Help! I need to get a student load for my master's in Spain?
I've already been accepted in a university in Spain where I would like to get my master's degree. I have tried to get student loans trough companies in the US and the schools I am most interested in are not within the list of "approved" schools... There are only 2 schools approved in Spain! I want to go to Pompeu Fabra and my second option is ESIC School of Business and Marketing...PLEASE HELP ME!! I need to make my first payment in like a week!! Thank you very much!
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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The reality is, you're not going to get a payment that FAST! You should have said so much earlier, as it takes time to process and distribute financial aide. One thing that you can do, which maybe your only option for quick money, is to go to one of your major banks, and apply for a student loan to pay for the cost of going to school abroad. In my experience, it was a good decision because my bank gave me more time to pay off my loan, and based my payments on what i was making per year. So, Go talk to you bank! I provided some links for you, in case your from the USA.
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Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Read this and tell me if you think it is fair... My class recently got an exchange student from Spain "Nina"
Read this and tell me if you think it is fair... My class recently got an exchange student from Spain "Nina"
.. and she doesn't speak English yet, though she is trying. Because I am one of the few people in the school who can speak Spanish, we have become pretty good friends. Before spring break, we were sitting in Biology class and talking. The teacher was at the other end of the room and couldn't hear us. She started talking about buying a car. She said she wanted a black car with black leather interior. I told her that too many people have black cars and she should get a red one. Heres the problem.... In Spanish the word for black is "Negr0". So we were talking and said the word several times. Out of nowhere a girl who is African American ran up to us and slammed her hand down on the table in front of my face. She screamed at me and Nina and told us to shut up and she started crying. The teacher came over to see and she told him that we were talking about her and saying the "N" word. I told him we weren't and tried to explain but she kept crying and he took her side... to be continued.. .. he took her side and sent us to the principals office. I swear that girl made such a big fuss. Crying and screaming and saying that she had enough problems in her life... blah blah. Meanwhile I was trying to translate what was going on to Nina and the principal told me to be quiet... Like she didn't want me speaking Spanish in front of her. Before we were let go, Nina was crying, I was crying, and we both got In school suspension for 3 days when break is over. I just don't think its fair or right. I wasn't even talking about her. Thats just how you say black in Spanish.. I don't know any other way and I cant make up words or stop saying the name of a color just because it sounds like something it's not. I guess I just want to know how you all feel about this. What would you do??? Well, I think maybe around five people, myself included, speak Spanish at my school. We don't have a Spanish teacher. I think the girl freaked the principal out pretty bad. Plus the principal is one of those "Only speak English" sort of people. The girl really was making a HUGE scene, though.
Law & Ethics - 11 Answers
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Go before the school board and tell them. It would also help if you had a spanish teacher or another credible person who speaks spanish to back you up.
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I would tell your parents and have them make a fuss with the principal. I would never let my child get accused and in trouble for that. You shouldn't suffer because other people are ignorant. It's totally not fair to you or the exchange student. Tell someone and everyone the truth.
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thats just plain sad, shudent the teacher/principal know that shes an exchange student and cant speak english? try talking to your parents about it and hopefully they can talk to the school about this misunderstanding
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talk to your parents and they can go to the school with you to explain what has happened, the 3 day suspension will be revoked. at worst, a lawyer. but it probably won't go that far.
