What are the best high school student exchange programs?
I'm planning to head over to Italy next year to learn about the culture, food, and art and I'd really like to travel while I'm there - the only problem is that I really need to find a student exchange program haha. Care to help out?
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You should take a look at the following website. The State Department can fund your whole trip, but you should read more about it. http://exchanges.state.gov/youth/programs.html
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
How do I turn a student visa into a work visa?
How do I turn a student visa into a work visa?
I am studying in Italy, but would like to stay when my studies are over. After I have found work, or before I have found work (since some jobs require the work visa), how can I obtain the work visa while still residing in the country? Help! My student visa expires in July!
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You wil need a Work Contract and/or an Employment Offer aproved by The Labor Department.
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im also studying in italy with a student visa, in what area of italy are you studying and are you studying to get a degree here or just for regular classes? it also depends, do you already have a degree? i would think to have a work visa here in italy you would simply have to apply to a job (if you have a degree and they are interested) you can simply get the job offer, go to the Questura, get the papers needed, fill them in and apply. thats at least what im doing when im finishing my studies. this is also my last year at the university until 'io sono laureata' in industrial design. if not, just get a simple job kinda like under the table type of thing like so many people do here and eventually after some time, 6 or 7 months apply for a work vida, but you would have to be sure for what 'ditta' or company/restaurant youll be under. hope it helps!
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I am studying in Italy, but would like to stay when my studies are over. After I have found work, or before I have found work (since some jobs require the work visa), how can I obtain the work visa while still residing in the country? Help! My student visa expires in July!
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You wil need a Work Contract and/or an Employment Offer aproved by The Labor Department.
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im also studying in italy with a student visa, in what area of italy are you studying and are you studying to get a degree here or just for regular classes? it also depends, do you already have a degree? i would think to have a work visa here in italy you would simply have to apply to a job (if you have a degree and they are interested) you can simply get the job offer, go to the Questura, get the papers needed, fill them in and apply. thats at least what im doing when im finishing my studies. this is also my last year at the university until 'io sono laureata' in industrial design. if not, just get a simple job kinda like under the table type of thing like so many people do here and eventually after some time, 6 or 7 months apply for a work vida, but you would have to be sure for what 'ditta' or company/restaurant youll be under. hope it helps!
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Tuesday, January 7, 2014
What are some foreign exchange student programs for fifteen year olds?
What are some foreign exchange student programs for fifteen year olds?
I am looking for a foreign exchange student program that will allow me to live with a host family (for just the summer). I found a couple, but they are for the school year--which im not interested in. I want to live with a host family like in a country in england or italy (anywhere in europe)
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Why do just want to go for a summer? Do you really think that you can benefit from just 3 months. Typically you see this in college but not in the HS level. If you only want to go for three months you should see what other programs are out there through Rotary or through your school or church. We had a foreign exchange student from Russia and he stayed August through April. He really integrated into our family and we are still close.
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Hi, I agree with the other poster, if you limit yourself to just a summer program, you lose many of the benefits of being an exchange student -- mainly the culture and language immersion. If you are just there for the summer, it's more of a holiday and not an academic experience. If you go for a whole year, or at least a semester, you will be studying in a different language -- and you will truly learn it! Also, colleges and universities LOVE exchange students and often offer them preferred admissions and sometimes scholarship money. On top of that, the language you learn will benefit you in the workplace as well, with a higher salary, especially if you maintain that training through college. All of this equals a much bigger "bang for your buck"! As to finding a program, you can look at www.csiet.org. That site lists all the programs certified to operate in the U.S. You should also ask your high school counselor, as an organization is only as good as its local representatives. Generally, Rotary is the cheapest, but most competitive, and AFS, Aspect, 4-H and YFU are usually quality programs as well and offer scholarships. The best time to go is your junior year. Then you can work your credits easier (your school will give you credit for some of what you do as an exchange student too, but get it in writing) and will have all the fun of your senior year and graduating with your class. For lots of info on being an exchange student, check out http://www.exchangestudentworld.com/ -- a site written by exchange students for exchange students! Good luck -- and PLEASE consider the longer program!
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Hi. You should look up about AFS. They have year programs and summer programs too. I was an AFS student back in 2005-2006. AFS is well-known throughout the world. If you live in the US, there should be an AFS chapter in every states even in Alaska. Have fun searching.
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I am looking for a foreign exchange student program that will allow me to live with a host family (for just the summer). I found a couple, but they are for the school year--which im not interested in. I want to live with a host family like in a country in england or italy (anywhere in europe)
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Why do just want to go for a summer? Do you really think that you can benefit from just 3 months. Typically you see this in college but not in the HS level. If you only want to go for three months you should see what other programs are out there through Rotary or through your school or church. We had a foreign exchange student from Russia and he stayed August through April. He really integrated into our family and we are still close.
