el colegio. Sus universidades son de un de alta calidad. Sus personas son famosamente amistosas. Las universidades ofrecen gran educación asà como alimento de alta calidad. Muchos profesores también son sabidos ayudar estudiantes después de escuela.
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La Argentina está situada en la parte al sudoeste de Suramérica La Argentina es uno de los paÃses lo más cultural posible ricos, fascinadores en el continente. La Argentina es casera casi 40 millones de personas de. La lengua oficial es español. Tiene una historia única. Se cree que la Argentina fue habitada hace 13.000 años. La Argentina, durante los 1800s, estuvo implicada en la trata de esclavos. La Argentina continuó creciendo y prosperando bien en el siglo XX el convertirse de los paÃses más ricos del mundo. Durante la guerra sucia, el argentino era resistente y fuerte. A los europeos dominó a la gente de la Argentina pesadamente. La historia de la Argentina ha sido influenciada pesadamente por el arte europeo, arquitectura, literatura y forma de vida. La Argentina es el lugar que descubrió e hizo tango en la danza famosa que es hoy. La Argentina tiene una vivacidad y una atmósfera de electrificación. Muchos cantantes famosos del tango nacieron en la Argentina. Hay muchos grandes monumentos a ver. La Argentina acaricia una larga tradición produciendo los vinos de calidad superior. La industria vitivinÃcola argentina tiene convertido de las cosas más emocionantes en el mundo entero. Los vinos argentinos producidos de la variedad fabulosa de la uva del Malbec, son algunos de los mejores valores del mundo hoy. Viajar al paÃs vinÃcola argentino es una experiencia impresionante. La industria vitivinÃcola de Argentina es el quinto productor principal del vino en el mundo. La Argentina es un lugar maravilloso para asistir a la universidad. Sus universidades están de un de alta calidad. Su gente es famoso amistosa. Las universidades ofrecen la gran educación asà como la comida de alta calidad. Conocen a muchos profesores también para ayudar a estudiantes después de escuela.
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Very briefly so you might want to double check, and I'll only do this until I become bored and move on to another challenging way to waste my time. Argentina is located in the southwestern part of South America. Argentina esta ubicada en la parte suroeste de America del Sur. Argentina is one of the most culturally rich, fascinating countries on the continent. Argentina es uno de los paises mas facinantes y ricos en cultura en todo el continente. Argentina is home to nearly 40 million people. Casi 40 millones de personas habitan en Argentina. The official language is Spanish. La lengua official es Espanol. It has a unique history. Tiene una historia unica. It is believed that Argentina was inhabited 13,000 years ago. Se cree que Argentina fue habitada hace 13,000 anos. Argentina, during the 1800s, were involved in the slave trade. Durante la decada de los 1800s, Argentina estuvo envuelta en el intercambio de esclavos. Argentina continued to grow and prosper well into the twentieth century becoming one of the richest countries in the world. Argentina continuo creciendo y prosperando hasta alcanzar a ser una de los paises mas ricos en todo el mundo. During the Dirty War, Argentinean's were resilient and strong. I wont try because I dont know the proper translation for the proper name Dirty War. K, I got bored! +)
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Should I go to Australia for study abroad?
Should I go to Australia for study abroad?
My school has this policy where we have to take a semester abroad. I really want to go to Argentina or Uraguay but I keep hearing horror stories about students getting abducted in South America. SO, I have been thinking about Australia, I would be going somewhere on the coast. Which is better in Australia, the West or East coast ???
Studying Abroad - 4 Answers
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Wow, you really don't know anything about Australia do you. The west coast is pretty much uninhabited, except for the state capital: Perth. Everything else, I mean everything else, is on the east coast.
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Yes by all means go to Australia. I would love to go there and go camping, but not surfing with those sharks. They won't let anyone kidnap you there. They like to fight. : ) And I'd like to have a barbie with some of the locals.
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Haha east coast for sure, Most of the large cities are around there. Australia is such an amazing place, Last christmas holidays I spend 4weeks staying in a town called nagambie with my Godmother just out of melbourne, one of the most beautiful relaxing places I've ever been. Or you could also try NZ, the countries rather similar but from what Ive seen its ALOT less racist than australia it was one of the big things i noticed when I went there.
