Thursday, August 7, 2014

How do student exchange programs work?


How do student exchange programs work?
I really want to do this because my mom told me she wish she would have done it when she was my age. It is a great experience. Im unsure if i want to do a student exchange program or just spend a semester in a different country. My second language I am learning right now is Spanish, so does that mean I would most likely go to Spain?
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probably best to go to a spanish speaking country cos its difficult to learn everything from scratch, if u do this then the first months would be really difficult. Just google student exchange programmes and the name of your country and u find many organisations that organise exchange programmes, also ask at ur school if they have some cooperation and can give u advice. But be careful many organisations on the internet are a rip off.

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Friday, August 1, 2014

Is the level of English in Spain generally pretty low?


Is the level of English in Spain generally pretty low?
I'm a college student, and I'm studying abroad there this summer. I'm currently in intermediate Spanish, so I think I could get around pretty well. But I'm definitely not a master of the language yet, so I'm a little worried about having to rely on Spanish all the time. Is the level of English generally pretty low in Spain? I'm traveling in central and northern areas.
Other - Spain - 5 Answers
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How the heck do you think you will ever get fluent without having to rely on your Spanish all the time? No. They don't really speak English, there. And, you need to stay more than a summer.
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English level is quite low in Spain. Besides if you're staying in non specific tourist areas English level will still be lower. If you already can talk a little bit Spanish language don't worry, with your English and Spanish skills you can go around. Don't worry, Spanish people is usually kind and will listen to you and will try to understand what you're talking. Usually they will not get angry or rude if your Spanish is bad, even if you didn't speak Spanish at all they won't be rude. Enjoy your trip.
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Stick to speaking Spanish and don't fall into any bad habits with slipping into trying to explain yourself in English when the going gets rough. This is the only way that you will learn the language, and the Spanish will respect you more for trying. Believe me, an 'intermediate level' is a lot better than 60% of the expats living in Spain at the moment speak.
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Yes, Especially away from hotel reception. Why did you bother to study Spanish if you are not going to use it? Get out there and start talking. You have nothing to fear but fear itself.
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In College, Enligsh is pretty good spoken

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Monday, July 28, 2014

What street drug is named chocolate in spain?


What street drug is named chocolate in spain?
i know a spanish exchange student and she told me she smokes something she calls chocolate or something like that in spain she says its called that because it looks like chocolate what the hell is it?
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OMG it's not drugs it's OMG
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It's hash.

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Monday, July 14, 2014

Is the level of English in Spain generally pretty low?


Is the level of English in Spain generally pretty low?
I'm a college student, and I'm studying abroad there this summer. I'm currently in intermediate Spanish, so I think I could get around pretty well. But I'm definitely not a master of the language yet, so I'm a little worried about having to rely on Spanish all the time. Is the level of English generally pretty low in Spain? I'm traveling in central and northern areas.
Other - Spain - 5 Answers
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How the heck do you think you will ever get fluent without having to rely on your Spanish all the time? No. They don't really speak English, there. And, you need to stay more than a summer.
2 :
English level is quite low in Spain. Besides if you're staying in non specific tourist areas English level will still be lower. If you already can talk a little bit Spanish language don't worry, with your English and Spanish skills you can go around. Don't worry, Spanish people is usually kind and will listen to you and will try to understand what you're talking. Usually they will not get angry or rude if your Spanish is bad, even if you didn't speak Spanish at all they won't be rude. Enjoy your trip.
3 :
Stick to speaking Spanish and don't fall into any bad habits with slipping into trying to explain yourself in English when the going gets rough. This is the only way that you will learn the language, and the Spanish will respect you more for trying. Believe me, an 'intermediate level' is a lot better than 60% of the expats living in Spain at the moment speak.
4 :
Yes, Especially away from hotel reception. Why did you bother to study Spanish if you are not going to use it? Get out there and start talking. You have nothing to fear but fear itself.
5 :
In College, Enligsh is pretty good spoken

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Monday, July 7, 2014

What can I not take in a backpack on trains in Spain>?

What can I not take in a backpack on trains in Spain>?
I am an American student stdying in Madrid for a semester. I am will be taking the Avant train to Toledo soon, and I have never done trains in Spain before. Is there anything that I can's take in my backpack. For instance, if I buy a knife in Toledo, will they let me take it in my backpack onto the train? Thanks.
Other - Spain - 3 Answers
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I'm from Spain. As far as I know you can carry those things with you. Bagagges are X-Ray checked only in some trains but the kind of knifes sold in Toledo are souvenir types, I think you will have no problem at all.
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Anything goes in Spain, but why would you want to take a knife on the train anyway?? This may cause you problems so why bother.
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Why do you need to buy a knife in Toledo? I think is a bad idea to buy knives from Toledo or any where else... and i dont think they let you have it, ill tell them that you have a knive, o.k.?

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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

How can I get tourist Schengen Visa for go to Spain and Portugal?


How can I get tourist Schengen Visa for go to Spain and Portugal?
I am in UK as a student and I am in UK almost 3 months. Now I want to go to Spain and Portugal to visit my friends. How can I get the visa? I get admission into a new college and my class is start at 1st february 2010, so at that time I want go there and to visit my friends. Could anyone tell me the whole process to get the visa? Is it possible to get the visa in my short duration time in UK?
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Everything you need to know should be detailed in this link - http://www.tumbit.com/how-to-guides/articles/103-schengen-visas.html

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Saturday, June 28, 2014

How do I enroll in a Spanish(Spain) public school if im a foreigner?


How do I enroll in a Spanish(Spain) public school if im a foreigner?
Im a Mexican national looking to move to Spain. Problem is i need to finish high school. I need to know if theres a way to enroll into a Spanish public high school for leniency for a student visa. If you have contact information for a Spanish immigration lawyer id greatly appreciate it.
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Contact the school in the town you are moving to. You shouldn't need a student visa as you'll be covered under the one your parents get. Regardless, the local school can take you through the enrollment process.

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