People to People Student Ambassador Program?
I got an invitation in the mail the other day to go to Ireland, Wales, Scotland, & England. After reading the letter, I got onto the website and looked at the itinerary and I also looked at other programs. I found a different program that I liked more than this one (you go to England, France, Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands & Switzerland). I reserved seats at the meeting for the letter that I got, and I have a couple of questions: 1. Can I change the program? 2. How much does it cost? 3. Is it worth the cost? Thanks!
Embassies & Consulates - 3 Answers
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My daughter participated in this recently. She thoroughly enjoyed the experience. As the somewhat apprehensive financier of the whole experience, I cannot say one way or the lother if it was worth the money, but, again, she thoroughly enjoyed it and still corresponds with several friends she made during the trip.
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This organization tries to sell its programs to all schoolchildren. It's not an exclusive thing as it wants you to believe by sending you an 'invitation'. It's just marketing of a highly exorbitant vacation. Decide if you really want to participate and if your parents can afford it. I would suggest visiting these places for less with your family or later on when you're older by yourself.
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its a vastly overpriced private tourist company ..selling to gullible parent with more money than sense ...any of their trip could be done for half of their price
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
AFS foreign exchange student program?
AFS foreign exchange student program?
I am thinking of going to one of the following countries as an AFS exchange student all of sophomore year of high school. czech republic denmark france hungary netherlands portugal russia spain egypt brazil ghana What are your thoughts? Which country should I go to? Will it look good for college? Thanks!
Studying Abroad - 7 Answers
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i think Ghana is the the best place to be cos students who come to Ghana for their ecxhange programmes have an experience of a life time.
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Russia!! :) Sorry to sound so damn enthusiastic, but it's so fashionable and classy aha. And Foreign. LOLL. That would be my first pick out of the list. I think France would look the best on your application, simply because French is the second most important language in the World. Especially Government jobs, such as United Nations etc. It's important to know :) My third pick is Spain :) The Shoe & Bag Shopping :) Aha, sorry if my answer is pretty girl-y :) But yesh, that's what comes to my mind with those countries. Fingers crossed you get to do the AFS Foreign Exchange Student Program!! -- Sisii
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It will look great for college, although I do think you should wait a year. You list some interesting choices -- the organization will have you pick your top three. It kind of depends on what you are looking for out of the exchange. If you are going because you have a particular culture that interests you ... go in that direction. If you are looking at your ancestors, again, you have some guidance. If you are looking for a language that will help you in the future, consider Russia, Brazil or Egypt. All of those will have the need for competent linguists.
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It will definatly look good on colledge! I would say france but you can go on there website and talk with some one who will help you woth your top three and you can request a free catalog with info (:
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It will DEFINITELY look good in college!!! For a totally different lifetime experience.. i would suggest portugal, egypt, brazil and ghana because these countries are very different compared to US[ i'm assuming you're from US]. You would experience a totally different culture compared to what you might experience in some other European countries. I'm not saying that European countries and US are the same in culture or something but they are closer compared to the once i've listed above. i think it would be a great adventure to have a culture shock! a great story to tell my kids one day.. but then again, doing a study abroad at an early age is definitely worth bragging about!! Good luck!
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You're not going to get a straight answer from anyone that doesn't have a little biased spin on it. I went to Japan, and it was great, but thinking back on it, I wish I went to someplace where people were less fanatical about it. If I could do it again, I'd have done Czech Republic or an Arab speaking country. Just so you know, AFS offers a scholarship if you let them choose for you. Not a bad way to defray costs.
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Regardless of which country you choose check for accreditation, because Danish students can not get a year in an U.S High school accredited because the curriculum is so much more demanding in Denmark than in the US. There is no need to waste an entire year as I have seen several of my friends do. It is too late to be sorry about returning and being placed a whole year behind your peers when you have left for the destination. Research accreditation before you leave.
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I am thinking of going to one of the following countries as an AFS exchange student all of sophomore year of high school. czech republic denmark france hungary netherlands portugal russia spain egypt brazil ghana What are your thoughts? Which country should I go to? Will it look good for college? Thanks!
Studying Abroad - 7 Answers
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i think Ghana is the the best place to be cos students who come to Ghana for their ecxhange programmes have an experience of a life time.