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Its a bit stupid, why wouldnt anyone listen to you when you were trying to say that negro is black in spanish, but why would the girl think you were talking about her anyway, just because you said negro though? Add: Where theres the ***** its suppose to say negr0 it blocks it out for some reason
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Personally I agree with you...it's not fair and them suspending both of you without taking your side into consideration is completely wrong and unethical of the school. What I think you should do if this whole situation is really uncomfortable for you is to talk to both your parents and Nina's parents about the situation...then once school begins all of you go talk to the principal. You two have rights as students and the school suspending you upon an assumption of racist comments is a pretty big problem that shouldn't be left without resolving. It's true, your classmate might have honestly felt horrible b/c she believed you two were referring to her with racist words...but it all leads to only that, her assumptions and it was completely wrong of your teacher to accuse you of something so serious if he himself didn't know or understand what it was that you two were talking about. Hope it all works out for the best hun. ^_^
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Sounds like a total misunderstanding. You need parents and teachers to back you up. You may still lose out with the suspension, but this can be prevented from happening again. There's no reason for you to be punished for someone else's ignorance. Saying 'cafe' doesn't mean you're thirsty and crave doughnuts, right? That other girl could learn a thing or two and the understanding will hopefully keep her from staying upset with what she 'thought' you were saying about her.
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Get a lawyer and sue. After all it's the American way right? But seriously contact the ACLU or some other drastic measure. Do it all on the grounds that the black girl and or teachers were offended that you were speaking Spanish.
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Gosh that is such a no win situation because I feel sorry for all parties involved .For you and your new friend and for the girl that thought that she was being called names too. I think that your parents and another person that speaks Spanish should have a meeting with the principal and explain the innocence of what was said and then the principal and all three girls involved should sit down and talk.Bring a Spanish/English dictionary if necessary. Good luck to all of you! I do not think however that you should be reprimanded for doing nothing wrong
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This is terrible, but I think that the Spanish language leaves alot to be desired. In the UK we have tried to avoid this. We have had to drop everyday words in our language due to the possibility of offending people and this situation demonstrates why. We can't use words like blackboard any more its a chalkboard we are not allowed golliwogs all in the cause of being Politically Correct. You need to explain tot he school board what happened and explain to the other parties concerned what happened. Point out that your sorry that has caused offense but as you have said it was a clear misunderstanding and your meant no offense, if your guilty of anything it was talking in class, but not racism.
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Please tell them Rev Wright said some terrible things and didn't get into trouble. Also if the teachers were educated on the whys and reasons you were helping this foreign student you should be just fine and they should say I'm sorry to you. Sorry for your bad day. Best to you.
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.. and she doesn't speak English yet, though she is trying. Because I am one of the few people in the school who can speak Spanish, we have become pretty good friends. Before spring break, we were sitting in Biology class and talking. The teacher was at the other end of the room and couldn't hear us. She started talking about buying a car. She said she wanted a black car with black leather interior. I told her that too many people have black cars and she should get a red one. Heres the problem.... In Spanish the word for black is "Negr0". So we were talking and said the word several times. Out of nowhere a girl who is African American ran up to us and slammed her hand down on the table in front of my face. She screamed at me and Nina and told us to shut up and she started crying. The teacher came over to see and she told him that we were talking about her and saying the "N" word. I told him we weren't and tried to explain but she kept crying and he took her side... to be continued.. .. he took her side and sent us to the principals office. I swear that girl made such a big fuss. Crying and screaming and saying that she had enough problems in her life... blah blah. Meanwhile I was trying to translate what was going on to Nina and the principal told me to be quiet... Like she didn't want me speaking Spanish in front of her. Before we were let go, Nina was crying, I was crying, and we both got In school suspension for 3 days when break is over. I just don't think its fair or right. I wasn't even talking about her. Thats just how you say black in Spanish.. I don't know any other way and I cant make up words or stop saying the name of a color just because it sounds like something it's not. I guess I just want to know how you all feel about this. What would you do??? Well, I think maybe around five people, myself included, speak Spanish at my school. We don't have a Spanish teacher. I think the girl freaked the principal out pretty bad. Plus the principal is one of those "Only speak English" sort of people. The girl really was making a HUGE scene, though.
Law & Ethics - 11 Answers
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Go before the school board and tell them. It would also help if you had a spanish teacher or another credible person who speaks spanish to back you up.
