Friday, August 1, 2014
information required regarding studies in brazil...?
information required regarding studies in brazil...?
well....I am an engineering student at bachelors level here in India and is keenly interested to continue my further studies in Brazil. But the problem is lack of information. I could not even find any informative website. So please help me out......any sort of information in welcome.....
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Hi! Aseem. I could help you better if I would to know what is your field and goals (master degree, doctor degree, post doctorate, etc.). But, I think that you will satisfy some of your curiosities for to acess the link below. This is one the best brazilian universities. Concept 6 and 7 in engineering. So, may be what you are looking for. International applicants can be accepted, but, the classes are in portuguese (would be easiest if you would be from Goa...), only. They have a process for to select the applicants. In general, it consists of a test (write),a oral interview and an analysis of your curriculum.
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Monday, July 28, 2014
How do you say in english, the final project in college? thesis?
How do you say in english, the final project in college? thesis?
I'm from brazil and I'm a fashion design student. I'm trying to research interesting ideas, and I don't know which term to use.
Languages - 2 Answers
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Yes, "thesis" is the typical word used in English. If it's for a doctoral degree, like a PhD, it's usually called a "dissertation".
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Thesis usually refers to a published work in a master's or doctoral degree. You can just say final project or capstone project.
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I'm from brazil and I'm a fashion design student. I'm trying to research interesting ideas, and I don't know which term to use.
Languages - 2 Answers
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Yes, "thesis" is the typical word used in English. If it's for a doctoral degree, like a PhD, it's usually called a "dissertation".
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Thesis usually refers to a published work in a master's or doctoral degree. You can just say final project or capstone project.
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Monday, July 14, 2014
Website that can translate English to Portuguese?
Website that can translate English to Portuguese?
I was an exhange student to Recife, Brazil 16 years ago. I still keep in contact with my Brazillian family, but feel ashamed that I must write in English for them to translate. I have lost the language over the years. Can anyone help?
Languages - 6 Answers
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I have the solution for you! Check out this page... http://www.freedict.com/onldict/por.html Just type in a word, and you can translate from English to Portuguese (or vice versa!). Enjoy =) I searched a few sites for you and this is a free and simple one compared to the rest.
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Try http://babelfish.altavista.com/. Be careful though -- sometimes the translations are a bit, shall we say, creative. It's good though for getting the basics quickly and then correcting any mistakes.
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freetranslation.com
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www.freetranslation.com www.babelfish.altavista.com Those 2 sites are the best ones for translations.Hope it helps and good luck learning portuguese!
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There is a good site: http://free-translation.imtranslator.com/. But you have to be very careful because these kinds of site so strict transliteration, a word for word translation. The meaning can be very confusing or completely lost upon translation. So things are very cultural in meaning and the context in which they are said can change their meanings.
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www.freetranslation.com very good site. have fun!
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Monday, July 7, 2014
How can I become more open minded and think critically.?
How can I become more open minded and think critically.?
I am a college student and I really want to understand more of the world. I am currently studying abroad in Brazil and have learned new prespective but I would appreciate more advice on thinking critically. Advice, please.
Philosophy - 7 Answers
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Open mindedness and critical thinking is not necessary for studying courses at college. College requires one to commit their self. If you want to be open minded, detach yourself. Critical thinking, in general, refers to higher-order thinking that questions assumptions. It is a way of deciding whether a claim is true, false, or sometimes true and sometimes false, or partly true and partly false. I'm a great critical thinker, but I dropped out of college because I couldn't commit myself. You don't need to be naturally good at spotting fallacies, you don't need keep questioning assumptions. Scientists use the scientific method to gain knowledge, not critical thnking. All critical thinking has done for me is make me atheist, antinatlaist, and a determinist (no free will)... While I am proud that I can view reality objectively, I don't have the knowledge of a mechanic, or a biologist. In england, universities don't accept people who've completed the critical thinking course. That's how irrelevant it is.
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you just have to be willing to consider other people's differences and then accept them but not judge I think. I'm not sure i understand the detached comment... I think by saying detached you mean don't let your feelings/church/pre-taught views get in the way by judging others and then missing out on the experience? I don't like the word "detached" though because to me it implies that you do not feel. I think you need your feelings to really appreciate other cultures though, to see things from their perspective... walk in their shoes for a mile or two. no?
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by stop being so humble and for a starter give your criticism like grading thing like a lessen. do not be rude and try to show the right way. dont shout and od not be angry. just tell that this is not true give reason and proof and show what is the real situation. understand that most of the cases have more than two sides. sometimes you can choose neither or both.
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Critical thinking is not an open minded process. It has to narrow down all thinking to procedures that demand exact results and does not give in to ideas that may not pertain to it. Open mindedness in this case is sort of like allowing personal biases to run the show. Non of which are true to the objective in reality. Open minded only where it relates directly to the object. Otherwise close minded to all ideas that are not related. Another one of those subjective objective issues.
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As you know, there are always 2 or more positions on every issue or controversy. Make it your business to really understand the view of your opponents, critics, adversaries, rivals, and enemies, as well as you understand your own view and the views of people you like, love and support. That will force you to see that even people and groups you really don't like have some good points, and are not entirely wrong. This is the approach generally taught by scholars and academics. But, in my view, being too open minded and thinking critically too much is a disaster too. Scholars and academics seem to be among the most unhappy people in the world. They seem unable to ever commit to anything, never able to really take sides, or really make firm decisions. They remain too distanced from life itself so that they can study life. But that does not make a good life, in my view. To have a good life, you must get in, be in, and stay in the thick of things. You must take sides, make commitments, and keep those commitments no matter what.
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You should try to stop thinking of yourself as a human being. Okay I know it sounds pretty stupid, but hear me out. When you try to think critically, don't think of yourself as... yourself, because then you'll form a biased opinion only taking into consideration what YOU feel. Step out of your own skin, so to speak. Think of yourself as someone, like a deity, I suppose, who sees the opposed parties or choices as equal and decides what to think based on the advantages and disadvantages of each "option". This is a really deep question. I could rattle on about it for ages, so I'll shut up now. Hope I helped! (:
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You cannot. What you describe is impossible. An open mind is ruined. It allows anything to come in. Garbage in, garbage out. What You See Is What You Get. A closed mind is stale and will not support life or growth. What you want is a filtered mind. You want to keep the garbage out and allow the good in. Like a garden, you need both weeding and fertilizer. Else your garden will not thrive. How is this accomplished? You use something called sound judgment. This is based upon trustworthy standards and definitions. Do not accept everything. Try it against known standards and definitions. If it is false, then reject it. If it is true, then accept it. Open minds are accidents waiting to happen. Do not fall into that trap.
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I am a college student and I really want to understand more of the world. I am currently studying abroad in Brazil and have learned new prespective but I would appreciate more advice on thinking critically. Advice, please.
Philosophy - 7 Answers
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Open mindedness and critical thinking is not necessary for studying courses at college. College requires one to commit their self. If you want to be open minded, detach yourself. Critical thinking, in general, refers to higher-order thinking that questions assumptions. It is a way of deciding whether a claim is true, false, or sometimes true and sometimes false, or partly true and partly false. I'm a great critical thinker, but I dropped out of college because I couldn't commit myself. You don't need to be naturally good at spotting fallacies, you don't need keep questioning assumptions. Scientists use the scientific method to gain knowledge, not critical thnking. All critical thinking has done for me is make me atheist, antinatlaist, and a determinist (no free will)... While I am proud that I can view reality objectively, I don't have the knowledge of a mechanic, or a biologist. In england, universities don't accept people who've completed the critical thinking course. That's how irrelevant it is.
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you just have to be willing to consider other people's differences and then accept them but not judge I think. I'm not sure i understand the detached comment... I think by saying detached you mean don't let your feelings/church/pre-taught views get in the way by judging others and then missing out on the experience? I don't like the word "detached" though because to me it implies that you do not feel. I think you need your feelings to really appreciate other cultures though, to see things from their perspective... walk in their shoes for a mile or two. no?
