Thursday, March 28, 2013
im going to be an exchange student, any tips/advice?
im going to be an exchange student, any tips/advice?
I've recently been accepted as an exchange student for ASSE and am really nervous. I will be spending my entire junior year in Sweden living with a family and attending school. Does anyone have any tips/advice for the exchange, school, my family, or Sweden? THANKS!
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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Make sure you actually talk to the family, or else they will hate you, I know, I have hosted a quiet exchange student! And ask a lot of questions host families like that, be up for anything and be really outgoing and make sure you make the best out of your experience, these are things i wish my exchange student would have done.
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I am an exchange student at the moment in Denmark, and I can tell you right now it is going to be hard for you!!! The people in scandinavia are not extremely open however they are very good at english so never be scared to talk to someone because you think that they wont understand; 95% of the time they will speak better english then you! Be really open and willing to throw ýourslef out there: you may be sitting in school for a while with no one talking to you and you being unable to understand anyone because they are all talking swedish but they wont hold it against you if you sit with them and ask what they are talking about! It is also very beneficial to ask you classmates to help with your swedish, it is good bonding and they see that you are really trying to learn the language. You may be able to have a computer in front of you at school, but dont rely on it too much - ask your teachers for some homework to do in english because you just become miserable when you have nothing to do and the swedish will probably give you a headache throughout the first few monthes so you need other things to concentrate on!!! Get to know your host family as much as possible! Even if you feel stupid sitting in the living room and not understanding the TV, it is better then being on your computer in your room - it gives them the wrong idea about you! Hope this helps - anymore questions just ask me :D
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Thursday, March 14, 2013
How do I find a new employer in Sweden?
How do I find a new employer in Sweden?
Currently I'm in Sweden.I am working as an exchange student.(Greenhouse) My visa expires October 25.I talked with my host about prolongation he said that "i don't need anymore trainee" So i want to stay in Sweden but i don't want to be illegal.How do i find a new employer and job . What should i do please anyone help me By the way i don't know Swedish language
Law & Ethics - 1 Answers
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Look in the want ads.
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Currently I'm in Sweden.I am working as an exchange student.(Greenhouse) My visa expires October 25.I talked with my host about prolongation he said that "i don't need anymore trainee" So i want to stay in Sweden but i don't want to be illegal.How do i find a new employer and job . What should i do please anyone help me By the way i don't know Swedish language
Law & Ethics - 1 Answers
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Look in the want ads.
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Thursday, March 7, 2013
How does France, Spain, Belgium, Denmark and Sweden compare in terms of accepting American students with ease?
How does France, Spain, Belgium, Denmark and Sweden compare in terms of accepting American students with ease?
I am trying to figure out the differences in: Ease of acquiring an apartment, Enrolling in a University, Obtaining a student Visa, Working part-time, General feelings towards American students etc...... Thanks so much
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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I can help with Denmark and Sweden. As an undergrad student, you can do an exchange with your home university. Language isn't a requirement beforehand, but you will take Swedish or Danish classes while studying. If you want to do a degree program as an undergrad, it is a bit harder. You need to fulfill the language requirements first, which means proficiency equivalent to a Swedish/Danish university student (usually at least a year of full time study). You also need to meet entry requirements, which for most of Europe mean an extra year higher education study after high school. Masters and PhD programs are available (limited) in English, more often in science or technology fields, without the language requirement. Housing can be very difficult to find in major Swedish cities, and unless you have Swedish fluency, work will be even harder. It took me two years to find work in Sweden, and it wasn't from lack of trying. Most housing associations have a rental waiting list, which ranges 6 months to many years (Stockholm center is 20+ years). Students have more available housing, but there is also sometimes a waiting list for these flats, and you will need somewhere to live meanwhile. Apply early. I'm not sure how housing works in Denmark, but friends have said it is easier to find than in Sweden. You have to prove you have the funds for living costs and any fees, before you can get a visa. Basically, you need to be able to support yourself without work, because jobs aren't easy to find especially in a major city. There are many immigrants and young Swedes vying for the same work, most with language in their favor. You shouldn't receive any negative treatment as an American student, although you could face hiring discrimination as an immigrant (it doesn't matter where you are from, if it's outside Scandinavia).
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I am trying to figure out the differences in: Ease of acquiring an apartment, Enrolling in a University, Obtaining a student Visa, Working part-time, General feelings towards American students etc...... Thanks so much
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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I can help with Denmark and Sweden. As an undergrad student, you can do an exchange with your home university. Language isn't a requirement beforehand, but you will take Swedish or Danish classes while studying. If you want to do a degree program as an undergrad, it is a bit harder. You need to fulfill the language requirements first, which means proficiency equivalent to a Swedish/Danish university student (usually at least a year of full time study). You also need to meet entry requirements, which for most of Europe mean an extra year higher education study after high school. Masters and PhD programs are available (limited) in English, more often in science or technology fields, without the language requirement. Housing can be very difficult to find in major Swedish cities, and unless you have Swedish fluency, work will be even harder. It took me two years to find work in Sweden, and it wasn't from lack of trying. Most housing associations have a rental waiting list, which ranges 6 months to many years (Stockholm center is 20+ years). Students have more available housing, but there is also sometimes a waiting list for these flats, and you will need somewhere to live meanwhile. Apply early. I'm not sure how housing works in Denmark, but friends have said it is easier to find than in Sweden. You have to prove you have the funds for living costs and any fees, before you can get a visa. Basically, you need to be able to support yourself without work, because jobs aren't easy to find especially in a major city. There are many immigrants and young Swedes vying for the same work, most with language in their favor. You shouldn't receive any negative treatment as an American student, although you could face hiring discrimination as an immigrant (it doesn't matter where you are from, if it's outside Scandinavia).
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Friday, March 1, 2013
I applied in sweden and uk universiites for graduate degree? ?
I applied in sweden and uk universiites for graduate degree? ?
Hello, I live in bangladesh.If I first applied at sweden for student visa and if I got the student visa in sweden. then Can I also apply In UK for student visa? because I prefer to get my master's from UK rather than sweden. for your information In sweden it is easier to get student visa than UK. So I am thinking to apply in sweden first, then in UK. please suggest me asap.
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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I don't think you will have trouble getting a student visa to the UK as long as you have the correct paperwork and can show you have enough money to support yourself and to pay for your studies. The UK will see the a student visa for Sweden in your passport and you will need to explain it which could be tricky. Might make more sense to do the visa applications the other way around.
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