Hi guys,what are the universities/schools in italy(esp. in milan and rome) have many filipino students?
i'm an incoming 4th year college student here in the philippines and i will be going to italy this coming august because my mom will petition me. i want to study in universities in italy with many filipino students for me to adjust easily and of course to have filipino friends there. i hope you can help me guys!! i need an answer as soon as possible...thank you so much! God bless:))
Other - Italy - 2 Answers
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hi, i don't know if you'll find many filipino students at university, but i know in milan there' s a large filipino community, i think the largest foreign community there.
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There's a very few number of Filipino immigrants or Filipino families living in Italy. Most Filipinos are OFWs or working only Italy temporarily. But Milan has a high number of immigrants. You might find some Filipinos there.
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Saturday, June 28, 2014
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Has anyone ever traveled with the student ambassador program?
Has anyone ever traveled with the student ambassador program?
My daughter was accepted to go with the student ambassador to go to france, italy, and Malta, this year. But I would like to know if any of you have done this program before? Did you like it, About how much was it.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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i was accepted too i just got my letter yesterday,i cant wait to go my mom really wants me to go to!!!
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i was also accepted to france, italy and greece........ ive just moved here in d US and here i go again
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My daughter was accepted to go with the student ambassador to go to france, italy, and Malta, this year. But I would like to know if any of you have done this program before? Did you like it, About how much was it.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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i was accepted too i just got my letter yesterday,i cant wait to go my mom really wants me to go to!!!
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i was also accepted to france, italy and greece........ ive just moved here in d US and here i go again
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Saturday, June 7, 2014
Is American money any good in Italy?
Is American money any good in Italy?
I may study abroad in Italy next year as a foreign exchange student, and I am planning on doing plenty of shopping if I do go, so is American money any good in Italy? allamerican2, what exactly do you think I'm doing by asking this quesion? LEARNING. I have been doing extensive research since I have began planning my trip, so I will be perfectly prepared when I study abroad, thank you!
Other - Italy - 10 Answers
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Go to the bank there and exchange it for Euros. Another solution is to get and atm card and as you spend, the money will be deducted then converted for you. You can also deposit money in the account to replenish your spending money. If you have a set amount you can get a prepaid Visa card, with plastic you don't have to worry if you lose it or get robbed. it can be replaced pretty easy.
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You are better off exchanging it, though some places may take it for small purchases. Even if they do, it will not be all places, and it will not be for large sums. Additionally because the value of the dollar is decreasing relative to many currencies, you will be coming out ahead by exchanging it and then exchanging it back.
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No. You need euros, which is the currency used in Italy and most other European countries. Either get some before you go through your bank or if you have a debit card, you may be able to use it at ATMs once you're there or you can exchange your USD at a bank, etc in Italy.
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My parents went there and I'm pretty sure they had to get their currency transferred, but what I Am sure of, a pick pocket in venice made off with 400 dollars by cutting my Mums pocket on a bus.
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seriously you need to learn more before traveling abroad if this is a question you are asking-- you are ill prepared to do this trip if this is something you do not know the answer too anwer I dont'y know - if you were a cleark in a store in you sity and someone tried to pay you with mexixan pesos would you take it?? NO NO NO 1. ask your self- where do they use US (it is not called american) money? In the US maybe? 2. If the US has it's own money would other countries have money they use? yes ( most of europe recently decided to use one currancy for thier money- a euro is what you call it) 3. Why woudl another country use our money? 4. If youare going to Europe to shop you do not know enough to travel-- a 3$ box of cereal here in the US cost 6 euros in Italy and while I am sure that icould not possibly explain it to you since you even asked this question that = over 9.00 in US money lets just say that if you want to go to the bank and swap US money for 1 euro you would have to give them 1.62 cents to get one stay home and take world history and a few more classes before going abroad 3.
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No, but you can bring the american money to a bank in italy and get italian money for it.
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Any money is good anywhere as long as you exchange it for there money. In Italy $1.00 = 1236.037 lira. To check it out for yourself search money exchange.
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Definitely not; most Western European Countries, including Italy, use €uro as official currency; there are different way to convert dollar in €uro, usually you can convert at your bank before departure (travelers usually don't because of the high exchange rate you have to pay to the bank) or doing the same once you're in Italy (you can also do at the airport); but the most common way is using a debit/credit card with ATM, easy to find wherever. Still ask your bank (the one that gave you your card) about the cost of withdrawal, that are higher than from a domestic ATM. Traveller's cheque are not anymore advisable. In order to be sure is accepted wherever, it's better a Visa or MasterCard; American Express, Discovery, etc are not accepted everywhere. Also remember €uro/dollar exchange rate says currently dollar is a weak currency and €uro very strong, so in Europe for a an American tourist life can be expensive. Anyway, don't feel traumatized by allamericanred2 :) Even the most expensive American brands of cereals in Italy cost no more than 3 to 4 € (4/6 $) , average is much lower. Edit: unlike Mr Mandi belief, lira is not anymore used in Italy: can be changed in branch of Italian Central Bank *only*.
