How do i become an exchange student?
We had three exchange students come to our school this year..i've been really wanting to be an exchange student myself. i am 15 and going to be a sophomore next year but i want to go my junior or senior year. i was wondering what are the best programs and also do you get to pick where you want to go? i was thinking ireland or sweden or maybe paris but i highly doubt thats allowed..please help me..
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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You talk to your foreign language teachers, guidance counselors, and the group leaders of the program(s). They should get you going with the paperwork and requirements.
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Sunday, April 14, 2013
what age is a good grade to go on a foreign exchange student trip?
what age is a good grade to go on a foreign exchange student trip?
ive been interested in going on a foreign exchange student trip. i was curious about what time would be best to go i want to go a semester long program not sure the fall semester or the spring semester though, and should i go in 10th grade 11th grade or senior year. by the way i want to go to sweden or ireland which of those do you think is better for a person to do a foreign exchange student trip to.
Studying Abroad - 7 Answers
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age 16, but if ur more mature and adventureous, go at age 14
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High school. But if you want specifics, go your senior year to finish fun.
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Age :15 years old
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About 11th grade or 12th, that way, you know that you will be okay in school, but you can also go on and learn more from other places. It may be hard for you while you are still first starting high school to go because your mind is so cluttered. Wait till you are ready and can handle all of these things at once.
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my bro went with AFS to New zealand and loved it. He went his Second Semester or his junior year. I might do the same. But talk to your counselor so you can get all your required classes in so you dont have a bad senior year, thats what Im doing. HAVE FUN.
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YOUR JUNIOR YEAR, CAUSE YOUR SENIOR YEAR YOU WANT TO HAVE FUN WITH YOUR CLASSMATES ....<<RITA SEATON
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alot kids go around their junior year (11th grade) you dont want to spend your year as a senior away you could go for 10th grade if you wanted too
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ive been interested in going on a foreign exchange student trip. i was curious about what time would be best to go i want to go a semester long program not sure the fall semester or the spring semester though, and should i go in 10th grade 11th grade or senior year. by the way i want to go to sweden or ireland which of those do you think is better for a person to do a foreign exchange student trip to.
Studying Abroad - 7 Answers
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age 16, but if ur more mature and adventureous, go at age 14
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High school. But if you want specifics, go your senior year to finish fun.
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Age :15 years old
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About 11th grade or 12th, that way, you know that you will be okay in school, but you can also go on and learn more from other places. It may be hard for you while you are still first starting high school to go because your mind is so cluttered. Wait till you are ready and can handle all of these things at once.
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my bro went with AFS to New zealand and loved it. He went his Second Semester or his junior year. I might do the same. But talk to your counselor so you can get all your required classes in so you dont have a bad senior year, thats what Im doing. HAVE FUN.
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YOUR JUNIOR YEAR, CAUSE YOUR SENIOR YEAR YOU WANT TO HAVE FUN WITH YOUR CLASSMATES ....<<RITA SEATON
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alot kids go around their junior year (11th grade) you dont want to spend your year as a senior away you could go for 10th grade if you wanted too
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Sunday, April 7, 2013
where can i find a scholarship to study in sweden ?
where can i find a scholarship to study in sweden ?
i wanna study swedish or the languages of scandanavia countries, how can i find a scholarship to go there or anyone call tell me any organization that helps students to study in sweden ?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Hi! Swedish Institute could be your potential sponsor. Good luck.
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Monday, April 1, 2013
Is it possible to be a vegan in Sweden?
Is it possible to be a vegan in Sweden?
I am going to vegan as an exchange student in a few months. I am a vegan and I am hoping that a host family there could work with this diet. Is Sweden a country that has vegan good options? Is there modern grocery stores where I could pick up some good food items? Is Sweden a good country to be a vegan in?
Other - Europe - 8 Answers
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Yes, they have vegetables in Sweden so why not? Sweden is not a 3rd world country that has no food.
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I'm from Holand.....isn't that weiiiird!!!!!
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Apparently there is growing interest in, and products for, a vegetarian /vegan diet in Sweden: http://www.sweden.se/templates/cs/Article____16239.aspx
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Yes Sweden is a good country for vegans and the food is good. You have to talk with your host family about this, I´m quite sure they understand. Vegan food is a little bit more expensive than ordinary food. I´m not from Sweden, but the neighbour country Finland, and in both the countries we like vegan food more and more. Good luck with your host family and I hope you will enjoy your stay in Sweden.
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Absolutely! Do you know what town you are staying in? I might give you directions to a local vegan food place.
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"Good" depends on what you are used to here. Do not expect any soy or other TVP products in grocery stores; you can find straight tofu at Asian markets and occasionally veggie burgers in organic shops, but expect them to cost 2-3 times as much as in the States. About the only vegan food you will be able to find in supermarkets is bread (depending on how strict you are) and fruits and vegetables. In the winter, the variety of fruits and vegetables is pretty awful compared to the US and they often look pretty anemic. It is also next to impossible to find beans, straight-up nuts, and peanut butter. Do not expect that many people know what veganism is, despite a recent interest in eating less meat. I have never seen anything labeled "vegan" in Europe (England doesn't count). One friend who is a strict vegetarian recently inquired at a restaurant if one particular dish was vegetarian; the restaurant said it was, and the dish arrived, filled with bacon. Gelatin is also considered vegetarian by most Europeans as well. Eggs and white sugar are in almost everything, too. If you can gradually work your way up to eating dairy and eggs, that will help out a lot, but even then, it's almost impossible to not somehow have some sort of animal byproduct slipped in from time to time anyway.
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You already asked this EXACT question (word for word), and you already recieved a whole bunch of answers to the same effect as this one ... do think if you ask it again the answers will somehow be different when they all say the exact same thing. You can be a Vegan just as easily in Sweden as you can anywhere else in the Western world ... it won't be a problem for you anymore than anywhere else. As for the respondant right before me ... Swedes know what a vegitarian is. Holy crap ... where do you live? I knew quite a few Scandinavians that were vegitarians. They also know the difference between a vegitarian and a vegan, and there are stores that sell products specifically for vegans in any town with more than 30,000 people. Even the local neighborhood COOP I used to shop at (that was very small even by European standards) had vegitarian and vegan products (not a wide selection, but they had them). I guess what I'm trying to say is I've lived in Sweden for five years, and I find your answer to be completely wrong. In fact, I find it completely wrong for just about every country I've been to in Europe.
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I agree with blursd2! What is Erica talking about? The country she is describing does not even sound like Sweden. 1. Swedish people know what a vegan is. 2. You can find soy products and veggie burgers pretty much everywhere. 3. It is very easy to find beans, straight-up nuts and peanut butter (wtf? I lived on that when I was living in sweden..). Erica, you don't know what you are talking about. And by the way "years of living in Europe" does not = "years of living in Sweden".
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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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