best foreign exchange service program to use for a high school student wanting to France for a year?
i want to go to France for a year for foreign exchange, i known about programs such as afs, yfu, and interax(not sure about spelling). i was wondering what one is better and cheaper. and if there are any other programs that are better. thanks for your help, i have the 2 years of french in high school requirements. thanks for your help
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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AFS, YFU and Rotary International are the best. Rotary is the cheapest, but most competitive. I never recommend Intrax because they are affiliated with AYUSA, one of the programs with the most difficulties. Edit: Sue gave a good answer but implied that host families are paid in programs OTHER than Rotary. This is not true. Host families in ALL CSIET certified programs are volunteer.
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YOU should do the comparison. I know that AFS, and YFU are two of the most highly regarded programs that operate in the US. Also, Rotary International, and Sister Cities programs are good. I believe Rotary is less expensive, but it is also on a different sort of program than others...taking volunteers as families, rather than paying them. You should do the research yourself, and compare the programs, see which works best for you. These are the top rated programs in the US: http://www.csiet.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=66167&orgId=cosfiet
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Saturday, May 28, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
How do I make the most of my stay in France as an exchange student?
How do I make the most of my stay in France as an exchange student?
I am 16 years old, and currently living in France for 6 months with a host family. I go to art class once a week, go jogging, and hang out with friends, but I still find myself with a lot of free time at the house. Often everyone in the house is working or occupied so I just end up on my laptop doing unproductive things. I feel like I'm wasting a good opportunity. How should I spend my time? What should I be doing? Thanks!! :]
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Get out and meet the local and practice your French.
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What do you like? Do you like museums? Architecture? Food? Spas? Nature scenery? Medieval towns? Theater? Classical music? Rock music? France has all of this. You should go to a coffee shop and have a drink. Also do you like chocolate hazelnut cream cake? It is called Gateau Noisette. I also recommend Opera Torte and Rhubarb Apple torte. Please go to a French pastry shop! :)
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I am 16 years old, and currently living in France for 6 months with a host family. I go to art class once a week, go jogging, and hang out with friends, but I still find myself with a lot of free time at the house. Often everyone in the house is working or occupied so I just end up on my laptop doing unproductive things. I feel like I'm wasting a good opportunity. How should I spend my time? What should I be doing? Thanks!! :]
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Get out and meet the local and practice your French.
2 :
What do you like? Do you like museums? Architecture? Food? Spas? Nature scenery? Medieval towns? Theater? Classical music? Rock music? France has all of this. You should go to a coffee shop and have a drink. Also do you like chocolate hazelnut cream cake? It is called Gateau Noisette. I also recommend Opera Torte and Rhubarb Apple torte. Please go to a French pastry shop! :)
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Saturday, May 7, 2011
Chinese passport, US permanent resident, UK student visa traveling to France?
Chinese passport, US permanent resident, UK student visa traveling to France?
I own a chinese passport with a US permanent resident card. I am studying in Great Britain on a student visa. Do I require a visa if I want to visit France for about 4 days?
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probably not, because a visa for any country in the EU covers all the countries, likewise for citizenship. However, just to be certain, i would contact the embassy/check online for resources.
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Yes, you will require a visitor's visa (Schengen type C) for France. China is not on the list of countries which are Schengen-Visa waived. The US permanent resident card does not waive the visa requirement either. The United Kingdom is not a member of the Schengen Agreement for travel, their issued visa are not recognized in the Schengen area. Source: http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/france_159/entering-france_2045/getting-visa_2046/do-you-need-visa_1559.html http://www.consulfrance-londres.org/spip.php?article318
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I own a chinese passport with a US permanent resident card. I am studying in Great Britain on a student visa. Do I require a visa if I want to visit France for about 4 days?
Immigration - 2 Answers
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probably not, because a visa for any country in the EU covers all the countries, likewise for citizenship. However, just to be certain, i would contact the embassy/check online for resources.
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Yes, you will require a visitor's visa (Schengen type C) for France. China is not on the list of countries which are Schengen-Visa waived. The US permanent resident card does not waive the visa requirement either. The United Kingdom is not a member of the Schengen Agreement for travel, their issued visa are not recognized in the Schengen area. Source: http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/france_159/entering-france_2045/getting-visa_2046/do-you-need-visa_1559.html http://www.consulfrance-londres.org/spip.php?article318
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Sunday, May 1, 2011
Extending Long Stay Student Visa in France?
Extending Long Stay Student Visa in France?
I will be going to France August 26th for a year long exchange. The program has told me i must stay for 11-12 months, however my visa is only for 11! Students to other countries all have 12 month visa's and mine is for 11. I would like to stay for the 12 months, especially because there is a huge festival in my future city at the end of July that i don't want to miss. I will turn 18 this december, and i was wondering if there is any way i can extend my visa for 1 month?
Other - France - 1 Answers
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If the people running this program organised the visa ask why your's wasn't for 12 months. But if you had to get the visa yourself, you might need to contact the French Embassy to find out why you didn't get 12 months, and ask if you can have an extension. I suspect the reason you're visa is only for 11 months is because school will finish for the summer break and there is no reason for you to stay in the country. Don't think they will extend the visa because of a festival!
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I will be going to France August 26th for a year long exchange. The program has told me i must stay for 11-12 months, however my visa is only for 11! Students to other countries all have 12 month visa's and mine is for 11. I would like to stay for the 12 months, especially because there is a huge festival in my future city at the end of July that i don't want to miss. I will turn 18 this december, and i was wondering if there is any way i can extend my visa for 1 month?
Other - France - 1 Answers
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If the people running this program organised the visa ask why your's wasn't for 12 months. But if you had to get the visa yourself, you might need to contact the French Embassy to find out why you didn't get 12 months, and ask if you can have an extension. I suspect the reason you're visa is only for 11 months is because school will finish for the summer break and there is no reason for you to stay in the country. Don't think they will extend the visa because of a festival!
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