Monday, July 28, 2014
Student exchange countries?
Student exchange countries?
Hey, I'm signing up for student exchange for myself to go overseas for a year, but I'm having a bit of difficulty picking a country, I was thinking The Netherlands or Denmark, cause they seem like a fairly decent pair of countries; but the exchange websites don't explain what it's actually like there. so I am here asking you guys how it really is there. I specifically wanted to know what the people are like, how serious is everything there, and what's the schooling/ weekends like there (as in will there be parties and drinking like there is in Australia (which is where I live)). also any other countries you recommend? Thanks for any help you give.
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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Have a look here -http://www.afs.org/afs_or/home or one of the other sites for an intercultural exchange. They should have an area on the site with information about the country.It will be basic stuff probably such as school dates etc. The only other way to find out is to look for some forums where students who have recently done exchanges talk about their experiences. But you also need to understand that even within one country the experience could be very different. It is all dependent on your host family, the school you attend, the area you are sent to, and the students you come into contact with. Or you could go to a meeting of your local chapter for the exchange organisation you want to go with.The students will get up and talk about their experience, and you can ask to speak to students who have been to those countries. Certainly with AFS there are criteria that each country sets out for the kind of students they want. Some may want more academic - often to do with language, others are not keen on vegaterians - Argentina. You can usually say the countries you want to go to, but then you will be selected to go to a country based on whether you fulfill the criteria for that country. Also coming form Australia and New Zealand you need to look at the impact on your schooling at home, as the European school terms start in September, which may affect your big exams. Often you have a more limited choice, particularly for Europe if you want to go at the end of your school year. You need to apply well ahead as it all takes time. There is quite a bit to do with the selection process, then preparing to go.But it is a wonderful experience. Both my children did exchanges - one to Japan and the other to Slovakia. Good Luck
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Monday, July 14, 2014
Good student exchange countries?
Good student exchange countries?
Which countries are good for a -Canadian- teenager to go on an exchange to? Instead of the typical Britian or France, I was thinking of more foreign or unusual countries like Russia or the Netherlands. What do you recommend?
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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Moscow is a great place to go for student-exchange. It's a whole new different experience, judging from its language, culture, people and all. Besides, you can travel to other cities in Russia and I can guarantee, it will be an experience of a lifetime. :)
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Which countries are good for a -Canadian- teenager to go on an exchange to? Instead of the typical Britian or France, I was thinking of more foreign or unusual countries like Russia or the Netherlands. What do you recommend?
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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Moscow is a great place to go for student-exchange. It's a whole new different experience, judging from its language, culture, people and all. Besides, you can travel to other cities in Russia and I can guarantee, it will be an experience of a lifetime. :)
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Monday, July 7, 2014
I want to become an exchange student?
I want to become an exchange student?
I want to study abroad next year (i'm a freshman now, 10th grade next year). I was thinking either Sweden, The Netherlands, or London. I have family in Sweden and Holland and I want to learn both of the languages (I don't speak Swedish or Dutch at all, except for a few words). My councilor said that if I want to go to a American School, then I would have to withdraw from my current high school, apply to the American School that I want to go to, and then after the year or semester of being wherever I am, I have to apply to my current high school again, because I can't be enrolled at two high schools. With an exchange program, I'm still with my current high school but I would have to go to a local high school (if it was in Sweden or Holland, I wouldn't know what the teachers and students are saying since it is taught all in the target language. I could however take classes before next year or summer classes there). The thing with the exchange program is that the school might not have the requirements I need to graduate back at my current high school. What I'm having trouble deciding is what to do: be an exchange student or go to an american school?? Do you guys know any good exchange programs that would give me the option of either studying in London, Sweden, or The Netherlands? Where should I go? What would be the best place? Have you been or know anyone who was/is an exchange student and what you/their experience was like? Thank you in advance! or any summer programs I could take at either of those places instead?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Studying abroad in Europe is a great idea! I'm not too familiar with American high schools abroad, but I am familiar with exchange programs. I'm actually a study abroad advisor for AYUSA Study Abroad and we help US and Canadian high school students become exchange students. AYUSA offers both a great academic and summer program for our students. While abroad you will be living with a local host family and attending either a local high school (academic) or international language school (summer). While we don't offer any programs in London or Sweden, we do offer academic programs in the Netherlands. If you are really interested in studying in Holland and you would like to have your family be your host family, AYUSA can arrange for you to do so. For our study abroad program in Holland, there is no language requirement. However with that said, you will still be taking classes in the local language, Dutch. When you first arrive in Holland you will be participating in an intensive one week language program with other international students before going to your respective school. Yes, it is true that the classes offered abroad won't necessarily meet up with your courses here, but you should talk to your high school guidance counselor and see how you can study abroad into your graduation. Another great option is to bulk up on courses during the school year, take summer school courses, attend a local community college, and/or take classes online. Below are some of our requirements to become an exchange student (other companies have more or less similar requirements): 1) Be a high school student 2) Be 15-18 years old 3) 2.5GPA on a 4.0 scale (exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis) 4) meet language requirement (none for the Netherlands) 5) Sound and stable mental and physical health 6) Responsible, mature, adaptable, resilient, and excited about cultural exchange 7) Have parent & school support Also, if you decide to participate in an exchange program, our program fees include the following: *international airfare *health insurance *room & board *placement in school and host family *pre-departure guidance and preparation *in country support & assistance *pre-departure and arrival orientations *global student course If you want to check out student stories and experiences, check our our student stories page and our facebook group! Good luck!
