How much would it cost to host an exchange student?
okay so im in the 8th grade and i really would love to have an exchange student from france. But do you have to be in high school to have an exchange student to come and live with you? And i would muchhhhh rather have a guy come rather than a girl...?
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It costs about the same as having another kid. Honestly, the point is to treat them like you would any of your own kids. If you go out to dinner, most people aren't telling their kids to dig out their own money to pay for their own meal, etc. The exchange organization does not charge you, if that is what you are asking - you are doing them a favor by providing them a host home for one of their kids. You don't have to be in high school to have an exchange student. What the exchange organizations look for, to avoid, is parents who have young kids and are looking to use the exchange student as a built-in babysitter. These kids aren't coming halfway around the world to babysit. They need to spend time with their peers to learn the language, customs, etc. About twice as many girls sign up for exchange programs than boys. That figure actually surprised me when we sign up for an exchange student. Another thing that they typically avoid is putting say a boy in a home where there is only a girl of the same age (or vice versa). They are also not coming halfway around the world to find a date, and don't want to go back to their home country as a father/mother. Also check with your high school - they may put a limit on how many exchange students they will accept (ours did). Just to set your expectations here, you may end up with an exchange student that you become best friends with. That's great when it works out, but all too often that is a kid's unrealistic expectation, and when it doesn't happen, they are heartbroken. Look at the kids in your school. Some you like, some not so much. Your exchange student will be very much like one of them. Which one? Who knows. It may be the person you are best pals with, it may be the person you really just can't stand. Most likely it will be someone inbetween. As long as you don't go into it with unrealistic expectations about finding a kindred spirit, you'll do just fine. It is a really great experience.
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The first answerer did a very good job! I would just like to reinforce a few things he/she wrote and add one item. If I may, I would like to cast a vote for hosting with Youth For Understanding (YFU). YFU is one of the oldest, largest, and most respected exchange organizations around. In a typical year, they bring 2000 students to the USA. In YFU's 59-year history, around 250,000 host families (including my husband and myself) have hosted YFU students. I actually came across the website for a family who had hosted 22 exchange students, most of them with YFU. (My husband and I have only hosted 5 so far, each for an academic year.) I've put some links below. As the other answerer stated, host families are to treat the exchange student as they would if the student were their own child as much as possible. There is an adjustment period in the beginning, but most of the year should go fairly smoothly. You should treat the student as a brother or sister. You don't mention if you have any brothers or sisters, but you probably understand what that means. As for getting a boy instead of a girl, as the other answerer said, the purpose of his coming is not to be your date. It's actually not that uncommon for a girl to want to have a male exchange student (for the right reasons). As I'm sure you know, many times teenage girls can be such 'drama queens' and that can cause conflict. Also, if the exchange student is of a different sex, there's less competition for attention (I think). One note about French exchange students: Their English test scores tend to be a bit lower than other exchange students. This past spring I had a family wanting to host a French boy and it was difficult to find one who had a score high enough for our school to accept. If I may, I would suggest also considering students from other countries -- Switzerland is the first one to come to mind, but there are others. There was actually a girl from Mali (which is in Africa) whose native tongue was French. Good luck to you! It's great that you want to open your home! Hosting is wonderful and can become quite addicting. If you live in Colorado or Wyoming, I can put you in touch with a local program volunteer who can answer more questions.
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Saturday, December 28, 2013
Saturday, December 14, 2013
I want to be a Foreign Exchange Student in France... Scared?
I want to be a Foreign Exchange Student in France... Scared?
Right now, I'm currently 14 and in 8th grade. I speak a LITTLE bit of French, not to where I can have a small conversation though. Don't worry- I'm taking French this year when I start high school, and my mom is getting me Rosetta Stone so I can speak it fluently. I will most likely being going to Paris, my mom's friend is originally from there and she's related to celebrities and famous politicians, (which she's going to try to get me to live with them). I heard Paris was a bad place to learn the language, but I will be most likely speaking it fluently before I go there. & the reason I'm going is because Paris has many different ethnic groups, so I won't be the only American (Russian/German) there. Hopefully. And because I love the city, glamour, and the "feeling". I'm actually listening to French songs that I LOVE (Jena Lee - J'aimerais tellement) and I search for the lyrics in English online, then practice singing the song in both languages and translating them in my head. It actually really helps! I'm going to France in 2011-2012, when I'm in 10th grade! :] I'm just gonna give you a bit of my personality, so maybe that'll help you maybe answer the question better, or so you know who you're dealing with ha ha, - I love to laugh (NOT hysterically) - I make straight A's, except for math, which reluctantly I have a C in. :( - I'm a bit calm, but NOT shy. I talk and makes jokes, laugh, I'm not scared and I don't just sit there and stare at everyone when their talking. - I guess you can say I'm in the "popular" or that I have a "higher social level" in school. I hate labeling people nerds and dorks. I think it's rude and disrespectful. So I have a few concerns/questions that I would love to be answered; 1. Do the French really not like Americans? (hey, I can't help being American, but I can promise you I'm not a loud mouth and I use proper grammer, spelling, etc. but that's partialy because I'm in Journalism at my school ha ha) 2. What is the food like? (I'm pretty sure it's not milkshakes and hamburgers like here in America) 3. Are the foods fattening or slimming? (I eat a lot of vegetables- I HAVE to watch my weight ;)) 4. Is it easy to make friends? Or will the French students treat me as an "outsider"? 5. ^ if so, how do I talk to them and engage in conversations and, of course, make friends? 6. Do they wear uniforms? 7. What are trendy stores that teens shop at? (like Hollister, Abercrombie, etc., it'd be great if you gave a website link to those sites too!) 8. How do you talk to an adult? (I've heard stories of adults getting angry at exchange students for not greeting them appropriately) 9. How do you talk to a teacher? (I just go, "Mrs.____, what is the answer to ____?" but I'm not sure if that is the formality in France) 10. What is the High School school schedule like? (someone said school ended at 5 p.m.) 11. What is normal to wear to school? 12. How do you greet other students and say goodbye? Personal experiences, tips, and whatever else you may/may not want to tell me would be greatly appreciated! Oh! and does anyone know how to get a job in France of if I can?
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I think I see it on http://thehotmovies.info you can try there..
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Right now, I'm currently 14 and in 8th grade. I speak a LITTLE bit of French, not to where I can have a small conversation though. Don't worry- I'm taking French this year when I start high school, and my mom is getting me Rosetta Stone so I can speak it fluently. I will most likely being going to Paris, my mom's friend is originally from there and she's related to celebrities and famous politicians, (which she's going to try to get me to live with them). I heard Paris was a bad place to learn the language, but I will be most likely speaking it fluently before I go there. & the reason I'm going is because Paris has many different ethnic groups, so I won't be the only American (Russian/German) there. Hopefully. And because I love the city, glamour, and the "feeling". I'm actually listening to French songs that I LOVE (Jena Lee - J'aimerais tellement) and I search for the lyrics in English online, then practice singing the song in both languages and translating them in my head. It actually really helps! I'm going to France in 2011-2012, when I'm in 10th grade! :] I'm just gonna give you a bit of my personality, so maybe that'll help you maybe answer the question better, or so you know who you're dealing with ha ha, - I love to laugh (NOT hysterically) - I make straight A's, except for math, which reluctantly I have a C in. :( - I'm a bit calm, but NOT shy. I talk and makes jokes, laugh, I'm not scared and I don't just sit there and stare at everyone when their talking. - I guess you can say I'm in the "popular" or that I have a "higher social level" in school. I hate labeling people nerds and dorks. I think it's rude and disrespectful. So I have a few concerns/questions that I would love to be answered; 1. Do the French really not like Americans? (hey, I can't help being American, but I can promise you I'm not a loud mouth and I use proper grammer, spelling, etc. but that's partialy because I'm in Journalism at my school ha ha) 2. What is the food like? (I'm pretty sure it's not milkshakes and hamburgers like here in America) 3. Are the foods fattening or slimming? (I eat a lot of vegetables- I HAVE to watch my weight ;)) 4. Is it easy to make friends? Or will the French students treat me as an "outsider"? 5. ^ if so, how do I talk to them and engage in conversations and, of course, make friends? 6. Do they wear uniforms? 7. What are trendy stores that teens shop at? (like Hollister, Abercrombie, etc., it'd be great if you gave a website link to those sites too!) 8. How do you talk to an adult? (I've heard stories of adults getting angry at exchange students for not greeting them appropriately) 9. How do you talk to a teacher? (I just go, "Mrs.____, what is the answer to ____?" but I'm not sure if that is the formality in France) 10. What is the High School school schedule like? (someone said school ended at 5 p.m.) 11. What is normal to wear to school? 12. How do you greet other students and say goodbye? Personal experiences, tips, and whatever else you may/may not want to tell me would be greatly appreciated! Oh! and does anyone know how to get a job in France of if I can?
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I think I see it on http://thehotmovies.info you can try there..
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Saturday, December 7, 2013
schengen visa, I'm an International student in UK, I would like to go to france for visit.?
schengen visa, I'm an International student in UK, I would like to go to france for visit.?
What is the procedure for France visa, Do I need to produce any letter from college at the time of Visa submission? or Do I need to show any bank balance for visa submission, If I get Visa how long visa is valid? thank you
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To get a visa for France and the other 24 Schengen countries you must hold a TIER 4 student visa which was issued for a duration of longer than 6 months and is still be valid for another three months beyond the period of your intended stay in France. You need, among other requirements, to produce a letter from your college stating type of studies, details of course, and attendance records. You also are required to provide prove of sufficient funds to cover your stay. The minimum requirements for 2010 are €62.00 [£57.50] per day of stay. They are established based on the daily minimum wage in France, the French Consulate still publishes the amount required in 2005. The number of authorized days of stay will correspond to your itinerary provided with the visa application. The visa validation will be from date of travel until date of return plus a grace period of 15 days which gives you some flexibility and does not require you to apply for a new visa in case you postpone the travel for one or two weeks. See further requirements on the attached website. Source(s): http://www.ambafrance-uk.org/Short-stay-schengen-visa.html ..
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What is the procedure for France visa, Do I need to produce any letter from college at the time of Visa submission? or Do I need to show any bank balance for visa submission, If I get Visa how long visa is valid? thank you
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To get a visa for France and the other 24 Schengen countries you must hold a TIER 4 student visa which was issued for a duration of longer than 6 months and is still be valid for another three months beyond the period of your intended stay in France. You need, among other requirements, to produce a letter from your college stating type of studies, details of course, and attendance records. You also are required to provide prove of sufficient funds to cover your stay. The minimum requirements for 2010 are €62.00 [£57.50] per day of stay. They are established based on the daily minimum wage in France, the French Consulate still publishes the amount required in 2005. The number of authorized days of stay will correspond to your itinerary provided with the visa application. The visa validation will be from date of travel until date of return plus a grace period of 15 days which gives you some flexibility and does not require you to apply for a new visa in case you postpone the travel for one or two weeks. See further requirements on the attached website. Source(s): http://www.ambafrance-uk.org/Short-stay-schengen-visa.html ..
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Sunday, December 1, 2013
US student wants to go to school for Fine Arts Degree in France! (Need some help on going about this!!)
US student wants to go to school for Fine Arts Degree in France! (Need some help on going about this!!)
