U.S. Citizen Student Visa for Study Abroad in France and UK?
I am a U.S. Citizen who will be studying abroad in France through the EAP program at UCLA. I will be studying abroad in Paris for Spring 2010 semester at Institut d’Etudes Politiques (Sciences Po). Then for summer 2010 quarter (2 months) I will study at Cambridge University in London. After that, I will return to France for Study Abroad at the UC Center Paris for Fall 2010 semester. Is it possible for me to spend the whole year in France and UK without having to return to the U.S. for a student visa? The French Consulate in Los Angeles says that I have to appear in person to apply for the student visa in France, but I will be attending two different universities with a 2 month break in between. I need the acceptance letters from the French universities, which I will not get for the Fall Semester 2010 one until I am already in France. Can I apply for student visa in the UK with American citizenship? Is there a plan I can make that won't require me to have to come back to the U.S.? I would hate to have to fly back to California and then leave back to Europe immediately...
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Unfortunately, you have a problem. You are not allowed to switch from a tourist visa status (which is what you have going on your regular passport) to a student visa anywhere within the EU, so that rules out getting one in the UK. You will definitely need to apply for your French visa before you leave for France. Will the university not give you any kind of proof of enrollment, admission or evidence that you have a place there? What about your own university? Someone has to, otherwise it not only doesn't make sense but you have quite a problem on your hands. If all else fails, and you absolutely can't get one, I guess your only other option is to leave the EU/EEA and apply for one from there, but this doesn't mean you have to go all the way back to the US, it could be somewhere else in Europe, generally all embassies and consulates address you according to the appropriate rules for your nationality regardless of the country you're applying in. This might be time consuming, but it beats a transatlantic flight. Good luck.
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Friday, February 28, 2014
Friday, February 14, 2014
student exchange in france?
student exchange in france?
im going on a student exchange to france, and im just wondering if theres anything i need to be especially worried or, rather, prepared about? ive only done a bit of french at school. i generally do pretty well in written and listening tests but really really suck at speaking - my brain just stop working when im trying to do a speaking task. and also im really worried that i'd be a burden to my host family, esp the kid. ive seen friends at school who hosted exchange students and maybe its just them, but it seems like its really scary to be an exchange student. i mean, the host sister/brother probably already have heaps of friends at school, wouldnt you be annoying and wont be able to fit in quite well cos ur language skills sucks big time? what would i do w/ spending money? i probably wont have access to large amount of cold hard cash and i really feel bad about spending other peoples money.
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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Speaking is always the hardest part of learning a language. Do your best to practice before you leave. Narrate what you are doing to yourself. Yeah, when you are in a test/performance situation, you are likely to freeze, but think how much easier that will be once you come back! (how long are you going for? That should answer a lot of your other questions). You'll find you fit in better than you fear. Your program director should give you lots of preparation for this...things like some language tools, and how to behave to fit in and all that. Frankly, in my school, we always thought the exchange students were people that we wanted to welcome and suck into our activities...we tried to get them into the things that we were into. They never seemed to struggle for friendship. And people generally understand when you struggle with the language, and they try to help you along, too. Spending money? I believe that comes from your parents, not from the family. And they may set up an account and put an allowance in it, out of the money that you pay the program. That probably varies according to the program. Check on that.
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three main things to be wary of: 1. Strangers/ Security If a man or woman approaches you or just "coincidentally" happens to be going where you are going, gently decline his/her offer, however cute/ tres chic he or she may be. Much human trafficking cases have been known to occur in france. The usual rules of travelling apply wherever you go. Watch your pockets, bags etc. Don't get conned easily. Be Aware! (; 2. Courtesy Always be on your best behaviour, but that doesn't mean that you can forgo your personality and the want to have fun. Do know your limits and smile (: 3. Money Why not prepare some foreign currencies ahead of time. If you really want to buy something but have no money/ not enough, and are really sure that you want it, why not borrow some money from your host and repay him/ her later when you have access to extra cash. Last but not least, HAVE TONS OF FUN!!! It's always a suprise to experience a new culture
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im going on a student exchange to france, and im just wondering if theres anything i need to be especially worried or, rather, prepared about? ive only done a bit of french at school. i generally do pretty well in written and listening tests but really really suck at speaking - my brain just stop working when im trying to do a speaking task. and also im really worried that i'd be a burden to my host family, esp the kid. ive seen friends at school who hosted exchange students and maybe its just them, but it seems like its really scary to be an exchange student. i mean, the host sister/brother probably already have heaps of friends at school, wouldnt you be annoying and wont be able to fit in quite well cos ur language skills sucks big time? what would i do w/ spending money? i probably wont have access to large amount of cold hard cash and i really feel bad about spending other peoples money.
