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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