Okay, I'm a US student and I speak pretty decent french. By next summer, I believe my French will be good enough to go to school in France, but I had a few questions as to how I would go about applying for a school there... 1. First off, I would be an international student, so what would you say the cost of tuition and all for one year would amount up to? (roughly, of course.) 2. I want to go to a school that specializes or at least has a good art department. What are some of those? 3. How do I apply for school and is it terribly difficult to be accepted to school on average over there? Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks very much for reading!
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Hey, Ok let's break down your inquiry: Going to study abroad is a huge undertaking that incorporates many factors and much money. 1. In applying and accepting the offer, you are categorized as an international student, meaning you will pay much more. As the Euro is worth more then the US Dollar, the rate of exchange will make the tuition & accommodation price worse. A rough estimate of tuition/accommodation per year will be about $30,000. ($32,000 for me in London). This does not include food, airfare, pocket money, laundry money, etc. Since you are a US student and courses are taught in French you will have to arrive during the summer before classes and pay to take classes in the French Language and then past a French Proficiency Test. 2. France has many art schools, you must do your research. 3. In-order to apply to a university in France you must submit an application, transcripts, letters of recommendation, proof of funds for tuition and accommodation, photos, etc. If accepted you will most likely be granted a conditional offer, which means you must graduate with a certain GPA and provide them with a final transcript. Once you do this the offer will become unconditional. You must then apply for a student visa t the French Consulate and then will ask for everything before granting you a visa. It is not difficult to be accepted overseas, because frankly they capitalize off of international students. It is an involving process to go through and I suggest you ONLY do it if you really want it and can stand to be away from your family and friends. Remember they will not be a drive or call away! Good luck
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Okay, I'm a US student and I speak pretty decent french. By next summer, I believe my French will be good enough to go to school in France, but I had a few questions as to how I would go about applying for a school there... 1. First off, I would be an international student, so what would you say the cost of tuition and all for one year would amount up to? (roughly, of course.) 2. I want to go to a school that specializes or at least has a good art department. What are some of those? 3. How do I apply for school and is it terribly difficult to be accepted to school on average over there? Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks very much for reading!
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Hey, Ok let's break down your inquiry: Going to study abroad is a huge undertaking that incorporates many factors and much money. 1. In applying and accepting the offer, you are categorized as an international student, meaning you will pay much more. As the Euro is worth more then the US Dollar, the rate of exchange will make the tuition & accommodation price worse. A rough estimate of tuition/accommodation per year will be about $30,000. ($32,000 for me in London). This does not include food, airfare, pocket money, laundry money, etc. Since you are a US student and courses are taught in French you will have to arrive during the summer before classes and pay to take classes in the French Language and then past a French Proficiency Test. 2. France has many art schools, you must do your research. 3. In-order to apply to a university in France you must submit an application, transcripts, letters of recommendation, proof of funds for tuition and accommodation, photos, etc. If accepted you will most likely be granted a conditional offer, which means you must graduate with a certain GPA and provide them with a final transcript. Once you do this the offer will become unconditional. You must then apply for a student visa t the French Consulate and then will ask for everything before granting you a visa. It is not difficult to be accepted overseas, because frankly they capitalize off of international students. It is an involving process to go through and I suggest you ONLY do it if you really want it and can stand to be away from your family and friends. Remember they will not be a drive or call away! Good luck
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Thursday, November 28, 2013
Any ideas of typical canadian gifts for an exchange partner from France?
Any ideas of typical canadian gifts for an exchange partner from France?
I live in Ontario Canada and i have an exchange student from France coming to my house soon, my family and i want to get her a few typical canadian gifts..we have a Canada T-shirt but do you have any other ideas? Thanks ! :)
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Maple syrup is a must! A selection of postcards of places near where you live also. A book with photographs and some info of places to see and visit near you, places that she will probably visit whilst she's there so she'll have a reminder when she goes back. A souvenir of the Niagara Falls also.
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I live in Ontario Canada and i have an exchange student from France coming to my house soon, my family and i want to get her a few typical canadian gifts..we have a Canada T-shirt but do you have any other ideas? Thanks ! :)
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Maple syrup is a must! A selection of postcards of places near where you live also. A book with photographs and some info of places to see and visit near you, places that she will probably visit whilst she's there so she'll have a reminder when she goes back. A souvenir of the Niagara Falls also.
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Thursday, November 14, 2013
Has anyone ever learnt to speak french fluently or almost fluently by spending a year in france?
Has anyone ever learnt to speak french fluently or almost fluently by spending a year in france?
How hard was it? The reason I'm asking is cuz i want to spend my last year of high school as an exchange student in France, but I don't know any french at all. And I cant take it as a subject in school cuz you need to have taken it from the begining. Any experiences or advice at all would be appreciated.. Thanks.
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no it is not possible, but if u start french coaching and wirk very hard its possible, cheers
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If you study french in France in addition to exposing yourself to the language and making the effort to communicate with others outside of the classroom (e.g. at restaurants, at the store, etc), then you should at least develop a proficiency in the language. I want to do the same :)
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Gaining fluency within any language is great skill to acquire. Everyone learns languages at different rates so everyone must start from the beginning. I am a program advisor with Intrax Study Abroad, and we provide an Academic year, Fall/ Spring semester, and summer program in France. We beleive that the only way to become fluent within a language is to immerse yourself in it, meaning living within the country for an extended amount of time. With our long-term programs, students are living within a French family homestay and attending a local high school in which all of their courses are taught in French. While it's not a guarantee that you will be fluent in French, you will at least be able to develop your conversational skills. For more info, check out: www.intraxstudyabroad.com
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How hard was it? The reason I'm asking is cuz i want to spend my last year of high school as an exchange student in France, but I don't know any french at all. And I cant take it as a subject in school cuz you need to have taken it from the begining. Any experiences or advice at all would be appreciated.. Thanks.
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no it is not possible, but if u start french coaching and wirk very hard its possible, cheers
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If you study french in France in addition to exposing yourself to the language and making the effort to communicate with others outside of the classroom (e.g. at restaurants, at the store, etc), then you should at least develop a proficiency in the language. I want to do the same :)
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Gaining fluency within any language is great skill to acquire. Everyone learns languages at different rates so everyone must start from the beginning. I am a program advisor with Intrax Study Abroad, and we provide an Academic year, Fall/ Spring semester, and summer program in France. We beleive that the only way to become fluent within a language is to immerse yourself in it, meaning living within the country for an extended amount of time. With our long-term programs, students are living within a French family homestay and attending a local high school in which all of their courses are taught in French. While it's not a guarantee that you will be fluent in French, you will at least be able to develop your conversational skills. For more info, check out: www.intraxstudyabroad.com
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Thursday, November 7, 2013
How do I get in to an exchange student program?
How do I get in to an exchange student program?
Well im 15 going on 16 and I want to be an exchange student in France, or europe. I am not rich, just an average american, so can you please tell me some good websites that will help me thanks
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there are try to look around on this site http://www.google.com/ it's help
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Information is below. You should also speak to your French teacher and guidance counselor./
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Well im 15 going on 16 and I want to be an exchange student in France, or europe. I am not rich, just an average american, so can you please tell me some good websites that will help me thanks
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there are try to look around on this site http://www.google.com/ it's help
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Information is below. You should also speak to your French teacher and guidance counselor./
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Friday, November 1, 2013
health insurance in france for students?
health insurance in france for students?
I am planning to pursue a Master of research program in France in one of the Grande Ecoles, but i was wondering how much does it cost for a student over 28 years old to have a health insurance since the social security covers a student until 28 years of age. and what are some of the competitive health insurances ? thanks a lot But social security in france covers students up to 28 years of age...how about 29
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You don't normally need any insurance as in France Health is free for all, you just need to register at the securité sociale and you will be covered for everything. If you need more informations check this link this a major Health company for student and this in english too http://www.lmde.com/fileadmin/pdf/international/anglais.pdf
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It's an unusual name but Squaremouth is a very reliable source for those needing health insurance while traveling. http://www.squaremouth.com/ http://www.globalinsurancenet.com/
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I am planning to pursue a Master of research program in France in one of the Grande Ecoles, but i was wondering how much does it cost for a student over 28 years old to have a health insurance since the social security covers a student until 28 years of age. and what are some of the competitive health insurances ? thanks a lot But social security in france covers students up to 28 years of age...how about 29
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You don't normally need any insurance as in France Health is free for all, you just need to register at the securité sociale and you will be covered for everything. If you need more informations check this link this a major Health company for student and this in english too http://www.lmde.com/fileadmin/pdf/international/anglais.pdf
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It's an unusual name but Squaremouth is a very reliable source for those needing health insurance while traveling. http://www.squaremouth.com/ http://www.globalinsurancenet.com/
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Monday, October 28, 2013
What are the universities in Germany & France that teach in English?
What are the universities in Germany & France that teach in English?
How much does it cost to study as an undergraduate international student in FRANCE? GERMANY? And also, what is the MOST PRESTIGIOUS SCHOOL IN EACH COUNTRY OF LAW UNDERGRADUATES?
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The American University of Paris teaches in English if I remember correctly. The university costs are €31,769, living expenses are € 865 - 965 and personal expenses are €200 - 300 per month.
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Check the website under www.Study Abroad.com and you'll find everthing you need.
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How much does it cost to study as an undergraduate international student in FRANCE? GERMANY? And also, what is the MOST PRESTIGIOUS SCHOOL IN EACH COUNTRY OF LAW UNDERGRADUATES?
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The American University of Paris teaches in English if I remember correctly. The university costs are €31,769, living expenses are € 865 - 965 and personal expenses are €200 - 300 per month.
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Check the website under www.Study Abroad.com and you'll find everthing you need.
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Monday, October 14, 2013
How do I become a foreign exchange student?
How do I become a foreign exchange student?
I'm twelve and i want to be a exchange student in France and my parents are ready to sign me up but I don't know where I can sign up. PLEASE HELP ME! :)
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How wonderful that you are considering studying abroad and that your parents are supportive of it! Unless you go on a private arrangement, you will generally need to be between 15 and 18yrs old -- 12 is too young. Also, I have checked a few programs that go to France and they require incoming exchange students to have studied French for 2 years. The safest way to go on exchange is with an organization. Check with your school here in the USA to see if they have a relationship built up with any particular organization. If you are free to choose any organization you like, I strongly recommend making use of the Council for Standards on International Educational Travel (csiet.org) list. CSEIT routinely audits programs for quality. While it is possible that a good organization is not listed with them, it is less likely and I would advise doing more research on anyone that is not listed with them. If I may, I would like suggest checking out Youth For Understanding (YFU). YFU, AFS, and Rotary are frequently called "the big 3" when it comes to exchanges - long histories and good reputations, although a few others are making their way up that list. Please forgive my bias towards YFU - it's the one that I have direct experience with (I am a 6-time host mom and volunteer (unpaid - unless you call getting a couple of Tshirts and a giftcard to Starbucks being paid)). I am gaining indirect experience by corresponding with former students. When I have asked exchange students why they chose YFU, I get the following answers: (1) YFU gave them more bang for their buck and/or (2) someone they knew and trusted recommended YFU and /or (3) they felt like they could trust YFU more. 95% of the fees collected by YFU go for direct program costs (airline tickets, support in hosting country, etc.). YFU has been around for 60 years and has learned how to make exchanges successful. I've put some links below for more information. Good luck to you no matter what you choose!
