Monday, January 14, 2013
I'm Getting a Foreign Exchange Student From Germany through AFS and I dont know what kinds of events to do?
I'm Getting a Foreign Exchange Student From Germany through AFS and I dont know what kinds of events to do?
ok so my parents decided to sign up for afs to get a kid from another country. we got a girl from germany and she's 16. she's into soccer, piano, flute, swimming, and basketball. she has a younger and older brother. our problem is that we don't know what kind of activities to do to get her to know our culture and everything. my mom had great grandparents from germany and she knows some of the language. we would like to do something inexpensive because my parents have to pay for me, the foreign exchange student, and my two younger sisters, so something a good price. we r already going to d.c. for a day and going in a submarine in philly. she come in mid august so there's not a lot of time for a big trip. Thanks!
Other - Europe - 3 Answers
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If u are going to d.c., Smithsonian and the National Gallery are must sees. Comparable with some things European. Walmart, or a shopping mall and a multiplex movie house or an iMax -- they don't have in Germany. Get her a Chicken Fried Steak (a good one, not a huge or greasy one) and show her our restaurants are 1/2 price of Germany restaurants.
2 :
First, don't try > too hard < to introduce her to local culture right away. Give her time to get to know your family and for you to know her as a person (not just a resume). Do whatever normal things you would do anyway and take her along. That includes mundane activities like going grocery shopping or renewing a driving license. Adjust your activities as you find out what she likes and what she wants to do in America. Also remember she will be affected by the time change. She will probably awaken really early in the mornings (ex. 3:00am) and be really sleepy by 6:00pm. She will be over it in about a week, but keep that in mind when planning activities. She probably knows much more about America than you know about Germany. Much of what she knows will be from TV and cinema, which are usually gross exaggerations of reality, so don't be surprised if she has some fairly strange preconceptions about the USA (don't make fun of her!). Do some research on Germany (and Europe) in general and on the part of Germany she's from in particular. It will help your family A LOT to know about where she is from. Finally, people who move somewhere else go through a series of emotional periods - and it can be worst for teens. At first, everything/everyone is interesting & wonderful. After a while (usually a month or so), the new place is annoying and "stupid" (not as good as home). It's a form of homesickness. Eventually, almost everyone adjusts and the new place becomes "normal". It helps to stay in contact with friends & family at home and the Internet now can help make that affordable. Encourage her to call home regularly via through-the-internet phone services like www.skype.com - and getting a care package (with familiar goodies from home) is a happy event.
3 :
Give her time to adjust to the time zone. Took me a over a week going from US to Europe because I was so excited in a new place. Ask her exchange organization what they provide students such as trips/excursions and orientations. Over the year, mine provided a week long orientation with language immersion at a youth hostel and included a trip to a small town, then a couple of weekend orientations during the year, and a mini Spring Break trip to London. My host family had already planned a summer vacation. They also did weekend trips. Sometimes this included visiting friends and relatives in different towns. I attended some recitals, a kid's fashion show, flea markets, etc. with the family. Look at what you have locally. Universities and colleges have a variety of cultural, arts, and sporting events. High school in the US often have a variety of activities that European schools don't often have as part of their regular curriculum (in Europe, sports and music are usually taught in clubs or special after hours schools). Many towns have a fall or spring community events such as street fairs and art walks. I've known some exchange students who got involved in community programs such as Habitat for Humanity. Church youth often have a variety of activities throughout the year. As you get to know her, ask her what she'd like to see.
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Monday, January 7, 2013
I have some questions about being a Foreign Exchange Student in Germany...?
I have some questions about being a Foreign Exchange Student in Germany...?
So, I am American high school sophomore (Nepali by birth and parents) and i want to go to Germany for my senior year as a Foreign Exchange Student. I speak english, nepali, spanish and im learning german. i want to go to germany because i plan to live there in the future (or austria) and i LOVE german culture as well.. so here are my questions: 1. will my classes in germany count for graduation in the united states? or do i just graduate there? 2. which organization? rotary? YFU? others? rotary is the most famous but i heard that they cant guarantee i end up in germany. im think YFU right now... 3. how much will it cost? how can i be eligible for scholarships? 4. how much money should i take for spending there? how should i take money? cash? debit/credit card? travelers check? 5. if anyone else has been an exchanhe student to germany, what was it like? experiences? likes, dislikes? 6. will i be allowed to take my guitar? (random question) 7. what exactly WILL i be able to take? what SHOULD i take? if you have any other details or things that are useful, please tell me! you can email if you want at samy360@gmail.com thank you in advance, im looking forward to hearing what you have to say. danke!