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I would tell your parents and have them make a fuss with the principal. I would never let my child get accused and in trouble for that. You shouldn't suffer because other people are ignorant. It's totally not fair to you or the exchange student. Tell someone and everyone the truth.
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thats just plain sad, shudent the teacher/principal know that shes an exchange student and cant speak english? try talking to your parents about it and hopefully they can talk to the school about this misunderstanding
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talk to your parents and they can go to the school with you to explain what has happened, the 3 day suspension will be revoked. at worst, a lawyer. but it probably won't go that far.
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Its a bit stupid, why wouldnt anyone listen to you when you were trying to say that negro is black in spanish, but why would the girl think you were talking about her anyway, just because you said negro though? Add: Where theres the ***** its suppose to say negr0 it blocks it out for some reason
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Personally I agree with you...it's not fair and them suspending both of you without taking your side into consideration is completely wrong and unethical of the school. What I think you should do if this whole situation is really uncomfortable for you is to talk to both your parents and Nina's parents about the situation...then once school begins all of you go talk to the principal. You two have rights as students and the school suspending you upon an assumption of racist comments is a pretty big problem that shouldn't be left without resolving. It's true, your classmate might have honestly felt horrible b/c she believed you two were referring to her with racist words...but it all leads to only that, her assumptions and it was completely wrong of your teacher to accuse you of something so serious if he himself didn't know or understand what it was that you two were talking about. Hope it all works out for the best hun. ^_^
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Sounds like a total misunderstanding. You need parents and teachers to back you up. You may still lose out with the suspension, but this can be prevented from happening again. There's no reason for you to be punished for someone else's ignorance. Saying 'cafe' doesn't mean you're thirsty and crave doughnuts, right? That other girl could learn a thing or two and the understanding will hopefully keep her from staying upset with what she 'thought' you were saying about her.
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Get a lawyer and sue. After all it's the American way right? But seriously contact the ACLU or some other drastic measure. Do it all on the grounds that the black girl and or teachers were offended that you were speaking Spanish.
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Gosh that is such a no win situation because I feel sorry for all parties involved .For you and your new friend and for the girl that thought that she was being called names too. I think that your parents and another person that speaks Spanish should have a meeting with the principal and explain the innocence of what was said and then the principal and all three girls involved should sit down and talk.Bring a Spanish/English dictionary if necessary. Good luck to all of you! I do not think however that you should be reprimanded for doing nothing wrong
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This is terrible, but I think that the Spanish language leaves alot to be desired. In the UK we have tried to avoid this. We have had to drop everyday words in our language due to the possibility of offending people and this situation demonstrates why. We can't use words like blackboard any more its a chalkboard we are not allowed golliwogs all in the cause of being Politically Correct. You need to explain tot he school board what happened and explain to the other parties concerned what happened. Point out that your sorry that has caused offense but as you have said it was a clear misunderstanding and your meant no offense, if your guilty of anything it was talking in class, but not racism.
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Please tell them Rev Wright said some terrible things and didn't get into trouble. Also if the teachers were educated on the whys and reasons you were helping this foreign student you should be just fine and they should say I'm sorry to you. Sorry for your bad day. Best to you.
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Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Read this and tell me if you think it is fair... My class recently got an exchange student from Spain "Nina"
Read this and tell me if you think it is fair... My class recently got an exchange student from Spain "Nina"
... and she doesn't speak English yet, though she is trying. Because I am one of the few people in the school who can speak Spanish, we have become pretty good friends. Before spring break, we were sitting in Biology class and talking. The teacher was at the other end of the room and couldn't hear us. She started talking about buying a car. She said she wanted a black car with black leather interior. I told her that too many people have black cars and she should get a red one. Heres the problem.... In Spanish the word for black is "Negr0". So we were talking and said the word several times. Out of nowhere a girl who is African American ran up to us and slammed her hand down on the table in front of my face. She screamed at me and Nina and told us to shut up and she started crying. The teacher came over to see and she told him that we were talking about her and saying the "N" word. I told him we weren't and tried to explain but she kept crying and he took her side... to be continued.. .. he took her side and sent us to the principals office. I swear that girl made such a big fuss. Crying and screaming and saying that she had enough problems in her life... blah blah. Meanwhile I was trying to translate what was going on to Nina and the principal told me to be quiet... Like she didn't want me speaking Spanish in front of her. Before we were let go, Nina was crying, I was crying, and we both got In school suspension for 3 days when break is over. I just don't think its fair or right. I wasn't even talking about her. Thats just how you say black in Spanish.. I don't know any other way and I cant make up words or stop saying the name of a color just because it sounds like something it's not. I guess I just want to know how you all feel about this. What would you do???
