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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Thursday, June 28, 2012
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?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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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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Thursday, June 14, 2012
work permit in sweden for students?
work permit in sweden for students?
hi , I am a student of stockholm university , my home country is India. I am holding a student visa for 2 years and as per law here I can work part-time / fulltime. I got a job but my employeers are asking me to provide appropriate documents to show that I have work permit . what document I can show to them?
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I would show them the documents you have; student visa, passport with stamp in it etc. Or just ask them exactly what they need and if you don't have a paper like that tell them that, but your student visa should be sufficient for them.
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hi , I am a student of stockholm university , my home country is India. I am holding a student visa for 2 years and as per law here I can work part-time / fulltime. I got a job but my employeers are asking me to provide appropriate documents to show that I have work permit . what document I can show to them?
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I would show them the documents you have; student visa, passport with stamp in it etc. Or just ask them exactly what they need and if you don't have a paper like that tell them that, but your student visa should be sufficient for them.
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Thursday, June 7, 2012
How difficult is finding job for international student who doesn't speak Swedish while he is studying?
How difficult is finding job for international student who doesn't speak Swedish while he is studying?
I might study in Sweden...but I just found out that finding job in Sweden is very difficult for international student who doesn't speak Swedish... If anybody knows plz tell me about how much Swedish knowledge is necessary in order to get a job!
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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they speak both swedish and german. both fluently, i'd imagine difficult. but english knowledge is good too.
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i'massuming it would be very hard. good luck
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Friday, June 1, 2012
Netherlands, Sweden, OR Denmark for Student Exchange (please help, 10 pts)?
Netherlands, Sweden, OR Denmark for Student Exchange (please help, 10 pts)?
Can't decide, and need to decide soon. Netherlands - Amsterdam Uni Denmark - Aarhus Uni Sweden - Lund Uni I'm from Canada, and would've loved to go to England, but I felt like I needed to go experience somewhere a bit more different. Where would you pick based on: * Nightlife / Social Life / Friendliness of the people * Costs * Quality of school (IF you know) THANKS
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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go to sweden i believe their education is very cheap because of some law they have.. (i read this in the "study in canada/study abroad book) (soryr to be vague.i cant remember) -you should get the study incanada/study abroad magazine -I think swedden is going to be the most friendly.. not to mention its a beautiful country!!!! -anyway if i were you i would focus on the school's reputation and the costs.. you can have amazing night life anywhere.. really; but if you would focus on that then pick (amsterdam) I hope you have great time and be safe there
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Monday, May 28, 2012
Free College in Sweden for Americans?
Free College in Sweden for Americans?
I'm planning on doing my senior year of high school abroad as a foreign exchange student in Sweden. Recently, my mom met someone that has lived in Sweden for a while and she mentioned something I found extremely interesting. She said that there are colleges in Sweden that want to immerse American culture so much that they offer free schooling for American students. Is this true? For all schools or selective schools? Which ones should I be looking at?
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This is not entirely true. There are no special provisions for Americans, but tuition has been free for everyone. From autumn 2011 foreign students will be charged tuition fees. Most Swedish universities (and university colleges) are owned by the state, while a few are state supported non profit institutions. Tuition has for a long time been almost entirely financed by taxes. The number of foreign students has been relatively low, in part due to the need to learn Swedish, but there has been an increase the last few years. Having a number of foreign students has been seen as beneficial for the universities. This policy will now change. Citizens of the European Union (of which Sweden is part), Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland as well as certain non-citizen residents will still not be charged. For students from other countries universities are to charge the actual cost; no exact amounts have so far been mentioned. For these students there will also be an application fee. There will be SEK 60 millions (USD 8.3 millions) a year in grants to finance tuition for talented foreign student, as well as SEK 30 millions for tuition and cost of living for students from certain developing countries. Details are to be announced later.
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Does the Exchange Students are allowed to get jobs in Sweden?
Does the Exchange Students are allowed to get jobs in Sweden?
There is a Masters program in Software Engineering I wish to join, in which I study first year in India and second year in Sweden. I was wondering if after completing the course, will I be allowed to work in Sweden? Does the employers take exchange students? Also if you know anything about Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden, about its reputation, quality etc please give information.
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Ppl on student visas are allowed to work 20 hours a week. There might be some difficulty to get a job though since you don't speak Swedish but there are companies that takes in foreigners, ask ppl at the university, they'll be sure to know since you far from the only one who comes here.. sigh.. and we pay for it.. anyway they know where you should turn. Never heard of that university but it's probably really good.
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