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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Saturday, July 28, 2012
What are the different reputations of the student nations at Uppsala University?
What are the different reputations of the student nations at Uppsala University?
I'm going to be studying abroad in Uppsala, Sweden in a month, and know that joining a student nation is obligatory. Trying to think ahead, does anybody have any basic information (such as personal perspective) as to what any of the nations are like -- or any ideas suggesting which to join?
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Membership in a student nation is no longer compulsory. You can a nation at any time during your studies, so there is no hurry. Which nation you eventually join, if any, is not that important a decision, as most events are open to members of any nation.
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Saturday, July 14, 2012
how much cost for study visa in Sweden from Pakistan?
how much cost for study visa in Sweden from Pakistan?
i want to do MBA in sweden (free education) i dont know the consultant process. thay are fakes. kindly tell me that how much visa and living cost in sweden and is it easy for a pakistani student to survive in Sweden. it's my future problem answer me soon.waiting.Aqeel SherGill.
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The days of free education for foreign student in Sweden are over. Sweden Norway and Finland. From 2010, Sweden will charge non-EU students between $5,000-13,000 US Dollars for one term Lars Leijonborg Swedish Minister of Education], argued for the motion, saying that there was no viable reason why foreign students who are prepared to pay American or British universities do not have to pay for a Swedish education. It cost 1 000 kr to get Swedish student visa. By the way International students are not allowed to work part/full time while in Sweden
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Saturday, July 7, 2012
Is it possible to get part time jobs in Sweden to finance my stay while studying?
Is it possible to get part time jobs in Sweden to finance my stay while studying?
I have given a place at Blekinge Institute of Technology in Karlskrona, Sweden for studying EEE. I am an International student and cannot speak Swedish. I am hoping to get replies.
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No. First of all they do not like to give international student much in the way of work legally. You are there to study. All schools write in their handbook that you cannot depend on working there to finance your studies or living expenses. Also, because you do not speak the national language of the country, if the government does grant you work time on your VISA you would not be able to actually find a job. This is the problem with moving to a place where you do not speak the language.
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I have to agree with Amber Marie that the fundamental answer is no. As a full-time University student, you do not need a work permit to work, according to the Swedish Migration board. However: If you are on any type of grant or student loan, their conditions may rule out working. Also, your studies will be demanding enough and you'll need all your available energy to keep up with your studies. Working 10 hours/week or less might be feasible, but that won't finance your stay, it will only give you some extra pocket money. In addition, Karlskrona is a small place and there aren't that many jobs available. Kitchen work, office cleaning or newspaper deliveries are typically the types of jobs that don't require you to be fluent in Swedish, but you will need to learn some basic Swedish to apply even for those kinds of jobs. To cut a long story short, you can't count on working to finance your studies/living expenses, but you might eventually be able to get some extra pocket money.
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Sunday, July 1, 2012
Student housing and accommodation in Sweden for couples?
Student housing and accommodation in Sweden for couples?
Me and my girlfriend have decided to go to study for master's degree in Sweden and my brother and his wife has decided to come along for studying as well. All of us have chosen Dalarma University and all of us are going there together (same date). We checked the housing websites such as www.tunabyggen.se which offer housing information for Dalarma students, however, There are no relevant information on housing for couples! Now here is my question, is it possible to rent a 2 bedroom house which both of those rooms are 2 beds?(for couples) or is there any way that 2 couples can get a house for only 4 of them? to put it simple, is there a chance that we could find an apartment that only 4 of us could live in, if so how much would be the rent????
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It will be much easier to find an apartment. You can get the rooms you need but it will not likely be furnished. You can buy the separate beds easily in Sweden and for a good price. Your rent will vary depending on the city and place you choose. Apartments are very easy to find. The one difference you must pay attention to in Sweden is that you must not get a payment mark (miss or have a late payment). If you do this you will have a difficult time finding another place to live in the future.
