how do i extend my visa duration(for work in france ) before my student visa is unvalid?
i mean if i find a steady job while studying and i need to stay in france after my studies to take the job. is it possible to extend the visa from my countrie's embassy in france? or should i get back home once the visa is unvalid and repeat the process all over again from my country to get a new visa?
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it is clearly stated when u study you can not work.you need to get out of europen union when the visa expires..yes you have to go back home and start.
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
if i wanted to be an exchange student in france and attend high school?
if i wanted to be an exchange student in france and attend high school?
but i didn't go with a program, i went and lived with my family that lives there...how would the school work out? would i be low on credits when i come back home??? and what do i tell my school to go to france as an exchange student and live with family instead of a host family? and what will my family over there have to tell the school 'Lycee'? :D
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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I think the credits might be transferable internationally! But you might want to ask your school counselor! I would think it works just like if you were moving from a different state, but i'm not sure!
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Yes you will be because my friend just came from China and he is behind credits. He is repeating some of the classes that are needed to graduate. Unless you bribe your school and they pass you lol. Or maybe you live in a different state. I live in Cali so thats how things are around here. Good Luck.=]
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but i didn't go with a program, i went and lived with my family that lives there...how would the school work out? would i be low on credits when i come back home??? and what do i tell my school to go to france as an exchange student and live with family instead of a host family? and what will my family over there have to tell the school 'Lycee'? :D
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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I think the credits might be transferable internationally! But you might want to ask your school counselor! I would think it works just like if you were moving from a different state, but i'm not sure!
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Yes you will be because my friend just came from China and he is behind credits. He is repeating some of the classes that are needed to graduate. Unless you bribe your school and they pass you lol. Or maybe you live in a different state. I live in Cali so thats how things are around here. Good Luck.=]
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Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Will it be a problem to be in France 3 months before my student visa kicks in?
Will it be a problem to be in France 3 months before my student visa kicks in?
I have will have a student visa for classes starting in the beginning of January, however I am hoping to go to France at the very end of September. Will I encounter a problem in doing this?
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Depends what passport you have. If you travelling on a US passport for instance, you're entitled to stay in France for 90 days out of every 180 days without a visa. If your student visa kicks in before the 90 days is over, then you will probably be OK, just don't overstay the 90 days. It would be best to check all this with the French Embassy in your country.
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I have will have a student visa for classes starting in the beginning of January, however I am hoping to go to France at the very end of September. Will I encounter a problem in doing this?
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Depends what passport you have. If you travelling on a US passport for instance, you're entitled to stay in France for 90 days out of every 180 days without a visa. If your student visa kicks in before the 90 days is over, then you will probably be OK, just don't overstay the 90 days. It would be best to check all this with the French Embassy in your country.
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Wednesday, December 1, 2010
do i need to visa to get to switzerland? i am a syrian student studying in france?
do i need to visa to get to switzerland? i am a syrian student studying in france?
i have a temporary residence permit for student (in France) Thank you
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Yes, you do.
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Yes you can visit Switzerland make sure you take all relevant ID with you. Do you have your carte de sejour yet ? If so yes you can go.
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You don't need a visa to visit Switzerland for up to 90 days within a six months period. Holders of long-stay visa (type D) or residence permits of one Schengen country can travel to all other countries of the Schengen agreement. Both France and Switzerland are Schengen members. The following type of French residence permits qualify for visiting Switzerland. - Carte de séjour temporaire comportant une mention particulière qui varie selon le motif du séjour autorisé (Temporary residence permit bearing specific wording which varies according to the reasons for the authorised stay); - Carte de séjour portant la mention "compétences et talents" (Residence permit bearing the words ''skills and expertise''); - Carte de séjour portant la mention "retraité" (Residence permit bearing the word ''retired''); - Carte de résident (Resident's card); - Carte de résident portant la mention "résident de longue durée-CE" (Resident's card bearing the words ''long-term EC resident''); - Carte de résident délivrée aux ressortissants andorrans (Resident's card issued to Andorran nationals); - Certificat de résidence d'Algérien (Residence certificate for Algerian nationals); - Carte de séjour délivrée aux membres de famille (les membres de famille peuvent être des ressortissants de pays tiers) des citoyens de l'Union européenne, des ressortissants des États parties à l'Espace économique européen et des ressortissants suisses (Residence permit issued to family members (family members can also be third-country nationals) of citizens of the EU and nationals of the EEA/Switzerland); - Autorisation provisoire de séjour portant la mention "volontariat associatif" (Temporary authorisation to stay bearing the words ''Voluntary community service''); - Autorisation provisoire de séjour portant la mention "étudiant en recherche d’emploi" (Temporary authorisation to stay bearing the words ''Student looking for employment''); - Autorisation provisoire de séjour portant la mention "parent accompagnant d’un mineur étranger malade" (Temporary authorisation to stay bearing the words ''Parent accompanying sick alien who is a minor''); - Autorisation provisoire de séjour ne portant pas de mention spécifique (Temporary autorisation to stay bearing no specific wording); - Récépissés de renouvellement de demande de titre de séjour, accompagnés du titre de séjour périmé (Receipt for a renewed application for a resident permit, together with the expired residence permit). The internal borders between Schengen countries are open, no governmental immigration controls will be performed on flights or when crossing the land border between the two countries. Although Switzerland is a Schengen member it does not participate in the European Economic Area (Customs Union), hence controls by customs officers may still be performed on entry. Source(s): http://www.bfm.admin.ch/content/bfm/en/home/themen/einreise/merkblatt_einreise.html ..
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i have a temporary residence permit for student (in France) Thank you
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Yes, you do.
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Yes you can visit Switzerland make sure you take all relevant ID with you. Do you have your carte de sejour yet ? If so yes you can go.
