Thursday, July 28, 2011

how to be foreign exchange student in middle school?

how to be foreign exchange student in middle school?
I want to be a foreign exchange student. The only problem is I would have to be 15 to go to Brazil (or Spain). Is there any programs for middle school?
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Well it depends on when you want to go, like as a summer program or for school. But I suggest going to google and searching something like "teen exchange programs in Brazil". There are many, so find one that best suits what you're loking for. Also, decide on other specifics like if you want to stay with a host family or if you want to volunteer. Good Luck!
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There are many great programs out there. The best way to start is by looking at a study abroad magazine because it shows the different ways you can study abroad (in the summer, during school, with a family, with students, in a college/school, etc). I can recommend two great programs. AFS: http://www.afs.org/afs_or/home Summer Discovery: http://www.summerdiscovery.com Studying abroad is a great experience and I hope that you find a great program!
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Sorry to break the bad news, but you're going to have to wait until high school to be a year or semester long foreign exchange student. You could go on a summer tour with People to People, they have home-stays with local families, but I'm afraid thats as close as you're going to get.

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Thursday, July 14, 2011

What should I get a 16 year old girl from brazil?


What should I get a 16 year old girl from brazil?
a foreign exchange student is going to be staying at our house and i want to get her something for when she comes. she's 16 and from brazil. any ideas?
Friends - 3 Answers
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A dictionary/phrasebook, if she's still learning English ^^ Other than that, if you mean a gift maybe something like a bracelet or necklace?
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all girls love purses, jewelry, a really pretty bookmark with beads and things like from bookstores. Best wishes.
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First of all: Brazilians just prefer to be well treated instead of receiving gifts. Brazilians hate stereotypes. So, it's good to know something more about her country before her travel to the USA. (1) DON'T CALL HER "LATINA". Brazilians are very, very different of Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, Cubans and others. Our language and habits are different. But, may be worst if you or some of your friends call her hispanic. Our ethnic background is different : brazilians may be jewishes, arabs, japaneses, russians, ukranians, polishes, germans, dutches, frenchs, greeks, italians, portuguese, africans and a few of us are really descendant of spaniards. Brazilians are brazilians and this is not an ethnicity or a race, but a nationality. You can check her family names (middle and last name) and you see her ethnic origins. But, is this important??; (2) If you are white and her skin is like of other persons you call whites, in USA don't let your friends show two two weights and two measures: call her white, also. None of your white friends would like arriving in Norway and hear: "well, you don't look sufficient "white" for us, then, you think you are white but you are not". I say this because I see many people from USA calling dark skninners/brown any people from brazil if looks not like a Santa Claus or his daughter or son, as if everybody in the USA looked like Bill Clinton. I see how many people from your country treat as white persons like that couple of actors in the new adventures of Superman, Britney, Joe Mantegna and other with brown hair and eyes. They was born in the USA, then they are whites, but if he was born in Mexico, Argentina or Brazil, they would be latinos and brown with dark skin. Even brazilians with gold/blonde hair and blue or green eyes are called brown if they are tanned and this is pure non sense. If she is pardoe or mulatta (a black with less dark skin), don't call her white. But, if white like italians, greeks, turkishes and iranians (Yes, they are whites. Are they blacks, aborigins or "chinas"?), don't say "Are you considered white in Brazil? Here, we call you brown!". I'm just saying DON'T GIVE HER A RACE OR ETHINICITY BASED IN MISCONCEPTIONS OR PRECONCEPTS!!; (3) If you want to please her, let her to use a computer (if she don't take a own notebook) and pass many hours in Orkut. It's similar to MySpace and a mania for brazilians; (4) Understand and Respect the differences. For example: (4.1) most brazilians lives in hot regions. So, we take bath more than two or three times a day. Due this, all habits envolving higiene are more excessive than for people from North. More times washing the hands, more times brushing the theens, more minutes taking a bath. It's cultural: if is summer, it's time for wasting water; (4.2) Brazilian girls kiss any person when introduced to him/her; (4.3) Brazilian girls are easer to make friends. They talks with any person independent if he/she is ugly, poor or idiot. The World is not divided in "Winners" and "loosers", for us, brazilians. So, don't try changing her mind, with well accepted concepts in the USA, please; (4.4) Brazilian girls talk with no stop, sometimes. Be patient, please; (4.5) Brazilian girls don't see a problem for wearing a very small bikini. This means not they are immoral or "easy for sex". To look beatiful or sexy is a virtue forbrazilian women, not a sin for them; (5) Well. Some brazilian girls may be idiots... You say "I think you looks like a Zebra" and they say "I agree. Everybody say this everytime". You say "You country is miserable and we sustain you" and they say "I know. I came here to USA because this". BUT...many others are very, very strong in her points of view. So, beware the girl you will live with her. See if she is of these with no personality or that with strong personality, before to contradize her in a SERIOUS (not makeup, dress, or any other foolish like these) question; (6) Treat her as if she was from the USA, but, knowing that she is not. She's brazilian. She probably will treat you as she was a friend of you since ten years ago.This may be a little bit strage for you since you don't know her, but try to take this easy; (7) Try to watch some videos about Brazil and brazilians. Meet some brazilians in Orkut and this will help you to understand her easily; (8) PLEASE: Don't confuse Brazil with any other nation or our culture with another culture. Brazil and brazilians are very different that foreign persons may thinks in terms of all: music, habits, financial situation, places and landscapes, etc. My advise is: try to see with your own eyes what is the true BRAZIL! Follow my suggestions, and she will be stay very happy in your home. Try to make the things in the "american way" to receive people from Brazil and may be a total disaster. I have posted some of my other answers about Brazil. I think it will be very helpful for you (knowing more about my country and ou