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At your age, there are very few, if any, study abroad programs. You have 2 options: wait until you're older, or do what I did; go to an international boarding school for a year! Here are some sites to get you started. The first is one of a study abroad organization, and the second is a site that will help you find an international boarding school that will suit your purposes. Good luck! http://www.afs.org/afs_or/home http://www.boarding-school-finder.com/en/articles/about-boarding-schools/international-boarding-schools
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I'm twelve and i want to be a exchange student in France and my parents are ready to sign me up but I don't know where I can sign up. PLEASE HELP ME! :)
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How wonderful that you are considering studying abroad and that your parents are supportive of it! Unless you go on a private arrangement, you will generally need to be between 15 and 18yrs old -- 12 is too young. Also, I have checked a few programs that go to France and they require incoming exchange students to have studied French for 2 years. The safest way to go on exchange is with an organization. Check with your school here in the USA to see if they have a relationship built up with any particular organization. If you are free to choose any organization you like, I strongly recommend making use of the Council for Standards on International Educational Travel (csiet.org) list. CSEIT routinely audits programs for quality. While it is possible that a good organization is not listed with them, it is less likely and I would advise doing more research on anyone that is not listed with them. If I may, I would like suggest checking out Youth For Understanding (YFU). YFU, AFS, and Rotary are frequently called "the big 3" when it comes to exchanges - long histories and good reputations, although a few others are making their way up that list. Please forgive my bias towards YFU - it's the one that I have direct experience with (I am a 6-time host mom and volunteer (unpaid - unless you call getting a couple of Tshirts and a giftcard to Starbucks being paid)). I am gaining indirect experience by corresponding with former students. When I have asked exchange students why they chose YFU, I get the following answers: (1) YFU gave them more bang for their buck and/or (2) someone they knew and trusted recommended YFU and /or (3) they felt like they could trust YFU more. 95% of the fees collected by YFU go for direct program costs (airline tickets, support in hosting country, etc.). YFU has been around for 60 years and has learned how to make exchanges successful. I've put some links below for more information. Good luck to you no matter what you choose!
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At your age, there are very few, if any, study abroad programs. You have 2 options: wait until you're older, or do what I did; go to an international boarding school for a year! Here are some sites to get you started. The first is one of a study abroad organization, and the second is a site that will help you find an international boarding school that will suit your purposes. Good luck! http://www.afs.org/afs_or/home http://www.boarding-school-finder.com/en/articles/about-boarding-schools/international-boarding-schools
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Monday, October 7, 2013
becoming an exchange student to france?
becoming an exchange student to france?
does anyone know any websites where they show families in europe who are looking for an american to come and live with them? i live in new york and would especially like to go to France ohh i forgot to say this. is there any website where its not for students? because i am trying to do it in the summer sorry i know that makes my question a lot different
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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I came very close to foreign exchange in france. I chickened out at the last minute. I have regretted it ever since. Please don't make my mistake.
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hi..i'm looking for a girl that want to become an exchange student..i'd like to go in New York...but i'm from Italy..not from France!:-) aren't you interested? sorry for my english!!
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Hi there. I have no idea how old you are, but let's say you're under 18 and still in high school. AFS has summer exchange programs. They don't 'show' you families, you apply, they see if you are fit for an exchange and FIND you a host family in the country of your choice. There's other programs that do the same, but I'm a little biased since I'm going through AFS. Anyway, If you are over 18, Couch Surfing might be your thing. But it'll be more of a landlord thing, rather than a family, because you won't be as involved in everyday activities, since you'll just be a person living in their house.
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does anyone know any websites where they show families in europe who are looking for an american to come and live with them? i live in new york and would especially like to go to France ohh i forgot to say this. is there any website where its not for students? because i am trying to do it in the summer sorry i know that makes my question a lot different
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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I came very close to foreign exchange in france. I chickened out at the last minute. I have regretted it ever since. Please don't make my mistake.
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hi..i'm looking for a girl that want to become an exchange student..i'd like to go in New York...but i'm from Italy..not from France!:-) aren't you interested? sorry for my english!!
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Hi there. I have no idea how old you are, but let's say you're under 18 and still in high school. AFS has summer exchange programs. They don't 'show' you families, you apply, they see if you are fit for an exchange and FIND you a host family in the country of your choice. There's other programs that do the same, but I'm a little biased since I'm going through AFS. Anyway, If you are over 18, Couch Surfing might be your thing. But it'll be more of a landlord thing, rather than a family, because you won't be as involved in everyday activities, since you'll just be a person living in their house.
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Can I enter France on a student visa overland and not by air?
Can I enter France on a student visa overland and not by air?
I'm going on a 6 month university exchange to France this year, but I plan to do a bit of travelling around Europe before the semester begins. Therefore I would be entering France overland rather than through an aeroport (ie I'd first fly from Sydney into London, join a coach tour there which takes me around Europe and ends in France). Just wondering if anyone knows whether it's ok to enter France on a student visa over land and not through aeroport customs. I've heard that they don't really check your passport when you cross land borders, so how would they check my visa, stamp my passport etc? Thanks
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Fear not, it is absolutely fine for you to travel into France that way. If you cross the border from Britain to France your passport almost certainly will be checked by someone. But you wont get nothing like the kind of hassle you get in the states. If you travel into France from mainland Europe ( Germany Luxembourg Belgium or Spain) You may not be even stopped at the border but you still must carry your passport and visa just in case they want to stamp it. Even when your passport is inspected in Europe it isnt necessarily stamped. Don't panic and have a great time
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I'm going on a 6 month university exchange to France this year, but I plan to do a bit of travelling around Europe before the semester begins. Therefore I would be entering France overland rather than through an aeroport (ie I'd first fly from Sydney into London, join a coach tour there which takes me around Europe and ends in France). Just wondering if anyone knows whether it's ok to enter France on a student visa over land and not through aeroport customs. I've heard that they don't really check your passport when you cross land borders, so how would they check my visa, stamp my passport etc? Thanks
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Fear not, it is absolutely fine for you to travel into France that way. If you cross the border from Britain to France your passport almost certainly will be checked by someone. But you wont get nothing like the kind of hassle you get in the states. If you travel into France from mainland Europe ( Germany Luxembourg Belgium or Spain) You may not be even stopped at the border but you still must carry your passport and visa just in case they want to stamp it. Even when your passport is inspected in Europe it isnt necessarily stamped. Don't panic and have a great time
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Saturday, September 28, 2013
Exchange Student France??
Exchange Student France??
I am interested on going on a 6 week foreign exchange with Rotary. My choices are Austria, Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Sweden or Switzerland. I am going during December/January. I am in high school and because I live in South Africa also learn Afrikaans (7th year now). Which one do you suggest for any reasons including new years etc. And any other info would be great. Thanks
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Unless you want to experience cold weather, I would pick Brazil for December / January.
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I am interested on going on a 6 week foreign exchange with Rotary. My choices are Austria, Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Sweden or Switzerland. I am going during December/January. I am in high school and because I live in South Africa also learn Afrikaans (7th year now). Which one do you suggest for any reasons including new years etc. And any other info would be great. Thanks
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Unless you want to experience cold weather, I would pick Brazil for December / January.
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Saturday, September 14, 2013
What are some things I can do with my foreign exchange student?
What are some things I can do with my foreign exchange student?
I'm getting a foreign exchange student from France for three weeks in the summer. I have no idea what to do with him! I don't want him to be bored or anything. It's during the last three months of July and I live in mid Michigan. Also, do you think he'll mind that my family is dirt poor? And will he mind sharing a room? I just don't want him to feel unwelcome. And what are some places I can take him and stuff? I need ideas!
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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take him places. mountains. rivers. ask him.
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I'm getting a foreign exchange student from France for three weeks in the summer. I have no idea what to do with him! I don't want him to be bored or anything. It's during the last three months of July and I live in mid Michigan. Also, do you think he'll mind that my family is dirt poor? And will he mind sharing a room? I just don't want him to feel unwelcome. And what are some places I can take him and stuff? I need ideas!
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take him places. mountains. rivers. ask him.
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Saturday, September 7, 2013
What are some fun things to do with a foreign exchange student?
What are some fun things to do with a foreign exchange student?
In January, my family and I are getting a foreign exchange student from France. I don't want him/her to be bored the whole time they're here, so what are some things to keep them entertained like after school or when we don't have anything planned to do?
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Try giving them an American tour. If it's a girl take her shopping to american clothes. If it's a guy take him to restaurants or take him to a football game or any other sport non usual to french people. Make him feel as if America is his/her home
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In January, my family and I are getting a foreign exchange student from France. I don't want him/her to be bored the whole time they're here, so what are some things to keep them entertained like after school or when we don't have anything planned to do?
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Try giving them an American tour. If it's a girl take her shopping to american clothes. If it's a guy take him to restaurants or take him to a football game or any other sport non usual to french people. Make him feel as if America is his/her home
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Sunday, September 1, 2013
How do I convince my mom to let me be a foreign exchange student in France?
How do I convince my mom to let me be a foreign exchange student in France?
I am really interested in being a foreign exchange student because I love France and its language. I researched a lot of different programs and got a lot of information about it. I even talked to my dad about it and he thinks it would be good. But when I asked my mom she said NO. She said that a year is way too long and who knows what would happen to me and I might get put with a bad family or something. I tried convincing her but she wont listen. Please help, how do I convince my mom to let me do this? I reallly really want to!
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Make sure the program you're looking at is reputable. Don't just pick something off the internet, because then your mother could end up being right after all! The best option is a direct exchange through your school. Then you'd be traveling with a teacher she knows/trusts and other Americans she knows/trusts. Usually if you get a family that doesn't work for you, you can switch. But many of the for-profit programs attract (surprise!) for-profit families. I would really recommend avoiding those kinds of programs. Can you compromise with a much shorter exchange? Saying goodbye to you for a summer or a semester might be easier for her. Do your research about living in France. Tell her exactly how you will deal with whatever situations arise. See if you can get at her specific concerns - is she worried about you walking alone at night? Is she worried you'll get homesick/be miserable? Is she worried about the expense? Also keep in mind that you'll have a great chance to study abroad in university. You'll be older and more prepared from an academic/social standpoint to get more out of it because you'll already be living away from home.