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Studying abroad will be one of the greatest experiences you have. Honestly, before I went abroad I had no interest. I quickly discovered my love for traveling. With regard to Argentina- any city or country you visit is going to have safety warnings. I would not write off Argentina so quickly. Visit the US Department of State's website for safety information (http://bit.ly/oY5BZ) on particular countries. I write for a new travel/study abroad website called Gulliver (http://www.gullivergo.com). The site is dedicated to helping people study overseas. Interested in Argentina? Check out these programs (http://bit.ly/xyb8x). Or check out these programs in Australia (http://bit.ly/FGmMr). Where you go also depends on what area of study you want to pursue. When you decide where you want to go, check out our Prepare to Go section (http://www.gullivergo.com/prepare-to-go) to learn about funding, housing, internet, and other tidbits for your trip. Good luck and Happy travels!
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Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Is it a bad idea to be a foreign exchange student in a country whose language you dont speak!?
Is it a bad idea to be a foreign exchange student in a country whose language you dont speak!?
I REALLY want to do a foreign exchange thing next year but I can't decide where! I thought I would to go England for a semester but my friend told me that they are paid to host kids so sometimes they just do it for the money and you aren't really welcome. I am hosting a boy from Italy right now and he said I should go to Italy because I love the country. I speak NO Italian though!!!! And then I thought Argentina might be super cool too but once again I DONT SPEAK SPANISH! Is it a really bad idea to go to a country for a year and speak none of the language but get language lessons there and learn it along the course of a school year!?
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1. Some programs--completely and utterly regardless of in what country--will pay a stipend to the family for hosting. Not all programs in England will do this, it depends on the program and how they arrange things. Even if they don't pay there is always still a chance you could land with an incompatible family. 2. It is not a bad idea to do a foreign exchange in a country where you cannot understand the language DEPENDING on the type of person you are. For some people, it is a very bad idea. You have to realize that when you study abroad in a foreign country where you do not know the language you essentially become "disabled." You are mute for you cannot speak the language, you are deaf for you cannot understand the language, and you are blind because you cannot read the language. You become completely dependent on those around you, and even after a year you will still not have total mastery of the language. And for some it is not possible to handle this problem and handle it well, particularly people from countries such as America where self-support and independence is highly valued and encouraged, and you end up pitiable when you find yourself completely dependent on those around you. So you have to really understand yourself before you do this. Do you think you can get by in life losing the three most important parts of yourself? It will be a while before you will become able to express yourself to a degree adequate enough to yourself, and only then if you try very hard to do this and actively seek out learning. If you don't think you can take this, there are other countries than just England and the US that speak English. There is also Australia, Ireland, or Canada.
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Thursday, August 1, 2013
is it illegal to request information about a student in a middle school? Read all please?
is it illegal to request information about a student in a middle school? Read all please?
here's the story: my friend and i parted ways, i moved to another neighborhood and he left the country. Now i'm trying to find him back, since i miss him. The only thing i know about him is his name, and i was thinking about going back to our middle school to find out more info about him ( maybe where he lives now, phone number) ... is asking for this information illegal? will i get arrested? the school is in Argentina, so please consider the laws, maybe they're the same as in the United States i'm not sure. Best answer gets all my points!
Law & Ethics - 2 Answers
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How it would work in most of the English-speaking world is this: You would ask, they would say no. And that's it. Nothing more. No harm in asking. (Provided, of course, that you're just asking, and not harassing or threatening.) I don't know if Argentina has the same sort of privacy laws that exist here; if they don't, then the school might just give you the information you're looking for, if they have it. Though I admit I know virtually nothing about the Argentinean legal regime, I really can't imagine there being any sort of criminal law against asking a question of that sort.
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In most Southern and Central American countries it is really easy to get information on someone. Most people often lie as to how they are related and get information that way and others pay them say ten bucks per say and get an answer that way. As to it being illegal to ask information I dont think thats the case, even if it was the law enforcement is not advance people committ many crimes and get away with it in those countries. Even then the law enforcement is corrupt too... usually all they want is money from you and theyll let you go. I would try finding this individual on poplular websites (ex. myspace, facebook, hi5....etc) since you know his name, youll be suprised how many people you find that way. Best of Luck!
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here's the story: my friend and i parted ways, i moved to another neighborhood and he left the country. Now i'm trying to find him back, since i miss him. The only thing i know about him is his name, and i was thinking about going back to our middle school to find out more info about him ( maybe where he lives now, phone number) ... is asking for this information illegal? will i get arrested? the school is in Argentina, so please consider the laws, maybe they're the same as in the United States i'm not sure. Best answer gets all my points!
Law & Ethics - 2 Answers
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How it would work in most of the English-speaking world is this: You would ask, they would say no. And that's it. Nothing more. No harm in asking. (Provided, of course, that you're just asking, and not harassing or threatening.) I don't know if Argentina has the same sort of privacy laws that exist here; if they don't, then the school might just give you the information you're looking for, if they have it. Though I admit I know virtually nothing about the Argentinean legal regime, I really can't imagine there being any sort of criminal law against asking a question of that sort.