Other - Society & Culture - 11 Answers
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Wow...talk about a miscommunication. I the black girl should learn to know what she is talking about...could she not hear you speaking in spanish...I don't mean to sound insensitive but that is stretching it...I think you need to take some action against the administrators....that is very uncalled for
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Man, everyone knows the Spanish word for black, but of course if she's right in front of you and you're speaking a different language, she may be insecure and think you're talking about her. But I think it sucks from both perspectives. Well that's not fair! You can't get suspended for doing nothing, that isn't your fault that that girl overreacted. She didn't even know what you were saying, dang.
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Sounds like this girl is paranoid? If the teacher doesnt believe you then say you're sorry you were talking in class (which may be the reason she "took sides") but truly you were talking about cars not people! Also if this girl calms down point out neither of you know her and that yes you were really talking about cars not her! Is it possible her name sounds like some Spanish word?
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Ok you have a right to be upset and angry coz it was unfair to just attack you and suspend you if "BLACK" is called "NEGRO" in spanish BUT you seem like your a sweet girl.. i say be the big one and go to the girl who thought you were talking about her and explain it calmly and bring proof from the net or anything to support what your saying .. she was hurt and looks like a sensitive girl .. explain to her calmly and with care :) These things really hurt and uffend teens.. they get scared for life sometimes.. Hope it works out for you
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No offense but your school is way in the wrong they should have checked their facts. How hard is it for them to look it up or ask someone. Did you tell your parents if not you need to let them know what happenned so they can try and straighten it out don't let them punish you for no reason.
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If i was in your case, I would seriously file a class action lawsuit against your school board. This is just nonsense.
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Wow this is truly unfair!! Your school shouldn't have taken actions like this. You need to go speak to an adult, or complain and let people know about what happened. Obviously, the school doesn't understand Spanish that well. You should not have been suspended!! This African American girl needs to understand that you aren't talking about her. Go speak to her calmly and sensibly, she has probably been offended by others before, and that explains her reaction. You need to tell someone, you shouldn't have to face the consequences for something you didn't do at all. This is insane! you can take legal action as well. Good luck..! I hope you get out of this soon.
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I don't think you should have been suspended even if you were using the word in an inappropriate context. But considering that you weren't even doing that, I find this completely ridiculous.
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That is so messed up! Negr0 is the Spanish word for the color black. There is no other word for it. Pero que se puede acer? Nada. Asi son ellos. Todo les ofende.
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I think it totally unfair being punished for speaking spanish to the exchange student & if that's the reason why,not for talking during class then something should be done about that.Have your parents speak to the principal & teacher to know exadtly why the two of you were punished. Re the word 'negro' for black the colored girl probably had those words thrown in her face much too often! Explain to her you weren't being racist or derogatory & hope she accepts that.I don't even like to use the word colored,as we're all colored & I'm white.What's the diff cuz are skins are gifferent tones it's the actions of a person that I care about/
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Wow! This is just about the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. And that principal should have let you translate for Nina so she would know what was going on. I find that some people really don't like it when they don't understand what is being said around them. I know how you feel though. I have been told a couple of times "Why don't you speak English", when I am speaking Spanish to friends or family. It hurts and it is very annoying. Bottom line is if you want to speak Spanish then do it... don't let people like that make you afraid of your language. I seriously suggest you contact a lawyer and fight this.