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You don't need a visa to visit Switzerland for up to 90 days within a six months period. Holders of long-stay visa (type D) or residence permits of one Schengen country can travel to all other countries of the Schengen agreement. Both France and Switzerland are Schengen members. The following type of French residence permits qualify for visiting Switzerland. - Carte de séjour temporaire comportant une mention particulière qui varie selon le motif du séjour autorisé (Temporary residence permit bearing specific wording which varies according to the reasons for the authorised stay); - Carte de séjour portant la mention "compétences et talents" (Residence permit bearing the words ''skills and expertise''); - Carte de séjour portant la mention "retraité" (Residence permit bearing the word ''retired''); - Carte de résident (Resident's card); - Carte de résident portant la mention "résident de longue durée-CE" (Resident's card bearing the words ''long-term EC resident''); - Carte de résident délivrée aux ressortissants andorrans (Resident's card issued to Andorran nationals); - Certificat de résidence d'Algérien (Residence certificate for Algerian nationals); - Carte de séjour délivrée aux membres de famille (les membres de famille peuvent être des ressortissants de pays tiers) des citoyens de l'Union européenne, des ressortissants des États parties à l'Espace économique européen et des ressortissants suisses (Residence permit issued to family members (family members can also be third-country nationals) of citizens of the EU and nationals of the EEA/Switzerland); - Autorisation provisoire de séjour portant la mention "volontariat associatif" (Temporary authorisation to stay bearing the words ''Voluntary community service''); - Autorisation provisoire de séjour portant la mention "étudiant en recherche d’emploi" (Temporary authorisation to stay bearing the words ''Student looking for employment''); - Autorisation provisoire de séjour portant la mention "parent accompagnant d’un mineur étranger malade" (Temporary authorisation to stay bearing the words ''Parent accompanying sick alien who is a minor''); - Autorisation provisoire de séjour ne portant pas de mention spécifique (Temporary autorisation to stay bearing no specific wording); - Récépissés de renouvellement de demande de titre de séjour, accompagnés du titre de séjour périmé (Receipt for a renewed application for a resident permit, together with the expired residence permit). The internal borders between Schengen countries are open, no governmental immigration controls will be performed on flights or when crossing the land border between the two countries. Although Switzerland is a Schengen member it does not participate in the European Economic Area (Customs Union), hence controls by customs officers may still be performed on entry. Source(s): http://www.bfm.admin.ch/content/bfm/en/home/themen/einreise/merkblatt_einreise.html ..
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
how will i go in France on student exchange?
how will i go in France on student exchange?
Ok, so i may be going to France at the end of the year for 3 months on exchange. I will be 16 and i only know basic French. While i'm there i will be going to school also. Do many people in France know any English? and will i be able to pick up French while i'm there? My other option is Sweden, would this be better? thanks. I was thinking maybe Lyon? and also, how long do you think it would take me to pick up french living there?
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Where abouts are you going? Where i live there are alot of english people, most french seem to have a basic english too so you should be fine. I would go for France!
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If you do not know any Swedish at all, then France is definitely the better option since you already have the basics. Many young Swedes are fluent in English but "everyman" in the street is not, especially in backwaters, and at school the lessons would be conducted in a language that you do not understand at all and that is difficult to pick up. Outside Stockholm, other than country pursuits and picturesque small towns to visit, there is not a great deal to do especially once winter sets in. In France these days, many young people do speak some English as nowadays it is taught in all schools, including primary schools, but quite a few adults are fluent too. It is only the older generations who were not taught it at school who are unable to speak it at all. I have taught students who arrived in France knowing very little French. You would be amazed how quickly they did pick up the language once they were surrounded by it constantly and lived in a totally French context. The family that will receive you will do their best to help you and teach you quite a lot of everyday things, and at school you probably will be attached to a student who is good at English and can help you, unless of course your correspondent is still there with you and only goes to your home at a later date, in which case you will be following her around. You will be bewildered at first, but I can assure you things will fall into place quite speedily and all your school French will come back to mind when you are in a French context. You will rapidly assimilate new expressions because you will hear or see them so often. Make the most of it, and have a wonderful time! It is an unmissable experience. PS. I had only seen your initial question and have now read what you added to it about considering Lyon. You could not make a better choice! Lyon is an absolutely awesome place. It is a beautiful town with a variety of areas, and buildings that range from Roman or medieval, 17th and 18th century houses, to first class modern shopping districts. There are numerous lovely squares with fountains and statuary all over town, and two large tree lined rivers that create a lot of open space and where there is a lot of light. The public buildings are fantastic and numerous and spacious museums contain antique, modern and superb art, also furniture and textiles collections that are world class and very well displayed. The Egyptian section of the biggest museum has a temple which is as impressive as the one at the Met in New York. The main Town Hall in the centre of the city was built in the same style as Versailles, has enormous rooms and is dripping with hundreds of huge crystal chandeliers. It has excellent transport facilities, including a spanking new, clean and light subway, trams, bendy buses, two hillside cable shuttles, and a system of bike lending where you borrow a bike in one place and hand it in another all over the town. Drivers are extremely considerate and, compared to Paris, also very patient. The streets are swept and even washed on a daily basis and the place is immaculate. There are excellent sports facilities and lots of cultural events. Parks and gardens are well tended and a pleasure to sit in. There are magnificent views from the esplanade outside the splendid basilica that overlooks the town and stands at the top of the ridge on the western side. The place is renowned world wide for the excellence of the cuisine and there are hundreds of little restaurants everywhere that serve fresh, tasty and wholesome food. There are whole streets of little boutiques selling fashion of every kind, trendy little dresses, beautifully cut jeans, cute and stylish little tops, prom dresses and even hats to die for. Just one reservation though: prices are as high as in Paris. It is after all the second urban agglomeration in France. On Sundays there are two huge markets on the banks of the rivers (two merge in Lyon). One is an amazingly colourful food and vegetable market where you can buy anything from asparagus and cabbages to fish and flowers, and there are stalls selling delicious local cheeses of all kinds. The other is an art and craft market where various artists expose their works and craftsmen and women sell jewellery, leatherwork, glass, sculpture and artifacts of all kinds. Like in Paris there is a riverbank where booklellers have permanent lockers which they open daily and from where they sell all sorts of secondhand books very cheaply. The whole town is heaving with young people as it has an excellent university. People there are really nice and extremely polite. Even the staff working at the various Mc Donalds is fluent is several languages as it is such a cosmopolitan city. There are many people who do speak English. I have just come back from there and if I had a choice I would pick it as a place to live rather than Paris. Last and not least it is warm, whilst Sweden is cold and often rather cool and wet even in the summer. I was in Stockholm in August one year and it snowed!
