Saturday, December 1, 2012
Help me figure out my European vacation plans! College student on a budget...up for the challenge?
Help me figure out my European vacation plans! College student on a budget...up for the challenge?
I'm trying to plan an itinerary for a three week or so European vacation. I am a 22 year old student and would like to spend less than 2500 (not counting airfare to Europe). I know that's possible, especially in Europe. I'd like to visit England, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and Greece. Does anyone else have any other good suggestions? And which parts of these countries are not to be missed? Your input is greatly appreciated!
Other - Europe - 4 Answers
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Get in touch with youre Students Union. USIT they are the International Travel Organisation for Students and will supply you with Cheaper Travel and Accomodation Worldwide. Just show them your Student Card. Hostel Accomodation is cheapest on a Budget. In England see London and Bath go to Wales,go to the Lake district in Cumbria, Try to see Scotland and Edinburgh.In Belgium you have Brussels ,De Groot Market Le Grande Place. The Piss Mannequin The Statue of the little Boy having a Piss and they put different Clothes on him nearly every Day. Then there is the Town of Brugge and Ghent.They have a lot of Festivals throughout the Year, Medieval Pageants etc. In Amsterdam there is the Riksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, The Anne Frank Museum etc.Anywhere in Italy is Brilliant no matter where you go. There is the Northern Lakes of Laggo Maggiore, Lake Garda ,Lake Como etc.Venice. Florence.Rome. Sorrento.Naples ,Pompei.Ihave not been to Germany yet but Berlin and Dresden and the Munich Beer Festival should be good . Have a nice Vacation Good Luck.
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Parts you shouldn't miss: England : London, York, Bath Italy: Rome, Florence , Venice Germany: Munich Netherlands: Amsterdam Belgium: Brussels Greece: Athens, Mikonos Other suggestions: France: Paris, Normandy Scotland : Edinburgh Spain: Barcelona Austria: Salzburg Czech: Prague And yes 2500 are enough for 3 weeks. Enjoy
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From Germany to Italy its worth spending a day in lovely Salzburg in the Austrian Alps, and going down to Venice by train through the mountains. Then down Italy, and across to Greece by ferry. In Germany the Rhine valley between Mainz and Bonn is really lovely. The vineyard covered hills above the river are full of old walled towns and castles crown almost every corner of the river. Its also right on the direct train route from Amsterdam to German Bavaria and Austria.
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To maximize your experience, look at the low cost airlines (i.e. Ryan Air, German Wings, Easy Jet) to plan your general frame work. For places to stay look up Hostels on the net. For food, stick to pizza stands & donner kababs (ps dont buy any donner in the UK ... in the UK go for the prefab foods in the grocery stores). Use sites like Virtual Tourist to ask people in the know about specific areas. Do your reading and research at your home town library and on the net BEFORE traveling to the sites ... so you dont need a tour guide to tell you what things are. In the UK the great museums are free, but it costs to get into churches (huh?) In the rest of Europe, the churches are free and in many cases outshine the greatest castles and palaces. Dont forget about the parks ... especially in the summer. Lastly, if comming to Europe you need to take the time to visit the great American Cemetaries of WWI & WWII ... it is a life changing experience that must not be missed.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
People to People Student Ambassador Program?
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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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 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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