Spain Foreign Exchange Student.?
Im hosting one this summer. She's a girl and is 16. One type of things should we do together? Also, how do we make it so its not so wierd about being strangers
Adolescent - 3 Answers
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1 :
The whole point of hosting an exchange student is to just incorporate them into your daily family life. You don't have to pick any particular activity to entertain her. Just include her in what you do. You will get to know her in no time.
2 :
Well when a student comes from a different country they want to experience your culture and lifestyle, do anything that you would normally do... stick to the same meals, routine and general lifestyle. Offer her things to do like cinema, shopping, ice skating etc. whatever you like doing. Have fun! =]
3 :
Let me be honest with you. When I was 15, my family hosted an exchange student from Mexico who was my age. This is how it went. For the first 2-3 months, we HATED each other!! Then we ended up adjusting and getting used to the situation and now 10 years later we are still best friends. So a few years ago, my family decided to do it again, forgetting all the initial drama, and hosted a Brazilian exchange student who was the same age as my younger sister. She came to me after the first week wondering why she wasn't best freinds with the girl and hated her! Be prepared mentally. They are in a completely new environment and they may lean on you and you may feel like they are "needy" or "mopey". They may cling to you and you may want your space. It will be hard for both of you and its ok to tell them sometimes that you need space. But once you both get used to the new arrangement, it will be awesome!! For activites, we often went to the mall or the pool and just hung out. I did the same things with her that I did with my other friends, but we often had a spanish-english english-spanish dictionary with us at all times. We just tried to have a normal conversation and when we didn't know the word, we'd look it up. Thats how she learned the language. It might be weird at first, but it gets better with time.
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Friday, June 28, 2013
Friday, June 14, 2013
How should I dress in Spain, in Madrid?
How should I dress in Spain, in Madrid?
I am going to spain as a foreign exchange student at the end of june, but I don't know what I would wear. Are the styles the same as in America?
Fashion & Accessories - 5 Answers
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They're essentially the same, but Europeans as a rule wear more basic pieces and focus more on what looks good on them, rather than wearing what's trendy. Americans also wear a lot more bright colors. So if you want to blend in, neutral colors in classic shapes are the way to go.
2 :
kind of, you cant go wrong with a pair of skinny jeans, colorful nikes and a retro shirt. it seems like teens here almost dress like theyre in the 80' lol but as long as you dont dress like a tourist, and like an actual teenager youll be fine also, remy couldnt be more wrong lmao thats more of like a old person thing
3 :
dress as you would normally dress. bring a bit of america to spain! but remember its gonna be hot hot hot so always remember to take stuff where you wont get too hot and take lots of suncream but still take a few coats/hoodies/jackets because it will soetimes get cold at night (: sunglasses merry christmas (: x
4 :
I studied in Spain recently and went to Madrid... Some older (like 30+) Spaniards wear chunky jewelry and have decent style, but some of them just wear the weirdest stuff. My teacher in Spain had okay style - she wore dark pants, some kind of blouse and a different scarf every day. But the younger girls tend to wear flashier clothes. Some Spaniards shop at stores like Zara and H&M, but they're way different (and wayyy better) there than they are in America. I was worried that my host sister would have amazing style but her style was actually heinous. Wear your own thing, but like someone else said, try not to stand out - because for one things, pickpockets can spot tourists a mile away, (and if you're speaking English too that doesn't help) so maybe bring basics, and you'll for sure want to buy more stuff when you're there.
5 :
1- Luckily in the Spanish cities (Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia ..) you can wear whatever you want that nobody pointed out, there are many urban groups, Gothic, rappers, vintage, retro and more .. 2- If you want to see how most young people wear, these are the brands we use (Spanish) Zara http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category/es/es/zara-sales/16502/ Pull and bear http://www.pullbear.com/#/photos/ Mango http://www.google.es/images?um=1&hl=es&tbs=isch:1&q=mango+ropa&revid=1240027078&sa=X&ei=tPEJTZv8DISE5Aaf2eTsDw&ved=0CDEQ1QIoAA&biw=1280&bih=923 Stradivarius Blanco ............. Madrid in winter is too cold ( snow)...¬¬
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I am going to spain as a foreign exchange student at the end of june, but I don't know what I would wear. Are the styles the same as in America?
Fashion & Accessories - 5 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
They're essentially the same, but Europeans as a rule wear more basic pieces and focus more on what looks good on them, rather than wearing what's trendy. Americans also wear a lot more bright colors. So if you want to blend in, neutral colors in classic shapes are the way to go.