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Thursday, August 1, 2013
How should I introduce myself in Spain?
How should I introduce myself in Spain?
I am going to Spain to be an exchange student and I didn't know if there was a particular way to introduce myself. I know in Korea first introductions are really important...
Other - Spain - 5 Answers
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iHolla! means hi with spanish como te llamas? what's ur name yo me llamo .....(my name is ....) btw ll there is pronounced as y que lenguea se habla? what language do u speak de donde eres? where are u from i'am taking a spanish course btw if u need any help u can email me :), btw i'll give u some videos which can help dnt forget i know everything about spanish .and if u need any help i'am there for u don't hesitate to ask
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"Me llamo _______________" Fill in the blank with your name. At the end of the introduction, one person says "Mucho gusto", and the other responds "El gusto es mÃo". You'll learn all this in the classes they give you at the beginning of the session.
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Hola me llamo ________ y soy de _______. (My name is ____ and I'm from _____) Soy _____________ (eg. estudiante, periodista, profesora) (I am a student, a journalist, a teacher). Normally we kiss on each cheek (it's not an actual kiss, just a cheek to cheek motion. If it's a very old/traditional person then it's better to shake hands (to be on the safe side). What you can answer when somebody introduces herself/himself is "Encantada" or "Mucho gusto"
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No not really - I assume you already have a basis in spanish...just remember if someone asks something like "who is it" your response is "Soy ____". Also when meeting women (if you're male or female) you say "Holla soy ___" then kiss left cheek and then right cheek. They use encantado/a for pleased to meet you.
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Hi It is custom here for women & men to greet each other with a double kiss...1 on each cheek although it is more normal for women to kiss both man & woman.....men generally kiss the women on both cheeks & they great other men with a handshake. hope this helps
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I am going to Spain to be an exchange student and I didn't know if there was a particular way to introduce myself. I know in Korea first introductions are really important...
Other - Spain - 5 Answers
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iHolla! means hi with spanish como te llamas? what's ur name yo me llamo .....(my name is ....) btw ll there is pronounced as y que lenguea se habla? what language do u speak de donde eres? where are u from i'am taking a spanish course btw if u need any help u can email me :), btw i'll give u some videos which can help dnt forget i know everything about spanish .and if u need any help i'am there for u don't hesitate to ask
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"Me llamo _______________" Fill in the blank with your name. At the end of the introduction, one person says "Mucho gusto", and the other responds "El gusto es mÃo". You'll learn all this in the classes they give you at the beginning of the session.
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Hola me llamo ________ y soy de _______. (My name is ____ and I'm from _____) Soy _____________ (eg. estudiante, periodista, profesora) (I am a student, a journalist, a teacher). Normally we kiss on each cheek (it's not an actual kiss, just a cheek to cheek motion. If it's a very old/traditional person then it's better to shake hands (to be on the safe side). What you can answer when somebody introduces herself/himself is "Encantada" or "Mucho gusto"
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No not really - I assume you already have a basis in spanish...just remember if someone asks something like "who is it" your response is "Soy ____". Also when meeting women (if you're male or female) you say "Holla soy ___" then kiss left cheek and then right cheek. They use encantado/a for pleased to meet you.
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Hi It is custom here for women & men to greet each other with a double kiss...1 on each cheek although it is more normal for women to kiss both man & woman.....men generally kiss the women on both cheeks & they great other men with a handshake. hope this helps
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Sunday, July 28, 2013
Wht is the best location to study spanish in Spain in August out of these 3 locations Alicante Malaga Valencia?
