Monday, April 28, 2014

ask her to go to prom...?


ask her to go to prom...?
hi im an exchange student from South America, Argentina, and right now im living at usa. i really like a girl from the school, but i dont know if i like her. she told me some times that im hot, then she just keep looking at me and laught. some times she look at me while we are walking at the school, some times she gives me hugs and she kinda flirt at me. do u think i like her? should i ask her to go to prom with me? any advices will be good. thanks
Singles & Dating - 6 Answers
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Nothing wrong with asking, if you're rejected just shrug it off and move on.
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go for it!
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I say go 2 the prom with her and see what happens
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how cute! and how do you like it in the u.s? anways ask im sure she might say yes. do it before it to late! godd luck!!!
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Ya go for it! The laughing thing might just be flirting!
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Go for it

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Monday, April 14, 2014

What are my chances: Ph.D. Comparative Literature?

What are my chances: Ph.D. Comparative Literature?
I'm interested in applying to top Comparative Literature Ph.D. programs. Schools in mind: SUNY Buffalo, NYU, Columbia, Stanford, UC Berkeley, Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Cornell, JHU, etc. My Stats: JHU undergrad. Psychology/English/Spanish triple major, Mathematics/Latin American Studies double minor, 3.8 GPA. Honors thesis in humanities. Leadership/Activies: president of 2 national honor societies, vp of dance company, clarinetist at Peabody Conservatory (of JHU) and wind ensemble, ballet student at campus dance studio, and member of NSCS. Work experience: 2 years as research assistant through undergrad (in psychology), summer internships (i.e., advertising company in nyc) Studied Abroad in: Bolivia, Argentina, Florence, Paris Worked Abroad in: London Languages: English, Spanish, French; working on Italian, but taken no classes (yet). Good recs. Still need to take GREs. What are my chances -- from info I have supplied?
Higher Education (University +) - 4 Answers
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Chances are good. I'm not sure what/where JHU is or how competitive it is. Do you have anything published? Top schools might consider that. You might want to hang on to get some full-time, post-degree work experience, but on the other hand you could apply and if you are not accepted use that time to get some full-time work experience. Also, if you are not accepted into the PhD program, consider getting a master's degree first. Good luck on the GREs.
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unlikely. Probably highly unlikely
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I'm assuming JHU is Johns Hopkins. If so, you are certaintly qualified for any of those programs. Good luck.
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In my opinion, everything so far looks great. Your recs, however should be much better than "good;" they should be great. And again, in my opinion, your GREs will be a major factor in determining both admission and awards (fellowships, assistantships). Don't worry about your quantitative scores, but your verbal and writing scores should be absolutely excellent (over 750 and at least a 5). Best wishes to you!

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Monday, April 7, 2014

Is Mexico really that dangerous?