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by stop being so humble and for a starter give your criticism like grading thing like a lessen. do not be rude and try to show the right way. dont shout and od not be angry. just tell that this is not true give reason and proof and show what is the real situation. understand that most of the cases have more than two sides. sometimes you can choose neither or both.
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Critical thinking is not an open minded process. It has to narrow down all thinking to procedures that demand exact results and does not give in to ideas that may not pertain to it. Open mindedness in this case is sort of like allowing personal biases to run the show. Non of which are true to the objective in reality. Open minded only where it relates directly to the object. Otherwise close minded to all ideas that are not related. Another one of those subjective objective issues.
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As you know, there are always 2 or more positions on every issue or controversy. Make it your business to really understand the view of your opponents, critics, adversaries, rivals, and enemies, as well as you understand your own view and the views of people you like, love and support. That will force you to see that even people and groups you really don't like have some good points, and are not entirely wrong. This is the approach generally taught by scholars and academics. But, in my view, being too open minded and thinking critically too much is a disaster too. Scholars and academics seem to be among the most unhappy people in the world. They seem unable to ever commit to anything, never able to really take sides, or really make firm decisions. They remain too distanced from life itself so that they can study life. But that does not make a good life, in my view. To have a good life, you must get in, be in, and stay in the thick of things. You must take sides, make commitments, and keep those commitments no matter what.
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You should try to stop thinking of yourself as a human being. Okay I know it sounds pretty stupid, but hear me out. When you try to think critically, don't think of yourself as... yourself, because then you'll form a biased opinion only taking into consideration what YOU feel. Step out of your own skin, so to speak. Think of yourself as someone, like a deity, I suppose, who sees the opposed parties or choices as equal and decides what to think based on the advantages and disadvantages of each "option". This is a really deep question. I could rattle on about it for ages, so I'll shut up now. Hope I helped! (:
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You cannot. What you describe is impossible. An open mind is ruined. It allows anything to come in. Garbage in, garbage out. What You See Is What You Get. A closed mind is stale and will not support life or growth. What you want is a filtered mind. You want to keep the garbage out and allow the good in. Like a garden, you need both weeding and fertilizer. Else your garden will not thrive. How is this accomplished? You use something called sound judgment. This is based upon trustworthy standards and definitions. Do not accept everything. Try it against known standards and definitions. If it is false, then reject it. If it is true, then accept it. Open minds are accidents waiting to happen. Do not fall into that trap.
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Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Where is Sean Woodhall (Lovelock) hiding in Brazil?
Where is Sean Woodhall (Lovelock) hiding in Brazil?
Sean Woodhall (nee Lovelock) and Nina Knight have disappeared after making millions defrauding innocent UK people. He disappeared mysteriously in a plane crash in Brazil as it all started coming out. The wreck was found but no bodies. Only person who saw it is a young student who probably got paid off. Does anyone know his whereabouts? Many Pictures are here; http://seanlovelockwoodhall.com/ **HUGE REWARDS ON OFFER BY PARTIES**
Other - Brazil - 2 Answers
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I never heard speak that history, with your permission I would like to send your question for some news agency of Rio de Janeiro to see if they know something about it. We don't want thieves here. Our politicians have enough to us I would like to have more details on the blow that gentleman practiced there to explain better.
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I saw him, last week, close to my home. His is fine and happy!
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Saturday, June 28, 2014
Does a misdemeanor DUI exclude me from eligibility for a Brazilian Visa?
Does a misdemeanor DUI exclude me from eligibility for a Brazilian Visa?
I am a student who was stupid enough to get a dui my freshman year. I want to go to Brazil for the summer to study portuguese and travel. I need to know before I apply if a DUI can make you ineligible for a visa.
Immigration - 1 Answers
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No, not at all. If you are a citizen here you will not have a problem for re entry into the US or to enter Brazil (since your crime was not comitted there). The only things that will cause you a problem is if you are on Parole or probation, as you will not be able to leave the country freely without special permission. Don't drink and drive. I can't tell you how many times I am glad my friends call me for a ride when they have had too much. I will gladly pick them up! It is much better then picking them up from jail or identifying them at the morgue. Take care of yourself! And have a blast in brazil....they don't care much about dui's..LOL!
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Saturday, June 14, 2014
How do I know if he still loves me like I love him?
How do I know if he still loves me like I love him?
I dated an exchange student at my university last year for the whole year. He returned to his native country of Brazil in June. However, I cannot get over him because I am still in love with him. My relationship with him was the only one in which I felt fully happy. Is it even possible that he still feels the same about me?
Singles & Dating - 2 Answers
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He could. You just need to look at him to find out. Search for blushing, eye contact, and lips. Plus he might sweat, but people don't always sweat when they are in love. Its not always the lips either. But sometimes if someone likes you, they will lick there lips. But blushing is what you need to look for. I HOPE THIS HELPS.
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You might want to visit this blog. It contain some valuable information regarding your problem that you might be able to take away from http://www.mindchic.net
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Saturday, June 7, 2014
Does anyone have and advice on raising money to go on school trip?
Does anyone have and advice on raising money to go on school trip?
My school has a summer program to go to Brazil to study the Amazon. I would love to go and am a broke college student. The trip runs around $4000 and I cannot get financial aid because of budget cuts. I have a job so I am definitely going to try to save up as much as I possibly can but does anyone have any tips or experience on raising money for a trip? I can't ask my family member or friends since they are either broke or just plain cheap.
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Collect a group of friends to form a fund raising event for the trip.
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My school has a summer program to go to Brazil to study the Amazon. I would love to go and am a broke college student. The trip runs around $4000 and I cannot get financial aid because of budget cuts. I have a job so I am definitely going to try to save up as much as I possibly can but does anyone have any tips or experience on raising money for a trip? I can't ask my family member or friends since they are either broke or just plain cheap.
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Collect a group of friends to form a fund raising event for the trip.
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Sunday, June 1, 2014
Do foreigners living out the the US need to pay income tax and/or capital gain tax for US-based properties?
Do foreigners living out the the US need to pay income tax and/or capital gain tax for US-based properties?
I have been residing in the US (Chicago, IL) for two years (as a legal student) and am the owner of my apartment. I am considering renting it and then selling it after I leave the country and become a fiscal resident of Brazil. Will I be liable for income tax (in the US) on the rent that I'll be receiving (for my US apartment) ? What about capital gain tax when I eventually sell the apartment?
United States - 2 Answers
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Well, some countries have special treaties with US and they do get a break for taxes. For example, a Taiwanese national do not need to pay taxes on bank interest if they have bank account in US. However, they still need to pay taxes on investment gains.
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Unless there is a tax treaty that provides otherwise -- and there ins't one likely in this case -- you'll be subject to US taxation for the income from the rental and capital gains when you sell. Depending upon the timeline, you may qualify for an exclusion on the capital gain if you lived in the home as your principal residence for 2 of the 5 years immediately prior to the sale. The exclusion amount is $250,000 if your filing status is Single and $500,000 if your filing status is Married Filing Jointly. One caution on this, however. If you marry before you sell the property, you MUST file a joint return with your spouse to qualify for the exclusion on the gain. To do that, she will have to agree to have her world wide income taxed by the US in the year of the sale. Depending upon the numbers, this could kill the benefit of the exclusion if she has significant income. If she does not agree to be taxed by the US, you will have to file Married Filing Separately and will be ineligible for the exclusion. Since you are going to be renting it out, any depreciation allowed or allowable while you rented it out will be subject to recapture and taxation when you do sell even if you qualify for the exclusion.
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
traveling to Sao Paulo, Brazil?
traveling to Sao Paulo, Brazil?
Hello, I am 18 years old and traveling to Sao Paulo, Brazil in a few days. I will be staying for 2 weeks with a family of an exchange student who stayed where I live. I was just wondering of any tips on things I should pack, or what to expect about food or tradition that I should know. I am pretty much clueless so any information would be helpful. Thank you!
Other - Brazil - 4 Answers
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Our legal that you will come to Brazil Expeciales here in sao paulo I live in sao paulo Brazilians are very friendly legal abrass like to greet on the street are very happy even with the difficulties he has the poor. want to know more add me juninhotcard@hotmail.com I used the google translator if the English went wrong was not my fault
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São Paulo is my city, I know everything about there, architecture, cuisine, entertainment. I could give you tips, do and dont's. I don't have time right now to answer this question in a better way. I'll come back soon. Have to go to school.