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I would definitely chose France, even though you only know basic French, especially if you don't know any Swedish at all. In Lyon, I'm not sure that English is incredibly widely spoken, but you know the basics, and with a dictionary and a little time you should be okay. You should pick up French very quickly while you are there, ESPECIALLY if you are living with a host family, unless you are very bad at foreign languages. I have not been to Sweden. However, my boyfriend is from there and he is back there right now. I'm usually very good at picking up foreign languages, but Swedish is really difficult for English speakers to learn. He is fluent and has taught me some things, but most words are far from English. Pronunciation can be quite strange too. Also, I'm not sure if you mean the end of the calendar year or the end of the school year, but during winter, Sweden is VERY cold and has VERY short daylight hours, so you might want to think about that. You should definitely do this if you can. Any sort of foreign exchange or something similar is a great opportunity to take advantage of. Last summer I went to Spain for 3 1/2 weeks and I lived with a host family. I already knew a lot of Spanish, but being in Spain really improved my accent and such. I loved it so much and when I came home I discovered I really love to learn foreign languages so I started taking French. I traveled to Paris with my family and even after only about 7 months of French class, it was pretty easy to communicate. I think that French is very easy to put to use for some reason. Also, I am about your age. I am 17 now. I left for Spain when I was 15 and celebrated my 16th birthday there. Good luck! Do it!
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Ok, so i may be going to France at the end of the year for 3 months on exchange. I will be 16 and i only know basic French. While i'm there i will be going to school also. Do many people in France know any English? and will i be able to pick up French while i'm there? My other option is Sweden, would this be better? thanks. I was thinking maybe Lyon? and also, how long do you think it would take me to pick up french living there?
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Where abouts are you going? Where i live there are alot of english people, most french seem to have a basic english too so you should be fine. I would go for France!
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If you do not know any Swedish at all, then France is definitely the better option since you already have the basics. Many young Swedes are fluent in English but "everyman" in the street is not, especially in backwaters, and at school the lessons would be conducted in a language that you do not understand at all and that is difficult to pick up. Outside Stockholm, other than country pursuits and picturesque small towns to visit, there is not a great deal to do especially once winter sets in. In France these days, many young people do speak some English as nowadays it is taught in all schools, including primary schools, but quite a few adults are fluent too. It is only the older generations who were not taught it at school who are unable to speak it at all. I have taught students who arrived in France knowing very little French. You would be amazed how quickly they did pick up the language once they were surrounded by it constantly and lived in a totally French context. The family that will receive you will do their best to help you and teach you quite a lot of everyday things, and at school you probably will be attached to a student who is good at English and can help you, unless of course your correspondent is still there with you and only goes to your home at a later date, in which case you will be following her around. You will be bewildered at first, but I can assure you things will fall into place quite speedily and all your school French will come back to mind when you are in a French context. You will rapidly assimilate new expressions because you will hear or see them so often. Make the most of it, and have a wonderful time! It is an unmissable experience. PS. I had only seen your initial question and have now read what you added to it about considering Lyon. You could not make a better choice! Lyon is an absolutely awesome place. It is a beautiful town with a variety of areas, and buildings that range from Roman or medieval, 17th and 18th century houses, to first class modern shopping districts. There are numerous lovely squares with fountains and statuary all over town, and two large tree lined rivers that create a lot of open space and where there is a lot of light. The public buildings are fantastic and numerous and spacious museums contain antique, modern and superb art, also furniture and textiles collections that are world class and very well displayed. The Egyptian section of the biggest museum has a temple which is as impressive as the one at the Met in New York. The main Town Hall in the centre of the city was built in the same style as Versailles, has enormous rooms and is dripping with hundreds of huge crystal chandeliers. It has excellent transport facilities, including a spanking new, clean and light subway, trams, bendy buses, two hillside cable shuttles, and a system of bike lending where you borrow a bike in one place and hand it in another all over the town. Drivers are extremely considerate and, compared to Paris, also very patient. The streets are swept and even washed on a daily basis and the place is immaculate. There are excellent sports facilities and lots of cultural events. Parks and gardens are well tended and a pleasure to sit in. There are magnificent views from the esplanade outside the splendid basilica that overlooks the town and stands at the top of the ridge on the western side. The place is renowned world wide for the excellence of the cuisine and there are hundreds of little restaurants everywhere that serve fresh, tasty and wholesome food. There are whole streets of little boutiques selling fashion of every kind, trendy little dresses, beautifully cut jeans, cute and stylish little tops, prom dresses and even hats to die for. Just one reservation though: prices are as high as in Paris. It is after all the second urban agglomeration in France. On Sundays there are two huge markets on the banks of the rivers (two merge in Lyon). One is an amazingly colourful food and vegetable market where you can buy anything from asparagus and cabbages to fish and flowers, and there are stalls selling delicious local cheeses of all kinds. The other is an art and craft market where various artists expose their works and craftsmen and women sell jewellery, leatherwork, glass, sculpture and artifacts of all kinds. Like in Paris there is a riverbank where booklellers have permanent lockers which they open daily and from where they sell all sorts of secondhand books very cheaply. The whole town is heaving with young people as it has an excellent university. People there are really nice and extremely polite. Even the staff working at the various Mc Donalds is fluent is several languages as it is such a cosmopolitan city. There are many people who do speak English. I have just come back from there and if I had a choice I would pick it as a place to live rather than Paris. Last and not least it is warm, whilst Sweden is cold and often rather cool and wet even in the summer. I was in Stockholm in August one year and it snowed!
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I would definitely chose France, even though you only know basic French, especially if you don't know any Swedish at all. In Lyon, I'm not sure that English is incredibly widely spoken, but you know the basics, and with a dictionary and a little time you should be okay. You should pick up French very quickly while you are there, ESPECIALLY if you are living with a host family, unless you are very bad at foreign languages. I have not been to Sweden. However, my boyfriend is from there and he is back there right now. I'm usually very good at picking up foreign languages, but Swedish is really difficult for English speakers to learn. He is fluent and has taught me some things, but most words are far from English. Pronunciation can be quite strange too. Also, I'm not sure if you mean the end of the calendar year or the end of the school year, but during winter, Sweden is VERY cold and has VERY short daylight hours, so you might want to think about that. You should definitely do this if you can. Any sort of foreign exchange or something similar is a great opportunity to take advantage of. Last summer I went to Spain for 3 1/2 weeks and I lived with a host family. I already knew a lot of Spanish, but being in Spain really improved my accent and such. I loved it so much and when I came home I discovered I really love to learn foreign languages so I started taking French. I traveled to Paris with my family and even after only about 7 months of French class, it was pretty easy to communicate. I think that French is very easy to put to use for some reason. Also, I am about your age. I am 17 now. I left for Spain when I was 15 and celebrated my 16th birthday there. Good luck! Do it!