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in terms of spending maybe you could use dollars at the airport but otherwise no. there are a lot of exchange places where you could trade in your dollars for euros but if u do decide to do that there are lots of different prices and some of them are more pricey
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hEy,i Live in Italy and im actually spending all my money shopping online in US Dollars..and that's because the dollar it's very Low now..! the exchange is about 1.60 US dollar for 1 euro! But..who knows what's going to happend till next year..4 months ago the Us dollar worthed 1.20 €!
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I may study abroad in Italy next year as a foreign exchange student, and I am planning on doing plenty of shopping if I do go, so is American money any good in Italy? allamerican2, what exactly do you think I'm doing by asking this quesion? LEARNING. I have been doing extensive research since I have began planning my trip, so I will be perfectly prepared when I study abroad, thank you!
Other - Italy - 10 Answers
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Go to the bank there and exchange it for Euros. Another solution is to get and atm card and as you spend, the money will be deducted then converted for you. You can also deposit money in the account to replenish your spending money. If you have a set amount you can get a prepaid Visa card, with plastic you don't have to worry if you lose it or get robbed. it can be replaced pretty easy.
2 :
You are better off exchanging it, though some places may take it for small purchases. Even if they do, it will not be all places, and it will not be for large sums. Additionally because the value of the dollar is decreasing relative to many currencies, you will be coming out ahead by exchanging it and then exchanging it back.
3 :
No. You need euros, which is the currency used in Italy and most other European countries. Either get some before you go through your bank or if you have a debit card, you may be able to use it at ATMs once you're there or you can exchange your USD at a bank, etc in Italy.
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My parents went there and I'm pretty sure they had to get their currency transferred, but what I Am sure of, a pick pocket in venice made off with 400 dollars by cutting my Mums pocket on a bus.
5 :
seriously you need to learn more before traveling abroad if this is a question you are asking-- you are ill prepared to do this trip if this is something you do not know the answer too anwer I dont'y know - if you were a cleark in a store in you sity and someone tried to pay you with mexixan pesos would you take it?? NO NO NO 1. ask your self- where do they use US (it is not called american) money? In the US maybe? 2. If the US has it's own money would other countries have money they use? yes ( most of europe recently decided to use one currancy for thier money- a euro is what you call it) 3. Why woudl another country use our money? 4. If youare going to Europe to shop you do not know enough to travel-- a 3$ box of cereal here in the US cost 6 euros in Italy and while I am sure that icould not possibly explain it to you since you even asked this question that = over 9.00 in US money lets just say that if you want to go to the bank and swap US money for 1 euro you would have to give them 1.62 cents to get one stay home and take world history and a few more classes before going abroad 3.
6 :
No, but you can bring the american money to a bank in italy and get italian money for it.
7 :
Any money is good anywhere as long as you exchange it for there money. In Italy $1.00 = 1236.037 lira. To check it out for yourself search money exchange.
8 :
Definitely not; most Western European Countries, including Italy, use €uro as official currency; there are different way to convert dollar in €uro, usually you can convert at your bank before departure (travelers usually don't because of the high exchange rate you have to pay to the bank) or doing the same once you're in Italy (you can also do at the airport); but the most common way is using a debit/credit card with ATM, easy to find wherever. Still ask your bank (the one that gave you your card) about the cost of withdrawal, that are higher than from a domestic ATM. Traveller's cheque are not anymore advisable. In order to be sure is accepted wherever, it's better a Visa or MasterCard; American Express, Discovery, etc are not accepted everywhere. Also remember €uro/dollar exchange rate says currently dollar is a weak currency and €uro very strong, so in Europe for a an American tourist life can be expensive. Anyway, don't feel traumatized by allamericanred2 :) Even the most expensive American brands of cereals in Italy cost no more than 3 to 4 € (4/6 $) , average is much lower. Edit: unlike Mr Mandi belief, lira is not anymore used in Italy: can be changed in branch of Italian Central Bank *only*.
