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?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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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
Other - United Kingdom - 1 Answers
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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!
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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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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