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Sunday, November 14, 2010
I got a student visa to France to study abroad, but now I am no longer going to study, is my visa still valid?
I got a student visa to France to study abroad, but now I am no longer going to study, is my visa still valid?
I recently got a student visa to go study abroad in France, but I no longer want to do that, so I am canceling my study abroad. But can I still use my visa to take a short trip instead? I attend university in the US but have a Chinese passport, which means I need visa for entry into France. So my question is if I cancel the classes is my visa still valid and can get me into France for a short period of time?
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Not with a student Visa, you'll have to get a traveler's visa.
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U needa get a travelers visa
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I recently got a student visa to go study abroad in France, but I no longer want to do that, so I am canceling my study abroad. But can I still use my visa to take a short trip instead? I attend university in the US but have a Chinese passport, which means I need visa for entry into France. So my question is if I cancel the classes is my visa still valid and can get me into France for a short period of time?
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Not with a student Visa, you'll have to get a traveler's visa.
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U needa get a travelers visa
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Sunday, November 7, 2010
I have a long term student visa for France. Is it possible to enter Slovenia with that visa (drive to France)?
I have a long term student visa for France. Is it possible to enter Slovenia with that visa (drive to France)?
I want to drive to France to my school, going through Slovenia and Italy. Is it possible to enter Slovenia (my first Schengen border) with the long term French student visa?
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France has recently changed the long term visa procedures. If you should have gotten your visa before the 1st of July and you hold a type D visa valid for France you may use it to transit for up to five days through the other Schengen countries enroute. If you have already been issued the French residence permit [Carte de séjour temporaire] you may transit without a time limit..
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I want to drive to France to my school, going through Slovenia and Italy. Is it possible to enter Slovenia (my first Schengen border) with the long term French student visa?
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France has recently changed the long term visa procedures. If you should have gotten your visa before the 1st of July and you hold a type D visa valid for France you may use it to transit for up to five days through the other Schengen countries enroute. If you have already been issued the French residence permit [Carte de séjour temporaire] you may transit without a time limit..
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Monday, November 1, 2010
Where is the best city to stay as a American exchange student in France?
Where is the best city to stay as a American exchange student in France?
Has anyone been an exchange student in French? I want to do an exchange program in a couple years and I've heard mixed things about Paris. Dole is the only other city i've heard about and it seems like a really nice place and very American friendly. Let me know!
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Lyon, becasue it is just beautiful and amazing!!!
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Lyon, Nice and Bordeaux !
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Has anyone been an exchange student in French? I want to do an exchange program in a couple years and I've heard mixed things about Paris. Dole is the only other city i've heard about and it seems like a really nice place and very American friendly. Let me know!
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Lyon, becasue it is just beautiful and amazing!!!
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Lyon, Nice and Bordeaux !
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
How do you house a foreign exchange student from France?
How do you house a foreign exchange student from France?
I think it would be fun to house one from FRANCE. I take French in my HS and I want one from France. I'm trying to convince my parents. How do I get one!? I know that and everything... but like HOW do you house one. Who do you call and just HOW in general!
Other - France - 7 Answers
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Why would your parents object? If they don't want anyone else living in the house, give it up. Otherwise, think to yourself what it means to learn to look at life from the perspectives of other people, and to help them look at things from your perspective. The process is one of learning that you cannot get in school. I think your interest in French makes a French student a logical candidate, but the experience would not be much different if the student were from Japan, Germany, or South Africa.
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Give them french fries, cheese, and wine; be rude and talk only in english (even if you know french).
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Its not a pet, you know. Having an exchange student is a big responsibility. You have to feed and water him, and walk him everyday. Maybe we should get you a goldfish first. If you take good care of the goldfish, then we'll talk about getting you a foreign exchange student.
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I don't think there should be a problem. my daughter took Japanese classes and we are going to have a Japanese girl as foreign exchange student in our house in March. You do not have to do much. Just remain the way you are.they want to see the way you live. You might have to take him out if you chose. He will be your age, just like an other friend your parents are used to see. You would learn how to be hospitable...Chances are, you will get a same opportunity one day. Let you parents read my mail.It is only for a short period of time. Good Luck
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In your search engine, just type "foreign exchange student " and also "become host family" and you'll come up with a lot of organizations that deal with arranging everything (visa, insurance, etc). Then, once you have found some organizations that look nice, do a little research about them online. You'll probably also find forums where people give their opinion. Once you feel that you have found a trustworthy one, contact them. They will explain everything to you. Also, a representative will visit your house and interview your family. You will also be asked to attend a meeting where other host families to be will be able to get useful tips and ask questions. If they don't do any of that, don't trust them, as it also means they don't screen the prospective exchange students. Make sure they explain everything as to insurance issues. You can also ask the language teachers in your school, they sometimes receive brochures about foreign exchange student programs. EDIT: I just found these articles that you may find useful: http://www.ehow.com/how_2050363_host-foreign-exchange-student.html?ref=fuel http://french.about.com/library/uc-hosting-sp.htm
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I'm french and with my town we have some exchange with an American, a German, and an English city. Maybe you have the same in you city. You may go to your city hall and ask for the person who manage the exchange and for recieve a young french (if you have an exchange with french city) and maybe go their after.
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Why don't you ask your teacher? He/She might have some ideas about how to get a transfer. Better yet, ask your principal. He/She might have a list or something and contact your FRench teacher's supervisor. Your Board of Ed might have some info, if not, they might have some experience in transfers. Good luck! Au revoir!
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I think it would be fun to house one from FRANCE. I take French in my HS and I want one from France. I'm trying to convince my parents. How do I get one!? I know that and everything... but like HOW do you house one. Who do you call and just HOW in general!
Other - France - 7 Answers
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Why would your parents object? If they don't want anyone else living in the house, give it up. Otherwise, think to yourself what it means to learn to look at life from the perspectives of other people, and to help them look at things from your perspective. The process is one of learning that you cannot get in school. I think your interest in French makes a French student a logical candidate, but the experience would not be much different if the student were from Japan, Germany, or South Africa.
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Give them french fries, cheese, and wine; be rude and talk only in english (even if you know french).
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Its not a pet, you know. Having an exchange student is a big responsibility. You have to feed and water him, and walk him everyday. Maybe we should get you a goldfish first. If you take good care of the goldfish, then we'll talk about getting you a foreign exchange student.