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Hi, I agree with the other poster, if you limit yourself to just a summer program, you lose many of the benefits of being an exchange student -- mainly the culture and language immersion. If you are just there for the summer, it's more of a holiday and not an academic experience. If you go for a whole year, or at least a semester, you will be studying in a different language -- and you will truly learn it! Also, colleges and universities LOVE exchange students and often offer them preferred admissions and sometimes scholarship money. On top of that, the language you learn will benefit you in the workplace as well, with a higher salary, especially if you maintain that training through college. All of this equals a much bigger "bang for your buck"! As to finding a program, you can look at www.csiet.org. That site lists all the programs certified to operate in the U.S. You should also ask your high school counselor, as an organization is only as good as its local representatives. Generally, Rotary is the cheapest, but most competitive, and AFS, Aspect, 4-H and YFU are usually quality programs as well and offer scholarships. The best time to go is your junior year. Then you can work your credits easier (your school will give you credit for some of what you do as an exchange student too, but get it in writing) and will have all the fun of your senior year and graduating with your class. For lots of info on being an exchange student, check out http://www.exchangestudentworld.com/ -- a site written by exchange students for exchange students! Good luck -- and PLEASE consider the longer program!
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Hi. You should look up about AFS. They have year programs and summer programs too. I was an AFS student back in 2005-2006. AFS is well-known throughout the world. If you live in the US, there should be an AFS chapter in every states even in Alaska. Have fun searching.
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Wednesday, January 1, 2014
How to become a mechanical engineer in italy?
How to become a mechanical engineer in italy?
I am a Canadian University student, I have a B.A in applied mathematics from a Canadian University. I wish to undertake a mechanical engineering degree in italy, and then work as an engineer in italy. I know italian well. Just need some suggestions.
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Join the military....seriously
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If you do got to Italy to study mechanical engineering you only get a study visa. You won't be able to work in Italy. The only way you get a job is someone offer you a job. He/She would have to advertise the job in all 27 EU countries before employing someone from outside the EU. Too much paper work and red tape employing someone from outside the EU.
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I am a Canadian University student, I have a B.A in applied mathematics from a Canadian University. I wish to undertake a mechanical engineering degree in italy, and then work as an engineer in italy. I know italian well. Just need some suggestions.
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Join the military....seriously
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If you do got to Italy to study mechanical engineering you only get a study visa. You won't be able to work in Italy. The only way you get a job is someone offer you a job. He/She would have to advertise the job in all 27 EU countries before employing someone from outside the EU. Too much paper work and red tape employing someone from outside the EU.
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Saturday, December 28, 2013
Can a US student in France travel to other countries?
Can a US student in France travel to other countries?
Hi. I'm an American student planning on studying in Paris next August-May(1 school year) and I will have a student visa. I was wondering if I would be able to travel between countries during my vacation times/weekends. For example if I wanted to take an extended weekend trip to Italy, would I be able to do that on my student visa, or am I restricted to the country? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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You'll be able to visit all Euros's Countries without any problem. Passport checked to visit other places like Switzerland, but not a problem at all.
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It depends on your passport. Student visa are national visa which do not authorize travel to other countries. Your US passport however waives the visa requirement for travel as tourist for up to 90 days in a 180 day period. Passport holders of the following countries are visa waived for the Schengen area: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, USA, Uruguay, Vatican City, and Venezuela. Citizens of other non-EU countries require a visa prior to travel. Switzerland will become a Schengen country by the end of this week. Regular Passport controls will be eliminated on land borders however custom controls will still take place. Source(s): http://www.esteri.it/visti/home_eng.asp
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Hi. I'm an American student planning on studying in Paris next August-May(1 school year) and I will have a student visa. I was wondering if I would be able to travel between countries during my vacation times/weekends. For example if I wanted to take an extended weekend trip to Italy, would I be able to do that on my student visa, or am I restricted to the country? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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You'll be able to visit all Euros's Countries without any problem. Passport checked to visit other places like Switzerland, but not a problem at all.
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It depends on your passport. Student visa are national visa which do not authorize travel to other countries. Your US passport however waives the visa requirement for travel as tourist for up to 90 days in a 180 day period. Passport holders of the following countries are visa waived for the Schengen area: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, USA, Uruguay, Vatican City, and Venezuela. Citizens of other non-EU countries require a visa prior to travel. Switzerland will become a Schengen country by the end of this week. Regular Passport controls will be eliminated on land borders however custom controls will still take place. Source(s): http://www.esteri.it/visti/home_eng.asp
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Saturday, December 14, 2013
I am a student about to study abroad in Europe. What is the cheapest way to travel?
I am a student about to study abroad in Europe. What is the cheapest way to travel?
I am based in France and have 4-5 weekends to travel. One weekend is for London, one weekend is for Florence and one weekend in Ansterdam. I will also be in Italy for 10 days.. Best way to save me money and see all what I can? I am a 20 year old female with a International Student ID. Good hostels? Train advice?
