Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Student study abroad in Norway/Sweden!?
Student study abroad in Norway/Sweden!?
i am a sophomore in highschool in pennsylvania, and i was just wondering what the best route in spending a year abroad in norway/sweden and possibly finland is? i have looked into almost all of the programs and have found the cheapest to be the rotary club (if i get the scholorship). i would love to travel through afs or a nationally known program, but whatever works. Also, if someone has studied abroad in any of those countries if they have any tips let me know!(:
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I live in Sweden don't you dare even come here it is the most boring place in the world.
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Is it normal to say puss and send hearts to friends of the opposite sex in sweden?
Is it normal to say puss and send hearts to friends of the opposite sex in sweden?
I am from America and my boyfriend is from Sweden. (We met while he was a foreign exchange student here). He has recently moved back, and I found conversations between him and his 'best girl friend' from throughout his time here that all have "puss" (kiss) and hearts on the end of every message. They also talk about how much they miss each other. In America, I do not consider that to just be normal friendship conversation. Is this just a culture difference?
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I would definitely call it a cultural difference - 'puss' is like a peck, not a proper kiss. I wouldn't raise my eyebrows over the hearts either. I know my daughter (she's 24) would write similar things to her best male friends, even if they aren't proper dating boyfriends. I wouldn't fret over that. However, if you haven't discussed the future of your relationship, now is the time to do it! Are you expecting to maintain a long-distance relationship? In my experience, they rarely work, and the man is usually the first to let go. I'm sorry to say this, but I'd expect him to eventually find someone new in Sweden. Sorry to be so pessimistic.
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I am from America and my boyfriend is from Sweden. (We met while he was a foreign exchange student here). He has recently moved back, and I found conversations between him and his 'best girl friend' from throughout his time here that all have "puss" (kiss) and hearts on the end of every message. They also talk about how much they miss each other. In America, I do not consider that to just be normal friendship conversation. Is this just a culture difference?
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I would definitely call it a cultural difference - 'puss' is like a peck, not a proper kiss. I wouldn't raise my eyebrows over the hearts either. I know my daughter (she's 24) would write similar things to her best male friends, even if they aren't proper dating boyfriends. I wouldn't fret over that. However, if you haven't discussed the future of your relationship, now is the time to do it! Are you expecting to maintain a long-distance relationship? In my experience, they rarely work, and the man is usually the first to let go. I'm sorry to say this, but I'd expect him to eventually find someone new in Sweden. Sorry to be so pessimistic.
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
What does it take for Americans to get a free education in Sweden?
What does it take for Americans to get a free education in Sweden?
How hard is it to get into a school in Sweden for free as an American? To get a student visa? Once youre accepted, how much will it cost per month? Can americans find jobs to get while over there?
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For free? what do you mean? University? I doubt you can go to school for free. That's for Swedish citizens or if you're a permanent resident. For you to be able to work. That will be another issue. You'll need to obtain a work visa. It will be very difficult b/c they only hand out a work visa for a foreigner who can provide a skill or trade that the average citizen can not do provide here or if you're a refugee/which i doubt you are. You can come as an exchange student of course and come here for a couple of months or a year but you'll have to do that out of your own pocket. If your mom or dad is swedish or a grandparent than maybe you can obtain citizenship.
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First of all, you'd need to be accepted into a university in 2010. Sweden currently has no tuition even for foreign students, but this is set to change in the beginning of 2011. Students from outside the EU will be charged tuition unless they've started their studies before then. Fees aren't set yet, but the figures quoted are around $10,000 per year. To be accepted at undergraduate level, you have to prove your Swedish fluency skills with a test called the TISUS. You also need to show that you've had at least a year of higher education after high school. There are Master's/PhD programs available in English that don't have the language requirements. To get a study permit, you have to show you have the funds to support yourself (living costs) while in Sweden. The amount you have to show, before you can be issued a permit, is 73.000 SEK per 10 months (1 year of studying). This is currently about $10,000. It is very hard to find a job in Sweden unless you are fluent in the language, and preferably already educated/experienced. Student type jobs have a lot of competition, and most people already speak at least English and Swedish so they have an advantage. You can't count on finding work to help with living costs while studying there. Otherwise, if you go on a work or relationship permit, you are eligible to study without paying tuition after a couple of years. This is also the case if you have citizenship with an EU or Nordic country. http://migrationsverket.se http://studyinsweden.se Norway has no plans to start charging tuition fees for foreigners. However, the cost of living here is even higher than in Sweden. You also still need to pass the language exam for undergraduate studies, which is (in my opinion) more difficult than the Swedish one due to a huge difference in dialects from city to city.