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I don't think there should be a problem. my daughter took Japanese classes and we are going to have a Japanese girl as foreign exchange student in our house in March. You do not have to do much. Just remain the way you are.they want to see the way you live. You might have to take him out if you chose. He will be your age, just like an other friend your parents are used to see. You would learn how to be hospitable...Chances are, you will get a same opportunity one day. Let you parents read my mail.It is only for a short period of time. Good Luck
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In your search engine, just type "foreign exchange student " and also "become host family" and you'll come up with a lot of organizations that deal with arranging everything (visa, insurance, etc). Then, once you have found some organizations that look nice, do a little research about them online. You'll probably also find forums where people give their opinion. Once you feel that you have found a trustworthy one, contact them. They will explain everything to you. Also, a representative will visit your house and interview your family. You will also be asked to attend a meeting where other host families to be will be able to get useful tips and ask questions. If they don't do any of that, don't trust them, as it also means they don't screen the prospective exchange students. Make sure they explain everything as to insurance issues. You can also ask the language teachers in your school, they sometimes receive brochures about foreign exchange student programs. EDIT: I just found these articles that you may find useful: http://www.ehow.com/how_2050363_host-foreign-exchange-student.html?ref=fuel http://french.about.com/library/uc-hosting-sp.htm
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I'm french and with my town we have some exchange with an American, a German, and an English city. Maybe you have the same in you city. You may go to your city hall and ask for the person who manage the exchange and for recieve a young french (if you have an exchange with french city) and maybe go their after.
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Why don't you ask your teacher? He/She might have some ideas about how to get a transfer. Better yet, ask your principal. He/She might have a list or something and contact your FRench teacher's supervisor. Your Board of Ed might have some info, if not, they might have some experience in transfers. Good luck! Au revoir!
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
how much would it be to be an exchange student in paris france?
how much would it be to be an exchange student in paris france?
me and my cousin wanted to go to paris france to be an exchange student for our freshman year.we dont wanna trade places with anyone. what would be the expenses and around how much would it all total up to? and how dowe get in contact with exchange student programs?
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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Paris is extremely expensive so don't go there without enough money to back you up. Rent and living expenses are around average €1300 per person a month which is nearly $1800.
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Get in touch? Well, you have to be a student at the uni, then find an office of "international programs/cooperation", etc. If you're going on an exchange program, there are always some chances to get a dorm: a small room or a studio. The price could be around 200-500 euros. A studio in Paris (18-25 m2) costs at least 750-800 euros/month. And generally a flat in Paris - it's a miracle if you find it... Remember also that to rent a flat in France you need to prove that you earn the equivalence of 3 amounts of the rent (so for a studio = around 2400 euro). If not you, your parents can be taken as your guaranty. However, the owners prefer if the guaranty comes from someone who lives in France. Then eating, going out, traveling... You would need a bit for that. The money you'll get from the program will not cover it all.
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me and my cousin wanted to go to paris france to be an exchange student for our freshman year.we dont wanna trade places with anyone. what would be the expenses and around how much would it all total up to? and how dowe get in contact with exchange student programs?
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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Paris is extremely expensive so don't go there without enough money to back you up. Rent and living expenses are around average €1300 per person a month which is nearly $1800.
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Get in touch? Well, you have to be a student at the uni, then find an office of "international programs/cooperation", etc. If you're going on an exchange program, there are always some chances to get a dorm: a small room or a studio. The price could be around 200-500 euros. A studio in Paris (18-25 m2) costs at least 750-800 euros/month. And generally a flat in Paris - it's a miracle if you find it... Remember also that to rent a flat in France you need to prove that you earn the equivalence of 3 amounts of the rent (so for a studio = around 2400 euro). If not you, your parents can be taken as your guaranty. However, the owners prefer if the guaranty comes from someone who lives in France. Then eating, going out, traveling... You would need a bit for that. The money you'll get from the program will not cover it all.
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
What is the typical day for a primary student in France?
What is the typical day for a primary student in France?
Can anybody help me? I am looking for some factual stuff about Elementary school in France. What is their day like?, their education system, do they have school lunches? What subjects do they study? Anything that you think will help me. I have a paper due for graduate school on the information. Thanks very much.
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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8 AM till noon - Learn to hate America Noon till 1 PM - Lunch After lunch - Surrender
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French primary schools (also known as “écoles élémentaireâ€) cover the ages six to eleven with five courses studied, one for each year: The subjects taught are divided into three main groups: 1. French, history, geography and civic studies 2. Mathematics, science and technology 3. Physical education and sport, arts and crafts, and music By law pupils must receive twenty six hours of teaching per week. The teacher has some flexibility in deciding which subjects to spend time on out of the twenty six teaching hours per week. Children are likely to encounter more homework and high expectations from teachers. On the other hand many children in primary schools. They are taught foreign languages mostly English, Spanish and Italian.
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Can anybody help me? I am looking for some factual stuff about Elementary school in France. What is their day like?, their education system, do they have school lunches? What subjects do they study? Anything that you think will help me. I have a paper due for graduate school on the information. Thanks very much.
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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8 AM till noon - Learn to hate America Noon till 1 PM - Lunch After lunch - Surrender
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French primary schools (also known as “écoles élémentaireâ€) cover the ages six to eleven with five courses studied, one for each year: The subjects taught are divided into three main groups: 1. French, history, geography and civic studies 2. Mathematics, science and technology 3. Physical education and sport, arts and crafts, and music By law pupils must receive twenty six hours of teaching per week. The teacher has some flexibility in deciding which subjects to spend time on out of the twenty six teaching hours per week. Children are likely to encounter more homework and high expectations from teachers. On the other hand many children in primary schools. They are taught foreign languages mostly English, Spanish and Italian.
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Friday, October 1, 2010
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!
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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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!
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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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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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Where can I study a semester in France as a non-exchange student?
Where can I study a semester in France as a non-exchange student?
I would like to study in France for a semester in next year as a non-exchange student (free-mover). Which French universities would allow me to do so?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Well I studied for 1 year in Tours, France only to learn French. The school there is great and specializes in teaching foreigners French. It's right in the heart of the city and they have been doing that for about 150+ years I believe. I stayed with a host family as well and that's a great way to get a true French experience and focus on learning the language. This year however, I'm teaching English in Toulouse and my girlfriend, who is Mexican, applied directly to the university here and was accepted. So this was not an exchange or Erasmus program, but just a general admission for a foreigner.