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I'm actually answering this question from my lycée in Marseille, France. Today marks (to date, in fact) my 6th month being here. Hopefully my experience here can help you. If you've researched programs, you've probably heard of Rotary, which is the organization I'm here with. You mentioned that your mom worries about what might happen to you. This could mean a few things: -Perhaps she doesn't trust your judgment in a foreign country. My response to that would be that the exchange (at least through Rotary, I can't speak for YFU, ASF, etc) is pretty monitored/restricted. For example, I'm not allowed to take a train to a neighboring town alone (and their definition of alone is sans a host family or Rotarian). So you can't go wherever you like whenever you like, which reduces the chance of getting yourself into something stupid. -Or if it's the situation your mom doesn't trust, has she ever been to France? Life isn't any more dangerous than chez moi. I come from Michigan, so assuming you're American as well, the change in laws and customs won't be too great of a change. The country's as civilized as any, and host families take very good care of the students they take in. Most French people welcome "l'américaine" (provided you have a good attitude and try your best at French). The same goes if you're English or Australian or whatever. People help you out. With Rotary you'd have three families throughout the year, which allows you to see the French way of life rather than one particular family's way of life. Your mother is right about the fact that you might get placed with a bad family, but the chances are low, and if you don't get along with the family, you have one of two options. You can tough it out like I did (my first family was....special we'll say) or you can request a change and Rotary will fix it up. Also focus on the benefits of the experience. I am incredibly happy with my decision to be here. It really opens your mind, you learn the language, make new friends, see France and the surrounding countries, taste their cuisine, eat the FRENCH BREAD (it's amazing, seriously), etc. It makes you consider aspects of our language and society that you would otherwise never think of. You'll gain a greater appreciation for your own country. It really is something amazing. It's good for college applications as well (bonus!) So explain to your mom how it would help shape you as a person. It really is a life-changing experience, and I'd recommend it to almost everyone (nothing suits everyone). I hope that helps. I'm curious to know if you end up doing it! If you have any questions about Rotary, France, or whatever, don't hesitate to ask! Good luck convincing your mom! Leah Corby lmariecorby@gmail.com
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I am really interested in being a foreign exchange student because I love France and its language. I researched a lot of different programs and got a lot of information about it. I even talked to my dad about it and he thinks it would be good. But when I asked my mom she said NO. She said that a year is way too long and who knows what would happen to me and I might get put with a bad family or something. I tried convincing her but she wont listen. Please help, how do I convince my mom to let me do this? I reallly really want to!
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Make sure the program you're looking at is reputable. Don't just pick something off the internet, because then your mother could end up being right after all! The best option is a direct exchange through your school. Then you'd be traveling with a teacher she knows/trusts and other Americans she knows/trusts. Usually if you get a family that doesn't work for you, you can switch. But many of the for-profit programs attract (surprise!) for-profit families. I would really recommend avoiding those kinds of programs. Can you compromise with a much shorter exchange? Saying goodbye to you for a summer or a semester might be easier for her. Do your research about living in France. Tell her exactly how you will deal with whatever situations arise. See if you can get at her specific concerns - is she worried about you walking alone at night? Is she worried you'll get homesick/be miserable? Is she worried about the expense? Also keep in mind that you'll have a great chance to study abroad in university. You'll be older and more prepared from an academic/social standpoint to get more out of it because you'll already be living away from home.
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I'm actually answering this question from my lycée in Marseille, France. Today marks (to date, in fact) my 6th month being here. Hopefully my experience here can help you. If you've researched programs, you've probably heard of Rotary, which is the organization I'm here with. You mentioned that your mom worries about what might happen to you. This could mean a few things: -Perhaps she doesn't trust your judgment in a foreign country. My response to that would be that the exchange (at least through Rotary, I can't speak for YFU, ASF, etc) is pretty monitored/restricted. For example, I'm not allowed to take a train to a neighboring town alone (and their definition of alone is sans a host family or Rotarian). So you can't go wherever you like whenever you like, which reduces the chance of getting yourself into something stupid. -Or if it's the situation your mom doesn't trust, has she ever been to France? Life isn't any more dangerous than chez moi. I come from Michigan, so assuming you're American as well, the change in laws and customs won't be too great of a change. The country's as civilized as any, and host families take very good care of the students they take in. Most French people welcome "l'américaine" (provided you have a good attitude and try your best at French). The same goes if you're English or Australian or whatever. People help you out. With Rotary you'd have three families throughout the year, which allows you to see the French way of life rather than one particular family's way of life. Your mother is right about the fact that you might get placed with a bad family, but the chances are low, and if you don't get along with the family, you have one of two options. You can tough it out like I did (my first family was....special we'll say) or you can request a change and Rotary will fix it up. Also focus on the benefits of the experience. I am incredibly happy with my decision to be here. It really opens your mind, you learn the language, make new friends, see France and the surrounding countries, taste their cuisine, eat the FRENCH BREAD (it's amazing, seriously), etc. It makes you consider aspects of our language and society that you would otherwise never think of. You'll gain a greater appreciation for your own country. It really is something amazing. It's good for college applications as well (bonus!) So explain to your mom how it would help shape you as a person. It really is a life-changing experience, and I'd recommend it to almost everyone (nothing suits everyone). I hope that helps. I'm curious to know if you end up doing it! If you have any questions about Rotary, France, or whatever, don't hesitate to ask! Good luck convincing your mom! Leah Corby lmariecorby@gmail.com
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Wednesday, August 28, 2013
I am a student going to Paris, France; what is the best area to stay? (next to the tourist attractions..)?
I am a student going to Paris, France; what is the best area to stay? (next to the tourist attractions..)?
Me and my friend are going to paris and I don't know where we shoud go. I would like to see the eiffel tower so I want to be close to it.
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if you are a student then you should study and not go to the tourists attractions sure you can visit some sites forget about staing near the eiffel tower.very expensive try 11 12 13 arrondissements
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Although Paris is not a very large city area-wise, all of the attractions are not next to each other. The point is moot though, as the Metro is a fast, convenient and inexpensive way of traveling the city. As the previous poster stated, it can be pricey to stay by the Tower and it gets very quiet after dark. In other words, prolly not the best place to stay.
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you should get a map of Paris and start studying it now if you are moving it will be very helpful. the Eiffel tower is in the 7th arrondissement the closest streets to it are the avenue de suffren and the avenue de la bourdonnais. I imagine you have some idea of how much it would cost to get even a studio here? it is very expensive. however if that is not a problem, I suggest you start looking at some of the online apartment rental sites. look for apartments near the metro stops Champ de Mars / Tour Eiffel, Ecole Militaire or Bir-Hakeim . in sources I've included some websites where you can browse apartments it will give you some idea of what you can get in your price range and where if you are looking for something with a view of the Eiffel tower, you might consider the 15th arrondissement. it is not as touristic or as central as the 7th but there are some apartments out there with good views of the tower that can be had for cheaper than an apartment with a view in the 7th. I'm going as a student too so that is why I know all these sites, finding the right place to stay is a big deal so research area of any apartment you are interested in to make sure it is safe and has a good reputation. I used google maps so I could actually see the streets of any apartment I was interested in. they have almost all the streets in Paris except for some small side streets and the pedestrian area of montorgeuil. I personally use Lodgis, of the apartment rental companies listed...do a search for apartments in the 7th the choose the option to locate them on a map (it will be directly above your search results) you will be able to see just how close any apartment is to the Eiffel tower and clicking on the little house icon will give you a link to that apartments page. good luck!
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The closest place to stay by the eiffel tower without breaking your wallet would be chatelet area (2eme) (however this place is quite seedy at night), or st. michel (a tourist trap but student area) However if you want to compromise you can try Pigalle or the 18th arrondisement. There's the Sacre Coeur, the Moulin Rouge, Opera.. and a bunch of cool bars, concert clubs, and restaurants. It's cheaper than going into the 1,3,4,6,7 (which is where the eiffel tower is),8, 9, and 16 arrondisements and has a higher concentration of tourist spots than the other cheap spots to live like the 11 (oberkampf, 13 asian district, 19 and 20 le canal st martin. There's also easy access to the metro line 2 and 4 to get you across town. And it will take 30 minutes from metro Pigalle to the Eiffel tower by metro.
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In actual fact Paris is a small city and can be walked through very easily. I'm talking about the city within the ancient walls not the banlieu which is very big. I wouldn't suggest you to stay in the area of the Eiffel Tower as this is the only nice thing of the area. I would suggest you instead to stay in Montmartre and I would suggest you to rent an apartment instead of taking an hotel. It has the advantage that you can cook by yourself and save some money. The cost of a short term rental for an apartment is more or less the same then an hotel. Montmartre is the only hill in the city from where you can see the entire Ville Lumiere. In my opinion it is the most parisian corner of the city. When you are there you understand why several artists such as Monet and Picasso wanted to live and work there and why most of the celebrities of French Cinema and TV have chosen it as their home. When I go to Paris I usually rent an apartment and I always use the same company as they always gave me a very good service. You can have a look at their site here: http://www.paris-apartment-rent.com/
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Well, Paris proper is not that big and it is where everything is concentrated (more or less 15km east to west, u can compare to Manhattan) but don't forget that the transport network is huge and u can go everywhere with it. The suburb is very very large, and all the agglomeration make Paris, one of the world's largest city (11millions inhabitants). If u want to stay close to Attractions, try the 5th 7th, 6th, 8th, 16th arrondissements (districts). But don't forget to go in East Paris, it is very trendy and place to see. ENJOY;)
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try one metro stop from the Eiffel tower. if you stay up till 11 pm you can see the Eiffel tower glow
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Me and my friend are going to paris and I don't know where we shoud go. I would like to see the eiffel tower so I want to be close to it.
Paris - 7 Answers
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if you are a student then you should study and not go to the tourists attractions sure you can visit some sites forget about staing near the eiffel tower.very expensive try 11 12 13 arrondissements
2 :
Although Paris is not a very large city area-wise, all of the attractions are not next to each other. The point is moot though, as the Metro is a fast, convenient and inexpensive way of traveling the city. As the previous poster stated, it can be pricey to stay by the Tower and it gets very quiet after dark. In other words, prolly not the best place to stay.
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you should get a map of Paris and start studying it now if you are moving it will be very helpful. the Eiffel tower is in the 7th arrondissement the closest streets to it are the avenue de suffren and the avenue de la bourdonnais. I imagine you have some idea of how much it would cost to get even a studio here? it is very expensive. however if that is not a problem, I suggest you start looking at some of the online apartment rental sites. look for apartments near the metro stops Champ de Mars / Tour Eiffel, Ecole Militaire or Bir-Hakeim . in sources I've included some websites where you can browse apartments it will give you some idea of what you can get in your price range and where if you are looking for something with a view of the Eiffel tower, you might consider the 15th arrondissement. it is not as touristic or as central as the 7th but there are some apartments out there with good views of the tower that can be had for cheaper than an apartment with a view in the 7th. I'm going as a student too so that is why I know all these sites, finding the right place to stay is a big deal so research area of any apartment you are interested in to make sure it is safe and has a good reputation. I used google maps so I could actually see the streets of any apartment I was interested in. they have almost all the streets in Paris except for some small side streets and the pedestrian area of montorgeuil. I personally use Lodgis, of the apartment rental companies listed...do a search for apartments in the 7th the choose the option to locate them on a map (it will be directly above your search results) you will be able to see just how close any apartment is to the Eiffel tower and clicking on the little house icon will give you a link to that apartments page. good luck!
4 :
The closest place to stay by the eiffel tower without breaking your wallet would be chatelet area (2eme) (however this place is quite seedy at night), or st. michel (a tourist trap but student area) However if you want to compromise you can try Pigalle or the 18th arrondisement. There's the Sacre Coeur, the Moulin Rouge, Opera.. and a bunch of cool bars, concert clubs, and restaurants. It's cheaper than going into the 1,3,4,6,7 (which is where the eiffel tower is),8, 9, and 16 arrondisements and has a higher concentration of tourist spots than the other cheap spots to live like the 11 (oberkampf, 13 asian district, 19 and 20 le canal st martin. There's also easy access to the metro line 2 and 4 to get you across town. And it will take 30 minutes from metro Pigalle to the Eiffel tower by metro.
