I want to become a exchange student?
I want to become a exchange student to Sweden for possibly a few weeks to a few months. I think I would assimilate very well in Sweden to their culture because I'm ethnically Swedish. However I barely know the language and the only other language I have a brief expierience with is German for 1 year now. So I was wondering if their would be any way in which I could enroll in a program without knowing any of the language? I know it might be a stupid question but, I'm just wondering?
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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well try going to byki.com and there is a list ontthe home page you can go and click on Swedish and it has alot of topic on how to speak it . it even does digital flash cards!
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There are to different ways to go to a school out of the country. You can go to a Foriegn school forever (well like 4 years) or go to study abroad for like a few weeks. Or however long they do it. Going to a school out of the country like for four years requires you to get it approved through a guarantee agency ~if they are not alread on the foreign school code list. Your aid administrator or counselor will tell you how to get into the studey abroad program~if you only want to go for a few.
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don't worry..i know a lot of people who left to china,japan or norway without knowing the language..u'll b fine...
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
About foreigners and students living in Sweden?
About foreigners and students living in Sweden?
I like to know what are the advantages or benefits for foreign students living in Sweden.Is it true that Sweden offers permanent residency to students who are living there for more than 4 years?
Immigration - 2 Answers
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sweden blows the us out of the water.life is great over there.the chicks are really hot and theres no such thing has trespassing.they care for the homeless they feed their hungry.live is much better there.the res.depends though on several different things.
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No, you will not get permanent residency as a student. You get a temporary resident permit that lasts for the duration of your studies. The only way to get a permanent resident permit as a non-EU citizen is to be married to, or living with a significant other, or planning to as soon as you get to Sweden, and then waiting for up to a year in your home country before you may enter Sweden. The main advantage, though some may consider it a disadvantage, is that it is far more challenging than American university. I first came to Sweden with an American high school diploma expecting to be able to study higher education. Unfortunately for me, I found that the first two years of what an American studies in university is what Swedes study in the last two years of high school. I had to do a lot of adult high school before I was qualified to start Swedish university. Much of what we are expected to do as undergrads is similar to what Americans only do in Master's programs such as writing 100 page theses, and conducting studies. Another advantage/disadvantage is that studies are very self-driven. There are few lectures, and most of your week is spent at home or in the library studying/writing/doing project work instead of in class. I like this, some may not. You will never, ever, ever, ever see a multiple choice question on a test in Sweden. Nor a true/false question, or match up the right answer to the question, or anything like that. I consider that a huge advantage. One significant advantage is that tuition is free, even for foreigners. A big problem, however, is that Swedish students have their living expenses paid for. This is great for them, but poses a big problem for foreigners. The system is set up for someone who doesn't have any work or any other kind of commitment outside of studying, which makes life very difficult for us foreigners who have to work to survive. Schedules are different every week, evening classes are non-existant and there is no way to study part time.
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I like to know what are the advantages or benefits for foreign students living in Sweden.Is it true that Sweden offers permanent residency to students who are living there for more than 4 years?
Immigration - 2 Answers
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sweden blows the us out of the water.life is great over there.the chicks are really hot and theres no such thing has trespassing.they care for the homeless they feed their hungry.live is much better there.the res.depends though on several different things.
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No, you will not get permanent residency as a student. You get a temporary resident permit that lasts for the duration of your studies. The only way to get a permanent resident permit as a non-EU citizen is to be married to, or living with a significant other, or planning to as soon as you get to Sweden, and then waiting for up to a year in your home country before you may enter Sweden. The main advantage, though some may consider it a disadvantage, is that it is far more challenging than American university. I first came to Sweden with an American high school diploma expecting to be able to study higher education. Unfortunately for me, I found that the first two years of what an American studies in university is what Swedes study in the last two years of high school. I had to do a lot of adult high school before I was qualified to start Swedish university. Much of what we are expected to do as undergrads is similar to what Americans only do in Master's programs such as writing 100 page theses, and conducting studies. Another advantage/disadvantage is that studies are very self-driven. There are few lectures, and most of your week is spent at home or in the library studying/writing/doing project work instead of in class. I like this, some may not. You will never, ever, ever, ever see a multiple choice question on a test in Sweden. Nor a true/false question, or match up the right answer to the question, or anything like that. I consider that a huge advantage. One significant advantage is that tuition is free, even for foreigners. A big problem, however, is that Swedish students have their living expenses paid for. This is great for them, but poses a big problem for foreigners. The system is set up for someone who doesn't have any work or any other kind of commitment outside of studying, which makes life very difficult for us foreigners who have to work to survive. Schedules are different every week, evening classes are non-existant and there is no way to study part time.
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Which country for university student exchange: France, England, Sweden?
Which country for university student exchange: France, England, Sweden?
England: U of Manchester Loughborough France: Lyon 2 Lumiere Sweden: Lund University which would you pick? also, which of them would you think has the best social life/nightlife? THANKS
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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I guess it depends what you are looking for. Are you American? If you want a really different experience I would say don't go to England. You won't feel like you are really branching out and experiencing a different culture if you go to England. I have been to England, France, and Sweden and I would say Sweden would be the more "different" from America. People in France don't tend to be very friendly to Americans either. I would personally go with Sweden but it depends on what you are looking for. England probably has the better social life/nightlife out of the three.
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England: U of Manchester Loughborough France: Lyon 2 Lumiere Sweden: Lund University which would you pick? also, which of them would you think has the best social life/nightlife? THANKS
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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I guess it depends what you are looking for. Are you American? If you want a really different experience I would say don't go to England. You won't feel like you are really branching out and experiencing a different culture if you go to England. I have been to England, France, and Sweden and I would say Sweden would be the more "different" from America. People in France don't tend to be very friendly to Americans either. I would personally go with Sweden but it depends on what you are looking for. England probably has the better social life/nightlife out of the three.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Which country for university student exchange: France, England, Sweden?
Which country for university student exchange: France, England, Sweden?
England: U of Manchester Loughborough France: Lyon 2 Lumiere Sweden: Lund University which would you pick? also, which of them would you think has the best social life/nightlife? THANKS
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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FRANCE for sure. Such a pleasant country with best nightlife
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