9 :
in terms of spending maybe you could use dollars at the airport but otherwise no. there are a lot of exchange places where you could trade in your dollars for euros but if u do decide to do that there are lots of different prices and some of them are more pricey
10 :
hEy,i Live in Italy and im actually spending all my money shopping online in US Dollars..and that's because the dollar it's very Low now..! the exchange is about 1.60 US dollar for 1 euro! But..who knows what's going to happend till next year..4 months ago the Us dollar worthed 1.20 €!
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Sunday, June 1, 2014
Does anyone have a personal experience of being an exchange student in another country?
Does anyone have a personal experience of being an exchange student in another country?
I'm fifteen and I've been thinking a lot about becoming an exchange student in europe...preferibly Italy. But i just want to hear opinions from people who have already done somethign liek that. Is it fun? Woudl you recommend it? I dont speak Italian, but i'm taking spanish right now in school and i heard that Italian is similar. I just want to go to Italy because of the historical sites and it seems more intersting than Spain (which i've been too and liked but i want to go somewhere new).
Other - Europe - 4 Answers
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Heey! I'm 19 now, but I went on a Rotary Youth Exchange to France when I was 16!! It was, in all honesty, the most awesome experience of my life!! I'm actually going back to see my friends and families next week! I would suggest you go through Rotary, it is cheaper than most organisations and there are a lot of great benefits (Monthly allowance, councellors when you need help with homesickness, host family troubles, or making friends at school). They are extremely supportive people and will do anything to make sure your year abroad gives you everything it could! I had a blog while I was away...there are a lot of pages but if you just want to browse go check it out : http://spongebbob.skyblog.com Even if it's hard at the beginning, once you tough out the first couple months, the rest will be a breeze and you won't even see the time go by!
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I went to Japan in 2005. It was very fun, and I learned a lot about more than just Japan. I would recommend that you study some italian first, but you will be at an advantage over little old me.. ha ha. Youth For Understanding is the organization I went with. They offer lots of great orientations and information, but they do cost a bit more. I didn't have to pay, however. YFU has tons of full scholarships. If I can get one, anyone can. The organization is very safe, and they do extensive background checks and everything. They also did not hesitate to move me when a family member became very ill; think of how they would react if it was something really bad!
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Check out the Committee for Safety of Foreign Exchange Students for lots of personal stories. I would not recommend staying with a host family because no fingerprint-based criminal background checks are done and you could be placed in a very bad home. Try a school that offers dorms. That is safer. Yeah, you will learn Italian in about 3 weeks if you already speak Spanish. I did!
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My friend went to Japan but she came back early because the family did not really want her there and the agency told her to find her own family if she didn't like it. I wouldn't recommend it.
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I'm fifteen and I've been thinking a lot about becoming an exchange student in europe...preferibly Italy. But i just want to hear opinions from people who have already done somethign liek that. Is it fun? Woudl you recommend it? I dont speak Italian, but i'm taking spanish right now in school and i heard that Italian is similar. I just want to go to Italy because of the historical sites and it seems more intersting than Spain (which i've been too and liked but i want to go somewhere new).
Other - Europe - 4 Answers
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Heey! I'm 19 now, but I went on a Rotary Youth Exchange to France when I was 16!! It was, in all honesty, the most awesome experience of my life!! I'm actually going back to see my friends and families next week! I would suggest you go through Rotary, it is cheaper than most organisations and there are a lot of great benefits (Monthly allowance, councellors when you need help with homesickness, host family troubles, or making friends at school). They are extremely supportive people and will do anything to make sure your year abroad gives you everything it could! I had a blog while I was away...there are a lot of pages but if you just want to browse go check it out : http://spongebbob.skyblog.com Even if it's hard at the beginning, once you tough out the first couple months, the rest will be a breeze and you won't even see the time go by!
2 :
I went to Japan in 2005. It was very fun, and I learned a lot about more than just Japan. I would recommend that you study some italian first, but you will be at an advantage over little old me.. ha ha. Youth For Understanding is the organization I went with. They offer lots of great orientations and information, but they do cost a bit more. I didn't have to pay, however. YFU has tons of full scholarships. If I can get one, anyone can. The organization is very safe, and they do extensive background checks and everything. They also did not hesitate to move me when a family member became very ill; think of how they would react if it was something really bad!
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Check out the Committee for Safety of Foreign Exchange Students for lots of personal stories. I would not recommend staying with a host family because no fingerprint-based criminal background checks are done and you could be placed in a very bad home. Try a school that offers dorms. That is safer. Yeah, you will learn Italian in about 3 weeks if you already speak Spanish. I did!
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My friend went to Japan but she came back early because the family did not really want her there and the agency told her to find her own family if she didn't like it. I wouldn't recommend it.
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