Wednesday, September 28, 2011
What is the People to People Student Ambassador Program like?
What is the People to People Student Ambassador Program like?
I got a letter for this program to go to England, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland for the summer of 2011. For anyone who has been, what is it like? Is it worth the money? What is the process like, because I heard you have to go through interviews and an application process? Tell me all you know about it and if it's worth going! It would be the summer before my senior year, and I think it's worth a try to at least go to the meeting because it would look good on college applications. But I'm not sure! Thanks.
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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I got the letter too!!! but i cant go because it costs too much and i keep getting them each year with new places every year and i want to gooo sooooooo badly but its too expensive for me :(
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Okay, I literally got back from a People to People trip 5 days ago. It was THE best 3 weeks of my life. I went to France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. I made sooooo many new friends that i miss already. It is 100% worth your money. It is the best experience I've ever had. I mean it. I'm only a freshman but I will never forget it. You have an interview with your leader and pretty much everyone is accepted (although some people...let's say should not have been :P). THen you go to a few meeting to get a picture of what the trip will be and to give you travel tips about packing, jet lag, etc. On the trip, since its more than 1 week, you make friends with EVERYONE! i now have 40 new friends :) It really sad when you leave because you really love the countries you've visited and all the friends you've made but thats what cel phones and Facebook is for :) Deffinatly the best experience and great on an application :) GO ON THE TRIP! best memories of your life :)
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I got a letter too, but I would be going to Australia! My friend actually just got back from a trip through them. She went to Austria, France, Italy, and Switzerland. She said it was the best time of her life, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I haven't had a chance to ask her about the selection process or anything. But, I do know that you need 3 letters of recommendation. And, at the meeting you get to talk to students and their families who have gone on previous trips. They can tell you how to raise the money and all of that stuff. I am going to the meeting, so I hope my parents let me go to Australia next summer! Feel free to email me if you want to talk about anything, or tell each other how excited we are!
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
How do I organize my two-day trip to flower parade in the Netherlands?
How do I organize my two-day trip to flower parade in the Netherlands?
Where should I take bus/train to? Where could I stay for a night? (not too expensive, I am a student) How much (approx.) would this fun cost? P.S. Comming from abroad, from direction of Berlin.
Netherlands - 2 Answers
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well, if you really must go, first you have to see what it is so spectacular that you have to go abroad, I mean is it worth it financially? That's what you really want to know isn't it? Of course it is, but don't get side tracked. Know the import/export laws if you decide to bring back seeds or plants. Get a great camera(phone) and easy dismantling tripod and glossary of terms in english and scottish(?).
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Which parade? Because there are several, one in Autumn has had its last ride last year. This is a spring parade that still runs: http://www.bloemencorso-bollenstreek.nl/index.asp?lan=nl The Dutch page has info on the 2008 run, the English page only on the 2007 one. Download the 'folder' it has a very extensive program. I had a look and Amsterdam is a good place to stay, or Haarlem. The Netherlands are so small that if you stay in a town in the same general part of the country you are able to visit the festival or tour, without much additional traveling. If you stay in Amsterdam you will have a lot of choice in cheaper lodgings, and transport by train or bus will be available to any of the bigger flower festivals and parades. Added: Watching the parade coming past on the road is free, you can see the parade being build, entry €4. Expect about € 20 for local transport if you stay in Amsterdam, less if you stay nearer. I do not know how much a train, plane or bus ticket Berllin/Amsterdam costs, you can search for that on-line, by entering those words into Google. Hostels would cost about €25 to €35 per night, a hotel much more and expect all local hostels and hotels near the route to be booked solid near that time.
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Where should I take bus/train to? Where could I stay for a night? (not too expensive, I am a student) How much (approx.) would this fun cost? P.S. Comming from abroad, from direction of Berlin.
Netherlands - 2 Answers
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well, if you really must go, first you have to see what it is so spectacular that you have to go abroad, I mean is it worth it financially? That's what you really want to know isn't it? Of course it is, but don't get side tracked. Know the import/export laws if you decide to bring back seeds or plants. Get a great camera(phone) and easy dismantling tripod and glossary of terms in english and scottish(?).
