Are there any Iowa or national grants or scholarships that I can apply for to student teach abroad?
My Iowa tuition grant expired because I am in my fifth year. I was planning to student teach in Italy in the spring semester but was not expecting to have to pay an extra $5,000 for tuition in the fall. I am from a single parent family and can't afford this extra cost, can anyone please help me? I've looked at fastweb and have done google searches, but I can't seem to find what I'm looking for. Thanks!
Financial Aid - 1 Answers
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Apply to the education department in Iowa. In your fifth year, it's time you went out and got a job to pay for your "eternal" studies. And after 4 plus years of education, quit using your mother's unmarried status as an excuse.
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Sunday, October 14, 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012
13year old ? student exchange to Japan/Italy ?
13year old ? student exchange to Japan/Italy ?
Can i go to Japan or Italy at the age of 13 ( im 14 soon ) i REALLY want to go on a student exchange program can anyone help please ? What would i have to do to go on one , how much money on average etc etc And give me some links pleasee... Thanks ^_^
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May I suggest YFU (Youth For Understanding)? I am a 5-time host mom and volunteer with. When I have asked exchange students why they chose YFU, I get the following answers: (1) YFU gave them more bang for their buck and/or (2) someone they knew and trusted recommended YFU. 95% of the fees collected by YFU go for direct program costs (airline tickets, support in hosting country, etc.). YFU has been around for 59 years and has learned how to make exchanges successful. The main website has a ton of information! This year they have programs to Japan but not Italy. I know they have had programs to Italy in the past, so they may be re-instated - I don't know. Which ever program you choose, make sure they are listed with the Council for Standards on International Educational Travel (csiet.org). They routinely audit programs for quality. Note: you will need to be 15 before you can go. Being an exchange student requires a certain level of maturity that people under 15 usually don't have. The process would be (more or less) as follows: a) Gather info and talk to your parents, teachers, and school counselor. b) Apply for the program and/or a scholarship. (Online, over the phone, by fax or mail, etc.) You will need to choose your country and length of stay. (YFU offers programs to 39 countries this year, only 9 of which require that you study it's language before you go.) c) After the organization reviews your file, participate in an in-person interview. This is to make sure you were honest and accurate on your application and to make sure you're placed with the appropriate host family. d) Pay for the program. e) After you get a host family, correspond with them. (Not officially required, just something I think is an extremely good idea.) f) Go and work hard and enjoy. g) Come home and share your experience. The cost depends on where you go and for how long. Summer programs will generally be $6500 to $8000. Semester and year programs will be $8000 to $11000. The largest costs are getting you there and back and training the volunteers that you'll be relying upon when your there. These costs don't change much if you're there for a summer versus a year. Check out the website - it should answer most (if not all) of your questions (even ones you haven't thought of yet). Good luck to you no matter what you choose.
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Can i go to Japan or Italy at the age of 13 ( im 14 soon ) i REALLY want to go on a student exchange program can anyone help please ? What would i have to do to go on one , how much money on average etc etc And give me some links pleasee... Thanks ^_^
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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May I suggest YFU (Youth For Understanding)? I am a 5-time host mom and volunteer with. When I have asked exchange students why they chose YFU, I get the following answers: (1) YFU gave them more bang for their buck and/or (2) someone they knew and trusted recommended YFU. 95% of the fees collected by YFU go for direct program costs (airline tickets, support in hosting country, etc.). YFU has been around for 59 years and has learned how to make exchanges successful. The main website has a ton of information! This year they have programs to Japan but not Italy. I know they have had programs to Italy in the past, so they may be re-instated - I don't know. Which ever program you choose, make sure they are listed with the Council for Standards on International Educational Travel (csiet.org). They routinely audit programs for quality. Note: you will need to be 15 before you can go. Being an exchange student requires a certain level of maturity that people under 15 usually don't have. The process would be (more or less) as follows: a) Gather info and talk to your parents, teachers, and school counselor. b) Apply for the program and/or a scholarship. (Online, over the phone, by fax or mail, etc.) You will need to choose your country and length of stay. (YFU offers programs to 39 countries this year, only 9 of which require that you study it's language before you go.) c) After the organization reviews your file, participate in an in-person interview. This is to make sure you were honest and accurate on your application and to make sure you're placed with the appropriate host family. d) Pay for the program. e) After you get a host family, correspond with them. (Not officially required, just something I think is an extremely good idea.) f) Go and work hard and enjoy. g) Come home and share your experience. The cost depends on where you go and for how long. Summer programs will generally be $6500 to $8000. Semester and year programs will be $8000 to $11000. The largest costs are getting you there and back and training the volunteers that you'll be relying upon when your there. These costs don't change much if you're there for a summer versus a year. Check out the website - it should answer most (if not all) of your questions (even ones you haven't thought of yet). Good luck to you no matter what you choose.