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How hard is it to get into a school in Sweden for free as an American? To get a student visa? Once youre accepted, how much will it cost per month? Can americans find jobs to get while over there?
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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For free? what do you mean? University? I doubt you can go to school for free. That's for Swedish citizens or if you're a permanent resident. For you to be able to work. That will be another issue. You'll need to obtain a work visa. It will be very difficult b/c they only hand out a work visa for a foreigner who can provide a skill or trade that the average citizen can not do provide here or if you're a refugee/which i doubt you are. You can come as an exchange student of course and come here for a couple of months or a year but you'll have to do that out of your own pocket. If your mom or dad is swedish or a grandparent than maybe you can obtain citizenship.
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First of all, you'd need to be accepted into a university in 2010. Sweden currently has no tuition even for foreign students, but this is set to change in the beginning of 2011. Students from outside the EU will be charged tuition unless they've started their studies before then. Fees aren't set yet, but the figures quoted are around $10,000 per year. To be accepted at undergraduate level, you have to prove your Swedish fluency skills with a test called the TISUS. You also need to show that you've had at least a year of higher education after high school. There are Master's/PhD programs available in English that don't have the language requirements. To get a study permit, you have to show you have the funds to support yourself (living costs) while in Sweden. The amount you have to show, before you can be issued a permit, is 73.000 SEK per 10 months (1 year of studying). This is currently about $10,000. It is very hard to find a job in Sweden unless you are fluent in the language, and preferably already educated/experienced. Student type jobs have a lot of competition, and most people already speak at least English and Swedish so they have an advantage. You can't count on finding work to help with living costs while studying there. Otherwise, if you go on a work or relationship permit, you are eligible to study without paying tuition after a couple of years. This is also the case if you have citizenship with an EU or Nordic country. http://migrationsverket.se http://studyinsweden.se Norway has no plans to start charging tuition fees for foreigners. However, the cost of living here is even higher than in Sweden. You also still need to pass the language exam for undergraduate studies, which is (in my opinion) more difficult than the Swedish one due to a huge difference in dialects from city to city.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
how can i become a foreign exchange student?
how can i become a foreign exchange student?
i am 16 years old and live in the united states, i'd like to be a foreign exchange student in england, france, norway, or sweden. how can i do this?
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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uhm there are programs available like Rotary, AFS, YFU and such...just look for study abroad programs and I'm sure you'll find one that suits you...Don't forget to talk to your guidance counselor about getting credit in order to graduate...
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yfu.org. if i remember correctly they have FULL scholarships to sweden. it requires like 3 essays and some paperwork. i went to japan with YFU and it was awsome!
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First, you should just make a search here on YA! Several of us have answered this question EXTENSIVELY many, many times already! In general, however, you must apply to an exchange organization. The top three are AFS, YFU and Rotary. It's recommended that you go to a country where you will be working on language immersion -- one of the primary benefits of an exchange and one that will work for you the best in the future. You need to be careful about requesting France. There is a language requirement there (as well as the French speaking portions of Switzerland and Belgium) -- two years of high school French. You can go to the websites listed below for the three organizations and/or ask your high school counselor for a local contact. You then apply and go through an interview process. Rotary is the least expensive, but the most competitive. Good luck! http://www.yfu.org/ http://www.afs.org/afs_or/home http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/youthprograms/RotaryYouthExchange/Pages/ridefault.aspx
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i am 16 years old and live in the united states, i'd like to be a foreign exchange student in england, france, norway, or sweden. how can i do this?
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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uhm there are programs available like Rotary, AFS, YFU and such...just look for study abroad programs and I'm sure you'll find one that suits you...Don't forget to talk to your guidance counselor about getting credit in order to graduate...
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yfu.org. if i remember correctly they have FULL scholarships to sweden. it requires like 3 essays and some paperwork. i went to japan with YFU and it was awsome!
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First, you should just make a search here on YA! Several of us have answered this question EXTENSIVELY many, many times already! In general, however, you must apply to an exchange organization. The top three are AFS, YFU and Rotary. It's recommended that you go to a country where you will be working on language immersion -- one of the primary benefits of an exchange and one that will work for you the best in the future. You need to be careful about requesting France. There is a language requirement there (as well as the French speaking portions of Switzerland and Belgium) -- two years of high school French. You can go to the websites listed below for the three organizations and/or ask your high school counselor for a local contact. You then apply and go through an interview process. Rotary is the least expensive, but the most competitive. Good luck! http://www.yfu.org/ http://www.afs.org/afs_or/home http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/youthprograms/RotaryYouthExchange/Pages/ridefault.aspx
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