Is Sweden a Good Earning Place?
Well I'm planning to go to Sweden on a student visa but i would love to work and save money for my Future. So is sweden this kind of place i mean can i do this. Please advise.
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By and large, students can't work. And you can't usually extend a student visa into a work visa. And Sweden has that "cradle to grave" philosophy, so, taxes through the roof! But, if you can get in, then it's a good place to live for your entire life...cause of that socialist philosophy.
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Friday, September 28, 2012
Friday, September 14, 2012
Is there a VISA for the spouse of a foreign student?
Is there a VISA for the spouse of a foreign student?
My husband is an Italian citizen, and I am American. He wants to go to a University abroad, perhaps in Sweden or Switzerland. He can obtain a student VISA, but is there any way I can move there briefly with him on some VISA other than a tourist VISA? We would likely stay there for 2-4 years, and it is not worth trying to get a permanent residency for such a short time.
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This is not possible. He is only in the country on a tourist visa, which gives him no abilities to file for someones status to stay there with him. You have no option but a visitor visa. While youre there, you could look for a job and hope that a company would sponsor you to stay.
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I can't say for sure, but my guess would be it depends on the immigration laws of the country, so Sweden and Switzerland would have different visa categories/options. I'd think your best bet would be to search the government immigration sites for the country he wants to go to school in.
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Not a visa as such. If he studies in another EEA country, then you can apply for an EEA family residence card. This allows you to live and work in the same country as your spouse as long as it is not Italy. If you wanted to live with him in Italy, you would be subject to Italian immigration law, not EU law. http://www.historic-uk.com/StayUK/CastleHotels.htm
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It's fairly simple in Sweden - as an Italian(=EU) citizen, your husband won't need to acquire a specific student visa to study in Sweden, but he WILL have to register as a resident within 3 months of arriving in Sweden. Presumably, he can stop studying and start working at any time. He won't need a work permit to work, and registering as a resident (compulsory) is a simpler process and not the same as applying for permanent residency. He can register online at the Swedish Migration board web site (link below) or by post or at a Migration board office in Sweden. Family members who are non-EU citizens are fully entitled to settle and work in Sweden, too, but they WILL have to apply for a residence card, again within 3 months of arriving in Sweden. NB as a US citizen, you won't need a visa to enter Sweden, just a valid US passport. You'll need to apply for your residence card by post or at a Migration board office. It looks like you will need to cut through a little red tape, after all, although registering as residents is a different and simpler process than registering for permanent residency, and there's no need to do anything before landing in Sweden. Further details in English are at the Swedish Migration board web site, link below. I have no idea what the rules are for Switzerland - it's not an EU country, so I imagine it's harder to settle there legally if you're not a Swiss citizen.
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Friday, September 7, 2012
What is it like to host a foreign exchange high school student?
What is it like to host a foreign exchange high school student?
My family is hosting a foreign exchange student my age this year (: he is 17 from Sweden. What should I expect? Are they usually nice?
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How wonderful that you are opening your home to someone new. Thank you! My husband and I have hosted 6 exchange students (our 7th arrives in 19days) long term (4 for 10-11mos each, 1 for 7mos, 1 for 5mos) and have had a few others as guests short term. You didn't mention how long the boy will be in your home, but most of what I have to say will apply regardless of the length of stay. For the first couple of days, you can expect him to be totally lost -- he will have spent around 24hrs or more just in traveling and will be jetlagged. After that, you should expect him to want to become a part of your family (that means different things to different people) and to work on becoming integrated in school and other activities. It would be great if you could show him around the school and introduce him to some people who could become friends, but if he's here for a long term program, after a few weeks he should start to build his own circle of friends. His English will likely be very good, but not perfect. He will also likely have been taught British English. All of the Swedish students I have met have been nice and pretty "laid-back". The time together will be the adventure of a lifetime for him, and should be a great time for you. Your screen name on here suggests that you are a girl. Please don't expect him to become your boyfriend (believe it or not, there are some girls with that objective :) - I'm not accusing, just commenting), just a brother. My biggest piece of advice to you and your family is to treat him as much as a part of the family as is possible and to keep in communication with his exchange program. I hope this helps. Feel free to email me with more questions.
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My family is hosting a foreign exchange student my age this year (: he is 17 from Sweden. What should I expect? Are they usually nice?
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How wonderful that you are opening your home to someone new. Thank you! My husband and I have hosted 6 exchange students (our 7th arrives in 19days) long term (4 for 10-11mos each, 1 for 7mos, 1 for 5mos) and have had a few others as guests short term. You didn't mention how long the boy will be in your home, but most of what I have to say will apply regardless of the length of stay. For the first couple of days, you can expect him to be totally lost -- he will have spent around 24hrs or more just in traveling and will be jetlagged. After that, you should expect him to want to become a part of your family (that means different things to different people) and to work on becoming integrated in school and other activities. It would be great if you could show him around the school and introduce him to some people who could become friends, but if he's here for a long term program, after a few weeks he should start to build his own circle of friends. His English will likely be very good, but not perfect. He will also likely have been taught British English. All of the Swedish students I have met have been nice and pretty "laid-back". The time together will be the adventure of a lifetime for him, and should be a great time for you. Your screen name on here suggests that you are a girl. Please don't expect him to become your boyfriend (believe it or not, there are some girls with that objective :) - I'm not accusing, just commenting), just a brother. My biggest piece of advice to you and your family is to treat him as much as a part of the family as is possible and to keep in communication with his exchange program. I hope this helps. Feel free to email me with more questions.
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Saturday, September 1, 2012
How can I become a foreign exchange student?
How can I become a foreign exchange student?
I am a high school student, going into 10th grade. I live in America and would like to travel to either England, Australia, Canada, or possibly Sweden in 2011 or 2012. I am an overall good student, and would like to spend a semester in another country. I'm trying to look into it but there are so many programs and they can be confusing. Also, I don't know which ones to trust. Which would be the cheapest option, and how would I go about getting started, and getting information? Help!
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The best orgs are the big three - AFS, YFU, and Rotary.
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Going on exchange is an amazing experience! I applaud your interest in it. YFU (Youth For Understanding), AFS, and Rotary are frequently called "the big 3" when it comes to exchanges - long histories and good reputations, although a few others are making their way up that list. Please forgive my bias towards YFU - it's the one that I have direct experience with (I am a 5-time host mom and volunteer). I am gaining indirect experience by corresponding with former students. When I have asked exchange students why they chose YFU, I get the following answers: (1) YFU gave them more bang for their buck and/or (2) someone they knew and trusted recommended YFU. 95% of the fees collected by YFU go for direct program costs (airline tickets, support in hosting country, etc.). YFU has been around for almost 60 years and has learned how to make exchanges successful. If you choose another organization, please make sure that it is is listed with the Council for Standards on International Educational Travel (csiet.org). They routinely audit programs for quality. While it is possible that a good organization is not listed with them, it is less likely and I would advise doing more research on anyone that is not listed with them. Also be careful about choosing the "cheapest" - choosing the exchange organization should look at all of the factors - not just price. I encourage you to check out the links below, especially the one that gives contact information for former YFU students. Good luck to you no matter what you choose!!
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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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