Sunday, November 28, 2010
US Military man getting married to Dutch College student in netherlands.?
US Military man getting married to Dutch College student in netherlands.?
I'm not quite sure how to work everything out, neither her. She is in her first year of college but she wants to move over here when we get married, i am in the united states airforce so she could easily live on base with me, but what about becoming a citizen and everything like that, and also because the goverment pays for her college how would that work over here is there and programs for international students that anyone knows of. and what else would we all have to do to get the situation squared away, thank you all who answer this helping me. god bless!
Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers
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Locate your nearest USCIS liason. They will have one on base. Tell them your situation and they should be able to guide you. You can also go to the USCIS website and ask a representative. She should be able to apply for a green card once you are married. Good luck!
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Congratulations. You can probably talk to folks at your military installation and get practical info about your situation, much more efficiently than here. A foreigner who marries a U.S. citizen qualifies to become a U.S. citizen, but it takes a couple of years to complete that process. The Dutch system of paying for college only works for...Dutch universities. Not going to work if she joins you in the US.
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You said that she is in her first year of college now, meaning that she started about a month ago or so. If this is her first study, and quits the school before February 1st (don't know the exact date, she should check that on the site we students get our money from - www.ib-groep.nl), she can get the money back she payed for college (It was 1620 Euro this year I think). It is possible to receive money from the government if you study abroad, but there are certain conditions. You should also check that on the site of the IB-groep. Maybe she can mail them for the possibilities. However, if she becomes an US citizen, she will lose her Dutch citizenship and is no longer eligible to receive money from the government. Hope I helped!
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Sunday, November 14, 2010
What is it like to go on a Student Exchange Program?
What is it like to go on a Student Exchange Program?
Hi. My name is Matt. I live in Australia and I am 13. I am thinking of going on a Student Exchange Program to The Netherlands (Where I was born). I was just wondering, what is it like? I am an independent person, but I don't like being away from home. Should I go now, and do the 5/6 months? Or, should I wait for them to make The Netherlands available for the 1/2 month exchange?
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If you don't like being away from home, I don't know if an exchange program is really right for you! BUT I'm sure that if exchange is what you really really want, you'll be able to overcome that!! Being an exchange student is a wonderful experience. It's very difficult and sometimes scary... But so worth it. I think you're a little young to go NOW. Which exchange program are you talking about? Most respectable programs I've heard of have a minimum age of like 15. But when you DO go, I definitely recommend going for 5/6 months, or even a whole year! That way you can learn the language. : ) Dutch is a great language to learn because it's not as common as say French or Spanish so it'll give you an edge!
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Congratulations on your choice. I spent a year as an exchange student in the Netherlands and it completely changed my life. The Netherlands is a wonderful country to go to for an exchange because the excellent public transportation system will allow you to go on day trips to various cities by train, bus, and tram. The Dutch ride their bicycles everywhere and I loved being able to get around so easily. Holland is a beautiful old country filled with little towns, but it also has some large exciting cities. You will be able to find something you enjoy, whether it is arts and culture or sports. The Dutch are very sportsminded. I knew no Dutch when I went, but easily picked it up, and with a little study found I had few problems. People in the Netherlands generally speak a few languages, so your problem may be trying to get them to stop speaking English to you. Learning a new language, particularly the language of your birth country, will be a rewarding experience. I didn't know it at the time, but learning Dutch led me to study German, Italian, French, and Spanish. I now teach Spanish. When I went to Holland, I was fairly shy around new people and my experience of being out in the world on my own helped me to gain more confidence. I didn't really experience homesickness and for some reason I never thought much about being away from home before I left. I think you will find that when you are living with a host family their home becomes your home. Since you are independent, you should be able to make this adjustment. And, well, with Skype, IM, and e-mail you are really very close to your family and friends in Australia. I hope you will go on the 5/6 month exchange because 1/2 months is very short. Good luck with your choice.
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Sunday, November 7, 2010
Is there any way for an international student to get a loan in the Netherlands?
Is there any way for an international student to get a loan in the Netherlands?
I'm American, but I would like to study at UvA. I know I can get funds through FAFSA, but the conversion rate is very high (the loan takes dollars and converts them to Euros). Plus, I would like to work in Europe when I'm done which means I can't start paying back my Federal loans (since I would need dollars to do so). Is there any way for me to get a student loan in Euros in the Netherlands?
Netherlands - 2 Answers
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The state sponsored programs only apply to EU citizens. There's a few scholarship programs which are outlined on the website. Do realize that, unless specifically indicated, all course are in Dutch.
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I think you are not going to be lucky. First of all, FAFSA will only pay for selected schools/universities, all of which are in the USA. They might be able to loan you the money for an exchange, but not for a full study abroad. As far as I understand they do not even pay for a one year abroad. And to get a student visa abroad, in most or all countries you have to proof that you have the money for the whole year or even whole study before you get your visa. And that is going to be a lot more for a study abroad than for one in your home country, as the gouvernment is not going to subsidize you, neither your own nor the one in the country you want to study. Your best option would be a commercial bank, and I am sure that no European bank will loan money to a prospective American student, nor will banks in the USA be happy to send money abroad where you will be out of reach in case you fail to pay back. The conversion rate is against you at this time, but not in the way you explain. It is that for $800 you can live a month as student in the USA, but when you come to the Netherlands, that money is going to get you €550, while you need €800 to live from. Which means that you will need to borrow €1200 for each month instead of $800, that is besides the higher cost for tuition. If you had been studying 20 years back your dollar would have been worth more than our currencies, which made studying abroad not much more expensive than studying at home. But you live now and the exchange rates makes studying here almost twice as expensive as studying at home. And while you stand a better chance of getting a job in Europe when you have studies here, it is by no means certain that you will, and even if you find a job, you will still have to apply for a work permit and those are often denied. In that case you will have to go back to the USA and find a job there, which might be much harder with a degree from an unknown or almost unknown European university. Better study in the USA, where FAFSA can get you loans, where you might be able to win scholarships and apply for an exchange. If you are serious about wanting to work in the Netherlands in the future, start learning Dutch as soon as possible. You will need it and it is not an easy language to learn. PS, if you get a loan offer as answer to your question, on the site or as mail, be very suspicious, there are scammers that react on questions like yours, offering you the best loans with the least costs, but trying to get your information so they can steal from you.