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Monday, October 1, 2012
How can I get the chance to become an exchange student? (overseas)?
How can I get the chance to become an exchange student? (overseas)?
I am so jealous of this girl in my school, she went to Italy for the student exchange :( I've wanted to be an exchange student since a long time ago since Im really interested in studying cultures from different ethnics in different places. Where to apply? (Im not American) How much is it? Is it safe? Experiences?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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well what country are you from (if not America) IM from Australia and am going on exchange later in the year Steps: 1. Choose a Program, if you are in a Australia then some good ones are 'Southern Cross Cultural Exchange' (The one i'm using) or AFS 2. Depending on were your going and how long it should vary, but it should be anything between 7,000 and 11,000. Often the length of the program your using does not effect the cost as the cost is mainly for tickets 3. Regarding that you choose a proper well known organization it is very safe. You should have a overseas coordinator and each member of you host family will have been thoroughly screened and background checked. If there are any issues between you and your host family then often the program is quick to find you a replacement one. 4. Like i said i am leaving in about 2 months for America and i'm staying for 5 months. I have started a vlog on Youtube following my time in America and you can watch it here; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo53ayYAp9s you can leave any comments or contact me with any questions at anytime i am greatly looking forwards to it and it should be one of the greatest experiences of my life, i strongly suggest looking into it Any additional information you might need to know: As far as I know you can be involved from ages 14-18 (this will depend on you organization) They send you to almost all the countries in the world (this will depend on your organzation) The application program can often be long So this is all that I can think to tell you at the moment, however keep in mind that this only applies to the Australian organizations and im not sure what it is like for other countries Iook into it as it should be an amazing experience and definatly not one to be forgotten. Keep watching my Vlog and contact em with any questions >_< Good Luck
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I am so jealous of this girl in my school, she went to Italy for the student exchange :( I've wanted to be an exchange student since a long time ago since Im really interested in studying cultures from different ethnics in different places. Where to apply? (Im not American) How much is it? Is it safe? Experiences?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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well what country are you from (if not America) IM from Australia and am going on exchange later in the year Steps: 1. Choose a Program, if you are in a Australia then some good ones are 'Southern Cross Cultural Exchange' (The one i'm using) or AFS 2. Depending on were your going and how long it should vary, but it should be anything between 7,000 and 11,000. Often the length of the program your using does not effect the cost as the cost is mainly for tickets 3. Regarding that you choose a proper well known organization it is very safe. You should have a overseas coordinator and each member of you host family will have been thoroughly screened and background checked. If there are any issues between you and your host family then often the program is quick to find you a replacement one. 4. Like i said i am leaving in about 2 months for America and i'm staying for 5 months. I have started a vlog on Youtube following my time in America and you can watch it here; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo53ayYAp9s you can leave any comments or contact me with any questions at anytime i am greatly looking forwards to it and it should be one of the greatest experiences of my life, i strongly suggest looking into it Any additional information you might need to know: As far as I know you can be involved from ages 14-18 (this will depend on you organization) They send you to almost all the countries in the world (this will depend on your organzation) The application program can often be long So this is all that I can think to tell you at the moment, however keep in mind that this only applies to the Australian organizations and im not sure what it is like for other countries Iook into it as it should be an amazing experience and definatly not one to be forgotten. Keep watching my Vlog and contact em with any questions >_< Good Luck
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Friday, September 28, 2012
What is the liveliest town/small city in northern italy?
What is the liveliest town/small city in northern italy?
