What is it like to study in Canada or the Netherlands?
I have the oppurtunity to study in both of these countries. Are there any people out there who have studied in either of these countries as international students, and if so, what were your experiences? Would you reccommend it?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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if your from the states and come to Canada it is much harder but its good experience
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Monday, May 28, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
Train discount cards for Non.EU students in Netherlands?
Train discount cards for Non.EU students in Netherlands?
can non Eu students from asia get any card that can help lower travel costs in netherlands? i do have that 40% off discount card but considering the times of travel, its still very expensive. Please is there any possibility to get any other card that can give further discounts so that i dont have to pay that much. Any kind of company cards or some others available? Thank You
Netherlands - 2 Answers
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Hi. You are prob. referring to the OV Studentenkaart. You can ONLY get that card if you are a Dutch student in the Netherlands, sorry. If you take the same route regularly (e.g. every other day to your university) think about getting a monthly ticket. Otherwise ask your Dutch University for help.
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What you mean is the OV card which entitles students for free travel either during the week or at weekends and discounted travel other times You can only get a Student OV kaart if you qualify for a student grant, and therefore meet the below conditions: "Full-time students may apply for a student grant, which includes a student travel card (OV-studentenkaart). Applicants must meet the following requirements: - A citizen of an EU or EEA country - A full-time student on a higher education course in the Netherlands which is eligible for a student grant - At least 32 hours of employment per month - An employment contract for that work - Under the age of 30 when you apply for a student grant (you may continue to receive the grant up until you turn 34, but only if the period during which you receive the grant is uninterrupted) - hold a Dutch bank account in your own name" http://www.uu.nl/uupublish/homeenglish/tussenpaginassce/financialmatters/studentgrantsand/47007main.html If you do not meet these requirements there are some special cases in which a student might be entitled to the regular student grant, you can read more here from the Informatie Beheer Groep. http://www.ib-groep.nl/International_visitors/Study_in_the_Netherlands/general.asp However getting this is not a simple process. When applying for a student visa (assuming you are non-EU) you would have had to prove that you could afford to live in the Netherlands as a condition. Secondly there are admin hurdles which make it difficult as you can see in the below posts http://forum.expatica.com/OV-studentenkaart-t92055.html However, if you don't ask, then you will never know - so give it a go of course. EDIT: Sorry 'M', it's not true that you have to be Dutch. If you are an EEA passport holder and entitled to a student grant then you are also entitled to an OV card as well. Other cases for grants under consideration as I mentioned about with the IB group making the decision on this. However, if you don't ask, then you will never know - so give it a go of course.
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can non Eu students from asia get any card that can help lower travel costs in netherlands? i do have that 40% off discount card but considering the times of travel, its still very expensive. Please is there any possibility to get any other card that can give further discounts so that i dont have to pay that much. Any kind of company cards or some others available? Thank You
Netherlands - 2 Answers
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Hi. You are prob. referring to the OV Studentenkaart. You can ONLY get that card if you are a Dutch student in the Netherlands, sorry. If you take the same route regularly (e.g. every other day to your university) think about getting a monthly ticket. Otherwise ask your Dutch University for help.
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What you mean is the OV card which entitles students for free travel either during the week or at weekends and discounted travel other times You can only get a Student OV kaart if you qualify for a student grant, and therefore meet the below conditions: "Full-time students may apply for a student grant, which includes a student travel card (OV-studentenkaart). Applicants must meet the following requirements: - A citizen of an EU or EEA country - A full-time student on a higher education course in the Netherlands which is eligible for a student grant - At least 32 hours of employment per month - An employment contract for that work - Under the age of 30 when you apply for a student grant (you may continue to receive the grant up until you turn 34, but only if the period during which you receive the grant is uninterrupted) - hold a Dutch bank account in your own name" http://www.uu.nl/uupublish/homeenglish/tussenpaginassce/financialmatters/studentgrantsand/47007main.html If you do not meet these requirements there are some special cases in which a student might be entitled to the regular student grant, you can read more here from the Informatie Beheer Groep. http://www.ib-groep.nl/International_visitors/Study_in_the_Netherlands/general.asp However getting this is not a simple process. When applying for a student visa (assuming you are non-EU) you would have had to prove that you could afford to live in the Netherlands as a condition. Secondly there are admin hurdles which make it difficult as you can see in the below posts http://forum.expatica.com/OV-studentenkaart-t92055.html However, if you don't ask, then you will never know - so give it a go of course. EDIT: Sorry 'M', it's not true that you have to be Dutch. If you are an EEA passport holder and entitled to a student grant then you are also entitled to an OV card as well. Other cases for grants under consideration as I mentioned about with the IB group making the decision on this. However, if you don't ask, then you will never know - so give it a go of course.