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In most Southern and Central American countries it is really easy to get information on someone. Most people often lie as to how they are related and get information that way and others pay them say ten bucks per say and get an answer that way. As to it being illegal to ask information I dont think thats the case, even if it was the law enforcement is not advance people committ many crimes and get away with it in those countries. Even then the law enforcement is corrupt too... usually all they want is money from you and theyll let you go. I would try finding this individual on poplular websites (ex. myspace, facebook, hi5....etc) since you know his name, youll be suprised how many people you find that way. Best of Luck!
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Sunday, July 28, 2013
Dating a Kellogg MBA Student?
Dating a Kellogg MBA Student?
I met this guy online 2 months ago, he moved to my area to goto Kellogg Northwestern for his full time MBA. He is from Argentina, we got very close while communicating online and when I picked him up at the airport it was like I was seeing my soul mate for the first time. He stayed with me for 2 days and then we needed to move him into his apartment on campus. I live 30 miles away and its kind of a pain to get up there but I am willing to make the effort. I work full time downtown and have my own life an schedule. I really want this to work out, but I am terrified of ruining it by maybe being overbearing. I helped with basically arranging everything for his move, I didn't do this expecting anything in return, I just did it to be nice. He is away at the moment on some school trip with his classmates which makes me feel a little weird. Does anyone have any POSTIVE advice about how to make this work? We have great chemistry and so much in common. I am just scared that this MBA program is going to change him, I know there is no controlling this, how do I stay active in his life without looking like a jealous girl?
Singles & Dating - 1 Answers
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You met him on line so you communicated quite a bit. Continue the on-line contacts and see what he has to say. If he invites you to visit you'll have an idea that he is interested. If he asks to let him visit you, same thing. Don't get pushy but stay in touch. An MBA program is demanding, and you have a job, but there are weekends. A meeting one or twice a month may be enough initially. Don't rush things. good luck.
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Don't rush things.
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Sunday, July 14, 2013
Can I use my Iphone in Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Can I use my Iphone in Buenos Aires, Argentina?
I'm going to be going to buenos aires for about 6 months as a student. i have an iphone and was wondering if i would be able to use it as i use it here (i.e texting, calling, email, web browsing). would the apps that i have run as they always do? according to the AT&T website, the world traveler package is $5.99 but im unsure what that package includes. would i be able to call/text family here in the states? or would that be considered international calling and charge me crazy amounts. im so confused!! please help!
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There are seperate international roaming features for airtime, data and text messaging. The World Traveler package is $5.99/month and gives you a discounted rate when placing calls while roaming in Argentina. The discounted rate is $1.99/minute. If you didn't have the World Traveler package, the calls would cost $2.29/minute. If friends and family from back home call your cell phone they are not billed anything additional but you would be billed the $1.99/minute to place a call home because you are roaming on international towers. Text messages you send cost $0.50. Any text messages you receive count against what is included in your current text messaging plan. If you have unlimited text messaging, there would be not deduction for text messages received. If you don't have a text messaging plan, each text would be billed at $0.20 received. Picture and video messages are $1.30 per message sent. There are several data packages available for the iPhone when travelling internationally. The $30 data unlimited plan you currently have does not cover international travel, so you will need to look into the available international data plans in order to avoid overages. $24.99/month - 20 MB $59.99/month - 50 MB $119.99/month - 100 MB $199.99/month -200 MB To figure out what data plan would suit you best, you may want to call customer service at 1800-331-0500 to ask what your typical data usage is like. A customer service rep. can add these international plans for you.
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I'm going to be going to buenos aires for about 6 months as a student. i have an iphone and was wondering if i would be able to use it as i use it here (i.e texting, calling, email, web browsing). would the apps that i have run as they always do? according to the AT&T website, the world traveler package is $5.99 but im unsure what that package includes. would i be able to call/text family here in the states? or would that be considered international calling and charge me crazy amounts. im so confused!! please help!