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I want to study abroad next year (i'm a freshman now, 10th grade next year). I was thinking either Sweden, The Netherlands, or London. I have family in Sweden and Holland and I want to learn both of the languages (I don't speak Swedish or Dutch at all, except for a few words). My councilor said that if I want to go to a American School, then I would have to withdraw from my current high school, apply to the American School that I want to go to, and then after the year or semester of being wherever I am, I have to apply to my current high school again, because I can't be enrolled at two high schools. With an exchange program, I'm still with my current high school but I would have to go to a local high school (if it was in Sweden or Holland, I wouldn't know what the teachers and students are saying since it is taught all in the target language. I could however take classes before next year or summer classes there). The thing with the exchange program is that the school might not have the requirements I need to graduate back at my current high school. What I'm having trouble deciding is what to do: be an exchange student or go to an american school?? Do you guys know any good exchange programs that would give me the option of either studying in London, Sweden, or The Netherlands? Where should I go? What would be the best place? Have you been or know anyone who was/is an exchange student and what you/their experience was like? Thank you in advance! or any summer programs I could take at either of those places instead?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Studying abroad in Europe is a great idea! I'm not too familiar with American high schools abroad, but I am familiar with exchange programs. I'm actually a study abroad advisor for AYUSA Study Abroad and we help US and Canadian high school students become exchange students. AYUSA offers both a great academic and summer program for our students. While abroad you will be living with a local host family and attending either a local high school (academic) or international language school (summer). While we don't offer any programs in London or Sweden, we do offer academic programs in the Netherlands. If you are really interested in studying in Holland and you would like to have your family be your host family, AYUSA can arrange for you to do so. For our study abroad program in Holland, there is no language requirement. However with that said, you will still be taking classes in the local language, Dutch. When you first arrive in Holland you will be participating in an intensive one week language program with other international students before going to your respective school. Yes, it is true that the classes offered abroad won't necessarily meet up with your courses here, but you should talk to your high school guidance counselor and see how you can study abroad into your graduation. Another great option is to bulk up on courses during the school year, take summer school courses, attend a local community college, and/or take classes online. Below are some of our requirements to become an exchange student (other companies have more or less similar requirements): 1) Be a high school student 2) Be 15-18 years old 3) 2.5GPA on a 4.0 scale (exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis) 4) meet language requirement (none for the Netherlands) 5) Sound and stable mental and physical health 6) Responsible, mature, adaptable, resilient, and excited about cultural exchange 7) Have parent & school support Also, if you decide to participate in an exchange program, our program fees include the following: *international airfare *health insurance *room & board *placement in school and host family *pre-departure guidance and preparation *in country support & assistance *pre-departure and arrival orientations *global student course If you want to check out student stories and experiences, check our our student stories page and our facebook group! Good luck!
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Tuesday, July 1, 2014
How can I make my design blog more popular in the Netherlands?
How can I make my design blog more popular in the Netherlands?
Hello. I blog about design and creativity from a (nearly) graduated student point of view in the UK and have a self-hosted Wordpress site. I'd like to gather contacts in the Netherlands as I wish to work out there for a year or so. One way of getting contacts is to make sure my blog is not only aimed at UK / US / AU / NZ audience, but a Dutch audience too. I haven't thought about translating each post as of yet, but I would like to know if there are any tricks or techniques I could apply to get a raised hit count in the Netherlands. Any thoughts?
Other - Internet - 1 Answers
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Several ways to do that. 1. Try to make 1 small page to introduce your blog on Dutch language. 2. Find popular blogs withdo-followw links allowed. Post there 2-3 smart replies during a week. It's will give you some good links and people will probably find you from Search engeene. 3. You need have very good content on your blog, because if not - then people never leave a good comment about you. 4. Post to free dashboards if you offer some good things for people. Usually it's also giving links back to you. It's will take about 1 month to make only first preparations...
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