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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Speaking is always the hardest part of learning a language. Do your best to practice before you leave. Narrate what you are doing to yourself. Yeah, when you are in a test/performance situation, you are likely to freeze, but think how much easier that will be once you come back! (how long are you going for? That should answer a lot of your other questions). You'll find you fit in better than you fear. Your program director should give you lots of preparation for this...things like some language tools, and how to behave to fit in and all that. Frankly, in my school, we always thought the exchange students were people that we wanted to welcome and suck into our activities...we tried to get them into the things that we were into. They never seemed to struggle for friendship. And people generally understand when you struggle with the language, and they try to help you along, too. Spending money? I believe that comes from your parents, not from the family. And they may set up an account and put an allowance in it, out of the money that you pay the program. That probably varies according to the program. Check on that.
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three main things to be wary of: 1. Strangers/ Security If a man or woman approaches you or just "coincidentally" happens to be going where you are going, gently decline his/her offer, however cute/ tres chic he or she may be. Much human trafficking cases have been known to occur in france. The usual rules of travelling apply wherever you go. Watch your pockets, bags etc. Don't get conned easily. Be Aware! (; 2. Courtesy Always be on your best behaviour, but that doesn't mean that you can forgo your personality and the want to have fun. Do know your limits and smile (: 3. Money Why not prepare some foreign currencies ahead of time. If you really want to buy something but have no money/ not enough, and are really sure that you want it, why not borrow some money from your host and repay him/ her later when you have access to extra cash. Last but not least, HAVE TONS OF FUN!!! It's always a suprise to experience a new culture
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Friday, February 7, 2014
I'm afraid to be a foreign exchange student in France?
I'm afraid to be a foreign exchange student in France?
I might be going to France for a semester next year, and I'm afraid of a bunch of things. I want to go to college for French. *First, I don't want to do academically bad, although I will most likely be majoring in French in college. My junior year is a really important year with all the testing and such. *I worry about away from my family for too long. Will we ever connect like we used to, or will the time apart make it awkward to be together again? *What if I don't make friends? Will I lose touch with my old friends? *Most importantly, I'm afraid of everything I will be missing back in America, all the fun and memorable experiences I won't be here for. I don't really know if I should be scared of any of these things. Are there any previous exchange students who can help me out?
Other - France - 5 Answers
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Welcome to the big wide world. I lived and worked in France for two years and really enjoyed it. I liked the French culture and found they respect you for learning their language. Just like any city in the world be very aware! If you go out stick to Irish bars or local French bars. Larger is expensive like 10 Euro a pint because binge drinking is no ta part of their culture. If you ever visit Paris you can get a mobilis card which gives you transport on the metro, buses and land line CNCF train all day, so if you like you can take in Euro Disney, Paris and Vall De Europe (Biggest Shopping mall in Europe next stop to Disney) all in one day. If you eat out in France and order beef burgers or steak ask for it bien que or you'll get it half cooked.
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Because I'm french and English , i know you have nothing to worry about.At times when my french is kind of lop sided, my cousin or my family in France or at home encourage me to do better at it(sometimes me and my cousins joke about her learning English and me french LOL).Just like any family, your family would be proud of you attending a french school.i know it's for one whole year, but remember who you are doing this for and how it will help in the nearer or further future.Maybe when you come back it may become quite awkward and you may change to them and them to you but then the awkwardness will pass away, trust me.I've been to visit some of my family in Congo and when i come back i miss my family and love them very much but notice if they've become fatter or skinnier or just the same or if I've changed.i think you might make friends and if you do, when you come home you can start typing to or writing to that person.some memorable experiences may come in America but also in France as well and you won't be able to miss that.your friends and family can tell you of what happened anyway. when you get out of your comfort level you can feel scared and uncomfortable but it is sometimes rewarding. while you're in America, revise french for when you go so that you're not completely behind.
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I'm going to be a foreign exchange student in France next year as well! I, too, will be a junior! (May I ask what program you are using?) I have many of the same worries as you do. Especially the will I make friends, and how will I do academically. I'm also worried because I don't speak French very well. But I sat down and I decided it's worth it. I know I'll be missing a lot, but it will be the time of my life. I might not get to go to Homecoming but who cares?! I'LL BE IN FRANCE! I think you need to go with this thought process. Also, it's only for a semester. I know that seems like a long time, but you'll come back before you know it, and you'll have the story of a life time.
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I'm studying abroad next fall for an entire year so don't feel alone. We're just going to have to get out of our comfort zones and go up to people and introduce ourselves (hi, I'm ________, can I sit next to you?) in class or during lunch or something. If you send post cards and such, I'm sure keeping in contact with your friends and family will be much easier with Skype and Facebook and whatnot. You just need to make the effort. The grading system is obviously different and the grades will even out after everything is said and done. All the grades are /20 (like 8/20. That's actually about equivalent to a B). As long as you work at it, you'll do okay as far as grades go. I've talked to a lot of previous foreign exchange students who have studied in Angers, Lyon, and Poitiers. You just need to realize that this will forever change your life for the better. You will be so much more educated and have a bigger perspective on life that all the enormous benefits will far outweigh the minor negatives.