Cell Phones & Plans - 1 Answers
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There are seperate international roaming features for airtime, data and text messaging. The World Traveler package is $5.99/month and gives you a discounted rate when placing calls while roaming in Argentina. The discounted rate is $1.99/minute. If you didn't have the World Traveler package, the calls would cost $2.29/minute. If friends and family from back home call your cell phone they are not billed anything additional but you would be billed the $1.99/minute to place a call home because you are roaming on international towers. Text messages you send cost $0.50. Any text messages you receive count against what is included in your current text messaging plan. If you have unlimited text messaging, there would be not deduction for text messages received. If you don't have a text messaging plan, each text would be billed at $0.20 received. Picture and video messages are $1.30 per message sent. There are several data packages available for the iPhone when travelling internationally. The $30 data unlimited plan you currently have does not cover international travel, so you will need to look into the available international data plans in order to avoid overages. $24.99/month - 20 MB $59.99/month - 50 MB $119.99/month - 100 MB $199.99/month -200 MB To figure out what data plan would suit you best, you may want to call customer service at 1800-331-0500 to ask what your typical data usage is like. A customer service rep. can add these international plans for you.
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Sunday, July 7, 2013
I'm planning on moving to argentina, but don't know anybody there.?
I'm planning on moving to argentina, but don't know anybody there.?
I need information about the best universities to study medicine, do their universities have dorms? I wanna live in Buenos aires and i currently live in Boston. Language shouldn't be a problem because my first language is spanish. Are the universities expensive? is it expensive to live in buenos aires for a college student? Is there any company that can give me all this type of information. I don't really know how to start! :( can i study medicine in belgrano university? they have a nice housing! I also heard about universidad austral, is it good? I wanna study in a school that is good and where i can find a nice place to live thats close to. give me all the info as possible please. Thank you.
Buenos Aires - 3 Answers
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Nobody will stand you at college if you try going to UBA ( University of Buenos Aires). Because is free for argentinians. We don´t like foreign people at our free colleges. Because that money the state puts in your education will never go back to the people because u will return to the states with a high level university education that was for free. When at the states u have to pay a large sum of money to study medicine ! Seriously think about this. Choose a private university. Buenos Aires is a dangerous city and I have no doubt only in a private university u will feel comfortable and out of danger. I suggest you UB ( universidad de Belgrano- Belgrano University), UP ( universidad de Palermo - Palermo University) or Maimonides University to study medicine in this order. You can rent an apartment close to the university previously paying six months before taking it. And as you are from abroad, price u will pay is the price for foreign people. ( Argentinians and foreign people have different rates, of course yours will be much higher !) If u find it unfair or you expected a free college education, you always can keep at the states.
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Well, i will be short. The best university to study medicine is UBA. which is public you dont have to pay anything. then you can also go to UNIVERSIDAD BARCELÓ, UNIVERSIDAD MAIMONIDES, UNIVERSIDAD FAVALORO, UCES, UAI, AUSTRAL. but the best ones are UBA, BARCELO AND FAVALORO. =)
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Public Universities are free for anybody. Private ones, off course not. Belgrano is private, but not expensive compared to USA prices. But I recommend the UBA, which is public, free, and produced a Nobel Award of Medicine (Houssay). You will not be rejected, looked down, or being misstreated. You are welcome, because as as student, you are like an all-year tourist. But you will need a Student visa, (or become an Argentine citizen). Rate crimes on Buenos Aires are on the same level than in New York. In particular, if you behave like a tourist, dressing like a foreigner, and showing your Rolex, and iPhone, you will become a robber magnet. To enter to the UBA, you will need to do the same exams that any native, and also a Spanish course (or just Spanish exam if you are already fluent). Argentines are friendly and welcoming to foreigners. The problem is that on Argentina, real state guarantees are asked to rent a house, and foreigners generally don't own real state on Argentina so you will need to pay a bank to provide one, or share a rent with another Argentine student who owns real state on other city, or pay an unfair high rent.
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I need information about the best universities to study medicine, do their universities have dorms? I wanna live in Buenos aires and i currently live in Boston. Language shouldn't be a problem because my first language is spanish. Are the universities expensive? is it expensive to live in buenos aires for a college student? Is there any company that can give me all this type of information. I don't really know how to start! :( can i study medicine in belgrano university? they have a nice housing! I also heard about universidad austral, is it good? I wanna study in a school that is good and where i can find a nice place to live thats close to. give me all the info as possible please. Thank you.
Buenos Aires - 3 Answers
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Nobody will stand you at college if you try going to UBA ( University of Buenos Aires). Because is free for argentinians. We don´t like foreign people at our free colleges. Because that money the state puts in your education will never go back to the people because u will return to the states with a high level university education that was for free. When at the states u have to pay a large sum of money to study medicine ! Seriously think about this. Choose a private university. Buenos Aires is a dangerous city and I have no doubt only in a private university u will feel comfortable and out of danger. I suggest you UB ( universidad de Belgrano- Belgrano University), UP ( universidad de Palermo - Palermo University) or Maimonides University to study medicine in this order. You can rent an apartment close to the university previously paying six months before taking it. And as you are from abroad, price u will pay is the price for foreign people. ( Argentinians and foreign people have different rates, of course yours will be much higher !) If u find it unfair or you expected a free college education, you always can keep at the states.