On student exchange in italy and I want to go check out a couple smaller cities in northern italy. What ones are beautiful, have great nightlife, nice people, etc?
Other - Italy - 2 Answers
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Verona, Bergamo, Padova. Pretty small towns, university towns, big enough to have great nightlife.
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Lucca is just adorable but maybe does not have such a great nigntlife.
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On student exchange in italy and I want to go check out a couple smaller cities in northern italy. What ones are beautiful, have great nightlife, nice people, etc?
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Verona, Bergamo, Padova. Pretty small towns, university towns, big enough to have great nightlife.
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Lucca is just adorable but maybe does not have such a great nigntlife.
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Friday, September 14, 2012
Student Exchange - France or Italy?
Student Exchange - France or Italy?
I want to go on a student exchange next year and would really love some advice on where would be the best place to go. Unfortunately I don't know either language, I am going to have to learn a new language anyway. I am from New Zealand and am 16/17 years old. Please help, Italy or France?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Italy has better architecture and more "history" in my opinion. There was the roman empire and so many great things there. Even religious influences, mostly catholicism seeing as the Vatican is also in Italy. Its a very relaxed place with a lot of friendly people and a great culture. In my opinion, France is a great place but its too much like almost any English speaking country. Don't get me wrong, I love france, but I felt like I hadn't even left english territory and there wasn't anything exciting that I hadn't already seen before.
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Hi TimTam! I would say it depends on your personal style and interests. Italy is very "old world," and the place for art and history, for rather obvious reasons. The people are quite gregarious and friendly, which would be a pretty easy transition for a Kiwi. Personally, I also really, really love the Italian language :) Then there's France, which is a little bit more reserved and traditional. Regarding the other commenter, I wonder if they are from the UK, because that's the only way their comment makes sense to me. Even then, I would hardly say France is like any other English country! I'm from the United States, and absolutely adored my trips to France. I also didn't think Paris or Cannes were anything like London, where I've also lived. So France is a bit more sophisticated and under-stated, and fiercely protective of its culture. France has a bustling film industry, arts culture and the fashion industry. If you want a full immersion European experience, go for France. It's hard to describe... France is just indescribably French! A friend of mine lived there for an extended period of time after university, and pines for it to this day. She absolutely adored living there. Language-wise, though, French verbs scare me. But then again, I speak German :) Talk to your exchange organization and ask them for specific information on their programs in France and Italy. Where are most of their students placed? (especially in relation to cities) Can they put you in contact with returnees or current students living in both countries so you can hear their stories? What is school like in both countries? Good luck! You have a difficult choice to make :) (personally? culture-wise I'd go for France -- even though I'm Italian (for shame!) -- but language-wise, Italy, all the way!)
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I want to go on a student exchange next year and would really love some advice on where would be the best place to go. Unfortunately I don't know either language, I am going to have to learn a new language anyway. I am from New Zealand and am 16/17 years old. Please help, Italy or France?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Italy has better architecture and more "history" in my opinion. There was the roman empire and so many great things there. Even religious influences, mostly catholicism seeing as the Vatican is also in Italy. Its a very relaxed place with a lot of friendly people and a great culture. In my opinion, France is a great place but its too much like almost any English speaking country. Don't get me wrong, I love france, but I felt like I hadn't even left english territory and there wasn't anything exciting that I hadn't already seen before.
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Hi TimTam! I would say it depends on your personal style and interests. Italy is very "old world," and the place for art and history, for rather obvious reasons. The people are quite gregarious and friendly, which would be a pretty easy transition for a Kiwi. Personally, I also really, really love the Italian language :) Then there's France, which is a little bit more reserved and traditional. Regarding the other commenter, I wonder if they are from the UK, because that's the only way their comment makes sense to me. Even then, I would hardly say France is like any other English country! I'm from the United States, and absolutely adored my trips to France. I also didn't think Paris or Cannes were anything like London, where I've also lived. So France is a bit more sophisticated and under-stated, and fiercely protective of its culture. France has a bustling film industry, arts culture and the fashion industry. If you want a full immersion European experience, go for France. It's hard to describe... France is just indescribably French! A friend of mine lived there for an extended period of time after university, and pines for it to this day. She absolutely adored living there. Language-wise, though, French verbs scare me. But then again, I speak German :) Talk to your exchange organization and ask them for specific information on their programs in France and Italy. Where are most of their students placed? (especially in relation to cities) Can they put you in contact with returnees or current students living in both countries so you can hear their stories? What is school like in both countries? Good luck! You have a difficult choice to make :) (personally? culture-wise I'd go for France -- even though I'm Italian (for shame!) -- but language-wise, Italy, all the way!)