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In actual fact Paris is a small city and can be walked through very easily. I'm talking about the city within the ancient walls not the banlieu which is very big. I wouldn't suggest you to stay in the area of the Eiffel Tower as this is the only nice thing of the area. I would suggest you instead to stay in Montmartre and I would suggest you to rent an apartment instead of taking an hotel. It has the advantage that you can cook by yourself and save some money. The cost of a short term rental for an apartment is more or less the same then an hotel. Montmartre is the only hill in the city from where you can see the entire Ville Lumiere. In my opinion it is the most parisian corner of the city. When you are there you understand why several artists such as Monet and Picasso wanted to live and work there and why most of the celebrities of French Cinema and TV have chosen it as their home. When I go to Paris I usually rent an apartment and I always use the same company as they always gave me a very good service. You can have a look at their site here: http://www.paris-apartment-rent.com/
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Well, Paris proper is not that big and it is where everything is concentrated (more or less 15km east to west, u can compare to Manhattan) but don't forget that the transport network is huge and u can go everywhere with it. The suburb is very very large, and all the agglomeration make Paris, one of the world's largest city (11millions inhabitants). If u want to stay close to Attractions, try the 5th 7th, 6th, 8th, 16th arrondissements (districts). But don't forget to go in East Paris, it is very trendy and place to see. ENJOY;)
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try one metro stop from the Eiffel tower. if you stay up till 11 pm you can see the Eiffel tower glow
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013
France or Japan as Exchange student?
France or Japan as Exchange student?
Okay so next year i've decided to go overseas as a foreign exchange student but I don't know which country to go to. I'm tossing up between France and Japan. Anyways I was wondering if anyone had any good experiences or bad experiences or both and how they treat foreigners. etc Thanks so much everyone (:
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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i personally think that you should go to japan, because france is really similar to any other western country. they have some sightseeing stuff, but i dont think that that is too interesting. japan has a totally different culture. they eat differently, their food is different...but if you dont like squishy places, then i dont think that you should go to japan.
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French people don't speak English unless they absolutely have to. You'd be expected to use some French. But i don't say this from personal experience. It's just what friends who went to France told me.
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I'm in Germany right now with Rotary as an exchange student, so of course I have a little bit of a bias towards Europe! Have you studied French or Japanese? If so, I would choose the country that you have more of a language background in. I have taken German for 4 years, so my transition to the language was easier than some of my friends who have never studied German. If you don't have language skills in either, then it's a tougher decision! It's going a lot different than being a tourist, so you can't believe the stories of being treated badly by the French just because you're American (no personal experience here, just a common thing I've heard). I think both cultures would be very fascinating. Perhaps in France you might have more of a party lifestyle, but that's just speaking from my experience with Germany. All in all, just go with your gut. Pick the one that sounds the most interesting/fun to you. Don't discount a country just because you've heard a couple negative things about it. It's your year! Make the most of it! Good luck!
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Okay so next year i've decided to go overseas as a foreign exchange student but I don't know which country to go to. I'm tossing up between France and Japan. Anyways I was wondering if anyone had any good experiences or bad experiences or both and how they treat foreigners. etc Thanks so much everyone (:
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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i personally think that you should go to japan, because france is really similar to any other western country. they have some sightseeing stuff, but i dont think that that is too interesting. japan has a totally different culture. they eat differently, their food is different...but if you dont like squishy places, then i dont think that you should go to japan.
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French people don't speak English unless they absolutely have to. You'd be expected to use some French. But i don't say this from personal experience. It's just what friends who went to France told me.
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I'm in Germany right now with Rotary as an exchange student, so of course I have a little bit of a bias towards Europe! Have you studied French or Japanese? If so, I would choose the country that you have more of a language background in. I have taken German for 4 years, so my transition to the language was easier than some of my friends who have never studied German. If you don't have language skills in either, then it's a tougher decision! It's going a lot different than being a tourist, so you can't believe the stories of being treated badly by the French just because you're American (no personal experience here, just a common thing I've heard). I think both cultures would be very fascinating. Perhaps in France you might have more of a party lifestyle, but that's just speaking from my experience with Germany. All in all, just go with your gut. Pick the one that sounds the most interesting/fun to you. Don't discount a country just because you've heard a couple negative things about it. It's your year! Make the most of it! Good luck!
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Wednesday, August 7, 2013
student trip to france?
student trip to france?
i am a student in 10th grade my french class is trying to organize a trip to france for the summer of our senior year. should be about a 6-7 day trip where do i look to find deals on student trips including hotels, flights, guide, meals, etc.?
Other - France - 3 Answers
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STA travel, ryanair for cheap flights.
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An excellent idea and its good decision to begin planning now. In the first place you can plan and organize this yourselves. It will be more work, you're all going to need to be involved in making decisions, but you can get a much better deal on your own than you can paying someone else to make the arrangements for you. You'll need to begin by agreeing on an itinerary. What does everyone want to see. What activites outside of sightseeing will you want to do? You also need to think about your tastes in food (are you and your friends advenurous about eating or do you want to stick with burgers and fries) and the type of accomodation you want (are you willing to stay in a place with no elevators for example) I take it from your other questions that you live in Pennsylvania. Is this correct? You should be able to get relatively good deals flying to Paris by checking on Kay.com. If you would like, after talking to your classmates, I can help you plan things out. You can email me thru my answers profile page.
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EF. They send me a catalog about 6 times a year. They specialize in student travel, and if you get enough people together to fill the bus, you can create your own trip, different from any of their preplanned packages. I believe they do part homestays, too.
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i am a student in 10th grade my french class is trying to organize a trip to france for the summer of our senior year. should be about a 6-7 day trip where do i look to find deals on student trips including hotels, flights, guide, meals, etc.?
Other - France - 3 Answers
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STA travel, ryanair for cheap flights.
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An excellent idea and its good decision to begin planning now. In the first place you can plan and organize this yourselves. It will be more work, you're all going to need to be involved in making decisions, but you can get a much better deal on your own than you can paying someone else to make the arrangements for you. You'll need to begin by agreeing on an itinerary. What does everyone want to see. What activites outside of sightseeing will you want to do? You also need to think about your tastes in food (are you and your friends advenurous about eating or do you want to stick with burgers and fries) and the type of accomodation you want (are you willing to stay in a place with no elevators for example) I take it from your other questions that you live in Pennsylvania. Is this correct? You should be able to get relatively good deals flying to Paris by checking on Kay.com. If you would like, after talking to your classmates, I can help you plan things out. You can email me thru my answers profile page.
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EF. They send me a catalog about 6 times a year. They specialize in student travel, and if you get enough people together to fill the bus, you can create your own trip, different from any of their preplanned packages. I believe they do part homestays, too.
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Thursday, August 1, 2013
French student going to france?
French student going to france?
Okay. I'm a french student and i want to go and live in france and go to school there for a few months. What do I have to do and where can i go? i'm also in high school, not college
Other - France - 2 Answers
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You need to collect information at your university to make sure you can go in France with an exchange students program. (Erasmus..) After that, you can come in France wherever you want to. Lots of universities or school entered in "exchange programs" . Obviously the more common is placed in Paris (because of several universities) but there are many others universities able to welcome foreigners students all over the country. Also, you need to have a goal, willing to learn french isn't enough to enter university. Good luck to you.
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People for Understanding, and Rotary are two programs that you can go to France and live there in high school, you will have to work it out with your Highschool and you have to go for a full year, with People for Understanding they might have a semester one you can go on, im not sure though
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Okay. I'm a french student and i want to go and live in france and go to school there for a few months. What do I have to do and where can i go? i'm also in high school, not college
Other - France - 2 Answers
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You need to collect information at your university to make sure you can go in France with an exchange students program. (Erasmus..) After that, you can come in France wherever you want to. Lots of universities or school entered in "exchange programs" . Obviously the more common is placed in Paris (because of several universities) but there are many others universities able to welcome foreigners students all over the country. Also, you need to have a goal, willing to learn french isn't enough to enter university. Good luck to you.
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People for Understanding, and Rotary are two programs that you can go to France and live there in high school, you will have to work it out with your Highschool and you have to go for a full year, with People for Understanding they might have a semester one you can go on, im not sure though
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Sunday, July 28, 2013
Hi ! I'm a french student ( in France) and i'm going in august 2010 ( If I pass the tests) to study in USA?
Hi ! I'm a french student ( in France) and i'm going in august 2010 ( If I pass the tests) to study in USA?
Hi ! I'm a french student ( in France) and i'm going in september 2010 ( If I pass the tests) to study in USA , in New-York, in the university of WAGNER ( I'll study psychology). Does someone knows this university ? How is the university life in New-York ? Does international students are welcome in New-York ? I'm little bit afraid of this adventure but so exited!!! Thanks for the information and could you give me all the information you want on the American life please ( or New-Yorker life ). (sorry for the mistakes) Thank you so much !!!!!
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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there is so much diversity in America you'll fit right in lol If you go there, bring alot of cash and there is a high crime rate so don't carry cash on you. And carry a knife or pepper spray or something to defend yourself. Other than that, it's a fun place.
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New York is a big city full of diversity. So if you aren't used to city life it may be a big change. However, if you're ready for the adventure then good luck to you! I'm sure you'll have an amazing time :) And yes, international students are welcome in New York. Good job on the English! :) I'm learning French so I know how hard it is.
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Hi ! I'm a french student ( in France) and i'm going in september 2010 ( If I pass the tests) to study in USA , in New-York, in the university of WAGNER ( I'll study psychology). Does someone knows this university ? How is the university life in New-York ? Does international students are welcome in New-York ? I'm little bit afraid of this adventure but so exited!!! Thanks for the information and could you give me all the information you want on the American life please ( or New-Yorker life ). (sorry for the mistakes) Thank you so much !!!!!
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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there is so much diversity in America you'll fit right in lol If you go there, bring alot of cash and there is a high crime rate so don't carry cash on you. And carry a knife or pepper spray or something to defend yourself. Other than that, it's a fun place.
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New York is a big city full of diversity. So if you aren't used to city life it may be a big change. However, if you're ready for the adventure then good luck to you! I'm sure you'll have an amazing time :) And yes, international students are welcome in New York. Good job on the English! :) I'm learning French so I know how hard it is.
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Sunday, July 14, 2013
I'm having an exchange student from France coming to my house this Saturday, what should I expect?
I'm having an exchange student from France coming to my house this Saturday, what should I expect?
I'm a 17 year old guy and this is my first time that my family decided to host an exchange student for two week. I live in Minnesota and I don't see too much for interesting activities, and she is a girl from France. She sounded sort of uptight in her letter saying that she was planning to be a lawyer, and how she gets good grades, and how her last experience in Britain was enjoyable. My mom sort of put me on as the person to drive her around and everything, and I don't know what to expect from her stay. I've heard that some exchange students smoke or try to drink alcoholic beverages when they are here because they do it at their homes, and I hope that that isn't the case. What should I expect? Also she's 16 and a half years old according to my sister which is directly in the middle of my sister's and my age. Uh, I'm not interested in sleeping with her. I'm talking about what the hell should I actually expect? Is she going to be snobbish or actually a good person?
