I am doing a student exchange to spain and want to write to my host family?
I just recieved them and I HAVE NO IDEA what i shoudl write to them EXCEPT..Hi i am very excited to come to spain ...??
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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http://www.cultures-shocked.org/forum/index.php? check out this website... but my advice: you don't really know what they know about you, so you should assume they know very little and introduce yourself. Talk about what activities you like, what your like, why ur excited to go, that you look forward to meeting them, and ask about their lives and stuff... ex: Hi, my name is xxxxxxxx. I am xx years old and live in xxxxxxxx. I am really excited to meet all of you and I'm sure I will love you all! I am also very excited to come to Spain, and I know I am going to have a great year with you! I enjoy playing xxxxxx and xxxxxx. I also love xxxxxx. What activities do you enjoy? Sincerely, XXXXXX something like that... assuming you can say all that in spanish
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Hi, I'm sure your host family will be VERY happy to hear from you. Don't worry about writing in Spanish. If you can, great. If not, just write in English, they'll find a way to get it translated. They are going to want to know all about you, so write about your hobbies, interests, sports, etc. Tell them about your parents -- what they do for a living. About any brothers and/or sisters. Do you have pets? Let them know about your school and the classes you take there. Describe a typical day. They will also what to know what you like and dislike, so let them know. Be sure to balance everything so you don't come across as negative. For example, "I hate tuna fish but really love chicken." Then, ask about them. What do THEY like, what's a typical day in their family, what is the school like? They will have just as much trouble writing to you as you do to them, so if you give specific questions to answer it will help! Also, assure them they can write in Spanish, even if you wrote in English. The more you correspond and interact with your host family, the easier the first part of your year will be! Have a great time!
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Friday, January 14, 2011
How much would a student ambassador trip to spain,france,and italy cost?and how could i raise money for it?
How much would a student ambassador trip to spain,france,and italy cost?and how could i raise money for it?
i was invited to go on a trip to france,italy,and spain by the people to people organization. it will be the summer of 2009 thanks for any replies!
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Too much for what you get! It's not exactly a scam. It does put on a legitimate trip that's quite a bit of fun. However, it's not as exclusive as it makes itself out to be -- thousands of those "ambassador" letters go out every year. The trips are also horribly overpriced. You would be much better served taking that money and putting it toward a semester (or better yet, year) exchange program! It would benefit you so much more -- and for the rest of your life! You would learn a language, a culture and attend school in another country. Is P2P a fun trip, yes. But IMHO is it worth the money? No.
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i was invited to go on a trip to france,italy,and spain by the people to people organization. it will be the summer of 2009 thanks for any replies!
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Too much for what you get! It's not exactly a scam. It does put on a legitimate trip that's quite a bit of fun. However, it's not as exclusive as it makes itself out to be -- thousands of those "ambassador" letters go out every year. The trips are also horribly overpriced. You would be much better served taking that money and putting it toward a semester (or better yet, year) exchange program! It would benefit you so much more -- and for the rest of your life! You would learn a language, a culture and attend school in another country. Is P2P a fun trip, yes. But IMHO is it worth the money? No.
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Friday, January 7, 2011
Does it really take a minimum of 7 weeks to process a student visa for Spain?
Does it really take a minimum of 7 weeks to process a student visa for Spain?
My appointment is on July 14th, and that is exactly 7 weeks from my departure date. They say on the website that they cannot accept visa applications less then 7 weeks before departure. Also, if it takes a minimum of 7 weeks to process, would i have to pick up my visa on the day of my departure, which is September 1st.
Embassies & Consulates - 2 Answers
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Yes it does take seven week's look at site posted to prove it
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A student visa takes more than 6 weeks to be processed; you are advised to apply for the visa as early as possible; never heard of a provisions that national visa may not be applied for earlier as 7 weeks before travel; Schengen tourist visa may be applied for 3 months prior to travel; the Spanish consulate in Chicago recommends to apply for a student visa as early as three months in advance! http://www.consulate-spain-chicago.com/student.htm ..
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My appointment is on July 14th, and that is exactly 7 weeks from my departure date. They say on the website that they cannot accept visa applications less then 7 weeks before departure. Also, if it takes a minimum of 7 weeks to process, would i have to pick up my visa on the day of my departure, which is September 1st.
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Yes it does take seven week's look at site posted to prove it
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A student visa takes more than 6 weeks to be processed; you are advised to apply for the visa as early as possible; never heard of a provisions that national visa may not be applied for earlier as 7 weeks before travel; Schengen tourist visa may be applied for 3 months prior to travel; the Spanish consulate in Chicago recommends to apply for a student visa as early as three months in advance! http://www.consulate-spain-chicago.com/student.htm ..
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Saturday, January 1, 2011
Exchange student from Spain lives down the hall?
Exchange student from Spain lives down the hall?
There's this cute Spanish exchange student who lives down the hall from me, I really want to talk to her and it would be great because I am learning Spanish right now and I'm actually getting pretty good at it. Simple question really, what's the best way to approach?
Singles & Dating - 3 Answers
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Just get up the courage to ask her to talk in Spanish with you, and once you are, then try letting her know that you like her, and see where it goes... You don't even need to ask her in Spanish! Just go for it.
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Ok befriend her in English because I'm sure she speaks it well maybe even better than you. Just don't ask this question because you just want to screw her. Anyways the best way is to befriend ask her about herself, life in Spain compared to life where you are. Don't come on too strong or she'll think its just a north american trying to hit on her and get turned off. Be confident but not desperate.
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Like they said, what you think you're learning is probably very different from what she knows. Remember there are three dialects of Spanish in Spain, and about 100000 in Latin America. I agree definitely with one person... I speak Spanish professionally now, but it was a second language. You will not learn it overnight, and you may never be great at it. My nerves get to me when I start -- I could write it all day, but speaking is different. If you stammer through what you're trying to say, you will make her feel uncomfortable. So, if you can muster up the courage to be fast and just not care if you make a mistake (she, if she's a good person, will know you're trying, and it's the effort that counts, then give it a shot. You know, introduce yourself in English, and then ask her if she would mind speaking with you in Spanish so that you can practice... cuz you really like the language. Because knowing two languages opens up the world to a new way of thinking. You can't really know much of what there is to know and understand in only one language. She'll know this cuz she knows more than one. If I were you bud, I'd ask her if she's ever been to Ibiza. Of course she might pronounce that z as a soft -th sound... ee-BEE-tha. say it however you feel comfortable. you might ask her how does she feel about the way people in latin america speak Spanish -- SPAIN --> SPANISH lol. Ask her does she say sección as sek-see-ON or seth-thee-ON? Good luck!
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