Is Mexico really that dangerous?
i'm American and the only thing me (and many other Americans) know about Mexico are the drugs and such. Like from movies and also political issues. Is Mexico REALLY as dangerous as it seems? I always see stories on how immigrants are trying to escape and risk their lives even! The entire country can't be that bad right? Are there any good parts of Mexico that maybe a student living abroad should go to or should Mexico just be avoided in favor of Spain, Argentina and other Spanish speaking countries? Can someone give me some insight on what Mexico is really like? Also I'm black, I heard something about how blacks and Mexicans supposedly don't get along for whatever reason.
Other - Mexico - 8 Answers
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Heres a good tip or when going to mexico. NEVER EVER drive around in a fancy new looking car because cartels will follow you and try to take it from you at all costs. Also, when going thru mexico city wrap a rubber band around your wallet and put it in your front poket because there are a LOT of pick pockets. Dont wear any jewelry or fancy clothing as this would make you an easy target. In addition, NEVER ever bash the cartels while in mexico cause you never know who u are talking to as they could possibly be a cartel and kill u for insulting them which has hapenned to many people. I would avoid mexico for now because its just way too dangerous with it being considered the #1 country in holding people hostage and then killing them even tho u paid the ransom!
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Mexico is not really that dangerous depending on where you are. The struggle for control of drug sales to the US and Canada is the problem. Without the sensational demand for illegal drugs by those countries and the illegal sale of weapons to this country ( Mexico has gun control) this problem would not be "really that dangerous" Locals are trying to cross the boarder illegally for jobs and these locals for the most part are uneducated farm laborers. If Americans are so upset with illegals entering then why do they permit American farmers and others to hire these people? You see both problems could be solved on the north side of the boarder. Stiffer penalties and jail time for the smallest drug user to the person hiring illegals. Why do states offer drivers license to illegals, why do banks offer accounts to illegals, why do the same people who blast the illegals buy and support businesses who hire illegals. Would an American want to do farm labor for about 10 dollars a day? Would you be willing to pay 3 or 4 times higher prices for most fruits and vegetables? We live in the southern part of Mexico and we feel safe and are safe. I have friends and family living through out Mexico and they feel safe. Except for the northern most boarder towns and the state of Guerrero the rest of Mexico is safe. As long as you are not looking to buy illegal drugs or in the areas where illegal drug sale are happening. The sale of drugs down here is different than in the states. Here one gang or cartel if you like has the control over an area to sell drugs. Similar to the old days with the Mafia throughout the US and Canada. Here you can not buy large quantities of drugs unless you are connected or have a in. Drugs first are sold out of a house that is usually fortified in one way or another, they are sold out of an establishment that is controlled by the gang and the other two ways are by taxi, private cars, motorcycles that you call a number and they will meet you at a street corner, and the last on the street. All these people who sell are in a gang or a cartel and they can not go outside this gang this is where a big problem happens,selling outside the gang, which will result in death, selling from a house in a rival gangs territory will result in violence.The reports that you hear about people having their heads cut off or hearts cut out are results of this.Police being killed or ambushed are results of arrests by honest officers or the ones on the take asking for more money. As far as being black. I have lived here for over 12 years full time and first came here 26 years ago and I have never seen, heard or wittiness any prejudices towards blacks or for that matter any other ethnic, religious or sexual orientation groups. Mexicans in large are a peaceful people. Hope this helped.
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Im mexican but i live in Mexico City and here theres violence but only in some specific streets (colonias ) in the north theres real terror for citizens from Monterrey , Tijuana and CD Juarez , every day some one is decapited or killed here is the video of the last shooting in Tepic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nECOqEXCWhU
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Mexico is very dangerous. The highly populated areas are dangerous because highly populated areas anywhere in the world are dangerous due to crime. Also the drug gangs, unable to make headway against the government, have turned their guns on innocent civilians. The not so highly populated areas are dangerous because you are likely to be robbed, raped or killed for fun in alonely place. Mexico City is curiously very safe crimewise for such a large city, but one day there is going to a devastating earthquake there. Blacks in Mexico = no special problems between blacks and other races in Mexico. Non black Mexicans are fascinated by foreign blacks. Spain = is fine Argentina = less friendly than Mexicans, in my experience more racist than Mexicans and Spaniards
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ONLY THE NORTH PARTS ARE DANGEROUSE I KNOW THAT MY DAD IS IN THE MEXICAN NAVY . i live in veracruz mexico and theres nothing here oh and . mexican is a nationality . my mom is german im light skineed my best friend is mexican too and is black
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Most of mexico is quite safe. there are over a million Ameicans and Canadians living here...would they be here if they felt threatened? No. Come to the state of Veracruz...to the capital city of Xalapa. We have a fantastic university with thousands of international students. Racism is simply not a problem here. Many people in the state are descendants of black, indigenous , and Spanish ancestors. Of course there is crime at times, happens everywhere in the world, but Xalapa is entirely different than places like Juarez. It is a very international city with many students, professors, and especially musicians from all over the world. it is a city of culture, art, music, and many universities. The University has a special language school, if you need that. It is a charming city...and the whole state has many interesting places to visit. It is just a bit over an hour from hundreds of miles of open , gorgeous beach, and an hour and a half from the legendary city of Veracruz, with its harbor and European style Centro Historico. Xalapa has a far better climate than the coastal areas...not hot and humid, but you can go to the beach in the morning and return to our delightful mountain climate in the afternoon. There are several hundred Americans in and around Xalapa, mostly professionals or retired. There are also many people from all over the world living and working in Xalapa at the University, in the Symphony orchestra, and in other professions. You would love Xalapa, Veracruz.