Wht is the best location to study spanish in Spain in August out of these 3 locations Alicante Malaga Valencia?
as from above, I am a student looking to study Spanish in Spain during the whole of August. I have narrowed my cities down to: Valencia, Alicanta, and Malaga. I just need help deciding which one would be best. I also want to know what one has the best beaches and what one is the best place to stay for a long time w/out getting bored...any help would be great! thanks!
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Valencia. It will be hot, but not as ridiculously hot as Malaga and Alicante. A friend of mine from Valencia, now living in Madrid, once told me that it's a "promiscuous city," for whatever it's worth. In any case, Alicante and Malaga will be full of tourists (German and otherwise) in the summer; Valencia will seem a bit more like a 'real' Spanish city. Although there is officially a dialect of Catalan that's spoken there sometimes, in fact all you'll hear and speak will be Spanish 95% of the time. -- And yes, it has fun beaches nearby.
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I fully support R.J.´s answer. For me Valencia is the best of the large coastal cities in Spain.
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month isn't long enough to get bored anywhere! I'd avoid Málaga, because it's soooooooo British! It's also not my cup of tea...so to speak. (yes...pun intended) I might avoid Valencia, as well, because of the strength of their own language, but more, I know LOTS of people who have studied in Alicante, and LOOOOOOVED it! That said, no matter where you wind up, you'll surely looooooooooooove it!
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The best place to learn Spanish in my opinion would be Peñiscola north of Valencia. It has an amazing beach. Get a copy of El Cid with Charlton Heston. The final scene is El Cid riding out of Valencia to defeat the Moors, but it wasn't Valencia, it was Peñiscola. There are few tourists from the UK there, but it will get overdeveloped eventually.
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Malaga is not british at all, it is the towns surrounding Malaga, such as Torremolinos and Benalmadena which have a lot of British tourists. The beaches on the Costa del Sol in my opinion are not as nice as the beaches on the Costas Brava or Blanca near Valencia and Alicante. In both Valencia and Alicante, people also speak Valenciana which is similar to Catalan. I live in Valencia and people never speak to me in Valenciana as I speak to them in Spanish. All street signs are in Spanish and Valenciana and you see other signs around in both languages. It is great to live in a city that makes an effort to preserve an important part of their culture. Valencia is a big city and there are lots of things to do and it is a very beautiful city, I would not think you would get bored here. I have lived here since May of last year and I am not bored :-). Alicante is smaller and I have visited a few times, but would not like to live there as I found it a lot less interesting than Valencia. I would choose Valencia because there are excellent rail connections to Madrid and Barcelona - you may wish to visit these cities during your stay. Also, there is the metro and buses which take directly to the beach. You will not want to live in the areas closest to the beach because they are not very nice.
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To tell the truth I live in Mijas, Málaga, and I would normally promote our part of Spain with vehemence. But for what you are intending. I too would suggest Valencia. It is one of the top five cities in Spain. It has an excellent ambiance for foreign students. You will find museums, Ciutat de las Artes & Ciencias, Palau de la Musica, plus several marvelous beaches such as La Malvarrosa or Pobla de Farnals. The mediterranean has a good temperature in summer, the water is warmer than here on the Costa del Sol. You could also enjoy the weekends by visiting other places such as Castellón to the north or Alicante to the south, even going up to Barcelona for 2 days is worth the effort. .(By rented car or train, or even bus). Here is the Universidad de Valencia website for you: www.uv.es/~webuv/ingles/index.htm and another that might be of interest ... http://www.spanishinvalencia.com/aip-learn-spanish-valencia-spain/index.htm I am sure you have already looked up lots of information on the city, but just in case, here is one of the best sites for general info... http://www.spain.info/TourSpain/Destinos/TipoI/Datos+Generales/K/TW/0/Datos+Generales?Language=en
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as from above, I am a student looking to study Spanish in Spain during the whole of August. I have narrowed my cities down to: Valencia, Alicanta, and Malaga. I just need help deciding which one would be best. I also want to know what one has the best beaches and what one is the best place to stay for a long time w/out getting bored...any help would be great! thanks!
