Thursday, November 28, 2013
POLL: should I go to Brazil during or after New Years?
POLL: should I go to Brazil during or after New Years?
I'm a college student planning on going to brazil for 2 weeks during my winter break from school. Usually break is from mid december to end of january. I'm being pressured by my family in brazil to come the day after christmas, but I'm not sure if i want to spend new years down there, even though where im going in brazil has a beautiful new years. December is a little busy for me with the holidays going on and seeing family and friends you havent seen for months. I figured id go in january when things calm down but tickets might be a little more expensive. so what do you think, screw it and party hard in brazil or balance my vacation out and go after new years? oh yeah and its also summer there when its winter here.
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party hard in Brazil!
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Thursday, November 14, 2013
Study, Work and live abroad in Brazil (for like 1-3 years)?
Study, Work and live abroad in Brazil (for like 1-3 years)?
Just wondering how the whole process works for studying abroad in Brazil. From what I understand You can take classes there for a semster to a year to learn portuguese and then can u simply enroll In a Brazillian University? Just wondering how easy is it for a foerigner (american) to be accepted into a Brazillian university? Also how expensive will it be (will it be free if I'm considered a resident and pay taxes). Also how easy can you find a decent job and still study as a student? Basically I wanna study abroad and possibly enroll in a university there in about a year or so. Can somebody enlighten me (not with just a link to a WEB site) Any personal experiance? Cost is an issue, Can you find scholarships easily or any other ways? Plus how long is an undergrad degree in brazil (i read that it was like 10 semesters) Plus are there associate degrees in Brazil? I've been trying to do some reseacrch but there is so much buerocracy and bad info --THX--
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Rolando, At first, you must to get a Temporary Visa "VITEM-IV" for students. This don't permit to work while you be studying, but you may get a way to earn money in a not formal activity. If you play some instrument, or sing, or does magic, or paint, or make any other artistic and not employed activity, it's OK. You can show you in night clubs or publish an add in a newspaper selling your paintings, drawings, etc. We have many students from different parts of the world, (from the so-called latinos and neighbors to swedish and russian) studying here, but the classes are in portuguese. Buy some english-portuguese dictionary, a grammatic and some other like "how to say it in portuguese" and study these for three or four months before you come to Brazil. Arriving here, search for a intensive course for foreigners to understand conversation and to speak without accent. For to be accept, your high school diploma must be recognized in Brazil, but I think that Brazil and USA have a treat for it. Well, you don't told us what is the field in goal, but I can give you an idea about all. Federal Universities are the best and, the best about it is that all are totally free. No taxes, fees, etc. Only pass the exame (every october-december we have the "vestibular") and joy. Applications for vestibular to UFRJ is closed this year. Next vestibular inscription in august, 2008. Others, begin in september for many universities. Another, in october. Keep alert! I'm from Rio, then, the following explanations will be based in a supposed life in Rio. I think that you prefer to pay nothing to study. So, you must to be an applicant for vestibular of UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO (UFRJ) or UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL FLUMINENSE (UFF) or UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO (UERJ). If the carreer is veterinary, you must to apply for UNIVERSIDADE FEDEARL RURAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO. If your carreer is Physics, you can try CBPF, very very good (two of the Meson-Pi discovers worked there) wit a concept 6 or 7 (maximum). All those offers residence (apartments) in their campus, except UERJ and CBPF. And the dormitories are free of taxes. But, suppose that you don't pass at the exam. Then apply for a ingress in a good particular university. The best is Rio are PUC (Catholic university excelent, but expensive), Gama Filho (expensive), Uinivercidade, Veiga de Almeida and Estácio or Uniestácio (these three excelent and less expensive). The awards in these are a traditional bachelor's degree - four years (8 semesters) of study. In a specific cases, three years in some courses. Estácio have a traditional undergraduate degree (Bachelors degree) and, also, a politechnic institute with awards after two or two and half year - four or five semesters (Associate degree equivalent) - in many fields since gastronomy to computers networks. From graphic design to aeronautics (pilot). See the website and you will have an best idea about what I'm telling you. I think that Estácio is the best choice for you. For this university you must to pay a montly tax between R$ 280,00 - R$ 450,00 (about US$ 140.00 - US$ 220.00), very low taxes. The exame is easy and the university does a new "vestibular" every two months. The bad thing about is that you must a residence. The cheaper are vacancy at residences. Some persons above 60 years rent a room in their apartments. Take a credential and good references translated and apply for one. This may costs between R$ 300,00 to R$ 550,00 (US$ 140.00 - US$ 220.00) for month. Plus metrô (subway) tickets - at least, two for day - and you will expend more R$ 100,00 (some like US$ 45.00) in twenty days. I think that i'ts enough for while. Include a comment if some other information be necessary. See the links bellow (I suggest Babelfish web translator).