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Monday, May 7, 2012
Has anyone been to the People to People student Ambassador program?
Has anyone been to the People to People student Ambassador program?
I received a letter about 3 days ago. It's say i can go to England, France, Germany,Belgium, Netherlands, and Switzerland inn the summer of 2009. for 20 days. Has anyone been on the trip? I heard it's a long process of getting into this program. Is it worth to go to this trip and how much did cost about? Thanks.
Embassies & Consulates - 3 Answers
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My daughter was involved a few years ago. it's a good program, but it's expensive.
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took my 11 year old daughter to their 'informative' meeting because no one would discuss the cost with me. As it turns out, the tuition for the Australia program is some $5,200 plus approx $800 for additional transportation, spending money, passports, etc. As I only work full-time at a clerical job, I had to inform my daughter we couldn't afford it after their presentation showed how much fun she would be missing. We weren't alone; I saw quite a few teary-eyed children on the way out - no doubt they also belonged to working-class families who couldn't afford the trip. My beef is the way they absolutely refuse to discuss costs until after their fluffy presentation. They should pre-screen the applicants according to household income as it certainly is a (maybe THE) deciding factor. It is so hard on the lower income children to get all psyched up just to hear 'No, we cannot afford it'. It is a program for the priviledged and wealthy, not the everyday gifted child, and they should advertise it as such.
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Hey umm I cant really answer your question but I got that People to People letter in the mail did you happen to get the "European Heritage"? Because you have the same listed areas as I do.
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I received a letter about 3 days ago. It's say i can go to England, France, Germany,Belgium, Netherlands, and Switzerland inn the summer of 2009. for 20 days. Has anyone been on the trip? I heard it's a long process of getting into this program. Is it worth to go to this trip and how much did cost about? Thanks.
Embassies & Consulates - 3 Answers
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My daughter was involved a few years ago. it's a good program, but it's expensive.
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took my 11 year old daughter to their 'informative' meeting because no one would discuss the cost with me. As it turns out, the tuition for the Australia program is some $5,200 plus approx $800 for additional transportation, spending money, passports, etc. As I only work full-time at a clerical job, I had to inform my daughter we couldn't afford it after their presentation showed how much fun she would be missing. We weren't alone; I saw quite a few teary-eyed children on the way out - no doubt they also belonged to working-class families who couldn't afford the trip. My beef is the way they absolutely refuse to discuss costs until after their fluffy presentation. They should pre-screen the applicants according to household income as it certainly is a (maybe THE) deciding factor. It is so hard on the lower income children to get all psyched up just to hear 'No, we cannot afford it'. It is a program for the priviledged and wealthy, not the everyday gifted child, and they should advertise it as such.
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Hey umm I cant really answer your question but I got that People to People letter in the mail did you happen to get the "European Heritage"? Because you have the same listed areas as I do.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
What is people to people student ambassador programs?
What is people to people student ambassador programs?
I just recived a letter from them saying I was invited to travel and study in England, France, Belguim, Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland for the summer of '09. So what do I have to do to go?
Other - Destinations - 3 Answers
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i got that same thing! i thught it was from my school or something but i dont know if its legit
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They are legit. I have received them every single year since I was in the 6th grade. They ask you to go on tours and you go with other students. It's a great opportunity and you meet a lot of people. It's just if you want to pay the money and spend that much time away from home. Sometimes they put you with host families.
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I got one yesterday to go to Japan. That company has been sued so many times and so many people have been hurt and 2 even died. You should go with family instead. It's safer and may even cost less.
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Saturday, April 28, 2012
people to people student ambassador program funding ideas?
people to people student ambassador program funding ideas?
can you help me think of some ideas besides bake sales to raise 6600$ in 8 months? i need it by june and i need 400$ IN TWO WEEKS! 400$ for the aplication fee. im going to europe, ingland, france, netherlands, germany, Belguim and Switzerland. for 20 days. thank you!
Embassies & Consulates - 1 Answers
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sometimes you can get buisnesses or companies to sponsor you. you can ask around. garage sales, car washes, tell everyone you know about the trip and ask if they'd be willing to help your cause. i might be doing this too actually, but do you know it you don't get accepted if you get that money back? i know like nothing about this yet . hahah if you could email me & tell me what you know that'd be great haha. i want to go soooooo bad too! i'll need to raise most of the money myself too :/ GOOD LUCK though raising the money.