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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1 :
I tried applying for Rotary last September, so I can answer some of these for you. 1) No. Rotary said that its more about learning the language than getting school credit, so it would be like taking a gap year in the middle of high school. You would graduate the year after you come back. 2) You're right there. They ask you to pick five countries, and they do try to give you your top choice, but its not guaranteed. A girl we have here wanted Australia, but she ended up loving Canada anyways. 3) Costs and scholarships depend on the organization. EF High School Year Abroad don't give scholarships, and costs $20,000 on average. Rotary is $5,000, and negotiate with families who can't pay the five grand. 4) Rotary gives you $100 allowance each month, but its really up to you and your family how much you take for spending. 6) Yep. European schools don't have extra-curriculars sponsered by the school, so anything that would help you relate to other students would probably be helpful. 7) Again, it depends on the organization. They will give you a list of suggestions on what to bring once you've been accepted.
2 :
First, a note of warning - it is most likely too late to try to do an exchange with a departure date before next year (meaning before 2011). Application deadlines are generally fairly early. That being said, I'll provide some information to help answer your questions. 1) Each school is different, so your school needs to determine this for itself. What I can tell you is what our school (Cheyenne WY) does -- unless the overseas school is accredited by CITA (forgive me, I forget what that stands for), the classes overseas are treated the same way that home-school classes are treated - they count towards the required credits for gradation but grades and such would not transfer. (If the school IS CITA accredited, everything transfers.) Sorry to be a broken record, but your school is the only one that can tell you what the 'right' answer is for your school. 2) YFU, AFS, and Rotary are frequently called "the big 3" when it comes to exchanges - long histories and good reputations, although a few others are making their way up that list. Please forgive my bias towards YFU - it's the one that I have direct experience with (I am a 5-time host mom and volunteer). I am gaining indirect experience by corresponding with former students. When I have asked exchange students why they chose YFU, I get the following answers: (1) YFU gave them more bang for their buck and/or (2) someone they knew and trusted recommended YFU. 95% of the fees collected by YFU go for direct program costs (airline tickets, support in hosting country, etc.). YFU has been around for 59 years and has learned how to make exchanges successful. Which ever program you choose, make sure they are listed with the Council for Standards on International Educational Travel (csiet.org). They routinely audit programs for quality. 3) The cost may change next year, but the current year's prices are on the YFU website (year (late July to early July OR early Jan to early Jan) = $9895; semester (early Jan to early July OR late July to early Jan) = $9395; "Discover Germany" summer (late June to early Aug) = $6495. The most expensive parts of an exchange program are airline tickets and training the volunteers who will be working with you on a continual basis. These costs don't change much whether you're there for a year or a semester. You can also go on a "gap" or 13th year just after graduating from high school. Things that are considered for scholarships: grades, YFU volunteer recommendation, teacher/educator evaluation, financial need (for some), etc. For most (if not all) scholarships, you will need to have at least a 3.0 (out of 4.0) GPA. You can apply for a scholarship and, if you don't get one, all you've lost is the application fee (usually $75). It is definitely too late to apply for scholarships for 2010-2011. (Unless you want to go to Japan for a year.) 4) How much spending money to take GREATLY depends on your spending habits. I'll ask our German son (to us, our son, to the rest of the world, the boy from Germany we hosted last year) if he has advice. I would think that a credit card WITH NO INTERNATIONAL FEES (they're not as common as other cards but they exist) would be best. Take a small amount of cash, but not too much. I'll check, but you may be able to open a bank account in Germany and just have your parents transfer funds as needed. 5) I wish I could answer that one. The best I can do is refer you to the alumni portion of the YFU website (below). There you can contact former YFU students to Germany. 6) I don't see why not. Some things to consider: 1) the potential for extra baggage fees for the airline; 2) if it's electric, you'll need to have an adapter as Europe's electrical grid is different and even then it may or may not work 100% the same (our European students have complained that their curling/flattening hair irons don't work as well here as they did 'back home'); 3) potential for damage by the airlines (may or may not be a big issue). But as far as YFU is concerned, it shouldn't be a problem. Final say would be with your host family, but I can't imagine anyone not wanting you to bring it so they can hear you play. 7) You'll be able to take many things, as long as the airline allows it. One thing I recommend leaving at home in the USA: your cell phone - it probably won't work there anyway and if it did, the extra international charges would likely be high. What SHOULD you take? Pictures, lots of pictures; clothes (discuss how much with your host family); a book about your area or some other area-specific gift for you host family; a good English-German dictionary; digital camera; a few toiletries (discuss with your host family - they'll probably take you shopping not long after you get to Germany); a diary or some sort of journal; discuss the rest with your host family - they should tell you what they do and don't have (for example, we always tell the girls we host to leave hair appliances and jewelry boxes at home