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Just wondering how the whole process works for studying abroad in Brazil. From what I understand You can take classes there for a semster to a year to learn portuguese and then can u simply enroll In a Brazillian University? Just wondering how easy is it for a foerigner (american) to be accepted into a Brazillian university? Also how expensive will it be (will it be free if I'm considered a resident and pay taxes). Also how easy can you find a decent job and still study as a student? Basically I wanna study abroad and possibly enroll in a university there in about a year or so. Can somebody enlighten me (not with just a link to a WEB site) Any personal experiance? Cost is an issue, Can you find scholarships easily or any other ways? Plus how long is an undergrad degree in brazil (i read that it was like 10 semesters) Plus are there associate degrees in Brazil? I've been trying to do some reseacrch but there is so much buerocracy and bad info --THX--
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Rolando, At first, you must to get a Temporary Visa "VITEM-IV" for students. This don't permit to work while you be studying, but you may get a way to earn money in a not formal activity. If you play some instrument, or sing, or does magic, or paint, or make any other artistic and not employed activity, it's OK. You can show you in night clubs or publish an add in a newspaper selling your paintings, drawings, etc. We have many students from different parts of the world, (from the so-called latinos and neighbors to swedish and russian) studying here, but the classes are in portuguese. Buy some english-portuguese dictionary, a grammatic and some other like "how to say it in portuguese" and study these for three or four months before you come to Brazil. Arriving here, search for a intensive course for foreigners to understand conversation and to speak without accent. For to be accept, your high school diploma must be recognized in Brazil, but I think that Brazil and USA have a treat for it. Well, you don't told us what is the field in goal, but I can give you an idea about all. Federal Universities are the best and, the best about it is that all are totally free. No taxes, fees, etc. Only pass the exame (every october-december we have the "vestibular") and joy. Applications for vestibular to UFRJ is closed this year. Next vestibular inscription in august, 2008. Others, begin in september for many universities. Another, in october. Keep alert! I'm from Rio, then, the following explanations will be based in a supposed life in Rio. I think that you prefer to pay nothing to study. So, you must to be an applicant for vestibular of UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO (UFRJ) or UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL FLUMINENSE (UFF) or UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO (UERJ). If the carreer is veterinary, you must to apply for UNIVERSIDADE FEDEARL RURAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO. If your carreer is Physics, you can try CBPF, very very good (two of the Meson-Pi discovers worked there) wit a concept 6 or 7 (maximum). All those offers residence (apartments) in their campus, except UERJ and CBPF. And the dormitories are free of taxes. But, suppose that you don't pass at the exam. Then apply for a ingress in a good particular university. The best is Rio are PUC (Catholic university excelent, but expensive), Gama Filho (expensive), Uinivercidade, Veiga de Almeida and Estácio or Uniestácio (these three excelent and less expensive). The awards in these are a traditional bachelor's degree - four years (8 semesters) of study. In a specific cases, three years in some courses. Estácio have a traditional undergraduate degree (Bachelors degree) and, also, a politechnic institute with awards after two or two and half year - four or five semesters (Associate degree equivalent) - in many fields since gastronomy to computers networks. From graphic design to aeronautics (pilot). See the website and you will have an best idea about what I'm telling you. I think that Estácio is the best choice for you. For this university you must to pay a montly tax between R$ 280,00 - R$ 450,00 (about US$ 140.00 - US$ 220.00), very low taxes. The exame is easy and the university does a new "vestibular" every two months. The bad thing about is that you must a residence. The cheaper are vacancy at residences. Some persons above 60 years rent a room in their apartments. Take a credential and good references translated and apply for one. This may costs between R$ 300,00 to R$ 550,00 (US$ 140.00 - US$ 220.00) for month. Plus metrô (subway) tickets - at least, two for day - and you will expend more R$ 100,00 (some like US$ 45.00) in twenty days. I think that i'ts enough for while. Include a comment if some other information be necessary. See the links bellow (I suggest Babelfish web translator).
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Thursday, November 7, 2013
How to get Soccer Schollarship in the USA?