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Well, i will be short. The best university to study medicine is UBA. which is public you dont have to pay anything. then you can also go to UNIVERSIDAD BARCELÓ, UNIVERSIDAD MAIMONIDES, UNIVERSIDAD FAVALORO, UCES, UAI, AUSTRAL. but the best ones are UBA, BARCELO AND FAVALORO. =)
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Public Universities are free for anybody. Private ones, off course not. Belgrano is private, but not expensive compared to USA prices. But I recommend the UBA, which is public, free, and produced a Nobel Award of Medicine (Houssay). You will not be rejected, looked down, or being misstreated. You are welcome, because as as student, you are like an all-year tourist. But you will need a Student visa, (or become an Argentine citizen). Rate crimes on Buenos Aires are on the same level than in New York. In particular, if you behave like a tourist, dressing like a foreigner, and showing your Rolex, and iPhone, you will become a robber magnet. To enter to the UBA, you will need to do the same exams that any native, and also a Spanish course (or just Spanish exam if you are already fluent). Argentines are friendly and welcoming to foreigners. The problem is that on Argentina, real state guarantees are asked to rent a house, and foreigners generally don't own real state on Argentina so you will need to pay a bank to provide one, or share a rent with another Argentine student who owns real state on other city, or pay an unfair high rent.
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Monday, July 1, 2013
Re: what are my chances of getting a student visa and go to highschool in america?
Re: what are my chances of getting a student visa and go to highschool in america?
so I've lived in america for 13 years (illegally) & i'm 16 right now. i left the U.S a year ago with my (she was illegal) mom and american little sister. my mom wants me to move to america with my uncle (which is her brother american citizen & he has 3 american children) to Florida because i'm doing online courses from Philadelphia all the way in Argentina(where i am right now) and she doesn't want me to be home schooled she wants me to live in america and go to school since i'm planning to live there in the future. i don't go to school here in Argentina because i don't know Spanish that much and i don't really get along with the people. EVERYONES ANSWERS WERE VERY HONEST AND EVEN THOUGH IT UPSETS ME I HAVE TO FACE REALITY BUT IM GOING TO ADD SOME MORE INFORMATION MY DAD LIVES ILLEGALLY IN THE UNITED STATES TOO, BUT I HAVEN'T TALKED TO HIM IN 4 YEARS I'M NOT SURE WHERE HE LIVES BUT MY MOM SAYS HE LIVES IN NEW YORK BUT IM GOING TO FLORIDA. ARE MY CHANCES EVEN SLIMMER BECAUSE OF THAT? THANKS SO MUCH EVERYONE
Immigration - 4 Answers
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It's going to be very hard. And expensive. http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1269.html
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I would say it definitely makes you chances even much more slim.No US embassy will also approve a Student visa if you want to go to High school here. The only good news is that you should be able to gain a US visa at anytime provided you can showcase strong ties to your home country but provided you have lived here for that amount of time in the US before no consular officer would want to take the risk. You're also not going anywhere without a US visa which in likelihood is not within your reach until you have good grades from where you are currently located & you can afford a tertiary institution in the US while showcasing strong evidence that you will return when your studies are finished.
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Getting a student Visa is hard and a final part to get admission in school. You have to go through the Student Visa interview process. They will asked you absolutely about your capability to complete your studies in the U.S. and your financial resources or your parents financial resources to cover the cost of your education in the U.S. It is very important: don't ever dare to Lie for the questions asked just to get a Visa because if you do and they will catch you, your chances of getting a student Visa is not possible.
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To go to high school in the USA on a student visa you have to pay the cost of providing the education. About $10,000 per year. As well, the people sponsoring you and providing you a place to live must be legal US residents or US citizens. High school is only free to people already living in the USA.
