Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Completely confused by this guys comment... i like him and hes an exchange student from spain...?
Completely confused by this guys comment... i like him and hes an exchange student from spain...?
Hes an exchange student from Spain and he lives with my science teacher AKA my favorite teacher! Me: So whats your favorite food? Him: I like any type of junk food! Me: Lol me too! my family claims i dont like anything healthy Him: O your very healthy though! ????? i'm confused... is it good or bad? also when i glance over at him sometimes he seems to be looking at me but idk if i'm just imagining things i want to happen and hes looking at something in my general area or if he really is... lol hes very shy... but its in like a sexy, hot way... also i'm my class president and we split the class in have and he chose to do the project my bff was in charge of and he wouldn't cooperate with her (only 2 out of her 10 would) and when she told me this i looked over at them and he just gave me this incredebly hot devilish grin... 3=D
Other - Spain - 2 Answers
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You know, it has nothing to do with being Spanish! Anyone who says that thinks you've got a good body.
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He digs you. Try to hang out with him. It would be hamless and the least you two could do is be friends.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
What are the differences between being an exchange student in high school and college?
What are the differences between being an exchange student in high school and college?
I am a junior and I want to be an exchange student in Spain next year, but my parents think I should wait until college. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both? Also, if anyone has studied abroad with ASSE, how was it?
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Hello Lauren, While both experiences have merit, they are different. In high school you will likely live with a host family and go to a local high school and truly immerse yourself into the culture. Most, but not all, college programs you will live in dorms and not get a true host family experience. Youth For Understanding is a high school exchange program. We offer programs for students in high school along with a handful of programs open to recently graduated high school students through our Gap Year/semester program options. Studying Abroad in high school will give you definite advantages in college - you are likely to be more focused, you may gain language credits (saving money), some universities offer scholarships to student who've previously studied abroad. Here is a great flyer you can print for your parents: http://yfuusa.org/media/Education/YFU_How_Your_Students_Will_Benefit_Flyer.pdf In the mean time you may want to check out our website and programs www.yfu-usa.org On this page you can email directly with students/parents: http://yfuusa.org/american-students/more-information.php You may also want to connect with students, alumni, parents and volunteers on YFU's Facebook page www.facebook.com/yfu.usa.fan and perhaps they can give you more personal insight on the advantages between both. Often those who study abroad in high school, go again in college. For additional organizations check out www.csiet.org, goabroad.com and studyabroad.com Good luck. If YFU can assist further please email admissions@yfu.org or call 800.TEENAGE
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I am a junior and I want to be an exchange student in Spain next year, but my parents think I should wait until college. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both? Also, if anyone has studied abroad with ASSE, how was it?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Hello Lauren, While both experiences have merit, they are different. In high school you will likely live with a host family and go to a local high school and truly immerse yourself into the culture. Most, but not all, college programs you will live in dorms and not get a true host family experience. Youth For Understanding is a high school exchange program. We offer programs for students in high school along with a handful of programs open to recently graduated high school students through our Gap Year/semester program options. Studying Abroad in high school will give you definite advantages in college - you are likely to be more focused, you may gain language credits (saving money), some universities offer scholarships to student who've previously studied abroad. Here is a great flyer you can print for your parents: http://yfuusa.org/media/Education/YFU_How_Your_Students_Will_Benefit_Flyer.pdf In the mean time you may want to check out our website and programs www.yfu-usa.org On this page you can email directly with students/parents: http://yfuusa.org/american-students/more-information.php You may also want to connect with students, alumni, parents and volunteers on YFU's Facebook page www.facebook.com/yfu.usa.fan and perhaps they can give you more personal insight on the advantages between both. Often those who study abroad in high school, go again in college. For additional organizations check out www.csiet.org, goabroad.com and studyabroad.com Good luck. If YFU can assist further please email admissions@yfu.org or call 800.TEENAGE
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Tips on preparing to become an exchange student in Spain in two years?
Tips on preparing to become an exchange student in Spain in two years?