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Go on this website with all of your questions/worries http://www.cultures-shocked.org it was helpful for me. :)
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I might be going to France for a semester next year, and I'm afraid of a bunch of things. I want to go to college for French. *First, I don't want to do academically bad, although I will most likely be majoring in French in college. My junior year is a really important year with all the testing and such. *I worry about away from my family for too long. Will we ever connect like we used to, or will the time apart make it awkward to be together again? *What if I don't make friends? Will I lose touch with my old friends? *Most importantly, I'm afraid of everything I will be missing back in America, all the fun and memorable experiences I won't be here for. I don't really know if I should be scared of any of these things. Are there any previous exchange students who can help me out?
Other - France - 5 Answers
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Welcome to the big wide world. I lived and worked in France for two years and really enjoyed it. I liked the French culture and found they respect you for learning their language. Just like any city in the world be very aware! If you go out stick to Irish bars or local French bars. Larger is expensive like 10 Euro a pint because binge drinking is no ta part of their culture. If you ever visit Paris you can get a mobilis card which gives you transport on the metro, buses and land line CNCF train all day, so if you like you can take in Euro Disney, Paris and Vall De Europe (Biggest Shopping mall in Europe next stop to Disney) all in one day. If you eat out in France and order beef burgers or steak ask for it bien que or you'll get it half cooked.
2 :
Because I'm french and English , i know you have nothing to worry about.At times when my french is kind of lop sided, my cousin or my family in France or at home encourage me to do better at it(sometimes me and my cousins joke about her learning English and me french LOL).Just like any family, your family would be proud of you attending a french school.i know it's for one whole year, but remember who you are doing this for and how it will help in the nearer or further future.Maybe when you come back it may become quite awkward and you may change to them and them to you but then the awkwardness will pass away, trust me.I've been to visit some of my family in Congo and when i come back i miss my family and love them very much but notice if they've become fatter or skinnier or just the same or if I've changed.i think you might make friends and if you do, when you come home you can start typing to or writing to that person.some memorable experiences may come in America but also in France as well and you won't be able to miss that.your friends and family can tell you of what happened anyway. when you get out of your comfort level you can feel scared and uncomfortable but it is sometimes rewarding. while you're in America, revise french for when you go so that you're not completely behind.
3 :
I'm going to be a foreign exchange student in France next year as well! I, too, will be a junior! (May I ask what program you are using?) I have many of the same worries as you do. Especially the will I make friends, and how will I do academically. I'm also worried because I don't speak French very well. But I sat down and I decided it's worth it. I know I'll be missing a lot, but it will be the time of my life. I might not get to go to Homecoming but who cares?! I'LL BE IN FRANCE! I think you need to go with this thought process. Also, it's only for a semester. I know that seems like a long time, but you'll come back before you know it, and you'll have the story of a life time.
4 :
I'm studying abroad next fall for an entire year so don't feel alone. We're just going to have to get out of our comfort zones and go up to people and introduce ourselves (hi, I'm ________, can I sit next to you?) in class or during lunch or something. If you send post cards and such, I'm sure keeping in contact with your friends and family will be much easier with Skype and Facebook and whatnot. You just need to make the effort. The grading system is obviously different and the grades will even out after everything is said and done. All the grades are /20 (like 8/20. That's actually about equivalent to a B). As long as you work at it, you'll do okay as far as grades go. I've talked to a lot of previous foreign exchange students who have studied in Angers, Lyon, and Poitiers. You just need to realize that this will forever change your life for the better. You will be so much more educated and have a bigger perspective on life that all the enormous benefits will far outweigh the minor negatives.
5 :
Go on this website with all of your questions/worries http://www.cultures-shocked.org it was helpful for me. :)
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Saturday, February 1, 2014
Im going on a student exchange to France!! (HELP)!!!!?
Im going on a student exchange to France!! (HELP)!!!!?
Hi, im going on a student exchange to France with rotary do you know anything about rotary???? Iv been told that France people are rude and unfriendly is this true because i hope there not because that would nearly put me off going. What are typical french homes like???? Whats the weather like in France???? Do they all smoke???? nd drink???? What do the teenagers typically wear???? for school ect.... I will be going for a year so i will be going to school for a year whats high school like in france???? Whats the food like in France what would they eat for breakfast,lunch,dinner,snacks ect.... I really know noting about France so please please tell me everything you know. Even better if you were on an student exchange in France. Thanks for your answers :) xxxx
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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I studied in France in college and it was great. You will love it. Learn some French before you go.
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Hi, im going on a student exchange to France with rotary do you know anything about rotary???? Iv been told that France people are rude and unfriendly is this true because i hope there not because that would nearly put me off going. What are typical french homes like???? Whats the weather like in France???? Do they all smoke???? nd drink???? What do the teenagers typically wear???? for school ect.... I will be going for a year so i will be going to school for a year whats high school like in france???? Whats the food like in France what would they eat for breakfast,lunch,dinner,snacks ect.... I really know noting about France so please please tell me everything you know. Even better if you were on an student exchange in France. Thanks for your answers :) xxxx
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I studied in France in college and it was great. You will love it. Learn some French before you go.
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