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Maybe check with the Sorbonne to see if they allow for this.
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I would like to study in France for a semester in next year as a non-exchange student (free-mover). Which French universities would allow me to do so?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Well I studied for 1 year in Tours, France only to learn French. The school there is great and specializes in teaching foreigners French. It's right in the heart of the city and they have been doing that for about 150+ years I believe. I stayed with a host family as well and that's a great way to get a true French experience and focus on learning the language. This year however, I'm teaching English in Toulouse and my girlfriend, who is Mexican, applied directly to the university here and was accepted. So this was not an exchange or Erasmus program, but just a general admission for a foreigner.
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Maybe check with the Sorbonne to see if they allow for this.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
What are some things I should know before hosting a france exchange student?
What are some things I should know before hosting a france exchange student?
I'm learning more french before I host one but I hope to make them feel really welcome. Would anyone like to share experiences or opinions to help me?
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keep in mind that: they will not like american croissants! so just have regular bread butter and marmelades,cofffe and milk for breakfast.o introduce them to yummy flavoured bagels. they also will eat simpler foods,like a steak and french fries.no ketchup.... and do not panic if they do not shower eveeryday.inmy expericence they don´t. they won´tbe wearing tons of make up either. keep an open mind! have fun! be safe!
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I'm learning more french before I host one but I hope to make them feel really welcome. Would anyone like to share experiences or opinions to help me?
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keep in mind that: they will not like american croissants! so just have regular bread butter and marmelades,cofffe and milk for breakfast.o introduce them to yummy flavoured bagels. they also will eat simpler foods,like a steak and french fries.no ketchup.... and do not panic if they do not shower eveeryday.inmy expericence they don´t. they won´tbe wearing tons of make up either. keep an open mind! have fun! be safe!
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
How long does it take to book an appointment with France embassy in Ghana for student visa?
How long does it take to book an appointment with France embassy in Ghana for student visa?
I have gained admission to one of the business schools in France and has sent a mail to the embassy requesting for an interview date since May and they are yet to get back to me. No reply, nothing. Inquiries at the embassy doesn't give any concrete reply either. Has anybody from Ghana out there already been through this and can you kindly share your experience? In regards to obtaining an interview date for a student visa application (very different process from the others as iv been told) NB: There is no Campus France in Ghana
Embassies & Consulates - 2 Answers
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It may take anywhere from a few weeks too a month or two. But don't worry, you should get it no problem as long as you have no criminal records or anything bad.
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http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/france_159/studying-in-france_2192/index.html
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I have gained admission to one of the business schools in France and has sent a mail to the embassy requesting for an interview date since May and they are yet to get back to me. No reply, nothing. Inquiries at the embassy doesn't give any concrete reply either. Has anybody from Ghana out there already been through this and can you kindly share your experience? In regards to obtaining an interview date for a student visa application (very different process from the others as iv been told) NB: There is no Campus France in Ghana
Embassies & Consulates - 2 Answers
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It may take anywhere from a few weeks too a month or two. But don't worry, you should get it no problem as long as you have no criminal records or anything bad.
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http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/france_159/studying-in-france_2192/index.html
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
I'm an American student wishing to go to france as an exchange student, any help?
I'm an American student wishing to go to france as an exchange student, any help?
I want to go to France as an exchange student so bad but I really can't find a good site. I would like something at it's cheapest but easy too. Mainly I just don't want to pay 10,000 dollars just to go to France. Anyone who can help?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Hello I'm going to Japan for my sophomore year with AFS. So, the most reliable programs are AFS, YFU, and Rotary. AFS and YFU are not going to work for you, due to their prices, I'm guessing. Keep in mind that with them you're not paying "just to go to France". You're paying for insurance, 24/7 emergency assistance, orientations, round-trip international travel, Visa assistance, school placement/tuition, school uniform (if necessary) access to support,etc. Rotary, on the other hand, is probably the program you'll want to go with.It's still going to run you a few thousand, though. Their prices range from around $1000 to $4000, plus the price of air-travel. If you find anything cheaper than this, it's probably not a good organization. However, Rotary is not the same as other exchange programs, you switch host families every few months (so that you'll see different places in the country) and you have to be open to other countries, as it's not exactly common for students to get their first choice. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. Hope you can go on exchange! :)
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I want to go to France as an exchange student so bad but I really can't find a good site. I would like something at it's cheapest but easy too. Mainly I just don't want to pay 10,000 dollars just to go to France. Anyone who can help?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Hello I'm going to Japan for my sophomore year with AFS. So, the most reliable programs are AFS, YFU, and Rotary. AFS and YFU are not going to work for you, due to their prices, I'm guessing. Keep in mind that with them you're not paying "just to go to France". You're paying for insurance, 24/7 emergency assistance, orientations, round-trip international travel, Visa assistance, school placement/tuition, school uniform (if necessary) access to support,etc. Rotary, on the other hand, is probably the program you'll want to go with.It's still going to run you a few thousand, though. Their prices range from around $1000 to $4000, plus the price of air-travel. If you find anything cheaper than this, it's probably not a good organization. However, Rotary is not the same as other exchange programs, you switch host families every few months (so that you'll see different places in the country) and you have to be open to other countries, as it's not exactly common for students to get their first choice. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. Hope you can go on exchange! :)
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
I am a student moving to France in order to learn the language, what is the best city to move to and why?
I am a student moving to France in order to learn the language, what is the best city to move to and why?
I'm looking for a place in France (NOT Paris) that is rich in culture and beauty. Somewhere that is student friendly also. If you are French it would be great to hear some ideas/advice from you.
Languages - 8 Answers
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The Northern area, a university city like Strasbourg could be a positive experience. Don't go to the Marseille area: extremelhy corrupt and dangerous. ANYTHING could happen to you.
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Fréjus, you should definitely move there. I am from there and it is beautiful, it is in the south of the country so we do speak a little differently but it is the same. the city is very rich in culture and history and we have a lot of old roman dated architecture such as the aqueducts. and it is very student friendly, we have students from spain and catalonia living in the region. and it is not metropolitan like paris. and you get to hear the regional language "provençal". Marseille is not as dangerous as Paris
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Aix-en-Provence, that area is beautiful, that's why people from north come here when they are on vacation I live in Marseille and I'm still alive.