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so I've lived in america for 13 years (illegally) & i'm 16 right now. i left the U.S a year ago with my (she was illegal) mom and american little sister. my mom wants me to move to america with my uncle (which is her brother american citizen & he has 3 american children) to Florida because i'm doing online courses from Philadelphia all the way in Argentina(where i am right now) and she doesn't want me to be home schooled she wants me to live in america and go to school since i'm planning to live there in the future. i don't go to school here in Argentina because i don't know Spanish that much and i don't really get along with the people. EVERYONES ANSWERS WERE VERY HONEST AND EVEN THOUGH IT UPSETS ME I HAVE TO FACE REALITY BUT IM GOING TO ADD SOME MORE INFORMATION MY DAD LIVES ILLEGALLY IN THE UNITED STATES TOO, BUT I HAVEN'T TALKED TO HIM IN 4 YEARS I'M NOT SURE WHERE HE LIVES BUT MY MOM SAYS HE LIVES IN NEW YORK BUT IM GOING TO FLORIDA. ARE MY CHANCES EVEN SLIMMER BECAUSE OF THAT? THANKS SO MUCH EVERYONE
Immigration - 4 Answers
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It's going to be very hard. And expensive. http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1269.html
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I would say it definitely makes you chances even much more slim.No US embassy will also approve a Student visa if you want to go to High school here. The only good news is that you should be able to gain a US visa at anytime provided you can showcase strong ties to your home country but provided you have lived here for that amount of time in the US before no consular officer would want to take the risk. You're also not going anywhere without a US visa which in likelihood is not within your reach until you have good grades from where you are currently located & you can afford a tertiary institution in the US while showcasing strong evidence that you will return when your studies are finished.
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Getting a student Visa is hard and a final part to get admission in school. You have to go through the Student Visa interview process. They will asked you absolutely about your capability to complete your studies in the U.S. and your financial resources or your parents financial resources to cover the cost of your education in the U.S. It is very important: don't ever dare to Lie for the questions asked just to get a Visa because if you do and they will catch you, your chances of getting a student Visa is not possible.
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To go to high school in the USA on a student visa you have to pay the cost of providing the education. About $10,000 per year. As well, the people sponsoring you and providing you a place to live must be legal US residents or US citizens. High school is only free to people already living in the USA.
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Friday, June 28, 2013
As a medical student, what is the best international elective to take?
As a medical student, what is the best international elective to take?
I am really interested in doing a lot of international work as a doctor when I graduate and have a career. Right now I am in my first year of medicine, but I am trying to plan out what to do during the summer between my first and second year and that fourth year elective where I can pick an international rotation. Does anybody have any suggestions on which country to focus on? I really want to improve my Spanish, but I also want to do a lot of cultural immersion in the Middle East (I am female and a Muslim and for personal reasons I want more exposure to that population). I guess I could always apply for those group trips to Belize in the Spring to improve on Spanish, but I was thinking Argentina/Chile would be nicer since I understand their accents very well. I want to focus on women's health, infectious disease, under served populations, natural disaster relief or issues involving domestic violence.....doesn't have to be all or any of those. I might be going to China this winter, so maybe I could try to get some volunteer experience there? Yeah, way too many countries on my list, I need help narrowing it down!
Studying Abroad - 4 Answers
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China sounds good. If you are interested, you could study up on Chinese (herbal) medicine and techniques. Even possibly acupuncture.
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If you want to focus on women's health, it is important to have a strong understanding of domestic violence. If you work in Washington, D.C. or Bangladesh you will encounter women who are abused. You can contact your local domestic violence program (or call the National DV Helpline to find one- 1-800-799-SAFE). You can attend volunteer trainings to learn more about domestic violence. There are few programs addressing domestic violence outside of Canada, Western Europe, and the US, so your knowledge may be the first someone in the countries you are looking at visiting may have heard about domestic violence. Doctors are some of our best advocates, if they are trained. Good luck!
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Just like you said, the most important thing is being able to speak the language of the country where you want to work. Argentina has an excellent medical school, so does Chile. I don't know how friendly they would be if you were dressed as a Muslim, however. But I think your interest in Women's Health is totally commendable.
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belize probably wouldn't be the best place to study spanish, being that we're an english speaking country; spanish is only a regional language. I would prefer to go to chile instead
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Friday, June 14, 2013
Do they eat horse meat in Argentina?
Do they eat horse meat in Argentina?
I'm a college student traveling to Buenos Aires for a semester for a Study Abroad and was wondering if they eat horses at all, this would be something i'd like to be prepared for as i'm a horse lover and don't know if i could eat one. No, actually you can't buy it in the US it's illegal because horses here are so pumped full of supplements and drugs. If you find it somewhere for sale, they're breaking the law. Thanks everyone, I didn't think so, but i wanted to be sure. Thanks Buenos Aires Guide; actually, i do in fact play polo and own 13 Argentinian Criollos, all of which are very fine horses!!! And my favorite part about them is how much more well behaved they are than North American bred horses.