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Sao Paulo!!! City decadent, do not know where to start ... rivers without drains, high level of crimes, among several other factors. Come to the south! The best cities in the country are there.
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sao paulo is wonderful. I live here and love the United States of America. come is wonderful this city . Add me in M.S.N hiagojhonatan@hot.....
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Hello, I am 18 years old and traveling to Sao Paulo, Brazil in a few days. I will be staying for 2 weeks with a family of an exchange student who stayed where I live. I was just wondering of any tips on things I should pack, or what to expect about food or tradition that I should know. I am pretty much clueless so any information would be helpful. Thank you!
Other - Brazil - 4 Answers
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Our legal that you will come to Brazil Expeciales here in sao paulo I live in sao paulo Brazilians are very friendly legal abrass like to greet on the street are very happy even with the difficulties he has the poor. want to know more add me juninhotcard@hotmail.com I used the google translator if the English went wrong was not my fault
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São Paulo is my city, I know everything about there, architecture, cuisine, entertainment. I could give you tips, do and dont's. I don't have time right now to answer this question in a better way. I'll come back soon. Have to go to school.
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Sao Paulo!!! City decadent, do not know where to start ... rivers without drains, high level of crimes, among several other factors. Come to the south! The best cities in the country are there.
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sao paulo is wonderful. I live here and love the United States of America. come is wonderful this city . Add me in M.S.N hiagojhonatan@hot.....
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
fOREiGN EXChANGE StUdENt?
fOREiGN EXChANGE StUdENt?
Any foreign exchange students out there? Have you ever been one? Have you ever had a foreign exchangee student friend? Well, I am an exchange student from the U.S. I am in Brazil and I am having a terrible time. I miss my friends and family. Say something nice to me to help me get through this!!! lol thanks ;] -lillY
Polls & Surveys - 1 Answers
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I was an exchange student and I want to reassure you that it is very normal to start to feel this way at this point in your exchange. The newness of it all has started to wear off, your novelty as the exchange student at school and in your host family is waning, and the holidays are approaching, which can make homesickness even worse. If you've already graduated from high school (as I had when I did my exchange), your friends are all coming home from college right now and you're realizing that you're not going to be there for all of that fun. BUT...and this is HUGE....if you can make it through Christmas, you're going to be FINE!!!! This will be the most amazing year of your life. When I went on exchange, I didn't really believe it, but now (and I won't tell you how many years later it is!) I can say that my year abroad had the greatest concentration of incredible experiences of any year in my life. I've gone through college and graduate school, gotten married, and I'm now a mother. All sorts of wonderful, fantastic things have happened in my life since I came home from my exchange, but I doubt that I will ever in all of my life have a year like that one - the travels, the friends, the challenges of language and culture and living with my host families, the maturation and development of personal character. You are doing a brave and daring thing by leaving home and being an exchangee and you will - I PROMISE!!! - treasure your memories of your time in Brazil.
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Wednesday, May 7, 2014
I'm an exchange student, can I in the US?
I'm an exchange student, can I in the US?
hey. I'm an exchange student and I'll be in the US (Jacksonville FL) for 1 year maybe 2, and i would like to know if i can drive here, I'm 16, and i don't have my home country car license because u need to be 18 there (Brazil). so I want to know if i can drive, if i can what i need, and where i need to go. Tks.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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I don't know? The laws are always changing! You can try contacting them on their online contact form at https://www3.flhsmv.gov/DDL/CQS/
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As you don't have a Brazilian driver's license, you can't get an IDP, which is the easiest way to validate your license in the US. Most likely your best option would be to get a state permit and license once you meet the residency requirements. You'll probably have to take driving classes and complete some hours with a licensed driver, so your host parents (or other licensed US drivers) will have to be willing to help you out. You'll have to decide if the extra expense & bother is worth it.
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hey. I'm an exchange student and I'll be in the US (Jacksonville FL) for 1 year maybe 2, and i would like to know if i can drive here, I'm 16, and i don't have my home country car license because u need to be 18 there (Brazil). so I want to know if i can drive, if i can what i need, and where i need to go. Tks.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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I don't know? The laws are always changing! You can try contacting them on their online contact form at https://www3.flhsmv.gov/DDL/CQS/
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As you don't have a Brazilian driver's license, you can't get an IDP, which is the easiest way to validate your license in the US. Most likely your best option would be to get a state permit and license once you meet the residency requirements. You'll probably have to take driving classes and complete some hours with a licensed driver, so your host parents (or other licensed US drivers) will have to be willing to help you out. You'll have to decide if the extra expense & bother is worth it.
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Thursday, May 1, 2014
What is a good program to go on an adventure?
What is a good program to go on an adventure?
I see all these stories and read about people going to Brazil or Spain or somewheres like that. I was just wondering what would be a good web site or a good company to get involved for a trip like this. I am a 2nd year university student who is looking for more in life, and I think a opportunity like this is what I need to figure out my life .. thanks!
Other - Destinations - 1 Answers
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habitat for humanity or the peace corps can send you to far flung places, experience exotic local (overseas or wherever) and feel good about helping others in need at the same time. you will also be able to spend some time in the locale where they send you and maybe make some new friends with fellow volunteers. you should check them out and consider pitching it.
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I see all these stories and read about people going to Brazil or Spain or somewheres like that. I was just wondering what would be a good web site or a good company to get involved for a trip like this. I am a 2nd year university student who is looking for more in life, and I think a opportunity like this is what I need to figure out my life .. thanks!
Other - Destinations - 1 Answers
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habitat for humanity or the peace corps can send you to far flung places, experience exotic local (overseas or wherever) and feel good about helping others in need at the same time. you will also be able to spend some time in the locale where they send you and maybe make some new friends with fellow volunteers. you should check them out and consider pitching it.
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Monday, April 28, 2014
Urgent answer needed, F1 Student Visa Interview!?
Urgent answer needed, F1 Student Visa Interview!?
My friend is making his appointment for his F1 Student visa, he currently lives in Brazil but has been accepted to a college in the US. The "wait time" as stated on the US.gov website and the brazil consulate website is just 3 days, but it is saying that he cannot get an interview before jan. 6th, he needs to be here by the 28th at the latest, but has just recieved his i-20 forms, so he had no way of scheduling earlier. Please help, I'm wondering if there is any "urgent appointment" or anything we can do?
Embassies & Consulates - 2 Answers
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well, take a look at the consulate website again to see if they have any contact information for emergencies. chances are they do. hard to say if they'll consider this an emergency or not. most consular sections are pretty busy this time of year.
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There is no such thing as urgent appointment in terms of student visa, since there are so many application. Just keep checking the website and perhaps e-mail the US Embassy/Consulate to explain his situation.
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Monday, April 14, 2014
exchange student question?
exchange student question?
i want to go to brazil do you get to choose what country? how much is it? do you have to know portuguese? brazil or venezuela? what r the requirements? what is an exchange student exactly? does your school have to have that program or no? thanks
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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Basiccaly what you do is go out to anotehr family for usally around a month, then after that someone will go out to yuor family for the same time. I think you need to be 16+ to do it, most exchanges are anyways. The most common exchange is going to American from the UK, there is an Ulster project based in Northern IReland which lets you choose the state in America you want to go to. IM not sure you can go to Brazil for it though, but good luck.