Family - 1 Answers
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Dont act like a midwestern teen. Act proffesional and smart. and dont make stupid jokes or anything like crap from southpark or familyguy.
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I'm a 17 year old guy and this is my first time that my family decided to host an exchange student for two week. I live in Minnesota and I don't see too much for interesting activities, and she is a girl from France. She sounded sort of uptight in her letter saying that she was planning to be a lawyer, and how she gets good grades, and how her last experience in Britain was enjoyable. My mom sort of put me on as the person to drive her around and everything, and I don't know what to expect from her stay. I've heard that some exchange students smoke or try to drink alcoholic beverages when they are here because they do it at their homes, and I hope that that isn't the case. What should I expect? Also she's 16 and a half years old according to my sister which is directly in the middle of my sister's and my age. Uh, I'm not interested in sleeping with her. I'm talking about what the hell should I actually expect? Is she going to be snobbish or actually a good person?
Family - 1 Answers
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Dont act like a midwestern teen. Act proffesional and smart. and dont make stupid jokes or anything like crap from southpark or familyguy.
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Sunday, July 7, 2013
Free phone call to exchange student in France?
Free phone call to exchange student in France?
over the summer, my family hosted an exchange student from France, she and i were basically twins and the only way i am able to talk to her now is via facebook. my parents said they would let me call her, but i don't want to have a big phone bill (it costed $30 for her to talk to her parents for 10 minutes). i have skype but it doesn't work on her computer, so that is not an option, im looking into AIM chat. does anyone know a way that i can call her and not have a huge bill, her cell get free international calls.
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You can visit this site it has lots of Great Information on Free Calls http://voipsms.blogspot.com
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over the summer, my family hosted an exchange student from France, she and i were basically twins and the only way i am able to talk to her now is via facebook. my parents said they would let me call her, but i don't want to have a big phone bill (it costed $30 for her to talk to her parents for 10 minutes). i have skype but it doesn't work on her computer, so that is not an option, im looking into AIM chat. does anyone know a way that i can call her and not have a huge bill, her cell get free international calls.
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You can visit this site it has lots of Great Information on Free Calls http://voipsms.blogspot.com
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Monday, July 1, 2013
i want to be an exchange student in france......?
i want to be an exchange student in france......?
Sorry this might be kinda long... So today in school a guy from AFS came to talk about the exchange program...which i've considered before but never gave it much thought. Now i'm thinking i might wanna do it though for a semester...i'd like to go to France: mainly because i love the language (this is my second year of taking it) and i know a lot of people who've been there. I'm a sophmore now and i'm thinking of going my junior or senior year. so have you been an exchange student in france or been in afs before?? how was it? and any warnings or tips or anything? and also....i dance A LOT, and i wanna keep doing it in france....do you know if thats possible?? thanks so much!
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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I was an exchange student in high school, studied abroad in college, and now I am a high school German teacher. I can tell you that AFS is 100% a legitimate organization, and you will have a fantastic time. Let me encourage you to go for the year -- you will gain a lot more fluency and have a much deeper, richer experience. It will also look terrific on your college apps. If you are thinking about junior year, you need to decide now, because the deadlines for applications/scholarships is probably coming up soon (mid-Nov?). Your junior year would be a great time to go, because you would be able to come back and do college visits your senior year, and also not miss things like prom and graduation. You can arrange to take your ACT/SAT while you're in France, too, if you want. I am sure AFS will help you be with a family that will encourage you with dance! I am also a musician, and my HS experience (not through AFS, but through another good org) made sure to place me with a musical family. Best of luck!!! Talk to your French teacher more about this! S/he will be so excited!!
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Yes, I completely agree with the other answer! I am currently on an AFS year abroad in Germany, and I love it. I would also reccomend considering a year, because I have heard so many stories of semester exchange students saying that they wanted to stay longer, but no stories of any year students wishing that they'd stayed for a shorter period of time. In France and European countries especially, it is not difficult to arrange taking the SAT/ACT, and if you go during your junior year (that is what I am doing) you will not need to worry about college applications. However, I do know several seniors abroad right now who are finishing their college applications- it adds another level of stress, but it is possible. Also, I am sure that AFS will help you find a way to include dance in your life. I am also a musician and a rower, and AFS found me a family that has 3 children who row, and they live near a school that has an orchestra. AFS will do its best to help find the best family for you that they can, and you will have a liason as well for support outside the family. I wish you the best of luck and I know that you will have a great time! Feel free to email me if you have any questions!
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Sorry this might be kinda long... So today in school a guy from AFS came to talk about the exchange program...which i've considered before but never gave it much thought. Now i'm thinking i might wanna do it though for a semester...i'd like to go to France: mainly because i love the language (this is my second year of taking it) and i know a lot of people who've been there. I'm a sophmore now and i'm thinking of going my junior or senior year. so have you been an exchange student in france or been in afs before?? how was it? and any warnings or tips or anything? and also....i dance A LOT, and i wanna keep doing it in france....do you know if thats possible?? thanks so much!
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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I was an exchange student in high school, studied abroad in college, and now I am a high school German teacher. I can tell you that AFS is 100% a legitimate organization, and you will have a fantastic time. Let me encourage you to go for the year -- you will gain a lot more fluency and have a much deeper, richer experience. It will also look terrific on your college apps. If you are thinking about junior year, you need to decide now, because the deadlines for applications/scholarships is probably coming up soon (mid-Nov?). Your junior year would be a great time to go, because you would be able to come back and do college visits your senior year, and also not miss things like prom and graduation. You can arrange to take your ACT/SAT while you're in France, too, if you want. I am sure AFS will help you be with a family that will encourage you with dance! I am also a musician, and my HS experience (not through AFS, but through another good org) made sure to place me with a musical family. Best of luck!!! Talk to your French teacher more about this! S/he will be so excited!!
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Yes, I completely agree with the other answer! I am currently on an AFS year abroad in Germany, and I love it. I would also reccomend considering a year, because I have heard so many stories of semester exchange students saying that they wanted to stay longer, but no stories of any year students wishing that they'd stayed for a shorter period of time. In France and European countries especially, it is not difficult to arrange taking the SAT/ACT, and if you go during your junior year (that is what I am doing) you will not need to worry about college applications. However, I do know several seniors abroad right now who are finishing their college applications- it adds another level of stress, but it is possible. Also, I am sure that AFS will help you find a way to include dance in your life. I am also a musician and a rower, and AFS found me a family that has 3 children who row, and they live near a school that has an orchestra. AFS will do its best to help find the best family for you that they can, and you will have a liason as well for support outside the family. I wish you the best of luck and I know that you will have a great time! Feel free to email me if you have any questions!
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Friday, June 28, 2013
Becoming an exchange student in France?
Becoming an exchange student in France?
I talked to my mom about becoming an exchange student in France. I live in Canada. She said she thinks it will be a good experience, and everything, but she only wants me to go a semester. I want to go longer so I can become more proficient in the language. Also what program should I apply with, and how can I make her let me go for the whole year??? I have been taking French lessons for 4 years. I know some french converstational french. I want to go mabye for a whole year, because of the fact it will look good on a resume, and I want to become proficient in the French language. I am in 15, and most of the programmes i looked at are fro 15-18 year olds. Will i be fluent in French after a semester? If so how can I maintain my fluency when back in English speaking Canada?
Other - Education - 1 Answers
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you will not after a sememster but you will become much better i agree with your mum though - a year is just too much for a 15 year old but dont worry cos when you go to uni, you can go for a whole year which is what im doing
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I talked to my mom about becoming an exchange student in France. I live in Canada. She said she thinks it will be a good experience, and everything, but she only wants me to go a semester. I want to go longer so I can become more proficient in the language. Also what program should I apply with, and how can I make her let me go for the whole year??? I have been taking French lessons for 4 years. I know some french converstational french. I want to go mabye for a whole year, because of the fact it will look good on a resume, and I want to become proficient in the French language. I am in 15, and most of the programmes i looked at are fro 15-18 year olds. Will i be fluent in French after a semester? If so how can I maintain my fluency when back in English speaking Canada?
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you will not after a sememster but you will become much better i agree with your mum though - a year is just too much for a 15 year old but dont worry cos when you go to uni, you can go for a whole year which is what im doing
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Friday, June 14, 2013
I have France Visa type D (student Visa ) with MULT written on no. Of entries? Can I leave France?
I have France Visa type D (student Visa ) with MULT written on no. Of entries? Can I leave France?
I am a student in France and would like to go the USA during a long weekend. I have an Indian Passport and was issued a France Visa type D which will expire on 19 Dec 2008. On the no. of entries column its written MULT (which I presume it to be multiple). I have already applied for carte de sejour but I have already booked tickets for the following weekend to the US , but someone told me you cant reenter france when I come back from US with this Visa.... But I doubt him , but just to be double sure , i wanna know if someone can help me and clear my doubt regarding this... thank you
Immigration - 3 Answers
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I also live in France and used to be on a student Visa. I have never had a problem re-entering the country as long as I've had the carte de séjour or the "récépissé" with me. You should call the Préfecture just to make sure, but I don't think you should have any problem at all. good luck!
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if you have your # carte de sejour?# you may reenter France, a # recipisse # is not recognized to enter back into France,so make sure you have your #carte de sejour # before you leave...many people have left with a recipisse, to find out they were refused entry,
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You may re-enter France on a multiple visa, with the "MULT" in the "number of entries" column until its expiration date. Source(s): http://www.consilium.europa.eu/prado/EN/1553/viewImage_34673.html
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I am a student in France and would like to go the USA during a long weekend. I have an Indian Passport and was issued a France Visa type D which will expire on 19 Dec 2008. On the no. of entries column its written MULT (which I presume it to be multiple). I have already applied for carte de sejour but I have already booked tickets for the following weekend to the US , but someone told me you cant reenter france when I come back from US with this Visa.... But I doubt him , but just to be double sure , i wanna know if someone can help me and clear my doubt regarding this... thank you
Immigration - 3 Answers
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I also live in France and used to be on a student Visa. I have never had a problem re-entering the country as long as I've had the carte de séjour or the "récépissé" with me. You should call the Préfecture just to make sure, but I don't think you should have any problem at all. good luck!
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if you have your # carte de sejour?# you may reenter France, a # recipisse # is not recognized to enter back into France,so make sure you have your #carte de sejour # before you leave...many people have left with a recipisse, to find out they were refused entry,
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You may re-enter France on a multiple visa, with the "MULT" in the "number of entries" column until its expiration date. Source(s): http://www.consilium.europa.eu/prado/EN/1553/viewImage_34673.html
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Friday, June 7, 2013
This foreign exchange student from France just moved into my neighborhood. What should I say?
This foreign exchange student from France just moved into my neighborhood. What should I say?
He's really sweet looking and i should really like to get to know him; but i always seem to make things awkward! what should i talk to him about? oh yeah, and he doesn't go to my school, because i go to a private one..! thaaanks (: and did i mention that he is really beautiful....
Friends - 2 Answers
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invite him to go some where with you (go to the movies, lunch, get coffee ETC)..the french people are nice and loving and down for anything same thing applies with the italians they are less stuck up then americans..not dissing america for i am an american but that's the fact..be friendly and polite that should do the trick if you want to win this guy over...and if you know a little french try speaking it to him he will be grateful for you trying to get to know his culture even if you pronounce some things wrong. but whatever you do be yourself..best of luck
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practice your french!
