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
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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.
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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!
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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?
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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
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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.
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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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