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first of all, you need to find an exchange program. Your high school might have one, but usually they're only to countries like France and Italy. If your school doesnt have one, search around on the internet and consider ALL options, there are a lot of different sights that you can use. Some sights say that you require at least a year of the language, some dont, it really depends on your homestay and if you're going to study abraod. Prices depend on weather you're staying for a whole year or a summer or a semester, but can range from 2500 - 10 000 CAD, depending on where you are going. Sometimes if you go to one homestay in Brazil and stay with a family, a child your age from that family comes and stays with you for as long as yo ustayed there, but not always. Different programs work in different ways. Age wise, usually the minimum age is 15 and the maxium age is 25, but i depends on what exchange program you're using. Hope this helped
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kay, you definitely need to do some more research there are many study abroad programs available, and not all of them are involved with your school. i am going on an exchange to costa rica very soon, and it is with a completely sepreate program. The country you go to depends what program you choose because each program has a different choice of countries. If you go to brazil you should know how to speak at least a LITTLE portugese to get you started and if you choose venezuela, then you should know some spanish. Of course, one of the main points of going on a foreign exchange is to learn another language, so it would defeat the purpose to be completely fluent in spanish or portugese before you even leave your home country. The prices vary with programs, but genereally they are quite expensive, and something that you will need to save money for. The requirements, are that you have and maintain good grades in school, and that you want to go truly to expereince another culture, not just to be away from your parents to party all year ;) The application process is long and complicated, with health checks, criminal background checks and visas etc etc Also, most of the time, since you will be going to school in another language, the credits will not pass over into your school back home therefore, you either work like crazy and try to get two grade levels done in one year or you can repeat a year when you return home there are many sacrifices you will have to make, but it is something so valubale yo cannot even put a price on it it is an experience you will never forget and something that will benefit you greatly in your future GOOD LUCK =)
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Monday, April 7, 2014
Which country is the best country to teach abroad if I have never been overseas?
Which country is the best country to teach abroad if I have never been overseas?
I am a graduate student and looking to get some international experience teaching and save money in the process. I am currently a teacher but the whole classroom thing is getting boring and redundant. I want to be inspired and motivated to come back to the states and give more to my own students. Any suggestions on which countries pay well and has a beautiful culture. I am thinking Africa, Spain, or Brazil. Any suggestions!!!!! Please help serious suggestions please.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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My sister taught in China her senior year of College, I know she had a lot of fun sight seeing AS WELL as teaching. She said the students were all really fun and knew many of her pop culture references - keep in mind, she doesn't speak any dialect other than English spoken there. I don't know how well it pays, if at all, but China always seemed like a great choice to me. You have children who want to know about the world, you have a great culture you're working with, and it's a veeryyy international experience. That would be my pick!
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Spain forget it if your a non EU citizens. The reason is an employer has to advertise the job in all 27 EU countries before he/she would hire someone from outside the EU. Too much paper work and red tape hiring non EU citizens
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Tuesday, April 1, 2014
How can I enter and get a master's degree in UCLA?
How can I enter and get a master's degree in UCLA?
Hi, I'm a brazilian student just finishing my graduation course in economics here in Brazil (city Brasilia). I would like to have a master's degree in UCLA, perhaps in economics, marketing, business or anything related. Trouble is, I have little knowledge on how to enter american universities (especially for a master's degree) , and what I should do. Can anyone tell some basic information on where to start, what to do, what do I need, or some place where I can get specific information? Thanks!
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If you want to dodge some huge bullets you should become a US citizen [obvious] but also a resident of California. Out of state taxes are ridiculous. I don't know about UCLA but some colleges will slap on 20k extra per semester if you are coming from out of state [i believe it will probably apply since you are coming from out of country]. To get residency you need to provide tier one and tier two residency documents, one from each category. Tier one includes stuff like: -CA drivers license -CA ID -Registering to vote etc Tier two documents are more on your independence in the state: -Provide family ties in CA [your mom or dad there etc] -Marital ties [simple, get married to someone who lives in CA] -Millitary discharge sort of stuff -Working or living in CA for 12 months.
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Friday, March 28, 2014
What's the difference between sea and ocean?
What's the difference between sea and ocean?
This question came up yesterday in one of my classes, I live in Brazil and I teach English. I've already wondered about such a simple question like this, but I found it really relevant to know it when I had to give an answer to a student. He's only 13 and got me with this basic question. So, does this difference lie on how large a specific amount of water is, or on the scale you're looking at (like if you're close it's sea, and if it's an overview it's always simply ocean), or if both actually mean the same as Americans usually say. I'd appreciate an answer from a geographer, but all replies are welcome!
Geography - 7 Answers
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same thing
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I think of a sea as generally a small area of an ocean. But wikipedia says: A sea is a large expanse of saline water connected with an ocean, or a large, usually saline, lake that lacks a natural outlet such as the Caspian Sea and the Dead Sea. The Sea of Galilee is a small freshwater lake with a natural outlet, but the term was applied to it anyway. The term is used colloquially as synonymous with ocean, as in the tropical sea or down to the sea shore, or even sea water referring to water of the ocean. Large lakes are sometimes referred to as inland seas, such as the Great Lakes. Many seas are marginal seas.
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I'm a geography nut. especially about capital cities and I do want to go to Brazil because of the hot climate...... the Sea is just a small beach and the ocean is more open spaced and can go to different countries. Good Luck..... P.S I rated this question thumbs up
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Hi: I am from Brazil, but I am no Geographer. I think the difference between "sea" and "ocean" is in the first place one of size and importance. An ocean is always large, a sea can be large or small, but never so large as the ocean itself. An ocean tends to be open, a sea is usually (but not always) closed and can be in the hinterland, too. An ocean is always deep, the sea can be deep or shallow. Also, etymologically speaking, "ocean" comes from Greek, whereas "sea" is a pure Germanic word. Therefore, "ocean" is a more learned term: oceanography, oceanology. An ocean is often something unknown and mysterious, whereas the sea seems to be something more knowable and palpable. In many cases and contexts, the two words are interchangeable. But technically, it seems, the ocean always includes the sea. PS> Daniel G, don't be fooled to think that Brazil is always hot. There are parts of the country where it can be very cold in the winter.
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An ocean is: "a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere" And oceans are the largest division of open water. A sea is: "a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land" Hence a sea is a smaller division of open water, and attached to an ocean. I assume there are some discrepencies in naming (such as the Caspian), which may have been done by locals and not some ovararching naming authority, or it was named based on attachment to an ocean somewhere in its past.
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one's bigger
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first and foremost.. the spelling and the pronunciation.. and i think its the area and volume that they covered..like a drain and canal difference.. ??
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This question came up yesterday in one of my classes, I live in Brazil and I teach English. I've already wondered about such a simple question like this, but I found it really relevant to know it when I had to give an answer to a student. He's only 13 and got me with this basic question. So, does this difference lie on how large a specific amount of water is, or on the scale you're looking at (like if you're close it's sea, and if it's an overview it's always simply ocean), or if both actually mean the same as Americans usually say. I'd appreciate an answer from a geographer, but all replies are welcome!
Geography - 7 Answers
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same thing
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I think of a sea as generally a small area of an ocean. But wikipedia says: A sea is a large expanse of saline water connected with an ocean, or a large, usually saline, lake that lacks a natural outlet such as the Caspian Sea and the Dead Sea. The Sea of Galilee is a small freshwater lake with a natural outlet, but the term was applied to it anyway. The term is used colloquially as synonymous with ocean, as in the tropical sea or down to the sea shore, or even sea water referring to water of the ocean. Large lakes are sometimes referred to as inland seas, such as the Great Lakes. Many seas are marginal seas.
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I'm a geography nut. especially about capital cities and I do want to go to Brazil because of the hot climate...... the Sea is just a small beach and the ocean is more open spaced and can go to different countries. Good Luck..... P.S I rated this question thumbs up
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Hi: I am from Brazil, but I am no Geographer. I think the difference between "sea" and "ocean" is in the first place one of size and importance. An ocean is always large, a sea can be large or small, but never so large as the ocean itself. An ocean tends to be open, a sea is usually (but not always) closed and can be in the hinterland, too. An ocean is always deep, the sea can be deep or shallow. Also, etymologically speaking, "ocean" comes from Greek, whereas "sea" is a pure Germanic word. Therefore, "ocean" is a more learned term: oceanography, oceanology. An ocean is often something unknown and mysterious, whereas the sea seems to be something more knowable and palpable. In many cases and contexts, the two words are interchangeable. But technically, it seems, the ocean always includes the sea. PS> Daniel G, don't be fooled to think that Brazil is always hot. There are parts of the country where it can be very cold in the winter.