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He's really sweet looking and i should really like to get to know him; but i always seem to make things awkward! what should i talk to him about? oh yeah, and he doesn't go to my school, because i go to a private one..! thaaanks (: and did i mention that he is really beautiful....
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invite him to go some where with you (go to the movies, lunch, get coffee ETC)..the french people are nice and loving and down for anything same thing applies with the italians they are less stuck up then americans..not dissing america for i am an american but that's the fact..be friendly and polite that should do the trick if you want to win this guy over...and if you know a little french try speaking it to him he will be grateful for you trying to get to know his culture even if you pronounce some things wrong. but whatever you do be yourself..best of luck
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practice your french!
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Saturday, June 1, 2013
Student exchange - France??????????
Student exchange - France??????????
I was wanting to do the student exchange for 3 months in france. The only thing is I don't know much of the languge at ALL!!!!!! I haven't done french for a while and only know very BASIC things...Does this matter????? Would I still be able to go??? I am a quick learner and am not a ratbag or anything!!!!! I go to a private school that only offers German but I really have a passion for france and its language. Does it matter that I only know the absolute basics????? How much do i NEED to know as a minimum!????????? Thank you!!!!!!!
Other - France - 1 Answers
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Of course you are not a ratbag, and your interest in learning French French is wonderful and most commendable. It is lovely to find someone with so passionate about France. You could go, of course, for the experience and picking up every day French. However if you do not know the language at all, it is going to be extremely difficult. If the exchange was in the summer holidays, it would not be so bad as you would not have to follow lessons that you do not understand at all. In France children are obliged to do a variety of subjects including History and Geography, and whilst you may well cope in Maths because it is a language in itself and you do not need so many words to understand what is going on, in other subjects than English you will be totally lost. How much boredom can you tolerate? It will be extremely hard to concentrate so much all day long too, just to get a tiny understanding of what is being said.and trying to communicate with the people around you. On average it takes a good three months to adapt if one has no knowledge at all and to start really understanding, by which time it would be time for you to return home. You say that you have the absolute basics and that you are a quick learner. Perhaps you can brush up on what you already have learnt on the net and pick up a lot more before you go.That would help a bit. There are several free on line courses and if you picked a little form each, you would at least have the tools to get by. You ask what the minimum is: here is a site that will give them to you, but look at other sites too: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/languagesonline/french/french.htm and here is another: http://french.about.com/ I like the BBC French for beginners: http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french/ GOOD LUCK!
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I was wanting to do the student exchange for 3 months in france. The only thing is I don't know much of the languge at ALL!!!!!! I haven't done french for a while and only know very BASIC things...Does this matter????? Would I still be able to go??? I am a quick learner and am not a ratbag or anything!!!!! I go to a private school that only offers German but I really have a passion for france and its language. Does it matter that I only know the absolute basics????? How much do i NEED to know as a minimum!????????? Thank you!!!!!!!
Other - France - 1 Answers
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Of course you are not a ratbag, and your interest in learning French French is wonderful and most commendable. It is lovely to find someone with so passionate about France. You could go, of course, for the experience and picking up every day French. However if you do not know the language at all, it is going to be extremely difficult. If the exchange was in the summer holidays, it would not be so bad as you would not have to follow lessons that you do not understand at all. In France children are obliged to do a variety of subjects including History and Geography, and whilst you may well cope in Maths because it is a language in itself and you do not need so many words to understand what is going on, in other subjects than English you will be totally lost. How much boredom can you tolerate? It will be extremely hard to concentrate so much all day long too, just to get a tiny understanding of what is being said.and trying to communicate with the people around you. On average it takes a good three months to adapt if one has no knowledge at all and to start really understanding, by which time it would be time for you to return home. You say that you have the absolute basics and that you are a quick learner. Perhaps you can brush up on what you already have learnt on the net and pick up a lot more before you go.That would help a bit. There are several free on line courses and if you picked a little form each, you would at least have the tools to get by. You ask what the minimum is: here is a site that will give them to you, but look at other sites too: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/languagesonline/french/french.htm and here is another: http://french.about.com/ I like the BBC French for beginners: http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french/ GOOD LUCK!
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Exchange Student In France!!?
Exchange Student In France!!?
I am VERY interested in going to France for one year as an exchange student. Currently I am 12 - i know that is to young, but I am willing to wait. I have been learning French for almost 5 years now, but I have only just started to LOVE it. I was thinking of either going with : WEP - http://wep.org.au/info/study-abroad-france AFX -http://www.australia-france-exchange.com/index.php/programs-overview/under-18-years-old/one-way-exchange/one-way-year-program/ or EF -http://www.ef-australia.com.au/highschool/destinations/france/exchange-year-in-france/ Has anyone traveled through these agencies? I am prepared for being homesick, my dad said I could get a laptop to Skype my family. Money isn't a issue. I am worried that I will have to repeat a year and leave all of my friends behind. What did you have to do? Thank you so much!! xx
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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C'est une expérience extraordinaire que je t'encourage à vivre! Welcome in France!
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I am VERY interested in going to France for one year as an exchange student. Currently I am 12 - i know that is to young, but I am willing to wait. I have been learning French for almost 5 years now, but I have only just started to LOVE it. I was thinking of either going with : WEP - http://wep.org.au/info/study-abroad-france AFX -http://www.australia-france-exchange.com/index.php/programs-overview/under-18-years-old/one-way-exchange/one-way-year-program/ or EF -http://www.ef-australia.com.au/highschool/destinations/france/exchange-year-in-france/ Has anyone traveled through these agencies? I am prepared for being homesick, my dad said I could get a laptop to Skype my family. Money isn't a issue. I am worried that I will have to repeat a year and leave all of my friends behind. What did you have to do? Thank you so much!! xx
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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C'est une expérience extraordinaire que je t'encourage à vivre! Welcome in France!
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Exchange student to france?
Exchange student to france?
Hello, i'm in MN and i already decided with my whole family that i'm going to be a exchange student to go to france for my junior year (I go in freshman in august) i have one year studying french, and i already know spanish, Ok..so i yet don't know what program is the best to go to france with, any ideas? has anyone been an exchange student from the us (to any country, or to france) what program did you go with, how was it? also, are there any things i should be aware of about france? do i get credits and especial classes like here in the united states there in paris (like advanced math classes and stuff?) i mean, i used to live in colombia and we didnt get any of that everybody got the same classes (i'm worried i'll get caught up in school work) i know is 2 years away but i want to have it all ready before i begin to save... since is so much money! (Maybe i could get it all in year!)
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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I'm also planing on studying abroad and I am going with the Rotary Youth Exchange.
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Hi, France is great - I went there an exchange student myself, but trust me: the school system is nothing like at home. So you might just as well forget about getting credits, points, degrees or what not. Now what I would recommend, especially because you still have some time: go on www.best-student-exchange.com, that is an open portal for student exchange where I also found my host families. There are plenty of families from France: why don't you contact one of them and arrange like a 2 or 3 weeks exchange, with one or two or even three families this summer or for next summer, that way you improve your French before starting school, you can check out the country and perhaps on of the families is your preferred family and you can arrange a full-year-exchange with them? For international student exchange for high school students this is the best of all student exchange programs, because it only cost like not even 200$
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Hello, i'm in MN and i already decided with my whole family that i'm going to be a exchange student to go to france for my junior year (I go in freshman in august) i have one year studying french, and i already know spanish, Ok..so i yet don't know what program is the best to go to france with, any ideas? has anyone been an exchange student from the us (to any country, or to france) what program did you go with, how was it? also, are there any things i should be aware of about france? do i get credits and especial classes like here in the united states there in paris (like advanced math classes and stuff?) i mean, i used to live in colombia and we didnt get any of that everybody got the same classes (i'm worried i'll get caught up in school work) i know is 2 years away but i want to have it all ready before i begin to save... since is so much money! (Maybe i could get it all in year!)
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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I'm also planing on studying abroad and I am going with the Rotary Youth Exchange.
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Hi, France is great - I went there an exchange student myself, but trust me: the school system is nothing like at home. So you might just as well forget about getting credits, points, degrees or what not. Now what I would recommend, especially because you still have some time: go on www.best-student-exchange.com, that is an open portal for student exchange where I also found my host families. There are plenty of families from France: why don't you contact one of them and arrange like a 2 or 3 weeks exchange, with one or two or even three families this summer or for next summer, that way you improve your French before starting school, you can check out the country and perhaps on of the families is your preferred family and you can arrange a full-year-exchange with them? For international student exchange for high school students this is the best of all student exchange programs, because it only cost like not even 200$
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Which country for university student exchange: France, England, Sweden?
Which country for university student exchange: France, England, Sweden?
England: U of Manchester Loughborough France: Lyon 2 Lumiere Sweden: Lund University which would you pick? also, which of them would you think has the best social life/nightlife? THANKS
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I guess it depends what you are looking for. Are you American? If you want a really different experience I would say don't go to England. You won't feel like you are really branching out and experiencing a different culture if you go to England. I have been to England, France, and Sweden and I would say Sweden would be the more "different" from America. People in France don't tend to be very friendly to Americans either. I would personally go with Sweden but it depends on what you are looking for. England probably has the better social life/nightlife out of the three.
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England: U of Manchester Loughborough France: Lyon 2 Lumiere Sweden: Lund University which would you pick? also, which of them would you think has the best social life/nightlife? THANKS
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I guess it depends what you are looking for. Are you American? If you want a really different experience I would say don't go to England. You won't feel like you are really branching out and experiencing a different culture if you go to England. I have been to England, France, and Sweden and I would say Sweden would be the more "different" from America. People in France don't tend to be very friendly to Americans either. I would personally go with Sweden but it depends on what you are looking for. England probably has the better social life/nightlife out of the three.
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
My wife is in the U.S. on a student visa from france, we got married and have filed our I-130, can she stay?
My wife is in the U.S. on a student visa from france, we got married and have filed our I-130, can she stay?
her visa runs out in may, and it will take longer then this we are pretty sure, so she is faced with having to fly back to france and then fly back once she gets the approval... this is expensive and we don't want to have to do that. Can she legally stay here while it is processed? I am a naturally born U.S. Citizen. Thank you whoever can answer this!
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Why on Earth didn't you file the full change of status packet? (I-130, I-485, I-765, I-834 and G-325A). You should have filed EVERYTHING at the same time, in the same envelope. If you'd done that she'd be allowed to stay and work while everything was being processed. Did you list her address as being in France? If not, and she has to go back, how are they going to know where to find her for her physical exam and interview? It's too late to file the I-485 now. If she stays she'll be out of status.
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her visa runs out in may, and it will take longer then this we are pretty sure, so she is faced with having to fly back to france and then fly back once she gets the approval... this is expensive and we don't want to have to do that. Can she legally stay here while it is processed? I am a naturally born U.S. Citizen. Thank you whoever can answer this!
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Why on Earth didn't you file the full change of status packet? (I-130, I-485, I-765, I-834 and G-325A). You should have filed EVERYTHING at the same time, in the same envelope. If you'd done that she'd be allowed to stay and work while everything was being processed. Did you list her address as being in France? If not, and she has to go back, how are they going to know where to find her for her physical exam and interview? It's too late to file the I-485 now. If she stays she'll be out of status.