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Which parade? Because there are several, one in Autumn has had its last ride last year. This is a spring parade that still runs: http://www.bloemencorso-bollenstreek.nl/index.asp?lan=nl The Dutch page has info on the 2008 run, the English page only on the 2007 one. Download the 'folder' it has a very extensive program. I had a look and Amsterdam is a good place to stay, or Haarlem. The Netherlands are so small that if you stay in a town in the same general part of the country you are able to visit the festival or tour, without much additional traveling. If you stay in Amsterdam you will have a lot of choice in cheaper lodgings, and transport by train or bus will be available to any of the bigger flower festivals and parades. Added: Watching the parade coming past on the road is free, you can see the parade being build, entry €4. Expect about € 20 for local transport if you stay in Amsterdam, less if you stay nearer. I do not know how much a train, plane or bus ticket Berllin/Amsterdam costs, you can search for that on-line, by entering those words into Google. Hostels would cost about €25 to €35 per night, a hotel much more and expect all local hostels and hotels near the route to be booked solid near that time.
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011
people to people student ambassador program? 2010- England, France,Belgium and Netherlands?
people to people student ambassador program? 2010- England, France,Belgium and Netherlands?
sorry i know its alot but im wondering if i should do it besides i heard it alot of money? did anyone get their letter for the summer of 2010. I went to their website and i got a little confused. How much it it? If i reserve my spot will i have to pay like im going for sure? is it just for the summer? because i read that people went for a semester? so if i reserve my spot that deosn't mean im going for sure, i can say no or change my mind right? how was the experience for others who have went before?
Studying Abroad - 4 Answers
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Im still trying to figure out why I never got my letter but they skipped right too me missing the info meeting. Im really confused! I got the application book tho cause they sent it too me. Go on there webstie and click apply now on your program and itll tell you!
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I read the information provided on their website. No mention of the amount of money required and no mention of whether or not my reservation suggests a no way out clause. Suppose I'll just have to find out at the information meeting in October.
3 :
My son just got a letter this afternoon too. We looked at the website and I see no mention of a price, but I'm sure it's going to be pricey! We did reserve his spot for the informational meeting, but he knows it may not fit into our budget. I do not believe going to the meeting will cost you anything but your time and gas to get there. The whole point of the meeting is to inform us about the program itself. I'm just a little leery about sending him overseas after reading the complaints on People to People. They have even had a death resulting from lack of providing medical care. While this particular student had pre-existing conditions, he was denied medical attention when he so desperately needed it. I know that when i was in middle school I went on a trip to Washington D.C. (not sure if it was People to people) and it was a great experience. i saw thing and went places I never would have had the chance to in my small town life. I know this would be a great experience for the children, just do your research and attend the meeting.
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I have been before and it was life changing, reserve your SEAT at an information meeting ( through the website its free) and they will explain everyting you cant automatically go you have to go through interviews and stuff it is expensive but worth it like i said they explain everything at the meeting
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sorry i know its alot but im wondering if i should do it besides i heard it alot of money? did anyone get their letter for the summer of 2010. I went to their website and i got a little confused. How much it it? If i reserve my spot will i have to pay like im going for sure? is it just for the summer? because i read that people went for a semester? so if i reserve my spot that deosn't mean im going for sure, i can say no or change my mind right? how was the experience for others who have went before?
Studying Abroad - 4 Answers
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Im still trying to figure out why I never got my letter but they skipped right too me missing the info meeting. Im really confused! I got the application book tho cause they sent it too me. Go on there webstie and click apply now on your program and itll tell you!
2 :
I read the information provided on their website. No mention of the amount of money required and no mention of whether or not my reservation suggests a no way out clause. Suppose I'll just have to find out at the information meeting in October.
3 :
My son just got a letter this afternoon too. We looked at the website and I see no mention of a price, but I'm sure it's going to be pricey! We did reserve his spot for the informational meeting, but he knows it may not fit into our budget. I do not believe going to the meeting will cost you anything but your time and gas to get there. The whole point of the meeting is to inform us about the program itself. I'm just a little leery about sending him overseas after reading the complaints on People to People. They have even had a death resulting from lack of providing medical care. While this particular student had pre-existing conditions, he was denied medical attention when he so desperately needed it. I know that when i was in middle school I went on a trip to Washington D.C. (not sure if it was People to people) and it was a great experience. i saw thing and went places I never would have had the chance to in my small town life. I know this would be a great experience for the children, just do your research and attend the meeting.
4 :
I have been before and it was life changing, reserve your SEAT at an information meeting ( through the website its free) and they will explain everyting you cant automatically go you have to go through interviews and stuff it is expensive but worth it like i said they explain everything at the meeting
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
Did anyone else get a letter invitation for the People to People student amabassador program?
Did anyone else get a letter invitation for the People to People student amabassador program?
I just got a letter yesterday (The european tour that travels to france, england, germany, belgium, switzerland, and the netherlands.) and I was wondering if anyone else got one or if anyone has done it before?
Other - Education - 2 Answers
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my mom got one.
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i got one to go to london and france, sounds pretty cool
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