Buenos Aires - 9 Answers
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IDK, but you can buy it some places in the U.S.
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no
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NO !! at least as far as the people know.
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Argentina has the finest red meats in America, so why would they want to eat horse meat? Im argentinean and I never saw anyone selling horse meat... or eating it. Dont get fooled, go see things for yourself.
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Argentinean people don't eat horse meat. The beef is the national food in Argentina.
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There's no need to eat horse, when your country is home to some of the best beef on the face of the Earth. Argentinians are VERY proud of their cows.
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Yea, they do. In some places. But, I think they'll tell you if they have it. Don't worry bout it.
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Argentinian do not eat horse meat, but there is a sausage called mortadella, that sometimes is made of horse meat. Just in case, do not eat Mortadella.
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Some Argentines are generally kinder to animals than their fellow man! Argentina has a proud tradition of fine first class bloodstock and an enviable equestrian history that rivals Europe. If you love horses, you must get yourself out into the country and if you ride, you will be astonished by the quality and intelligence of their most ‘humble’ hunters (Criollo) bred by the Gauchos by selective breeding of the feral horses of the Pampas; these work horses are amazing proud animals, which engender a great sense of pride and much folklore. Again, magnificent Polo ponies are bred from selective breeding of thoroughbreds and the Criollo .
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Friday, June 7, 2013
what are my chances of getting a student visa and go to highschool in america?
what are my chances of getting a student visa and go to highschool in america?
so I've lived in america for 13 years (illegally) & i'm 16 right now. i left the U.S a year ago with my (she was illegal) mom and american little sister. my mom wants me to move to america with my uncle (which is her brother american citizen & he has 3 american children) to Florida because i'm doing online courses from Philadelphia all the way in Argentina(where i am right now) and she doesn't want me to be home schooled she wants me to live in america and go to school since i'm planning to live there in the future. i don't go to school here in Argentina because i don't know Spanish that much and i don't really get along with the people.
Immigration - 5 Answers
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you may have good chance to do so, but you need uncle to petition for you or find student exchange program, go online to hunt for answers
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Chances are, unfortunately, very slim for you. If you left through "official" channels, you are probably subject to a ban...although that might not be the case since you were brought here illegally and since you were a minor, had no say in it (or the length of your illegal stay). That would be the only "out" I could see for you, but you need to talk to a US Immigration lawyer to see what your options are and if you need to file any waivers or anything. Check out the USCIS website also...there are LOTS of resources there. Also check out the immigration boards (such as immigrate2us) and ask your questions in the forums. Probably someone has been in your shoes in the past and can help with advice. I think your best option is to try to show you were (are, actually) a minor, so the illegal entry and stay were out of your control. I am just not sure what forms you need to do so. Good luck!
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Your uncle would probably have to prove that he had the resources to house, clothe and feed you. At 16 you're still considered a minor in the US and you would only be allowed if an adult is willing to take responsibility for you. If it's that big of a deal to you consider letting your uncle formally adopt you. That would be one nearly ironclad way of being allowed in. If you're here when you turn 18 you'd have a better chance of being allowed to stay. Simply "planning to live" in the US doesn't carry much weight with ICE. This all assumes you were never caught when you lived in the US illegally. A deportation or detention probably means there's no chance. BTW - You're going to need to speak Spanish whether you're in Argentina OR the US. Might as well start learning.
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Since you are still a minor, perhaps if your mother gave legal custory of you to your Uncle in Florida that might allow you to come here as his ward. I had a similar circumstance many years ago. There was a crisis in my family and no one to watch me so I was sent to family in South Africa. I'm sure there must be many instances of parents dying and their naming siblings in America as the caretaker.
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Your chances for a student visa are very poor. Although you are not inadmissible due to your history of unlawful presence because you were under 18, you nevertheless lived in the U.S. illegally for almost 13 years, and you only left the U.S. recently. Section 212(a)(9)(B) may not apply to you as it would your mother, but there are over 30 other reasons why you might be inadmissible, the main one being that you have no intention of returning to Argentina once you set foot in the U.S. You probably entered the U.S. when Argentina was a part of the Visa Waiver Program. Effective February 21, 2002, Argentina was removed from the VWP. Thousands of citizens of Argentina and Uruguay came to the U.S. using the VWP, and a large percentage of them violated the terms of their admissions (as you and your mother did). If you did enter using the VWP, you never qualified for a visa previously in your life. If you qualified for a student visa now, you could only attend a public secondary school for one year, and you would have to pay the per capita cost of your education before the student visa would be issued.