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Valencia. It will be hot, but not as ridiculously hot as Malaga and Alicante. A friend of mine from Valencia, now living in Madrid, once told me that it's a "promiscuous city," for whatever it's worth. In any case, Alicante and Malaga will be full of tourists (German and otherwise) in the summer; Valencia will seem a bit more like a 'real' Spanish city. Although there is officially a dialect of Catalan that's spoken there sometimes, in fact all you'll hear and speak will be Spanish 95% of the time. -- And yes, it has fun beaches nearby.
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I fully support R.J.´s answer. For me Valencia is the best of the large coastal cities in Spain.
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month isn't long enough to get bored anywhere! I'd avoid Málaga, because it's soooooooo British! It's also not my cup of tea...so to speak. (yes...pun intended) I might avoid Valencia, as well, because of the strength of their own language, but more, I know LOTS of people who have studied in Alicante, and LOOOOOOVED it! That said, no matter where you wind up, you'll surely looooooooooooove it!
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The best place to learn Spanish in my opinion would be Peñiscola north of Valencia. It has an amazing beach. Get a copy of El Cid with Charlton Heston. The final scene is El Cid riding out of Valencia to defeat the Moors, but it wasn't Valencia, it was Peñiscola. There are few tourists from the UK there, but it will get overdeveloped eventually.
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Malaga is not british at all, it is the towns surrounding Malaga, such as Torremolinos and Benalmadena which have a lot of British tourists. The beaches on the Costa del Sol in my opinion are not as nice as the beaches on the Costas Brava or Blanca near Valencia and Alicante. In both Valencia and Alicante, people also speak Valenciana which is similar to Catalan. I live in Valencia and people never speak to me in Valenciana as I speak to them in Spanish. All street signs are in Spanish and Valenciana and you see other signs around in both languages. It is great to live in a city that makes an effort to preserve an important part of their culture. Valencia is a big city and there are lots of things to do and it is a very beautiful city, I would not think you would get bored here. I have lived here since May of last year and I am not bored :-). Alicante is smaller and I have visited a few times, but would not like to live there as I found it a lot less interesting than Valencia. I would choose Valencia because there are excellent rail connections to Madrid and Barcelona - you may wish to visit these cities during your stay. Also, there is the metro and buses which take directly to the beach. You will not want to live in the areas closest to the beach because they are not very nice.
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To tell the truth I live in Mijas, Málaga, and I would normally promote our part of Spain with vehemence. But for what you are intending. I too would suggest Valencia. It is one of the top five cities in Spain. It has an excellent ambiance for foreign students. You will find museums, Ciutat de las Artes & Ciencias, Palau de la Musica, plus several marvelous beaches such as La Malvarrosa or Pobla de Farnals. The mediterranean has a good temperature in summer, the water is warmer than here on the Costa del Sol. You could also enjoy the weekends by visiting other places such as Castellón to the north or Alicante to the south, even going up to Barcelona for 2 days is worth the effort. .(By rented car or train, or even bus). Here is the Universidad de Valencia website for you: www.uv.es/~webuv/ingles/index.htm and another that might be of interest ... http://www.spanishinvalencia.com/aip-learn-spanish-valencia-spain/index.htm I am sure you have already looked up lots of information on the city, but just in case, here is one of the best sites for general info... http://www.spain.info/TourSpain/Destinos/TipoI/Datos+Generales/K/TW/0/Datos+Generales?Language=en
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Sunday, July 14, 2013
What do you know about student exchange programs?
What do you know about student exchange programs?
I really want to go to a foreign country, I'm thinking Spain...maybe. Anyways I was googling Exchange students, and I'm not sure of a good program. So I was wondering if anyone had any information about any good programs. Or any information about becoming an exchange student? Like did you have a good time if you went? Or was it as scary as you thought? Was it worth it? I would really like to go next year, for the whole school year. I dont really know anything about it though. Like do you have to switch with someone else? Or can you just go and not have to have a student from there come live in your house? Well any information would help! Thanks a ton!