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Avoid anywhere south of the Loire, since French did not really arrive there in everyday use before the mid 19th century. The Walloon area of Belgium also has its own peculiarities which the foreigner might pefer not to be confused by. And of course Alsace is traditionally German speaking territory (though you must never mention this to a Frenchman!). But does it have to be in France? Geneva is probably the world's most pleasant French speakling city to live in, although you will need a Swiss-level income. Québec (if you favour a smallish city) or Montreal (if you want somewhere as big as Paris) will both offer (albeit reluctantly) English to fall back on. If it must be in France, I think I would favour Rouen.
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You can come to Toulouse. It is a city in southern France. It is the third university town in France between Mediterranean, the Pyrenees and the ocean. It is a beautiful city, very young and open, ideal for studies.
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I like Montpellier which is beautiful, and it has a language school for international students. I love Languedoc - Roussillon; it's near the Mediterranean, and Pézenas where Molière learnt to be a playwright. It's a wine producing area, and you could visit the medieval Abbaye de Valmagne which makes its own wine. The area has a fascinating history.
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Toulouse, Aix-en-Provence.
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Well I was going to recommend Paris but if you don't want to go there, Strasbourg and Lyon are both very lovely cities. DON'T go to Marseille or Grenoble, there's so much crime in both those places.
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I'm looking for a place in France (NOT Paris) that is rich in culture and beauty. Somewhere that is student friendly also. If you are French it would be great to hear some ideas/advice from you.
Languages - 8 Answers
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The Northern area, a university city like Strasbourg could be a positive experience. Don't go to the Marseille area: extremelhy corrupt and dangerous. ANYTHING could happen to you.
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Fréjus, you should definitely move there. I am from there and it is beautiful, it is in the south of the country so we do speak a little differently but it is the same. the city is very rich in culture and history and we have a lot of old roman dated architecture such as the aqueducts. and it is very student friendly, we have students from spain and catalonia living in the region. and it is not metropolitan like paris. and you get to hear the regional language "provençal". Marseille is not as dangerous as Paris
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Aix-en-Provence, that area is beautiful, that's why people from north come here when they are on vacation I live in Marseille and I'm still alive.
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Avoid anywhere south of the Loire, since French did not really arrive there in everyday use before the mid 19th century. The Walloon area of Belgium also has its own peculiarities which the foreigner might pefer not to be confused by. And of course Alsace is traditionally German speaking territory (though you must never mention this to a Frenchman!). But does it have to be in France? Geneva is probably the world's most pleasant French speakling city to live in, although you will need a Swiss-level income. Québec (if you favour a smallish city) or Montreal (if you want somewhere as big as Paris) will both offer (albeit reluctantly) English to fall back on. If it must be in France, I think I would favour Rouen.
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You can come to Toulouse. It is a city in southern France. It is the third university town in France between Mediterranean, the Pyrenees and the ocean. It is a beautiful city, very young and open, ideal for studies.
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I like Montpellier which is beautiful, and it has a language school for international students. I love Languedoc - Roussillon; it's near the Mediterranean, and Pézenas where Molière learnt to be a playwright. It's a wine producing area, and you could visit the medieval Abbaye de Valmagne which makes its own wine. The area has a fascinating history.
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Toulouse, Aix-en-Provence.
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Well I was going to recommend Paris but if you don't want to go there, Strasbourg and Lyon are both very lovely cities. DON'T go to Marseille or Grenoble, there's so much crime in both those places.
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Saturday, August 14, 2010
Can i obtain my student visa in france or should i make it before i go to france?
Can i obtain my student visa in france or should i make it before i go to france?
Am a student in dublin and i've fibnished my course here and want to go to france to do a master, how can i obtain a student visa? Am in possession of all the documents required.
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Until May 2009 is was possible for citizen of visa-waived countries to travel to France, get registered and apply for a residence permit at the French prefecture. SInce June 2009 France issues long-stay visa (type D) with a validity of up to one year through its Embassies and the need to get a residence permit only applies for a stay of longer than one year. You need to contact the French Embassy in Dublin whether you may apply for that visa from Ireland or whether you need to return home to make the application at the French Embassy in Port Louis. http://www.ambafrance.ie/article.php3?id_article=209 ..
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Am a student in dublin and i've fibnished my course here and want to go to france to do a master, how can i obtain a student visa? Am in possession of all the documents required.
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Until May 2009 is was possible for citizen of visa-waived countries to travel to France, get registered and apply for a residence permit at the French prefecture. SInce June 2009 France issues long-stay visa (type D) with a validity of up to one year through its Embassies and the need to get a residence permit only applies for a stay of longer than one year. You need to contact the French Embassy in Dublin whether you may apply for that visa from Ireland or whether you need to return home to make the application at the French Embassy in Port Louis. http://www.ambafrance.ie/article.php3?id_article=209 ..
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Saturday, August 7, 2010
What is the process of receiving a student visa to France?
What is the process of receiving a student visa to France?
I am an American student and want to be able to study for a year in France. It would be the last year of high school in France. I just need some guidance in the right direction.
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Requirements for the student visa application for a minor (below 18 years): http://www.consulfrance-washington.org/spip.php?article503 .. Requirements for an adult student application: http://www.consulfrance-washington.org/spip.php?article385#II-Studies-in-France-for-more-than .. Where to apply based on your state of residence: http://www.ambafrance-us.org/spip.php?rubrique=2 ..
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I am an American student and want to be able to study for a year in France. It would be the last year of high school in France. I just need some guidance in the right direction.
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Requirements for the student visa application for a minor (below 18 years): http://www.consulfrance-washington.org/spip.php?article503 .. Requirements for an adult student application: http://www.consulfrance-washington.org/spip.php?article385#II-Studies-in-France-for-more-than .. Where to apply based on your state of residence: http://www.ambafrance-us.org/spip.php?rubrique=2 ..
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Sunday, August 1, 2010
Can I get into France without a student Visa?
Can I get into France without a student Visa?
Hello, I am a student going to France in the fall to study abroad. However I don't think I will be able to get my visa before I leave. I have a passport and have registered with CampusFrance but there just seems no way to get a visa before I leave. Can I go to France without one and get one there? Is there any thing I can do before I leave to get a visa? Any input is much appreciated.
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Phone with the French embassy about this. Some countries let you exchange tourist visa for student visa when in the country, some other countries will not allow you to do that and you need to get the right paperwork before coming.