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Thursday, July 7, 2011

how can I host an exchange student in Colombia?

how can I host an exchange student in Colombia?
I have been searching up exchange student agencies, but they only look for north american families to host international students. I am 17 and I have been an exchange student in Germany before. I also lived in the US for 5 years and I was born in Brazil. I now live in Colombia and I would love to host a student here! My brother is leaving for a year so I`ll be lonely with my parents! If you are interested write your email address below and I will contact you!
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Your best bet is to use an exchange program. YFU and AFS both exchange to Colombia, contact them and apply! http://www.yfu.org/co/index.html http://www.afs.org.co/col_sp/home
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Rotary Youth Exchange is another possible source for exchange students. If you get in touch with your local Rotary Club I'm sure they'd have a student for you to host.

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Friday, July 1, 2011

How do I become a citizen in Brazil?


How do I become a citizen in Brazil?
I'm an American citizen. I've been thinking about moving to Brazil. I was just wondering how I would go about becoming a citizen? What are the ways to becoming a citizen in Brazil? I have been looking at information but different websites say different things. Is it possible to become a citizen? Info about me: I'm 22 years old Not married No children Currently am am undecided college student Hoping to save money to move if I do and am able to.
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The Brazilian Government provides the possibility of foreign students to follow their graduation courses in Brazilian universities in order for them to both study what they want and learn about Portuguese language and Brazilian culture. The visa provided is called VITEM IV, (Temporary Visa 4) and provided to students only and valid for a year only, renewable within Brazil as long as you remain in college. This programs works via an exchange agreement bewteeen Brazil and several countries around the globe. You do not pay for your studies but will have to pay for your stay in the country, i.e. - food, housing, transportation, etc. After the course is over, you can request an extra 2-year visa via an internship program, or direct employment, in public or private companies. The visa provided will be then VITEM V - a worker's visa. After this you can request to remain in the country as a Temporary Resident. You can also jump over the studying part and get a worker's visa shall you be able to find an employer in Brazil before travelling. Workers get a 2-year visa renewable for the same period once. After 4 years in the country you can request the Temporary Resident status, equivalent to the U.S. Green Card. I suggest you contact the Brazilian consular or diplomatic representation closest to your location in order to get more information on this.

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