How to get Soccer Schollarship in the USA?
Hi, I'm 21 years old and I plan on start taking College in the USA in the following year. I'm from Brazil and I would be an international student. I play soccer and everything. Took the TOEFL last month and got 91 outta 120 in it. I wanna get a schollarship in the US... Is it gonna be real tough? What about my age? Is it a problem? What are the Colleges where I could take that? Can anyone help me out? Thanks A LOT.
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Para ganhar um burso joganda futebol nos Estados-Unidos (como um estudante) precisará iniçiar um discurso com as várias univerisdades. Nem todas as universidades no EUA tem bursos, então é necesário buscar aqueles que o tem (principalmente vai ser as maiores universidades). Depois disso o chefe da programa de esportes (se tem interesse) vai viajar para vê-lo jogar. E se tudo dá certo ... vôce vai ganhar um burso pra jogar futebol nos Estados Unidos.
How to get Soccer Schollarship in the USA?
Hi, I'm 21 years old and I plan on start taking College in the USA in the following year. I'm from Brazil and I would be an international student. I play soccer and everything. Took the TOEFL last month and got 91 outta 120 in it. I wanna get a schollarship in the US... Is it gonna be real tough? What about my age? Is it a problem? What are the Colleges where I could take that? Can anyone help me out? Thanks A LOT.
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Para ganhar um burso joganda futebol nos Estados-Unidos (como um estudante) precisará iniçiar um discurso com as várias univerisdades. Nem todas as universidades no EUA tem bursos, então é necesário buscar aqueles que o tem (principalmente vai ser as maiores universidades). Depois disso o chefe da programa de esportes (se tem interesse) vai viajar para vê-lo jogar. E se tudo dá certo ... vôce vai ganhar um burso pra jogar futebol nos Estados Unidos.
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Hi, I'm 21 years old and I plan on start taking College in the USA in the following year. I'm from Brazil and I would be an international student. I play soccer and everything. Took the TOEFL last month and got 91 outta 120 in it. I wanna get a schollarship in the US... Is it gonna be real tough? What about my age? Is it a problem? What are the Colleges where I could take that? Can anyone help me out? Thanks A LOT.
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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Para ganhar um burso joganda futebol nos Estados-Unidos (como um estudante) precisará iniçiar um discurso com as várias univerisdades. Nem todas as universidades no EUA tem bursos, então é necesário buscar aqueles que o tem (principalmente vai ser as maiores universidades). Depois disso o chefe da programa de esportes (se tem interesse) vai viajar para vê-lo jogar. E se tudo dá certo ... vôce vai ganhar um burso pra jogar futebol nos Estados Unidos.
How to get Soccer Schollarship in the USA?
Hi, I'm 21 years old and I plan on start taking College in the USA in the following year. I'm from Brazil and I would be an international student. I play soccer and everything. Took the TOEFL last month and got 91 outta 120 in it. I wanna get a schollarship in the US... Is it gonna be real tough? What about my age? Is it a problem? What are the Colleges where I could take that? Can anyone help me out? Thanks A LOT.
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Para ganhar um burso joganda futebol nos Estados-Unidos (como um estudante) precisará iniçiar um discurso com as várias univerisdades. Nem todas as universidades no EUA tem bursos, então é necesário buscar aqueles que o tem (principalmente vai ser as maiores universidades). Depois disso o chefe da programa de esportes (se tem interesse) vai viajar para vê-lo jogar. E se tudo dá certo ... vôce vai ganhar um burso pra jogar futebol nos Estados Unidos.
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Friday, November 1, 2013
Best way to ship a digital camera worth about $150?
Best way to ship a digital camera worth about $150?
I am currently an exchange student in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil and my camera disappeared so I need a new one. I want to order one online and have it sent to my house in the U.S. since the prices in Brazil are ridiculous. What would be best way for my parents to send it? I don't have a CPF number and I don't want to pay that crazy import tax since I'm a student, and I'm not working and I don't want to have to pay for the camera twice just to get it!
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you´re gonna have to pay taxes anyway, be prepared to pay at least 60 dollars in the mail office
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The joys of being a foreigner. I´m an exchange student in Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro. You can use your parents CPF number I suppose? The import tax is inevitable though. Its a new item.. you must pay. Think of it this way. The camera here would cost.. probably $500-600 reais. Minimum. Works out to $300ish american. You´ll still be saving money. Get your host parents to help you look to see if there are any loopholes on a gov´t website. Good luck
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