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I'm American, but I would like to study at UvA. I know I can get funds through FAFSA, but the conversion rate is very high (the loan takes dollars and converts them to Euros). Plus, I would like to work in Europe when I'm done which means I can't start paying back my Federal loans (since I would need dollars to do so). Is there any way for me to get a student loan in Euros in the Netherlands?
Netherlands - 2 Answers
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The state sponsored programs only apply to EU citizens. There's a few scholarship programs which are outlined on the website. Do realize that, unless specifically indicated, all course are in Dutch.
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I think you are not going to be lucky. First of all, FAFSA will only pay for selected schools/universities, all of which are in the USA. They might be able to loan you the money for an exchange, but not for a full study abroad. As far as I understand they do not even pay for a one year abroad. And to get a student visa abroad, in most or all countries you have to proof that you have the money for the whole year or even whole study before you get your visa. And that is going to be a lot more for a study abroad than for one in your home country, as the gouvernment is not going to subsidize you, neither your own nor the one in the country you want to study. Your best option would be a commercial bank, and I am sure that no European bank will loan money to a prospective American student, nor will banks in the USA be happy to send money abroad where you will be out of reach in case you fail to pay back. The conversion rate is against you at this time, but not in the way you explain. It is that for $800 you can live a month as student in the USA, but when you come to the Netherlands, that money is going to get you €550, while you need €800 to live from. Which means that you will need to borrow €1200 for each month instead of $800, that is besides the higher cost for tuition. If you had been studying 20 years back your dollar would have been worth more than our currencies, which made studying abroad not much more expensive than studying at home. But you live now and the exchange rates makes studying here almost twice as expensive as studying at home. And while you stand a better chance of getting a job in Europe when you have studies here, it is by no means certain that you will, and even if you find a job, you will still have to apply for a work permit and those are often denied. In that case you will have to go back to the USA and find a job there, which might be much harder with a degree from an unknown or almost unknown European university. Better study in the USA, where FAFSA can get you loans, where you might be able to win scholarships and apply for an exchange. If you are serious about wanting to work in the Netherlands in the future, start learning Dutch as soon as possible. You will need it and it is not an easy language to learn. PS, if you get a loan offer as answer to your question, on the site or as mail, be very suspicious, there are scammers that react on questions like yours, offering you the best loans with the least costs, but trying to get your information so they can steal from you.
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Monday, November 1, 2010
American wanting to move to the Netherlands-where do I start?
American wanting to move to the Netherlands-where do I start?
U.S. citizen would like to move to the Netherlands, not as a student but as a worker. Where do I start? What numbers can I call-should I inquire in the Netherlands, or at a Consulate here in the U.S.?
Netherlands - 1 Answers
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The best place to start is to research, read and do some homework because it is not as easy as just filling in a visa form and packing your bags :0) It is not an easy prospect to move to any of the EEA countries unless you already hold an EEA passport, and that does include Americans Basically if you were to move over here with the wish to live and work, then you would have to find an employer who would apply for a work permit on your behalf. That work permit would not be granted unless it was proven that the job is of such a specialist nature that no-one else in the total pool of labour from (not just the Netherlands but the) whole EEA area. You can read more about the details of it here in a question I answered a while ago for another American interested in the same. It gives links to the IND (Dutch immigration site), how to look for jobs and accommodation as well. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Au4FSM_iOwVeAeSn5NGVt4fty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20081029005645AAYhd63 Also take into account that the economy is having an effect on the EEA market and whilst the Netherlands is not (yet?) as badly affected as other EU countries such as Spain or the UK, of course the labour market in those countries are free to move to the Netherlands as well. So read the link I gave you first, and then you can follow up with details on: http://www.ind.nl/EN/verblijfwijzer/ - immigration dept wizard http://www.ind.nl/en/Images/4012_VIN_ENG_tcm6-595.pdf - immigration dept overview (brochure) http://www.netherlands-embassy.org/dutchmissions.asp - links to Dutch consolate details and a confirmation of what I stated also http://www.cgny.org/article.asp?articleref=AR00000399EN Another good source is the expat sites and you can check forums as well to see people who have "been there, done that" http://www.justlanded.com/english/Netherlands http://holland.angloinfo.com/ http://www.expatica.com/nl/main.html In short, you need highly specialist skills which are in demand to get you into the Netherlands (unless you have a proven relationship with a Dutch national) for living & working. Another route is to work for a company in the US which has branch officies in NL with the aim of being transferred based on in-house experience built up - but it also has to be said that this is becoming less common/needed these days as well Sorry if this sounds overly negative to someone who is genuinally interested, but it is better if you read and check in advance than to make a costly trip and be dissappointed at the end of it.
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