So I've talked this over with my parents, and they said that if my health remains good, (we've had some hospital incidents with an extremely rare hereditary disorder which no one alive in my family has, btw, basically, I've gone into anaphylaxis (allergic reaction) in the middle of the night three times over the past 7 months. We went to Duke Hospital and they're treating me now. In about five months from now, the anaphylactic reactions should stop happening.), I can probably be an exchange student in Spain for the 2012-2013 schoolyear. Obviously, I will definitely be old enough, as I am in high school now. I'm taking Spanish, and I'll admit, I'm a very, very quick learner in it. The teacher let me borrow some additional material, and now I'm ahead of the rest of the class. Yes, she is teaching us Spanish words/grammar in Spain. (In addition to what is spoken in the Americas.) I've already started setting aside some money to help pay. I'll apply for scholarships too. But for now, what else can I do to prepare? Thanks!
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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Sounds like you've got a lot of your bases covered! Here are some other thoughts I have: - inquire with the organizations you're considering, and check on their medical policy. I know the company I previously worked for was very nit-picky about health history. You may have already done this homework, but make sure the organization you have your heart set on doesn't have a stringent requirement. - put some of your teachers/community mentors on notice for a letter of recommendation - you'll likely need a few - if you're not graduating next year, start talking with your high school now about how your year will transfer -- will you get full credit? Will you need to do pass/fail in Spain, or get actual grades? Will you have to repeat a year? Are there class credits you can take in the 2011-2012 school year to keep you from having to repeat? - pick out an interview outfit? :) - perhaps consider hosting an exchange student from Spain next year. Not only will it give your application an edge -- being able to say you've hosted is huge -- but if you host with an organization that gives a hosting discount, you would be able to shave some cost of your own program :) Plus you'd have someone to visit in Spain! I know that AFS & CIEE give "hosting credit." If you think hosting might work, jump on it now. You went to Duke Hospital -- are you in the Raleigh Durham area? I used to work with NC and schools around there fill up fast, in terms of exchange students. Good luck!
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She SHOULD be teaching you Peninsular Spanish, but you'd figure anything out within about a month, anyway. I'd be more concerned about your health issues! OMG! What if something like that happened while you're there!? People in Spain don't speak very good English...you won't be able to communicate at all, but I promise, when you're going into anaphylaxis, you aren't going to be able to think in Spanish! How old will you be? What sort of program are you talking about? There really isn't that much more to do...if you have a choice of where you're going, you might take some time to flip through some information on possible cities, get an idea for your best bets.
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I participated in a fabulous program, called HomeStay Spain in SPAIN. After speaking with other kids in the group who had participated in other exchange programs abroad we decided this was the best! If you are interested in a lifestyle immersion experience and willing to learn about Spanish Culture and Lifestyle, this is the most amazing program available. The beautiful and safe town of Santander is known for its cultural refinement, and an atmosphere typical of old Spain. It is so much fun!!! And we learned so much!!!! It was so enriching. I LOVED IT!!! Both my sister and I participated different summers and we had a blast! We made so many good friends we still keep in touch with! The program is really well planned out and people are lovely! Many host families have teens. They even allow you to come with a friend to stay in same host family home or in a different home. And if you sign up early they allow you to choose from the available host families for a perfect fit. Check their website www.beautifulspain.com Before deciding among different programs I had a chance to speak with some contacts that had participated in this program and my parents did as well. Everyone spoke wonders about this program, the host families and the local director Nuria, who is such a nice lady,... She is usually in Florida at this time of the year, so that means that you may be able to talk to her on the phone once you contact them through their web site. This program is considered the most complete exposure to a foreign country because as they say it is true that it combines CLASSES (art, debate, street talk, folklore, DANCING classes, among others) with FUN and EXCITING ACTIVITIES such as Latin Dance Classes, Bullfight, Boat Excursion, etc…, FULL DAY OUTINGS to places of historical and cultural interest such as prehistoric Altamira Caves, Guggenheim Museum, Roman Ruins, "Capricho de Gaudi", Roman Route Hiking adventure, etc... are also ALL INCLUDED IN THE PRICE while living with a local, loving and carefully selected HOST FAMILY. I know this program allows you to choose from several host families (the type of things this program does, no other program would ever) in order for everyone to be happy.
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
Student accomodations near ISADE Barcelona, Spain?
Student accomodations near ISADE Barcelona, Spain?
I am looking for reasonably priced accomodations for a student who will be attending ISADE in Barcelona, Spain. Any suggestions from those who attended ISADE in past? Thanks. Sorry, I meant ESADE, not Isade.
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I haven´t attended Esade, but the following website has got student accommodation in the centre of Barcelona, very good communicated, as well as long term apartment rentals. http://www.spaindreams.com/eng/flat_rentals.htm I suppose it will also depend on from when and how long you need a place to stay.
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