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An ocean is: "a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere" And oceans are the largest division of open water. A sea is: "a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land" Hence a sea is a smaller division of open water, and attached to an ocean. I assume there are some discrepencies in naming (such as the Caspian), which may have been done by locals and not some ovararching naming authority, or it was named based on attachment to an ocean somewhere in its past.
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one's bigger
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first and foremost.. the spelling and the pronunciation.. and i think its the area and volume that they covered..like a drain and canal difference.. ??
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Friday, March 14, 2014
Foreign student applying for college?
Foreign student applying for college?
I was born/lived in Brazil for 9 years. Moved to the U.S when I was 9 years old. I've been living here for 7 years and now I'm going back to Brazil for 2 years. I'm 16 now but I haven't finished high school. I'll be going to school there but I know the school system is totally different than it is here. When I turn 18 I plan on coming back here for college and applying for my citizenship. (I'm legal, I have my 10 year residency.) Would colleges accept me even if i didn't finish high school in the U.S? Would they look at my grades from Brazil? Do colleges prefer foreign students? HELP!
Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers
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Yes, you'll be accepted, but you'll be seen as an international student, which will be quite expensive for you. Yes, they'll look at your grades. They don't prefer them over anyone else.
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I'm gonna' give you a little tip that could change your very life. Given your intentions, and your situation up to this point, you'd be far, far better off with a US regionally-accredited high school diploma... ...which you can get, even from Brazil, if you want it bad enough... using this very simple trick: There are a number of programs whereby any person may obtain a bona fide, fully-accredted US high school diploma via DISTANCE LEARNING... ...and most such programs don't really even cost that much, surprisingly. A lot of them are made for people who drop out, but who don't want to get a GED... people who want a REAL diploma and transcript from a regionally-accredited high-school. But there are many other good reasons -- like yours, for example -- why someone would want to partake of such a program. When it's done via distance learning (which, depending on the school, might be via online classes, or videotaped/CD/DVD lectures, or old-fasioned correspondence), it can be done from ANYWHERE ON THE PLANET... including Brazil. And the nice thing about t is that you can, via one of these distance learning programs, pick-up right where you left off in your US high school education, and continue right from there. These programs even have "college bound" and "non-college bound" tracks (the former of which, of course, you will want). Because you've got about half (or more) of your high school completed at a US regionally accredited high school, you really NEED to finish-up from a US regionally accredited high school... even if it's not the same high school that you've been attending up to this point. In fact, were it not for how far along you are in a US school, I might, instead, be talking here about how you can a Brazilian high school education respected by US colleges. But you've already got half or more of it done in the US, so you really need to stick with that. Thanks to FULLY ACCREDITED distance learning high school programs -- some of which are amazingly cheap -- you can. This Google search should help: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-us&num=100&newwindow=1&q=%2B%22high+school+diploma%22+%2B%22regionally+accredited%22+%2B%22distance+learning%22+OR+%22distance+education%22&aq=f&oq=&aqi= If you become interested in any of those programs, BE SURE TO LOOK THEM UP in one or both of the following databases and make sure that they're really and truly "regionally" accredited by an agency approved (to accredit) by the US Department of Education (USDE) and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA): http://www.chea.org/search http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation The program may LIE about its accreditation (which, in my opinion, is reason enough to stay away from it, even if it turns out that it really is, but just not exactly as claimed), so ALWAYS look-up the program in which you're interested. You may also be told, by some, that because you're out of the US, you're not eligible. You need to make sure to present it as that you've been going to a US high school, but that you suddenly find yourself in Brazil and just want to finish up. Don't tell it exactly as you did in your question, here. It may confuse the school and start making it think about whether or not you qualify because of citizenship status. Just hammer home that you're all but done at a US regionally accredited high school, and that you just want a regionally-accredited high school diploma while you're in Brazil so you can come back and head straight into college. Present it that way. Here are some examples: Ashworth High School (formerly James Madison High) http://www.ashworthcollege.edu/programs/highschool/ While Ashworth College is only "nationally" accredited, its high school is "regionally" accredited (which is what you want). It's reasonably priced (though by no means the cheapest), and it has a "college bound" (although I don't know if that's what Ashworth calls it, but it should be obvious) track. I recommend it. Ashworth's direct competitor in life, Penn Foster College also has a regionally-accredited distance learning high school program: http://www.pennfoster.edu/diploma/index.html Probably the best darned regionallly-accredited distance learning high school program in the country is the one at University of Nebraska... but it's a little pricey. http://highschool.unl.edu/ And you're not gonna' believe this last one: Fully regionally accredited, an entire high school program via its "E.A.G.L.E." online program... ...for under four hundred bucks! Yep, you read it right: $400(US) http://www.continentalacademy.com/eagle-online-program.html Hope that helps!
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You're getting a lot of wrong information here. To start with, so long as you have a green card or other permanent residency status, you are not considered an international student. You MAY have to pay out-state tuition for public universities, depending on the state's rules. Second, your Brazilian High School diploma would be perfectly acceptable, though most schools will require you to take the SAT or ACT exam so that they can judge your preparation against the standard of USA High School. If you can get an IB (International Baccalaureate), this is instantly recognized. It is unlikely, though possible, that you will be required to take an English proficiency exam. Some elite colleges deliberately seek outstanding foreign students and offer scholarships, but in most schools you will have to compete for a place with USA-based students. Financial aid and scholarships may or may not be available, according to arbitrary rules.
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Friday, March 7, 2014
How different is Danish culture from American culture?
How different is Danish culture from American culture?
I am going to be a foreign exchange student to Denmark next year. Originally I wanted to go to a very very strange and culturally different place than the U.S. like Thailand, or Brazil, but because of my age (15) the person in Rotary who chose where I am to go, picked Denmark for me. I know it is different, no place would be the same as where I am from, but if you have traveled a lot, could someone explain some of the biggest differences? If you are from there I apologize for being disappointed to go to your homeland.
Denmark - 3 Answers
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You should be glad to go to Denmark. It's definitely a lot different from America both culturally and visually. You'll find that the houses and scenery look nothing like those here. Basically, Denmark looks like a typical Scandinavian country. Do you know which city you're going to? Here's a picture of Copenhagen (the capital). http://www.thebrooklynnomad.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/copenhagen.jpg
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Nawww I can understand you disappointment of going to Denmark when you had hoped for Brazil or Thailand. Denmark is very different from the US in terms of behaviour and mindset but not much according to clothing. However neither is Brazil. After all Jeans and t-shirt is pretty universal. There are lots of differences between US and Denmark, just the size of the towns in Denmark are so small they would be considered small towns in the US, even the capital Copenhagen. There are many beautiful places in Denmark, you might enjoy seeing some of the many islands (Denmark consists of 500 islands, circa 300 are inhabited) some islands only have a few inhabitants. If you want to see people still wearing old fashioned dress it would be the islands of Læsø and Fanø. If you want to see amazing scenery you should go look at Bornholm. You could also check out the old city of Dragør with it's 16th and 17th century houses, it's located on the island next to Copenhagen and close if you are going to Copenhagen. The biggest issue for you may the food which is very different (but fast food is availlable everywhere so don't worry if you hate Danish food). I do hope you will have a wonderful stay after all. Here are some links The island of Læsø: http://www.toppenafdanmark.dk/danmark/da… The island of Anholt:http://www.anholt.dk/ The island of Fanø: http://www.visitfanoe.dk/danmark/da-dk/m… The island of Bornholm: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bornholm and http://images.google.dk/images?hl=da&rlz… The town of Dragør (The island of Amager): http://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drag%C3%B8r and http://www.dragoer.dk/page11.aspx
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I just love Denmark. It would be different because they're crime rate is very low. So you may see babies sitting outside in the open for "fresh air" since theyre crime rate is so low. They're houses are much smaller. Usually bedrooms are only big enough for a bed and closet. Also you might see many people are normally outdoors, since Denmark's houses are so small, they wouldnt have much furniture. Denmark is basically a better, smaller, active country. Unlike how the US is lazy, crime infested, polluted, and our government cant make decisions.