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Friday, September 7, 2012
The earliest appointment for my Student Visa to Italy is 10 days AFTER my flight! HELPPPPPP!!!!!!!!?
The earliest appointment for my Student Visa to Italy is 10 days AFTER my flight! HELPPPPPP!!!!!!!!?
long story short, i need a student visa for a study abroad program in italy. I only have 3 weeks, and in the meantime I had to visit my cousin in another state during the holidays, because he is leaving for the army. My flight leaves the 11th and the earliest appt to get a visa is the 21st! what can do i?! I called my study abroad advisor who is trying to pull some strings, I called the consulate and they told me to email them, tomorrow I am trying to call the consulate. Do you think I will have to put off my flight and go to Italy about 2 weeks late?! Do you think I will be able to get my visa in time?!?!?!?! HELP
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nobody can answer this? i doubt you will get the visa on time,
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long story short, i need a student visa for a study abroad program in italy. I only have 3 weeks, and in the meantime I had to visit my cousin in another state during the holidays, because he is leaving for the army. My flight leaves the 11th and the earliest appt to get a visa is the 21st! what can do i?! I called my study abroad advisor who is trying to pull some strings, I called the consulate and they told me to email them, tomorrow I am trying to call the consulate. Do you think I will have to put off my flight and go to Italy about 2 weeks late?! Do you think I will be able to get my visa in time?!?!?!?! HELP
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nobody can answer this? i doubt you will get the visa on time,
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Saturday, September 1, 2012
I was curious about going to Italy as an exchange student... do they speak english?
I was curious about going to Italy as an exchange student... do they speak english?
I don't know much italian... just a few words. Do you think i could get by not knowing italian? What about the schools?
Studying Abroad - 4 Answers
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sure, well erupean english like the english from england
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A lot of em are fluent in English yes.
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We've all heard the old saying “When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Meaning learn the language. Because the Italians are going to get fed up of you asking parla inglese? do you speak English?
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If you choose to study in towns where other students are, you can find a lot of people speaking English. However if you choose to travel down there to learn the language it might not be the smartest move. Sometime people learn best when there are no other options because humans are lazy by nature and will try to group with people like themselves rather than taking on the challenge and the risk of mixing with locals. We are warned by our local agencies about legal risks based on the on-going trial against an exchange student down there. I will wait until she is acquitted before considering this country as exchange student. Also I have learned that some have become in trouble in Italy just because they have not kept all the receipts for purchases done while they were studying down there. We are talking of 1,000 thousand of dollars in fine, if you miss saving just one receipt. Apparently the police can ask you at any time if you got receipts for your purchases.
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I don't know much italian... just a few words. Do you think i could get by not knowing italian? What about the schools?
Studying Abroad - 4 Answers
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sure, well erupean english like the english from england
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A lot of em are fluent in English yes.
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We've all heard the old saying “When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Meaning learn the language. Because the Italians are going to get fed up of you asking parla inglese? do you speak English?
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If you choose to study in towns where other students are, you can find a lot of people speaking English. However if you choose to travel down there to learn the language it might not be the smartest move. Sometime people learn best when there are no other options because humans are lazy by nature and will try to group with people like themselves rather than taking on the challenge and the risk of mixing with locals. We are warned by our local agencies about legal risks based on the on-going trial against an exchange student down there. I will wait until she is acquitted before considering this country as exchange student. Also I have learned that some have become in trouble in Italy just because they have not kept all the receipts for purchases done while they were studying down there. We are talking of 1,000 thousand of dollars in fine, if you miss saving just one receipt. Apparently the police can ask you at any time if you got receipts for your purchases.
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