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Russia!! :) Sorry to sound so damn enthusiastic, but it's so fashionable and classy aha. And Foreign. LOLL. That would be my first pick out of the list. I think France would look the best on your application, simply because French is the second most important language in the World. Especially Government jobs, such as United Nations etc. It's important to know :) My third pick is Spain :) The Shoe & Bag Shopping :) Aha, sorry if my answer is pretty girl-y :) But yesh, that's what comes to my mind with those countries. Fingers crossed you get to do the AFS Foreign Exchange Student Program!! -- Sisii
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It will look great for college, although I do think you should wait a year. You list some interesting choices -- the organization will have you pick your top three. It kind of depends on what you are looking for out of the exchange. If you are going because you have a particular culture that interests you ... go in that direction. If you are looking at your ancestors, again, you have some guidance. If you are looking for a language that will help you in the future, consider Russia, Brazil or Egypt. All of those will have the need for competent linguists.
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It will definatly look good on colledge! I would say france but you can go on there website and talk with some one who will help you woth your top three and you can request a free catalog with info (:
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It will DEFINITELY look good in college!!! For a totally different lifetime experience.. i would suggest portugal, egypt, brazil and ghana because these countries are very different compared to US[ i'm assuming you're from US]. You would experience a totally different culture compared to what you might experience in some other European countries. I'm not saying that European countries and US are the same in culture or something but they are closer compared to the once i've listed above. i think it would be a great adventure to have a culture shock! a great story to tell my kids one day.. but then again, doing a study abroad at an early age is definitely worth bragging about!! Good luck!
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You're not going to get a straight answer from anyone that doesn't have a little biased spin on it. I went to Japan, and it was great, but thinking back on it, I wish I went to someplace where people were less fanatical about it. If I could do it again, I'd have done Czech Republic or an Arab speaking country. Just so you know, AFS offers a scholarship if you let them choose for you. Not a bad way to defray costs.
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Regardless of which country you choose check for accreditation, because Danish students can not get a year in an U.S High school accredited because the curriculum is so much more demanding in Denmark than in the US. There is no need to waste an entire year as I have seen several of my friends do. It is too late to be sorry about returning and being placed a whole year behind your peers when you have left for the destination. Research accreditation before you leave.
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012
What is the average rent price for student accommodation in Ithaca NY? (Cornell University)?
What is the average rent price for student accommodation in Ithaca NY? (Cornell University)?
I am a Master student in the Netherlands and will be going to Cornell University for a research project from april to mid august. Since I am trying to figure out my budget for my stay, I would like to have an idea of how much it costs to rent a student accommodation on/near campus (I don't drive). And what does this price generally include? (internet, electricity, water.......) I forgot to mention that I am looking for rent prices of a furnished room, whether it's a 1 bedroom studio or a room in a house shared with other people.
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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It should be about $900/month.
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Thursday, November 1, 2012
Do the Netherlands allow HIV-positive PhD students?
Do the Netherlands allow HIV-positive PhD students?
I am a Mexican citizen. I am interested in pursuing a PhD in Europe. Since I am HIV-positive, already under treatment, I was wondering if in the Netherlands I would have access to insurance to continue my treatment. I was also interested in Germany, but it seems that the insurance will not cover my HIV condition (not to mention that in Bayern I would not even be allowed as a resident). What about other European countries in the EU? (I only speak Spanish and English) Thanks.
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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Insurance companies in the Netherlands are since one year obliged to accept people for basic health care insurance - they may refuse or set specific demands for additional provisions. So you having HIV should not be a problem to find general insurance, but if you need additional care, it might get more complicated. And to answer your first question: universities in the Netherlands allow HIV-positive students. They don't ask about it.
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Er, that link only applies to Dutch legal residents... not to people there on a student visa. I'm not entirely sure what would happen insurance-wise, sorry. I'd recommned trying to call the Dutch embassy and ask.
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Don't know the answer, but you might want to try and ask an organization which helps people who'd want to study in The Netherlands
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I am a Mexican citizen. I am interested in pursuing a PhD in Europe. Since I am HIV-positive, already under treatment, I was wondering if in the Netherlands I would have access to insurance to continue my treatment. I was also interested in Germany, but it seems that the insurance will not cover my HIV condition (not to mention that in Bayern I would not even be allowed as a resident). What about other European countries in the EU? (I only speak Spanish and English) Thanks.
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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Insurance companies in the Netherlands are since one year obliged to accept people for basic health care insurance - they may refuse or set specific demands for additional provisions. So you having HIV should not be a problem to find general insurance, but if you need additional care, it might get more complicated. And to answer your first question: universities in the Netherlands allow HIV-positive students. They don't ask about it.
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Er, that link only applies to Dutch legal residents... not to people there on a student visa. I'm not entirely sure what would happen insurance-wise, sorry. I'd recommned trying to call the Dutch embassy and ask.