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Saturday, April 14, 2012
How much is the People to People Student Ambassador Program?
How much is the People to People Student Ambassador Program?
On average, I mean. I've been nominated to go to England, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Switzerland for 20 days from the US. Also, is it worth it? If you've been on this program, some knowledge would be great. THANKS.
Embassies & Consulates - 1 Answers
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From $5,000 to $7,000... depending on the trip. That's the reason you can't find the price anywhere. They hold that surprise until you attend the meeting.
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On average, I mean. I've been nominated to go to England, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Switzerland for 20 days from the US. Also, is it worth it? If you've been on this program, some knowledge would be great. THANKS.
Embassies & Consulates - 1 Answers
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From $5,000 to $7,000... depending on the trip. That's the reason you can't find the price anywhere. They hold that surprise until you attend the meeting.
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Saturday, April 7, 2012
How do I move from the U.S. to the Netherlands permanently?
How do I move from the U.S. to the Netherlands permanently?
I'm a college student in the U.S. right now but I don't know how I will get a job in the Netherlands because I heard they only hire people with EU citizenship, but what could I do to move there because its dream to live in Europe, so how do I get a resident permit? I don't like the mindset and government in the U.S. Please help.
Netherlands - 3 Answers
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How do you know you would like the "mindset and government" in a European country? Many Europeans certainly do not. Hvae you been watching the news about France today? If you up and move every time you are not pleased with the gov't someplace, you may never settle down. The only way to get a job in a European country is to have an amazing and badly needed skill...so better get to work on that...and take a look at countries that are not members of the European Union. For right now, do not worry about the gov't...worry about finishing your own education, finding a decent job, getting some life experience...maybe even working to improve your own country. Kids fresh out of college simply do not get work permits in Europe.Maybe you could take a smester or a year of university in Europe on a student visa...to get some experience there.
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well, that's true for all EU nations. it's not that they hire only EU citizens...the law simply obliges employers to prioritize EU citizens. if they are to hire somebody from outside EU, they have to prove that nobody's qualified to fill in the post within the EU zone... and rarely does it happen here really (i mean employers sponsoring your working permit) coz it would take up to 6 months really for their application for your working permit to have results... what some people do, they look for partners here. when you are registered as a legal partner of somebody here, you will automatically be given a working and staying permit. and don't worry about finding a job just becoz you don't speak dutch. there are lots of jobs here that don't necessarily require proficiency in the dutch language... i've lived in Holland for 2 years now. I work offshore and just stay in Amsterdam when it's my off. I only have staying permit not working permit...
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It's very difficult to emigrate from the U.S. to the Netherlands. People with EU citizenship do get first dibs on jobs.
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I'm a college student in the U.S. right now but I don't know how I will get a job in the Netherlands because I heard they only hire people with EU citizenship, but what could I do to move there because its dream to live in Europe, so how do I get a resident permit? I don't like the mindset and government in the U.S. Please help.
Netherlands - 3 Answers
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How do you know you would like the "mindset and government" in a European country? Many Europeans certainly do not. Hvae you been watching the news about France today? If you up and move every time you are not pleased with the gov't someplace, you may never settle down. The only way to get a job in a European country is to have an amazing and badly needed skill...so better get to work on that...and take a look at countries that are not members of the European Union. For right now, do not worry about the gov't...worry about finishing your own education, finding a decent job, getting some life experience...maybe even working to improve your own country. Kids fresh out of college simply do not get work permits in Europe.Maybe you could take a smester or a year of university in Europe on a student visa...to get some experience there.
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well, that's true for all EU nations. it's not that they hire only EU citizens...the law simply obliges employers to prioritize EU citizens. if they are to hire somebody from outside EU, they have to prove that nobody's qualified to fill in the post within the EU zone... and rarely does it happen here really (i mean employers sponsoring your working permit) coz it would take up to 6 months really for their application for your working permit to have results... what some people do, they look for partners here. when you are registered as a legal partner of somebody here, you will automatically be given a working and staying permit. and don't worry about finding a job just becoz you don't speak dutch. there are lots of jobs here that don't necessarily require proficiency in the dutch language... i've lived in Holland for 2 years now. I work offshore and just stay in Amsterdam when it's my off. I only have staying permit not working permit...
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It's very difficult to emigrate from the U.S. to the Netherlands. People with EU citizenship do get first dibs on jobs.
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