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I am going to be a foreign exchange student to Denmark next year. Originally I wanted to go to a very very strange and culturally different place than the U.S. like Thailand, or Brazil, but because of my age (15) the person in Rotary who chose where I am to go, picked Denmark for me. I know it is different, no place would be the same as where I am from, but if you have traveled a lot, could someone explain some of the biggest differences? If you are from there I apologize for being disappointed to go to your homeland.
Denmark - 3 Answers
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You should be glad to go to Denmark. It's definitely a lot different from America both culturally and visually. You'll find that the houses and scenery look nothing like those here. Basically, Denmark looks like a typical Scandinavian country. Do you know which city you're going to? Here's a picture of Copenhagen (the capital). http://www.thebrooklynnomad.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/copenhagen.jpg
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Nawww I can understand you disappointment of going to Denmark when you had hoped for Brazil or Thailand. Denmark is very different from the US in terms of behaviour and mindset but not much according to clothing. However neither is Brazil. After all Jeans and t-shirt is pretty universal. There are lots of differences between US and Denmark, just the size of the towns in Denmark are so small they would be considered small towns in the US, even the capital Copenhagen. There are many beautiful places in Denmark, you might enjoy seeing some of the many islands (Denmark consists of 500 islands, circa 300 are inhabited) some islands only have a few inhabitants. If you want to see people still wearing old fashioned dress it would be the islands of Læsø and Fanø. If you want to see amazing scenery you should go look at Bornholm. You could also check out the old city of Dragør with it's 16th and 17th century houses, it's located on the island next to Copenhagen and close if you are going to Copenhagen. The biggest issue for you may the food which is very different (but fast food is availlable everywhere so don't worry if you hate Danish food). I do hope you will have a wonderful stay after all. Here are some links The island of Læsø: http://www.toppenafdanmark.dk/danmark/da… The island of Anholt:http://www.anholt.dk/ The island of Fanø: http://www.visitfanoe.dk/danmark/da-dk/m… The island of Bornholm: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bornholm and http://images.google.dk/images?hl=da&rlz… The town of Dragør (The island of Amager): http://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drag%C3%B8r and http://www.dragoer.dk/page11.aspx
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I just love Denmark. It would be different because they're crime rate is very low. So you may see babies sitting outside in the open for "fresh air" since theyre crime rate is so low. They're houses are much smaller. Usually bedrooms are only big enough for a bed and closet. Also you might see many people are normally outdoors, since Denmark's houses are so small, they wouldnt have much furniture. Denmark is basically a better, smaller, active country. Unlike how the US is lazy, crime infested, polluted, and our government cant make decisions.
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Saturday, March 1, 2014
Why is the American education system doing so poorly compared to other developed countries?
Why is the American education system doing so poorly compared to other developed countries?
Why is the American education system doing so poorly compared to other developed countries such as Canada, the UK, Australia, Finland, and even Brazil? Why are students around the globe so much more knowledgeable than those of the USA? What has gone wrong?
Primary & Secondary Education - 13 Answers
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elect a simpleton as a leader.........
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1. No child left behind. 2. The smart people are not having as many children. 3. Dumbing down the class work to the lowest level student abilities. Need I say more?
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Because the American education system is built wrong. There are too many administrators and bureaucrats that take funds away from teachers and students, and they make decisions without knowing how those decisions will affect the classroom.
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B/c politicians are trying to run a school system they know NOTHING about. Teachers don't try to run the government...so why do the government think they can run schools. Most politicians have no background in teaching, and have no idea what it's really like to stand in front of a room full of students and trying to get them to learn.It truly is hard work, and it's not all the glory and greatness that movies makes it out to be.
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Every state in the United states makes their own testing system. California for example makes a really hard test causing the scores to be low. If we made our tests a little easier our scores would go up. In turn making our overall education system look better. It's not that it's that bad... just state testing is made for above grade level and not all students can reach that.
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Too much government involvement over policy and not enough involvement w/ finances. Also, there's the fact that a lot of parents simply don't parent anymore and because of laws teachers can't demand the respect they deserve.
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I believe it is due to a number of reasons. One being that we're wimps. We're afraid our brains might explode if we exert them too much. We watch too much TV. Our mothers are off working instead of being at home with the kids. We try to get too creative with our education instead of teaching "straight-up" the old-fashioned way. Too many gimmicks and not enough meat!
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Our government has systematically taken away funding for education year after year. There are no monies for teachers, or supplies. Art and music programs are virtually non-existent. class rooms are over full and the student to teacher ratio is a joke. Our children are still (for the most part) being taught by the rote method, which only works for certain people. Good teachers are becoming frustrated and disillusioned and quiting.
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the us system puts alot of emphisis on creating a well rounded student. in other countries they focus more on specialized studies. if your gonna be an engineer you dont have to waste your time with music, and art, and literature, you just focus on math and science.
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School programs being cut, overcrowded schools, shortage of teachers. We have a larger population of students than those countries and steadily growing.
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We don't really encourage students to learn. Even the present administration is trying to hold schools and teachers accountable, instead of students themselves. We take all the responsibility away from students, then grease them up with these dreams of becoming Idols, actors, or pro athletes. Other countries also seem to have some national pride. Ours is limited to ribbons, wristbands, and bumper stickers. It's all such a f--ked up mess I can't even organize my thoughts. It's just America, period.
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As far as i've heard its cos the majority of the time American education is based soleyly arund the US. In history we covered the American West, which was interesting as we live in the UK. Plus read something by Michael Moore that funding has been cut for libraries and books, meaning some schools lack in proper reading material or the reading material is really outof date, to the point where geography books still call Iran Persia and Iraq Mesapotamia (spelling wrong there,sorry). Not enough is put into education system. My old crappy secondary school gets over £1mill a year for improvements, and has been given £12mill to bring it up to new standards.
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It's all about valuing education. Other countries view education as a privilege and recognize its value. Here, we all have a right to free education, and kids are required to attend school. When something is given to you so freely, you take it for granted. All our efforts to attempt to make kids learn is pointless without teaching them to want it for themselves. We are also more focused on teaching information than teaching concepts and critical thinking. No Child Left Behind has done nothing but enforce this. School are more focused on getting kids to pass their tests to avoid repercussions than actually teaching kids how to think. More knowledge is gained from learning how the think about a problem and knowing how to find the answer than filling our heads with a ton of facts and figures in case we happen to come across that particular question. If our kids come across a question they don't know, they wouldn't know how to take an "educational guess" because they haven't been taught how. I could go on and on, but I'll leave it at that.
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Why is the American education system doing so poorly compared to other developed countries such as Canada, the UK, Australia, Finland, and even Brazil? Why are students around the globe so much more knowledgeable than those of the USA? What has gone wrong?
Primary & Secondary Education - 13 Answers
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elect a simpleton as a leader.........
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1. No child left behind. 2. The smart people are not having as many children. 3. Dumbing down the class work to the lowest level student abilities. Need I say more?
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Because the American education system is built wrong. There are too many administrators and bureaucrats that take funds away from teachers and students, and they make decisions without knowing how those decisions will affect the classroom.
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B/c politicians are trying to run a school system they know NOTHING about. Teachers don't try to run the government...so why do the government think they can run schools. Most politicians have no background in teaching, and have no idea what it's really like to stand in front of a room full of students and trying to get them to learn.It truly is hard work, and it's not all the glory and greatness that movies makes it out to be.
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Every state in the United states makes their own testing system. California for example makes a really hard test causing the scores to be low. If we made our tests a little easier our scores would go up. In turn making our overall education system look better. It's not that it's that bad... just state testing is made for above grade level and not all students can reach that.
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Too much government involvement over policy and not enough involvement w/ finances. Also, there's the fact that a lot of parents simply don't parent anymore and because of laws teachers can't demand the respect they deserve.
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I believe it is due to a number of reasons. One being that we're wimps. We're afraid our brains might explode if we exert them too much. We watch too much TV. Our mothers are off working instead of being at home with the kids. We try to get too creative with our education instead of teaching "straight-up" the old-fashioned way. Too many gimmicks and not enough meat!