2 :
kind of, you cant go wrong with a pair of skinny jeans, colorful nikes and a retro shirt. it seems like teens here almost dress like theyre in the 80' lol but as long as you dont dress like a tourist, and like an actual teenager youll be fine also, remy couldnt be more wrong lmao thats more of like a old person thing
3 :
dress as you would normally dress. bring a bit of america to spain! but remember its gonna be hot hot hot so always remember to take stuff where you wont get too hot and take lots of suncream but still take a few coats/hoodies/jackets because it will soetimes get cold at night (: sunglasses merry christmas (: x
4 :
I studied in Spain recently and went to Madrid... Some older (like 30+) Spaniards wear chunky jewelry and have decent style, but some of them just wear the weirdest stuff. My teacher in Spain had okay style - she wore dark pants, some kind of blouse and a different scarf every day. But the younger girls tend to wear flashier clothes. Some Spaniards shop at stores like Zara and H&M, but they're way different (and wayyy better) there than they are in America. I was worried that my host sister would have amazing style but her style was actually heinous. Wear your own thing, but like someone else said, try not to stand out - because for one things, pickpockets can spot tourists a mile away, (and if you're speaking English too that doesn't help) so maybe bring basics, and you'll for sure want to buy more stuff when you're there.
5 :
1- Luckily in the Spanish cities (Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia ..) you can wear whatever you want that nobody pointed out, there are many urban groups, Gothic, rappers, vintage, retro and more .. 2- If you want to see how most young people wear, these are the brands we use (Spanish) Zara http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category/es/es/zara-sales/16502/ Pull and bear http://www.pullbear.com/#/photos/ Mango http://www.google.es/images?um=1&hl=es&tbs=isch:1&q=mango+ropa&revid=1240027078&sa=X&ei=tPEJTZv8DISE5Aaf2eTsDw&ved=0CDEQ1QIoAA&biw=1280&bih=923 Stradivarius Blanco ............. Madrid in winter is too cold ( snow)...¬¬
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Friday, June 7, 2013
I have been charged with a misdemeanor in the state of Florida. Can I travel to Spain this summer?
I have been charged with a misdemeanor in the state of Florida. Can I travel to Spain this summer?
I will plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of having an open containers of alcoholic beverages in the state of Florida. Can I still travel to Spain this summer as a student, or will the Spanish or American government make an issue of my misdemeanor? Thank you for you answers in advance.
Law Enforcement & Police - 4 Answers
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Yes, it would not matter if you had a felony conviction. A passport is not an endorcement of good character. It is merely a document that proves you're a US Citizen. Also, I have traveled to over a dozen countries and not one of them has done anythng but glance at my passport(no background check.)
2 :
ofcorse
3 :
Yes...
4 :
have fun. your fine.
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Saturday, June 1, 2013
Is it possible to move to spain and go to a university there instead of study aboard?
Is it possible to move to spain and go to a university there instead of study aboard?
i wanna move over there, but i dont want to go to a university here in the US and then do the study aboard thing. Can i just move to spain and then apply as a student there?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Yes, you could, although it won't be easy. First you would need to secure a place at a University ( Here's how >> http://www.tumbit.com/how-to-guides/articles/74-applying-to-study-at-university-in-spain.html ) and then you would need to apply for a student visa (Here's how >> http://www.tumbit.com/how-to-guides/articles/100-applying-for-a-student-visa.html )
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Yes, obviously. You can join to any international university, such as Universidad de Navarra, one of the most prestigious universities in spain. In fact, it is the most important Spanish private university and if you really want to study a whole degree in a Spanish university is one of the best options. You must understand that the public university in Spain is a large percentage of existing universities in my country and this makes that the public university generally has a higher level than the private ones. However, there are examples , like the Universidad de Navarra (www.unav.es) that are getting, through their models of the future (Horizonte 2015 in Universidad de Navarra), a major international progression, actually they want to achive a 25% of international students in a near future and this may interest you. In addition, the Universidad de Navarra has a recognised authority in the areas of communication thanks to the FCOM school of communication where many well know spanish journalists have come out from there, some names such as Luis Piedrahita, Iñaki Gabilondo, Lydia Balenciaga, Lourdes Maldonado, Maria Martinez, etc., also it has a great School of Economics which has one of the best Masters MBA in the world and nothing to envy to angloamerican programs. I am talking about IESE that is distributed in different campuses in Madrid and Barcelona, ​​or in places as varied as New York, Shanghai, Sao Paulo etc; there's a better School of Medicine where the Clinica Universidad de Navarra and Cima (Center for Applied Medical Research) are a national and international reference in oncology. Schools could continue with other careers that encompass nutrition, philosophy or engineering that are also a leaders in my country and in many cases nothing to envy to the large complex public universities in Spain. Concluding a bit, the Universidad de Navarra is very Universidad de Navarra (it is a spanish Expression to Emphasise the setence but I don't know if it works in English) and thanks to its projects can become an international benchmark (Remember they are thinking of achieving a 25% of international students). Choose University of Navarra, if you have the option, in my point of view, is a great choice. Look for IESE, CIMA, ISSA, ISEM or Clinica Universidad de Navarra. I am sure that it will convince you about the great university we are talking about.
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