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Me and my girlfriend have decided to go to study for master's degree in Sweden and my brother and his wife has decided to come along for studying as well. All of us have chosen Dalarma University and all of us are going there together (same date). We checked the housing websites such as www.tunabyggen.se which offer housing information for Dalarma students, however, There are no relevant information on housing for couples! Now here is my question, is it possible to rent a 2 bedroom house which both of those rooms are 2 beds?(for couples) or is there any way that 2 couples can get a house for only 4 of them? to put it simple, is there a chance that we could find an apartment that only 4 of us could live in, if so how much would be the rent????
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It will be much easier to find an apartment. You can get the rooms you need but it will not likely be furnished. You can buy the separate beds easily in Sweden and for a good price. Your rent will vary depending on the city and place you choose. Apartments are very easy to find. The one difference you must pay attention to in Sweden is that you must not get a payment mark (miss or have a late payment). If you do this you will have a difficult time finding another place to live in the future.
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
Being a college exchange student information?
Being a college exchange student information?
Place I can get good information on what it's like/how to apply to be an exchange student? I'm a US citizen, but I want to be an exchange student and go to college in Sweden. Would my degree be valid in the US if I did so? If I went to college in Sweden, could I do my medical school stuff here in the US?
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You'll need to check with the U.S. institution that you're enrolled at. Most exchange programs operate like this: you enroll at a U.S. college, then you apply to study abroad. If you're accepted, you'll spend a period of time (usually a semester or a year) at an institution that has an agreement with the U.S. school that they will accept each other's class credits. This will let you spend time studying overseas while still working toward the degree from your school in the States. There are several different organizations that link up schools in the U.S. and other countries, and where you will be able to apply to study abroad will depend on which of these organizations (if any) your college is a member of. One of these organizations is the National Student Exchange (the one that I'm most familiar with). The school I did my undergraduate coursework at was a member of NSE, and I looked into studying abroad for a semester, though I finally decided not to. If you're already enrolled at a college, check and see if they are a member of such an organization. You can also check out NSE's website, www.nse.org, to find out which schools in which countries are members.
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Place I can get good information on what it's like/how to apply to be an exchange student? I'm a US citizen, but I want to be an exchange student and go to college in Sweden. Would my degree be valid in the US if I did so? If I went to college in Sweden, could I do my medical school stuff here in the US?
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You'll need to check with the U.S. institution that you're enrolled at. Most exchange programs operate like this: you enroll at a U.S. college, then you apply to study abroad. If you're accepted, you'll spend a period of time (usually a semester or a year) at an institution that has an agreement with the U.S. school that they will accept each other's class credits. This will let you spend time studying overseas while still working toward the degree from your school in the States. There are several different organizations that link up schools in the U.S. and other countries, and where you will be able to apply to study abroad will depend on which of these organizations (if any) your college is a member of. One of these organizations is the National Student Exchange (the one that I'm most familiar with). The school I did my undergraduate coursework at was a member of NSE, and I looked into studying abroad for a semester, though I finally decided not to. If you're already enrolled at a college, check and see if they are a member of such an organization. You can also check out NSE's website, www.nse.org, to find out which schools in which countries are members.
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Foreign exchange student information please?
Foreign exchange student information please?
I want to be a foreign exchange student to sweden for a year for either when I graduate high school or a semester in high school or something... I don't want to stay with a host family though, I want to stay with my aunt and uncle in their house. Is that possible for me to do? And does anyone have any more information on it?
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Many exchange organizations will let you do what's called a Direct Placement. IF your relatives qualify (with the organization and with the rules set up by the government (some won't allow exchange students to stay with close relatives)) as a host family and IF their school will accept you, then you should be able to be placed with them. I would recommend your aunt and uncle looking into if they would be allowed to host you before you continue. Good luck to you!
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yes it is, I know a few exchange students who have done it. You must obtain a student visa. To do this you must be enrolled in either high school, college, or a language course. Contact the Swedish embassy for more information. As long as you can prove that you can support yourself and are in Sweden to learn, you should have no problems.
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