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Our government has systematically taken away funding for education year after year. There are no monies for teachers, or supplies. Art and music programs are virtually non-existent. class rooms are over full and the student to teacher ratio is a joke. Our children are still (for the most part) being taught by the rote method, which only works for certain people. Good teachers are becoming frustrated and disillusioned and quiting.
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the us system puts alot of emphisis on creating a well rounded student. in other countries they focus more on specialized studies. if your gonna be an engineer you dont have to waste your time with music, and art, and literature, you just focus on math and science.
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School programs being cut, overcrowded schools, shortage of teachers. We have a larger population of students than those countries and steadily growing.
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We don't really encourage students to learn. Even the present administration is trying to hold schools and teachers accountable, instead of students themselves. We take all the responsibility away from students, then grease them up with these dreams of becoming Idols, actors, or pro athletes. Other countries also seem to have some national pride. Ours is limited to ribbons, wristbands, and bumper stickers. It's all such a f--ked up mess I can't even organize my thoughts. It's just America, period.
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As far as i've heard its cos the majority of the time American education is based soleyly arund the US. In history we covered the American West, which was interesting as we live in the UK. Plus read something by Michael Moore that funding has been cut for libraries and books, meaning some schools lack in proper reading material or the reading material is really outof date, to the point where geography books still call Iran Persia and Iraq Mesapotamia (spelling wrong there,sorry). Not enough is put into education system. My old crappy secondary school gets over £1mill a year for improvements, and has been given £12mill to bring it up to new standards.
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It's all about valuing education. Other countries view education as a privilege and recognize its value. Here, we all have a right to free education, and kids are required to attend school. When something is given to you so freely, you take it for granted. All our efforts to attempt to make kids learn is pointless without teaching them to want it for themselves. We are also more focused on teaching information than teaching concepts and critical thinking. No Child Left Behind has done nothing but enforce this. School are more focused on getting kids to pass their tests to avoid repercussions than actually teaching kids how to think. More knowledge is gained from learning how the think about a problem and knowing how to find the answer than filling our heads with a ton of facts and figures in case we happen to come across that particular question. If our kids come across a question they don't know, they wouldn't know how to take an "educational guess" because they haven't been taught how. I could go on and on, but I'll leave it at that.
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Friday, February 28, 2014
birthday traditions in Brazil?
birthday traditions in Brazil?
I have a Brazilian exchange student living with us in NEW ZEALAND - her 18th birthday is coming up and I would like to do something traditional for her birthday like she would have if she was still in Brazil
Other - Holidays - 2 Answers
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Well dear.. I think It doesn't matter... We brazilians don't have a birthday tradition... So, you can give her everything you want! I suggest Flowers! Maybe a BIG Lovely Cards.. Every friend write in a part of the card something lovely to her! And you could make a birthday cake with some candles on.. you know.. and sing the Birthday Song, as elsewhere.. Its simple! But I know that you want something different to her birthday.. Particularly, I love when my friends make suprises for me.. Look a surprise birthday video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvH9iLmow1Q&feature=related But it should be at night with all lights off.. WOW, it makes me REALLY happy! Just be creative. Anyway.. I would be there to help you better.. But Good Luck! x) Hugs
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Invite her friends and serve: Chocolate Cake + Brigadeiro. http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Brigadeiro That’s it! Our tradition is to celebrate! X
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I have a Brazilian exchange student living with us in NEW ZEALAND - her 18th birthday is coming up and I would like to do something traditional for her birthday like she would have if she was still in Brazil
Other - Holidays - 2 Answers
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Well dear.. I think It doesn't matter... We brazilians don't have a birthday tradition... So, you can give her everything you want! I suggest Flowers! Maybe a BIG Lovely Cards.. Every friend write in a part of the card something lovely to her! And you could make a birthday cake with some candles on.. you know.. and sing the Birthday Song, as elsewhere.. Its simple! But I know that you want something different to her birthday.. Particularly, I love when my friends make suprises for me.. Look a surprise birthday video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvH9iLmow1Q&feature=related But it should be at night with all lights off.. WOW, it makes me REALLY happy! Just be creative. Anyway.. I would be there to help you better.. But Good Luck! x) Hugs
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Invite her friends and serve: Chocolate Cake + Brigadeiro. http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Brigadeiro That’s it! Our tradition is to celebrate! X
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Friday, February 14, 2014
Do you like Brazil? You don't?Why?
Do you like Brazil? You don't?Why?
Brazil is a amazing country, i traveled there last month, and is not so violent,people are calm and polite I heard an American exchange student put videos on youtube, and all that go to Brazil are to love the country. the exchange student has twitter: @ deryckyyy
Other - Society & Culture - 5 Answers
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It may be nice but I hear some areas are very dangerous.
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I've never been there but I would love to go.
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the country is vibrant though i never go to brazil. yet they have weird porns! :O
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My freinds in the uk went had an amazing time despite that they all got mugged in rio
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I am Brazilian and I live in Brazil, my country is really fantastic, but some areas are violent is a wonderful place to live, do not know which region of Brazil, you know, I think the northeast is a wonderful city Paraty is beautiful! Come back soon you will always be welcome!
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Friday, February 7, 2014
Malpractice insurance for medical students?
Malpractice insurance for medical students?
I am a medical student from brazil and I am applying for one-month rotations in different hospitals in NY. Most of them require you to have malpractice insurance. Questions: - Where to get it? - Can I get it online? - Is it possible to get for just one month? - How much does it cost? If you could, send me a list of companies that would provide this service. Thanks
Insurance - 2 Answers
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Talk to your school. Most have information on student malpractice plans.
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You have to get it through your school. NO insurance company here is going to give medical malpractice liability coverage to someone who's not yet licensed to practice medicine. You can't get it online, but you can arrange to do it over the phone and via the mail. You can buy it for one month, but you have to pay the whole year up front, and if you cancel after one month, you don't get any money back. How much it costs is going to depend on what you are doing, and where. Contact your medical school, for the coverage. Or you can check with your liason at one of the hospitals in NY, to see who they can refer you to.
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Saturday, February 1, 2014
What is the best point-and-shoot camera for my situation?
What is the best point-and-shoot camera for my situation?
I am going to Brazil this summer and primarily want it to take pictures there. I am also a college student so I want a camera that is good for indoor party pictures. I am looking about a $250 max on it. Any suggestions?
Cameras - 2 Answers
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Canon powershot a720 ,7MP,6x optical zoom,4x digital zoom,different pre-installed modes of photography,long life battery,powerful flash,nice hand grip,totally $220,high quality materials,video recording,userfrindly,do you seek sth more?
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IMO, you should consider a camera from the Olympus Stylus SW series. They are water proof (great for the rain forest and pool partys) and shock proof to a five foot drop (great for bouncing around in a vehicle and partys).
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I am going to Brazil this summer and primarily want it to take pictures there. I am also a college student so I want a camera that is good for indoor party pictures. I am looking about a $250 max on it. Any suggestions?
Cameras - 2 Answers
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Canon powershot a720 ,7MP,6x optical zoom,4x digital zoom,different pre-installed modes of photography,long life battery,powerful flash,nice hand grip,totally $220,high quality materials,video recording,userfrindly,do you seek sth more?
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IMO, you should consider a camera from the Olympus Stylus SW series. They are water proof (great for the rain forest and pool partys) and shock proof to a five foot drop (great for bouncing around in a vehicle and partys).
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Fashion in Brazil?
Fashion in Brazil?
Does anyone know of any fashion design projects/work experience in Brazil or anywhere else in the world? I'm a 19 year old fashion design student on a gap year, planning on going to brazil, india, thailand, cambodia & laos?
Rio de Janeiro - 3 Answers
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they like jeans and really into leggings with big shirts or mini dresses
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all you´re gonna see in these places are misery, poverty and desease. Fashion ? go to Paris
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Brazil is increasingly important on the international fashion scene. Think of São Paulo as the Milan of South America. You should visit during São Paulo Fashion Week.
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Does anyone know of any fashion design projects/work experience in Brazil or anywhere else in the world? I'm a 19 year old fashion design student on a gap year, planning on going to brazil, india, thailand, cambodia & laos?