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Saturday, June 1, 2013
Advice or articles for a 17 year old girl about to study abroad in Argentina?
Advice or articles for a 17 year old girl about to study abroad in Argentina?
1. I'm already accepted into the program. In fact, I have 11 days before I leave 2. A packing list or guide would be nice, but I REALLY need something other than "pack light, bring your documents and a spare pair of glasses 3. I'm staying with a HOST family, not in a dorm. And I'll be going to a public high school for Argentine kids, so I will be learning in Spanish 4. I am not fluent in Spanish 5. Blogs from any past high school exchange kids would be nice 6. Articles on Argentina or Mendoza in specific would be cool 7. Any books or movies on Argentina, study abroad, etc would be appreciated. However, I've already seen She Gets What She Wants (The one about the French girl), Mean Girls, The Motorcycle Diaries, and The Color of Friendship. And my Foreign Exchange Students Survival Kit is on the way. Feel free to throw in anything else you might think is useful :D
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Packing list, since you're staying with a host family: - A GOOD English-Spanish dictionary. Even if it takes up a little extra room, bring the best one you can find. - Obnoxious luggage tags. The brighter the better. - Any American products you can't live without. This includes things like shampoo and toothpaste. If you can't live without Herbal Essence shampoo (for example), bring an extra bottle. Chances are, you won't find it outside the US - Photocopies of ALL of your documents - A handwritten list of important phone numbers, including the number for cancelling a credit card if you're bringing one, and your host family's phone numbers. If your stuff gets stolen, you don't want those numbers to only be in your phone or on your credit card. - An umbrella. It rains in Argentina, too. - 100$ worth of local currency, just in case. You can get it at your local currency exchange, or at the airport. - Plug adapters and a voltage converter. - A money belt, if you can find one. - A small backpack for day trips or school. You can use it as a carry-on. - No more than 3 pairs of shoes. - Climate-appropriate clothing, along with a couple inappropriate items. Even if it's warm, you may want to bring a hoodie. Some other things to consider: - Your internet connection may not be strong, if it's even there. I had this problem when I studied abroad, and had no back up plans. Consider getting a calling card if you want to keep in touch with your family. You can usually get a cheap, pay as you go phone. - Many drugs that are legal in the US are not legal in other countries. Check with your adviser about bringing anything with you, even if it's SudaFed (which is illegal in Japan, and a few other countries). - If you're planning on cooking, bring your own measuring cups/spoons and recipes. Most other countries use the metric system for cooking. - Consider cultural expectations for your clothing. Is it rude to wear shorts? Even if it isn't rude, will you be viewed in a negative way for doing so? What about cleavage? - If your host family is not providing bedding, wait until you arrive in Argentina to buy it. Just some stuff I thought would help. I spent a semester abroad last year, so a lot of this is from experience.
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Going to Argentina HELP!!!?
Going to Argentina HELP!!!?
I'm an American student planning on studying in either Buenos Aires or Córdoba next year and i'm a little nervous. I'm planning on staying with a host family...i'm just worried about doing or saying something they might consider inappropriate or rude. Any one got any specific tips on what to do or not to do to make my stay less stressful for everyone..you know like specific cultural differences. Also is it possible i'm just freaking out and they would understand that i might not be familiar with their culture and forgive any incorrect etiquette? And for the record... *I happen to be very Catholic, which i hope would make some instances easier except for we still may practice the same religion slightly differently...but regardless i'm all for Catholic-based traditions and what not *i speak enough spanish that i will get by, i will struggle with it but it won't be long before i'll be comfortable speaking (i will probably have to be corrected and helped in the beginning)
Other - Latin America - 3 Answers
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look up things u need to know like what would insult them <3 http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ak.1f9dMWZOm5m7fsr55Mdbsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090106180103AAsJyc3
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Remember to say thank you (a lot compared to the US) and always say buen provecho at the table. Also....try to keep your religious and political views at a bare minimum especially around other students and host families. 1. They may not want to hear it 2. Their views may be different and may not accept your views as you say you would theirs. Keep in mind they don't and haven't had the same rights as US citizens.
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Oh you dont have to worry that much!!! I am sure that if they accept you in their house is because they are prepared to this! I dont think there is something in particular that could offend them, just try to be polite, and say "gracias", "buenos dias/tardes/noches", "con permiso", "por favor", stuff like that. You can also help in the house by doing little things such as helpping with the food, or something like that. Maybe timetables will be differnt from what you are used to, try to respet them, but it also could depend from the kind of family it is... Anyway, Dont be stressed, ENJOY IT!! You will learn a lot, and they will learn from you! :)
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