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Hello, I am a student going to France in the fall to study abroad. However I don't think I will be able to get my visa before I leave. I have a passport and have registered with CampusFrance but there just seems no way to get a visa before I leave. Can I go to France without one and get one there? Is there any thing I can do before I leave to get a visa? Any input is much appreciated.
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Phone with the French embassy about this. Some countries let you exchange tourist visa for student visa when in the country, some other countries will not allow you to do that and you need to get the right paperwork before coming.
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
International student in France and spouse working status ?
International student in France and spouse working status ?
Hi, If I am an international student studying in the France on a student visa (exchange progeram ), is my spouse (also foreign) eligible for a work permit? Thanks.
Immigration - 2 Answers
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Since July 1, 2007, French law has allowed other international students to work under the following conditions: A residency permit (VLS-TS, validated by OFII, or a residency permit in addition to a visa) marked “student†entitles the student to accept paid employment for up to 60% of the legally defined working year (or 964 hours per year), without prior administrative authorization. As for your spouse, you can ask the student advisor where you are currently enrolled about the ability of your spouse to accept employment. Better be sure than sorry. Bon jour.!
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As the person above mentioned you are allowed to work but not the spouse !
Hi, If I am an international student studying in the France on a student visa (exchange progeram ), is my spouse (also foreign) eligible for a work permit? Thanks.
Immigration - 2 Answers
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Since July 1, 2007, French law has allowed other international students to work under the following conditions: A residency permit (VLS-TS, validated by OFII, or a residency permit in addition to a visa) marked “student†entitles the student to accept paid employment for up to 60% of the legally defined working year (or 964 hours per year), without prior administrative authorization. As for your spouse, you can ask the student advisor where you are currently enrolled about the ability of your spouse to accept employment. Better be sure than sorry. Bon jour.!
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As the person above mentioned you are allowed to work but not the spouse !
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
How much money does a student in France/Germany need?
How much money does a student in France/Germany need?
I am a student in Iran. As you know all of iranian students want to live in another countries.!!!! I wanna know how much money a student in France or Germany needs to live there??????? GL HF
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In Germany at least 500 Euros, probably more. It depends where you want to go. In cities it is more expensive, but you can arrange with your live style and maybe you get a cheap room. Did you check out all the possibilities you have? Look at this site: www.daad.de. Maybe you get a scholarship. Wish you good luck.
I am a student in Iran. As you know all of iranian students want to live in another countries.!!!! I wanna know how much money a student in France or Germany needs to live there??????? GL HF
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In Germany at least 500 Euros, probably more. It depends where you want to go. In cities it is more expensive, but you can arrange with your live style and maybe you get a cheap room. Did you check out all the possibilities you have? Look at this site: www.daad.de. Maybe you get a scholarship. Wish you good luck.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
How do Student housing grant in France work?
How do Student housing grant in France work?
I am an international student in France. I am currently living in one of my University's Residence. The rent that I pay quite burdens me. I have heard of housing aid programs for students like ALS and APL (Aide Personnalisee au Logement). Problem however is, I don't understand any of the conditions and the process of these since their official website is in French (I am still learning French). Can anyone please explain it in English? Thank you very much!
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check the internet or try the library on France funding and it should give you an assumed estimate.
I am an international student in France. I am currently living in one of my University's Residence. The rent that I pay quite burdens me. I have heard of housing aid programs for students like ALS and APL (Aide Personnalisee au Logement). Problem however is, I don't understand any of the conditions and the process of these since their official website is in French (I am still learning French). Can anyone please explain it in English? Thank you very much!
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check the internet or try the library on France funding and it should give you an assumed estimate.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
How would I become a foriegn exchange student to France for the summer?
How would I become a foriegn exchange student to France for the summer?
I would like to be a foriegn exchange student just for 3 or 4 weeks in the summer of 2013 to France. This will be the summer before my senoir year. My school doesnt do anything like this though they do take in foriegn students. How do i do this cheaply? Is there even a cheap option? If i do go over there i do want to be safe. Does anyone have any information on how they did it? Or I even love to hear stories! Please help! Thanks!
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A summer abroad before your senior year is a great idea! A great place to check out a full list of reputable study abroad companies is the Council on Standars for International Educational Travel, or CSIET. I'm actually a study abroad advisor for AYUSA Study Abroad and we help US and Canadian high shcool students like you become exchange students. We offer a great summer language program in France. While abroad, you will live with a local host family, attend an international language school and also get the chance to travel! I do understand that studying abroad can be pricey for some families, but the cost of our programs are very inclusive. Our cost includes: *international airfare *health insurance *room & board *placement in school and host family *pre-departure guidance and preparation *in country support & assistance *pre-departure and arrival orientations With the cost, you will receive top quality and of course safety (you will be supervised on your daily excursions!). If you happen to stumble across another study abroad company who is offering a similar program for a fraction of our cost, be careful! You may not be offered the same quality, service or safety, so I suggest you check out CSIET's list! If you want to hear some stories, look at photos, and read blogs and feedback, you can check out AYUSA's blog site and facebook webpage. Good luck! :)
I would like to be a foriegn exchange student just for 3 or 4 weeks in the summer of 2013 to France. This will be the summer before my senoir year. My school doesnt do anything like this though they do take in foriegn students. How do i do this cheaply? Is there even a cheap option? If i do go over there i do want to be safe. Does anyone have any information on how they did it? Or I even love to hear stories! Please help! Thanks!
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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A summer abroad before your senior year is a great idea! A great place to check out a full list of reputable study abroad companies is the Council on Standars for International Educational Travel, or CSIET. I'm actually a study abroad advisor for AYUSA Study Abroad and we help US and Canadian high shcool students like you become exchange students. We offer a great summer language program in France. While abroad, you will live with a local host family, attend an international language school and also get the chance to travel! I do understand that studying abroad can be pricey for some families, but the cost of our programs are very inclusive. Our cost includes: *international airfare *health insurance *room & board *placement in school and host family *pre-departure guidance and preparation *in country support & assistance *pre-departure and arrival orientations With the cost, you will receive top quality and of course safety (you will be supervised on your daily excursions!). If you happen to stumble across another study abroad company who is offering a similar program for a fraction of our cost, be careful! You may not be offered the same quality, service or safety, so I suggest you check out CSIET's list! If you want to hear some stories, look at photos, and read blogs and feedback, you can check out AYUSA's blog site and facebook webpage. Good luck! :)
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