Other - Destinations - 5 Answers
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You do not have to switch with anyone. I have several friends who have hosted exchange students without any children of their own being involved in the program.
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A family I know hosted a girl from Italy last year named Gianna. Gianna became good friends with one of my friends. Now, my friend is leaving for Italy in 20 days to stay at Gianna's house for a couple months. I'm not sure which program Gianna used. (My friend isn't going through a program)
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Try contacting forte International Exchange Association
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I went to Japan in 2005 though Youth For Understanding. It was a very good program, and I haven't heard of any major problems with the organization. You go to the website, print out the application form, and fill it out. There is a processing fee ($70 I think). There are also scholarshipsfor the program, so that might be all you have to pay! (It was for me!) I had a wonderful time, and I volunteer for YFU now. It was a little scary when I first arrived, but that passed quickly. I went to school there and everything, so I definitely learned a lot. And no, you don't switch with someone else. The "exchange" part is in cultures; you learn about Spain, and your host family learns about where you are from! If you have any more questions, contact me!
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Check the Committee for Safety of Foreign Exchange Students. at www.csfes.org. There are no criminal checks of host families in foreign countries and until this year, no even in the USA. No, you do not have to swtich. You lose the school year if you are in high school but you get credit if you go in college. It costs money -- $4000 to $10,000 depending on the exchange placement agency. But check out the agency because there is no money back guarantee if you end up in a dirty house or don't get along with the family or can't handle the school curriculum in Spanish. You will lose your money. Check out the agency, who runs it and how much money it makes and save everything you get from the agency. Thank about it. Would you move in with a strange family on the next block? City? State? Going across the world means check out everything first. If you do not have contact with your host family at least a month before you're supposed to leave watch out. go to www.guidestar.org It doesn't cost any money. Go to advanced search. Then put in the name of the agency and scroll down to the 990s and check out the information. It is great for people who had a good experience but that is not when it counts - what counts is how an agency will handle it when you're in trouble in a foreign country - be careful
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Sunday, July 7, 2013
I just received an exchange student from Spain in school to be his tour guide. How can I relate to him?
I just received an exchange student from Spain in school to be his tour guide. How can I relate to him?
He's not staying at my house. I'm just directing him around school. He'll be here for 3 weeks. What can I do to make myself interesting? Should I try to improve my Spanish vocabulary? Suggest things to do around Pittsburg (don't worry, I can figure the answer to this question out myself)? Should I become familiar with the local culture? What should he do while he sits in my class, just listen, or should I bring food for him? What would be some interesting questions to ask him while I have the chance? What are some basic conversation starters? Any advice greatly appreciated. Should I allow other kids to take him around for the time he's here? Since I posted this in studying abroad, I guess just picture what you would hope the ideal tour guide would be like for you if you were to study abroad.
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Just be yourself. Get to know him like you would get to know any other new student. He will be able to speak English maybe not perfectly but he will be able to understand. Don't just keep the conversation about yourself and Pittsburg. Also ask him about Spain such as: What is it like living in Spain? What do you do for fun in Spain? Are the classes different in Spain? you get the point. Tell him fun stuff to do in Pittsburg and around the school. Make sure he fits in. Let him get to know other students also so he will get to know as many people as he can. Introduce him to new people also so he can fit in easier. Good luck!
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If you can already speak a bit of Spanish, then sure - go ahead and speak a bit of Spanish to him - but remember that he is there to improve his English and learn from you, not to help you improve your Spanish. It would be useful to him if you could perhaps help him a little with his pronuncation, maybe teach him a few new words everyday and introduce him to a few aspects of the culture. Letting other people show him around may also be useful to him in learning from different peope, but make sure that he is comfortable with this before you offload him onto anybody else.
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