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I was on Erasmus in Antwerp (Belgium) 2 years ago, we used to travel every weekend. Usually we used Ryanair (ryanair.com) to travel to the UK, Spain, Portugal etc. Basically you should check: - Ryanair deals, can be very cheap if you buy in advance - other cheap airlines like Easyget - Eurolines (international bus service) - sometimes they offer discounts and good weekend-away deals - Train company discounts I don't know any hostels in these cities cos I usually stay by my friends :) If you wanna go really cheap register on couchsurfing.com and look for the hosts. If you don't wanna stay by anyone, you can also simply look for the guides. Sometimes it's good to have someone local who can show you around :) The better you organize your trips the more you can save, believe me!
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There are several budget airlines operating here; a couple of good sites for finding relatively cheap flights are: http://www.skyscanner.it/ and http://www.whichbudget.com/ . The German train website is very good for determining schedules throughout Europe: http://www.bahn.de/i/view/USA/en/index.shtml , but you'll need the local sites to price and book tickets: http://www.ferroviedellostato.it/homepage_en.html (Italy) , http://www.sncf.com/en_EN/flash/ (France) , http://www.ns.nl/cs/Satellite/travellers (Netherlands). You can find others with a simple search. If you're staying in or near Paris, the night train is a very good option for travel to/from Florence. This is especially true if you buy tickets in advance and can get the "smart price" discount which will cost 35 euro for a berth in a 6 bed compartment. This is an excellent site for train travel: http://www.seat61.com/ and can help you determine whether a Eurail pass is worthwhile for you or not.
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I am based in France and have 4-5 weekends to travel. One weekend is for London, one weekend is for Florence and one weekend in Ansterdam. I will also be in Italy for 10 days.. Best way to save me money and see all what I can? I am a 20 year old female with a International Student ID. Good hostels? Train advice?
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I was on Erasmus in Antwerp (Belgium) 2 years ago, we used to travel every weekend. Usually we used Ryanair (ryanair.com) to travel to the UK, Spain, Portugal etc. Basically you should check: - Ryanair deals, can be very cheap if you buy in advance - other cheap airlines like Easyget - Eurolines (international bus service) - sometimes they offer discounts and good weekend-away deals - Train company discounts I don't know any hostels in these cities cos I usually stay by my friends :) If you wanna go really cheap register on couchsurfing.com and look for the hosts. If you don't wanna stay by anyone, you can also simply look for the guides. Sometimes it's good to have someone local who can show you around :) The better you organize your trips the more you can save, believe me!
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There are several budget airlines operating here; a couple of good sites for finding relatively cheap flights are: http://www.skyscanner.it/ and http://www.whichbudget.com/ . The German train website is very good for determining schedules throughout Europe: http://www.bahn.de/i/view/USA/en/index.shtml , but you'll need the local sites to price and book tickets: http://www.ferroviedellostato.it/homepage_en.html (Italy) , http://www.sncf.com/en_EN/flash/ (France) , http://www.ns.nl/cs/Satellite/travellers (Netherlands). You can find others with a simple search. If you're staying in or near Paris, the night train is a very good option for travel to/from Florence. This is especially true if you buy tickets in advance and can get the "smart price" discount which will cost 35 euro for a berth in a 6 bed compartment. This is an excellent site for train travel: http://www.seat61.com/ and can help you determine whether a Eurail pass is worthwhile for you or not.
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Saturday, December 7, 2013
If you had a choice, France, Italy, or Switzerland?
If you had a choice, France, Italy, or Switzerland?
If you were to be a foreign exchange student, France, Italy, or Switzerland?
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Switzerland
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i'm italian and i can ensure you that it's awesome... we've got lots of problems and defects but italy's marvellous. if you can stay in florence, venice or rome even a short time you're gonna love them, art, fashion and history... but i visited france and switzerland, cos i live in the north near the lake maggiore (very colse to switzerland) and they're beautiful too, but not as italy (for me...)... but in spring i'll do a student exchange with a school in brig (switzerland) and i think i'll have a lot of fun
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I am swiss but i life here in the us now for 18month. if to learn something is your number one priority then go to switzerland. the people are not as open as italians but you wont have any problems with that. swiss people usually speak pretty good english. italy is nice too, bt they dont take it that serious all the time. i would go to switzerland since they have a french, italian and swiss german speaking part. so its a 3 for 1 combo ;-) good luck
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switzerland
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If you were to be a foreign exchange student, France, Italy, or Switzerland?
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Switzerland
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i'm italian and i can ensure you that it's awesome... we've got lots of problems and defects but italy's marvellous. if you can stay in florence, venice or rome even a short time you're gonna love them, art, fashion and history... but i visited france and switzerland, cos i live in the north near the lake maggiore (very colse to switzerland) and they're beautiful too, but not as italy (for me...)... but in spring i'll do a student exchange with a school in brig (switzerland) and i think i'll have a lot of fun
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I am swiss but i life here in the us now for 18month. if to learn something is your number one priority then go to switzerland. the people are not as open as italians but you wont have any problems with that. swiss people usually speak pretty good english. italy is nice too, bt they dont take it that serious all the time. i would go to switzerland since they have a french, italian and swiss german speaking part. so its a 3 for 1 combo ;-) good luck
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switzerland
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