Rio de Janeiro - 3 Answers
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they like jeans and really into leggings with big shirts or mini dresses
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all you´re gonna see in these places are misery, poverty and desease. Fashion ? go to Paris
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Brazil is increasingly important on the international fashion scene. Think of São Paulo as the Milan of South America. You should visit during São Paulo Fashion Week.
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Questions about Teaching English in Brazil ?
Questions about Teaching English in Brazil ?
So im thinking about teaching english in Brazil...i want to know from people that have done it...how hard is it, how much work do you do? If you are not really an Education or Teacher major can you teach it to students? I know some portuguese...i am just curious about the experiences of other Americans teaching in Brazil...what was the good and bad of it ?
Other - Brazil - 6 Answers
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Have lot of friends who tried to teach english in Sao Paulo city. Its not enough to live on. Most who did it had a main wage earner in the family and the english teaching was a second income. Yes you can teach without any formal teaching qualifications. Just that the pay is poor, there are plenty doing exactly the same, and very hard to live off it. If you would like to experience living and working in Brazil try to get a job with a multinational company and get posted here. Then you enjoy some good relocation benefits and earn well.
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If you are a self starter you can make a living. Get yourself a bit of ESL training. Learn the theory part, many forget about that and think it is unnecessary. It is best if you specialize. For example, what is your present work? If you are in business, even the fringes of business like selling in a department store, you will have more to offer. Then, get out your business book and learn the lingo. Find a "teaching business English book". If you are presently in the medical field, this is also great. Get out some books and refresh the lingo. do you see what I am getting at here? Take an on-line course for teaching English. They can be cheap and better than nothing. Your ability with Portuguese will help you and you will learn more Portuguese once you arrive here. Contact language schools here, (yes I live and teach in Brazil). Talk to them about being hired but don't let that discourage you. If you are prepared with a specialty area you can immediately strike out on your own and find clients by making contact with locals. You can expect to earn $25-50USD per class. If your expectations about lifestyle are not too high you can make a living. Good luck! my website www.rosemarybrasil.blogspot.com
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Hello :*) I'm brazilian and I used to teach English, well, I used to teach only basic to intermediate levels, since I didn't do so well on my TOEFL, but since you're a native speaker, things will be easier for you, make sure you get some experience in teaching, sometimes even though you may have a lot to pass on to someone else you need to get to know how to...Bring your resume and your background, if you don't have a teacher major, you'd have to teach in language schools, I'll give you some major names that you could look into over there: Yazigi, Wizard, Fisk, CNA, CCAA, Wisdom...there are many and once you get there, you won't have trouble in find one, no matter what state you go to, I used to live in Natal (Northeast) and I worked for some of these schools, but I'd like to tell you Yazigi is far the best for both teachers and students, they have a great trainning group, teachers meet every week, you'll have to do some tests before get the job and some interviews, they have the best teachers group, they only hire real good teachers, there may be some differences among the school branches but this is pretty much it, they pay well, actually they were the one school I ever worked at that paid more, well, I can't tell you how much per hour, I never paid attention to that, most jobs in Brazil pays you per month so people don't really pay attention to that, but depending on much good you are, they'll give better oportunities, like maybe working as teacher and coordinator for example, there you can choose how many classrooms you want to teach... you could visit the web page and get into it a little www.yazigi.com.br hope it helps :*)
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We have a lot of English's schools here. Cultura Inglesa, CNA, Brasas etc. Eu sei que sempre é uma boa oportunidade para nós treinarmos inglês não só com Brasileiros mas com nativos.
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I taught English in Sao Paulo for a few years, but I was strictly freelance, never working for an English school, and it was just a part-time job for me to make some extra cash. I had a tough time getting started (the Internet was still in its infancy in Brazil), but once I got a few private students, they were great at networking for me, and in the end, I had way more students than time. You have to be able to support yourself for the first two months, without relying on your English-class income. I'm not sure what the going rate is for private lessons, but I know that 5 years ago in Sao Paulo, you could charge R$ 60 to $ 75 an hour for private lessons. At today's exchange rate, that'd be around US$ 30-38 an hour. The problem, of course, is having to travel from one student's house to another, and trying to schedule classes and keep students from cancelling them at the last minute. I used to make my students commit to a minimum number of classes per month, which they could rearrange, but they always had to pay for. If you do it seriously, you could probably teach 6 hours of private lessons a day, which would require about 9 hours of time, due to travel between houses. But you'd probably burn out fairly quickly. For me, teaching English was great, because I only did it about 10 hours a week, and the rest of the time I worked on other freelance consulting projects (I'm an economist). In the end, I really liked my students, and they provided me with good insight into life in Sao Paulo. Boa sorte!
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Listen I have been to Brasil and stayed for 3 months and am now planning to go back again in July. You don't need any proper documents to do it either. The pay yes it sucks if you work for one of the schools there. I suggest renting a space down there such as I am going to do with my fiance that lives there and charge about $50 reis per head per month which will be the only way to make any good money there. The food is dirt cheap there especially if you buy it in some restaurants by the kilo it gets really cheap. The cost of living is also dirt cheap. The only things of course that are outrageously high is anything that is imported into the country in largly being electronics. Which is why there are so many Brasilians buying from here in the states when they get a chance to. Brasil is a very beautiful country with old values to it. Its nothing at all like the states where you need a permit for this a license for that a degree for something else. I know people there that dont even speak portuguese from the states that teach english. So this should give you some idea of what it will be like. Ahh and one thing i do hate about it there though is the movies of course have subtitles , i hate that but all in all its a great place to visit.
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Tuesday, January 7, 2014
How do I get my German citizenship?
How do I get my German citizenship?
I was born and raised in Brazil to parents of German background. My mother was born in Germany and came here before I was born and my father was born in Brazil to German parents (his parents were German war criminals and came to Brazil after World War II). I am a university student and I want to live and work in Germany. How hard will it be to get German citizenship? My mother actually still has her German citizenship.
Other - Germany - 4 Answers
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idk dawg sorry lol but i really dont know
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Read info at first site, then you will need to contact then see second site to find the German consulate nearest to you. Contact them for info on how to establish your German citizenship and get a German passport. Now, Germany seldom allows people to have dual citizenship and may require you to give up your current citizenship...you would have to decide if that is worth it.
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What crimes were your grandparents convicted of?
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In case your mother has German citizenship you only need to go to the German embassy or consulate and apply for German citizenship. Every child born to German parents regardless the place of birth can be German citizen.
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Wednesday, January 1, 2014
what is a good way to make foreign exchange students who aren't in my grade feel more welcome?
what is a good way to make foreign exchange students who aren't in my grade feel more welcome?
i go to a small private school and we're getting a student from germany and one from brazil. the brazilian is staying at my house. how do i make them feel at home and happy?
Other - Society & Culture - 2 Answers
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.familiarize yourself with her country such as customs, the language they speak. i think they speak portuguese in brazil, not sure. learn a word in her language like thank you (obregada) just as it sounds. look up brazil in an atlas learn were it is, etc. ask her to teach you a few words. and vise versa with all of the above. but my dear thoughtful, and caring person, just by you asking your question tells me that they will feel at home with you. since your sincerity and caring, rings through.
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show that you're interested by asking them what you want to know about their country. from that, you would be able to ask more questions and even tell them about your own culture. tour him or her around your town and show your favorite spots to hang out. i'm sure you're gonna have a great time. :-)
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i go to a small private school and we're getting a student from germany and one from brazil. the brazilian is staying at my house. how do i make them feel at home and happy?
Other - Society & Culture - 2 Answers
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.familiarize yourself with her country such as customs, the language they speak. i think they speak portuguese in brazil, not sure. learn a word in her language like thank you (obregada) just as it sounds. look up brazil in an atlas learn were it is, etc. ask her to teach you a few words. and vise versa with all of the above. but my dear thoughtful, and caring person, just by you asking your question tells me that they will feel at home with you. since your sincerity and caring, rings through.
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show that you're interested by asking them what you want to know about their country. from that, you would be able to ask more questions and even tell them about your own culture. tour him or her around your town and show your favorite spots to hang out. i'm sure you're gonna have a great time. :-)
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