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Which country for university student exchange: France, England, Sweden?
Which country for university student exchange: France, England, Sweden?
England: U of Manchester Loughborough France: Lyon 2 Lumiere Sweden: Lund University which would you pick? also, which of them would you think has the best social life/nightlife? THANKS
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FRANCE for sure. Such a pleasant country with best nightlife
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England: U of Manchester Loughborough France: Lyon 2 Lumiere Sweden: Lund University which would you pick? also, which of them would you think has the best social life/nightlife? THANKS
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FRANCE for sure. Such a pleasant country with best nightlife
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Sunday, April 14, 2013
In france the schools are different, if i wanted to be an exchange student there?
In france the schools are different, if i wanted to be an exchange student there?
but live with my family that lives over there, what would my family have to tell a high school about me coming over there? how would it all work out? would i be low on credits when i come back? or what? hecka people do it so i wanna know if they get low on credits too
Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers
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I am studying in Finland next year, and I told my school that I was going. They told me that they would help me graduate on time and that I would be fine. I know some people who had to repeat their junior years. I would suggest talking to your guidance counselor and setting things straight.
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but live with my family that lives over there, what would my family have to tell a high school about me coming over there? how would it all work out? would i be low on credits when i come back? or what? hecka people do it so i wanna know if they get low on credits too
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I am studying in Finland next year, and I told my school that I was going. They told me that they would help me graduate on time and that I would be fine. I know some people who had to repeat their junior years. I would suggest talking to your guidance counselor and setting things straight.
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Sunday, April 7, 2013
Will a foreign national in US on F-1 (student) visa need French visa to go on vacation to France?
Will a foreign national in US on F-1 (student) visa need French visa to go on vacation to France?
I don't know whether it's French visa or European visa. Either-way,will I need it?
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it depends on your citizenship, not your status in the US.
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It depends on your nationality. Use this website to check: http://www.skyteam.com/about/travelhelp/travelinfo.html
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If you want to visit France you will need a Schengen visa valid for 25 European Union countries except Ireland, Great Britain, Bulgaria and Romania. Your F-1 student visa and I-94 is irrelevant to determine the visa requirement which is solely dependent on your citizenship. You may travel visa-free if you should be a citizen of any European Union country or of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, Macao (SAR), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, USA, Uruguay, Vatican City, and Venezuela. You will need a visa if you should hold a nationality of any other country. It may be applied at the French Embassy or Consulate of the country of which you hold citizenship or legal residency. If you are a short-term student with an authorized stay of less than 180 days you would have to apply for a visa from your home country. If you stay in the USA for longer you may apply at the France Embassy or the Consulate responsible for the state you are living in. Source(s): http://www.ambafrance-us.org/spip.php?article330
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I don't know whether it's French visa or European visa. Either-way,will I need it?
Other - France - 3 Answers
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it depends on your citizenship, not your status in the US.
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It depends on your nationality. Use this website to check: http://www.skyteam.com/about/travelhelp/travelinfo.html
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If you want to visit France you will need a Schengen visa valid for 25 European Union countries except Ireland, Great Britain, Bulgaria and Romania. Your F-1 student visa and I-94 is irrelevant to determine the visa requirement which is solely dependent on your citizenship. You may travel visa-free if you should be a citizen of any European Union country or of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, Macao (SAR), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, USA, Uruguay, Vatican City, and Venezuela. You will need a visa if you should hold a nationality of any other country. It may be applied at the French Embassy or Consulate of the country of which you hold citizenship or legal residency. If you are a short-term student with an authorized stay of less than 180 days you would have to apply for a visa from your home country. If you stay in the USA for longer you may apply at the France Embassy or the Consulate responsible for the state you are living in. Source(s): http://www.ambafrance-us.org/spip.php?article330
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Monday, April 1, 2013
Which country for university student exchange: France, England, Sweden?
Which country for university student exchange: France, England, Sweden?
England: U of Manchester Loughborough France: Lyon 2 Lumiere Sweden: Lund University which would you pick? also, which of them would you think has the best social life/nightlife? THANKS
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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FRANCE for sure. Such a pleasant country with best nightlife
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England: U of Manchester Loughborough France: Lyon 2 Lumiere Sweden: Lund University which would you pick? also, which of them would you think has the best social life/nightlife? THANKS
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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FRANCE for sure. Such a pleasant country with best nightlife
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
In france the schools are different, if i wanted to be an exchange student there?
In france the schools are different, if i wanted to be an exchange student there?
but live with my family that lives over there, what would my family have to tell a high school about me coming over there? how would it all work out? would i be low on credits when i come back? or what? hecka people do it so i wanna know if they get low on credits too
Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers
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I am studying in Finland next year, and I told my school that I was going. They told me that they would help me graduate on time and that I would be fine. I know some people who had to repeat their junior years. I would suggest talking to your guidance counselor and setting things straight.
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Thursday, March 14, 2013
With a UK student visa, can I travel to France or Italy by road/train from UK?
With a UK student visa, can I travel to France or Italy by road/train from UK?
Or anywhere in Europe accessible by road.
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No, you can't. The visa issued by the United Kingdom is valid for the UK only. The same would have applied to student visa issued by France or Italy, they are valid for the individual countries only. Another issue are tourist travel visa, they are valid for 24 (25) countries on the European continent but not valid for UK or Ireland since those countries are no members of the Schengen travel agreement for border-less travel. The visa requirement for visiting France or Italy depends on your citizenship. Passport holders of 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, Switzerland, USA, Uruguay, Vatican City, and Venezuela don not need a visa for tourist travel of up to 90 days in a 180 day period, all others do. Schengen visa application must be made at the Embassy of your place of residence. To visit France from the U.K. you must hold a long-term visa valid for more than six months to be able to apply at the French Embassy in London if you should need a visa. If you stay short time in the U.K. and you want to visit France you have to apply for a Schengen tourist visa at the French embassy of your home country before departure. Source(s): http://www.ambafrance-uk.org/Visa-website-of-the-French.html http://www.mfe.org/default.aspx?SID=12291
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No. I assume you are not a citizen of the UK or Schengen zone country or any other country that has visa waiver arrangements with the countries you intend to visit. You will need a Schengen euro visa. The UK is not a member of the Schengen zone which includes most other EU countries and a few others like Iceland and Norway. Once you have a single Schengen visa you will be free to travel around all the countries of the Schengen zone. You should apply for a Schengen visa at the embassy of the country you intend to first enter the zone
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Or anywhere in Europe accessible by road.
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No, you can't. The visa issued by the United Kingdom is valid for the UK only. The same would have applied to student visa issued by France or Italy, they are valid for the individual countries only. Another issue are tourist travel visa, they are valid for 24 (25) countries on the European continent but not valid for UK or Ireland since those countries are no members of the Schengen travel agreement for border-less travel. The visa requirement for visiting France or Italy depends on your citizenship. Passport holders of 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, Switzerland, USA, Uruguay, Vatican City, and Venezuela don not need a visa for tourist travel of up to 90 days in a 180 day period, all others do. Schengen visa application must be made at the Embassy of your place of residence. To visit France from the U.K. you must hold a long-term visa valid for more than six months to be able to apply at the French Embassy in London if you should need a visa. If you stay short time in the U.K. and you want to visit France you have to apply for a Schengen tourist visa at the French embassy of your home country before departure. Source(s): http://www.ambafrance-uk.org/Visa-website-of-the-French.html http://www.mfe.org/default.aspx?SID=12291
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No. I assume you are not a citizen of the UK or Schengen zone country or any other country that has visa waiver arrangements with the countries you intend to visit. You will need a Schengen euro visa. The UK is not a member of the Schengen zone which includes most other EU countries and a few others like Iceland and Norway. Once you have a single Schengen visa you will be free to travel around all the countries of the Schengen zone. You should apply for a Schengen visa at the embassy of the country you intend to first enter the zone
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Thursday, March 7, 2013
Will a foreign national in US on F-1 (student) visa need French visa to go on vacation to France?
Will a foreign national in US on F-1 (student) visa need French visa to go on vacation to France?
I don't know whether it's French visa or European visa. Either-way,will I need it?
Other - France - 3 Answers
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it depends on your citizenship, not your status in the US.
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It depends on your nationality. Use this website to check: http://www.skyteam.com/about/travelhelp/travelinfo.html
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If you want to visit France you will need a Schengen visa valid for 25 European Union countries except Ireland, Great Britain, Bulgaria and Romania. Your F-1 student visa and I-94 is irrelevant to determine the visa requirement which is solely dependent on your citizenship. You may travel visa-free if you should be a citizen of any European Union country or of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, Macao (SAR), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, USA, Uruguay, Vatican City, and Venezuela. You will need a visa if you should hold a nationality of any other country. It may be applied at the French Embassy or Consulate of the country of which you hold citizenship or legal residency. If you are a short-term student with an authorized stay of less than 180 days you would have to apply for a visa from your home country. If you stay in the USA for longer you may apply at the France Embassy or the Consulate responsible for the state you are living in. Source(s): http://www.ambafrance-us.org/spip.php?article330
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I don't know whether it's French visa or European visa. Either-way,will I need it?
Other - France - 3 Answers
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it depends on your citizenship, not your status in the US.
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It depends on your nationality. Use this website to check: http://www.skyteam.com/about/travelhelp/travelinfo.html
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If you want to visit France you will need a Schengen visa valid for 25 European Union countries except Ireland, Great Britain, Bulgaria and Romania. Your F-1 student visa and I-94 is irrelevant to determine the visa requirement which is solely dependent on your citizenship. You may travel visa-free if you should be a citizen of any European Union country or of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, Macao (SAR), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, USA, Uruguay, Vatican City, and Venezuela. You will need a visa if you should hold a nationality of any other country. It may be applied at the French Embassy or Consulate of the country of which you hold citizenship or legal residency. If you are a short-term student with an authorized stay of less than 180 days you would have to apply for a visa from your home country. If you stay in the USA for longer you may apply at the France Embassy or the Consulate responsible for the state you are living in. Source(s): http://www.ambafrance-us.org/spip.php?article330
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Friday, March 1, 2013
Being an exchange student in France?
Being an exchange student in France?
I am from the US and I want to study abroad in France for a complete school year. I am going into 9th grade now and I want to do it for my 11th grade year. (I'm starting so early so I can raise money) What companies would you reccommend; most reliable, not too expensive, and is the over all best? Also, do you have any ideas on how to raise money (I'm 14 right now)? Thanks in advance
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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AFS, YFU and Rotary are the best. Rotary is the cheapest, but most competitive. I'd recommend telling the counselor your plans now, so you can schedule the classes you need to graduate on time. Also, be aware that France will require two years of high school French, so you need to make sure you get that in your schedule.
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I am from the US and I want to study abroad in France for a complete school year. I am going into 9th grade now and I want to do it for my 11th grade year. (I'm starting so early so I can raise money) What companies would you reccommend; most reliable, not too expensive, and is the over all best? Also, do you have any ideas on how to raise money (I'm 14 right now)? Thanks in advance
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AFS, YFU and Rotary are the best. Rotary is the cheapest, but most competitive. I'd recommend telling the counselor your plans now, so you can schedule the classes you need to graduate on time. Also, be aware that France will require two years of high school French, so you need to make sure you get that in your schedule.
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