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You are correct, the entire country is not bad. There are some areas along the Texas/US border that seem to have lingering problems. Despite the bad publicity, Tijuana and northern Baja has actually recovered nicely. While there are isolated incidents they are strictly drug cartel member vs. drug cartel member... not innocent residents and tourists. If you are considering studying in Mexico, consider the colonial cities (Google Mexico Colonial Cities) where there is a great history and architecture. Remember that Mexico was conquered by both Spain and France... so you will see many interesting cathedrals and public buildings. Obviously you need to research those cities where a university campus also exists. Frankly, I don't think you will find any area in Mexico where violence is occuring that also has large universities and is a colonial city. Costs of transportation, housing, tuition, etc., will no doubt be cheaper in Mexico than going to Europe. I live in Mexico and have travelled a little throughout... I am constantly amazed at how nice the culture is once you get away from the border areas. I live in a border region and have made some wonderful friends and acquaintances... and it only gets better once away from the touristy and commercial hub-bub. As for being black... I don't think there have been a lot of blacks migrate to Mexico, so we don't see many. But I don't hear a lot of racism or unpleasantness from my Mexican friends on the subject either. That being the case, you may have a perfect opportunity to blast some stereotypes.
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I cannot speak from personal experience about the current security situation because the last time I was in Mexico was back in 2008. So, I'll answer your question based on my experiences during the five times I had visited the country up until that year. Now, did it seem like people worried more about personal security in Mexico than what I was used to in the United States? Yes, I admit it did. However, while I admit there were some crime issues in Mexico I did NOT find it to be the absolute chaos you might think if you only take in what you see on the news and in the movies. Never have I been the victim of any type of crime--even minor--while travelling or studying abroad in Mexico. Mexico and the United States are countries that face serious challenges that create issues like drug trafficking and illegal immigration. These are BILATERAL issues that will require the effort of both the United States and Mexico to solve. (@ Playa Dude: You are certainly right that Mexico is not the only country to blame for these problems. However, the United States is not the only country to blame either. So no, the solution CANNOT be simply solved on the northern side of the border as if it were all the U.S.'s fault. The responsibility is SHARED between both countries and the problems must be attacked in both countries. To fight the drug war you need both reduced consumption in the United States as well as a continued effort to fight organized crime in Mexico. To reduce illegal immigration you need both better enforcement and/or immigration reform in the United States as well as the creation of more job opportunities in Mexico. I understand you're reacting against those who wrongfully put all the blame on your country, but please just be sure you aren't responding in kind and turning around and doing the same to mine, ok?) Now, back to the main question at hand. There are many wonderful places to visit in Mexico. I spent a lot of time in Cuernavaca in language school and think it has the best of both worlds. You can study in a nice smaller city but be close enough to visit all of the cultural sites in Mexico City. You cannot miss the Historical Centre, Metropolitan Cathedral, Templo Mayor, Archaeology Museum, Palace of Fine Arts, and the Teotihuacan pyramids outside the city. The second largest city in Mexico, Guadalajara, is also a great destination. This city seems to offer a beautiful mix of both modern and traditional Mexico. Go see the Plaza Tapatia and the Teatro Degollado, and don't forget to see Tlaquepaque. Puebla is also a great city to see with beautiful colonial architecture and the battle sites of the original "Cinco de Mayo". Meanwhile, Oaxaca has a great mix of both city architecture and amerindian ruins nearby. There is something else you should know about Mexico. Just like its violence is exaggerated, so is its poverty. Make no mistake--not every neighborhood in Mexico is as "third world" as people think it is and not all Mexicans are poor. The reality is that it is a country of "haves" and "have nots" and you might be surprised at just how well some people there live. Lastly, I do not mean to discourage you from going to Spain or Argentina (I would love to visit those countries myself someday), but I think there is a good reason to prioritize Mexico. The argument for why it is so important to learn about Mexico is given quite eloquently by the author Alan Riding in his book "Distant Neighbors" (or Vecinos Distantes in Spanish). He makes a thought provoking point in his prologue that there are probably no two neighboring countries in the world that are more different and understand each other so little as the U.S. and Mexico. Neither this author, any other, or I need to remind you how integrated Mexico is with the United States by immigration and trade. Because of this, understanding Mexican culture is more directly relevant to your personal and professional life. Going on a trip to see what the country is really like could be a real eye opener and gaining that understanding could be quite useful to you.

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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Where can I get all the songs from any children's musical?

Where can I get all the songs from any children's musical?
The English department at the school where I work is in charge of the end-of-year "concert", which, since it is a bilingual school (I live in Argentina), has to be "excellent", for the parents to be proud of their children's English (though singing someone else's songs, previously learned by heart, is not the way of showing off anything). Any children's musical would do, but it has to have at least 8 songs (for all the groups of students to participate).
Teaching - 1 Answers
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This site gives all the lyrics for lots of musicals.

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