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Don't know the answer, but you might want to try and ask an organization which helps people who'd want to study in The Netherlands
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
Which choice is the best in the Netherlands?
Which choice is the best in the Netherlands?
I am 26 years old and have been working for a major shipping company for 4 years in supervisory position. I would like to enroll in the Netherlands for a postgraduate courses, which might make my career more promising. With some efforts, I've got 3 choices in the Netherlands. Of course, I can see their tuition fee, duration & some materials online clearly. But any of them might blow their own trumpet in advertising their prestigy and student's prospect. If you know anything else than the universities have told me online, please, please let me know. It helps me to decide which to go to. =========== 1. Erasmus (MASTER'S IN MARITIME ECONOMICS & LOGISTICS ) http://www.maritimeeconomics.com/ 2. Tilburg University (Logistics and Operations Management) http://www.tilburguniversity.nl/prospectivestudents/masters/feb/lom/ 3. HAN University (MSc in European Logistics, Transport and Distribution ) http://www.han.nl/restyle/international/int-abs/fac_frameset.xml
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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You gave lot of background information but did not indicate if you wanted to work in the same industry or change. If you want to continue in the shipping industry, Erasmus is your choice. Logistics and operations management is broader in scope and can apply to almost any industry that has logistical needs. The broadest scope is in Tilburg's program. HAN's program focuses on Europe and if that is where you want to be, it would be a good choice. To sum up, pick the one that matches your career ambition and talent. Good luck! cc
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Sunday, October 14, 2012
Should I purchase student travel insurance as primary or secondary?
Should I purchase student travel insurance as primary or secondary?
I am moving to the Netherlands to begin grad school for 2 years. I am currently paying for an individual health insurance policy provided by BCBS. I have had this policy for 3 years. I have no health issues, take no medication, am young and a picture of health. I.e. I'm very cheap to insure. However my rates are steadily increasing and my coverage is crap and I loathe BCBS just on principle. There are some very good insurance policies available to foreign students in the Netherlands that offer great coverage. I'm tempted to purchase a policy as primary and then cancel my BCBS. This is a risk if I no longer have a student status and I need to renew the student policy. In this case, if return to the US, I'll need to get another US individual policy. I'm afraid that I won't be able to get similar coverage for the rates I pay now (under$200/month) I don't want to pay for two policies, the more expensive one being even more useless than it is now while I'm overseas.
Insurance - 1 Answers
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Since most domestic policies do not cover at all if you are out of the country the BCBS policy will be totally useless to you and you'll be wasting the premium. The premium for a policy generally has nothing to do with how long you have had it so the premium when you get back will be the same as the premium if you kept the policy in force. The only exception would be if your health condition changes or if the same policy is no longer available for new applications.
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Sunday, October 7, 2012
Why are the Scandinavian countries students smarter than US students?
Why are the Scandinavian countries students smarter than US students?
Scandinavian students, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, when compared to other countries, consistently rank at the top in Math and Science and, one can only assume, in the humanities as well. The US ranks down at the bottom. I am a Social Studies teacher and a parent of three. I would love to be an amazing teacher like those in the Scandinavian nations. I want to know how they do it. Scandinavian & Germanic nation's students, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, etc. when compared to other countries, consistently rank at the top in Math and Science and, one can only assume, in the humanities as well. The US ranks down at the bottom. I am a Social Studies teacher and a parent of three. I would love to be an amazing teacher like those in the Scandinavian nations. I want to know how they do it.
Other - Cultures & Groups - 7 Answers
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Standards.
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It could be in the bloodline. http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=464880015&blogId=481242993 It's the RH negative blood, and the genes that go with it.
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Could be the quality of the teachers in the US. Knowing that The Netherlands is part of Western Europe rather than being in Scandinavia could be a good thing for a teacher to know.
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Because they break students up by their intelligence level, so that students are taught alongside peers who have comperable abilities and students are constantly challenged. In america we stick everyone togther and basically teach to the slowest kids so no one get left behind, holding the more intelligent kids back.
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I don't think it is the quality of the teachers but the overall educational level of the citizens in general. Well-educated parents take an interest in seeing to it that their children are well-educated.
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I don't know what studies have been showing this, so I won't comment on math & science specifically, but your assumption that this study must extend to all other subjects at the very least does not hold water in the Netherlands. Last year it was announced here that a massive percentage of the dutch born and raised teaching students were, at the end of their college education, incapable of passing the relatively simple dutch language exam required to actually be allowed to teach. So perhaps, at least here, it's less a question of massively better technique, and more a question of taking resources away from one subject to benefit another.
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For that is YOUR perception..
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