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So, I am American high school sophomore (Nepali by birth and parents) and i want to go to Germany for my senior year as a Foreign Exchange Student. I speak english, nepali, spanish and im learning german. i want to go to germany because i plan to live there in the future (or austria) and i LOVE german culture as well.. so here are my questions: 1. will my classes in germany count for graduation in the united states? or do i just graduate there? 2. which organization? rotary? YFU? others? rotary is the most famous but i heard that they cant guarantee i end up in germany. im think YFU right now... 3. how much will it cost? how can i be eligible for scholarships? 4. how much money should i take for spending there? how should i take money? cash? debit/credit card? travelers check? 5. if anyone else has been an exchanhe student to germany, what was it like? experiences? likes, dislikes? 6. will i be allowed to take my guitar? (random question) 7. what exactly WILL i be able to take? what SHOULD i take? if you have any other details or things that are useful, please tell me! you can email if you want at samy360@gmail.com thank you in advance, im looking forward to hearing what you have to say. danke!
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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1 :
I tried applying for Rotary last September, so I can answer some of these for you. 1) No. Rotary said that its more about learning the language than getting school credit, so it would be like taking a gap year in the middle of high school. You would graduate the year after you come back. 2) You're right there. They ask you to pick five countries, and they do try to give you your top choice, but its not guaranteed. A girl we have here wanted Australia, but she ended up loving Canada anyways. 3) Costs and scholarships depend on the organization. EF High School Year Abroad don't give scholarships, and costs $20,000 on average. Rotary is $5,000, and negotiate with families who can't pay the five grand. 4) Rotary gives you $100 allowance each month, but its really up to you and your family how much you take for spending. 6) Yep. European schools don't have extra-curriculars sponsered by the school, so anything that would help you relate to other students would probably be helpful. 7) Again, it depends on the organization. They will give you a list of suggestions on what to bring once you've been accepted.
2 :
First, a note of warning - it is most likely too late to try to do an exchange with a departure date before next year (meaning before 2011). Application deadlines are generally fairly early. That being said, I'll provide some information to help answer your questions. 1) Each school is different, so your school needs to determine this for itself. What I can tell you is what our school (Cheyenne WY) does -- unless the overseas school is accredited by CITA (forgive me, I forget what that stands for), the classes overseas are treated the same way that home-school classes are treated - they count towards the required credits for gradation but grades and such would not transfer. (If the school IS CITA accredited, everything transfers.) Sorry to be a broken record, but your school is the only one that can tell you what the 'right' answer is for your school. 2) YFU, AFS, and Rotary are frequently called "the big 3" when it comes to exchanges - long histories and good reputations, although a few others are making their way up that list. Please forgive my bias towards YFU - it's the one that I have direct experience with (I am a 5-time host mom and volunteer). I am gaining indirect experience by corresponding with former students. When I have asked exchange students why they chose YFU, I get the following answers: (1) YFU gave them more bang for their buck and/or (2) someone they knew and trusted recommended YFU. 95% of the fees collected by YFU go for direct program costs (airline tickets, support in hosting country, etc.). YFU has been around for 59 years and has learned how to make exchanges successful. Which ever program you choose, make sure they are listed with the Council for Standards on International Educational Travel (csiet.org). They routinely audit programs for quality. 3) The cost may change next year, but the current year's prices are on the YFU website (year (late July to early July OR early Jan to early Jan) = $9895; semester (early Jan to early July OR late July to early Jan) = $9395; "Discover Germany" summer (late June to early Aug) = $6495. The most expensive parts of an exchange program are airline tickets and training the volunteers who will be working with you on a continual basis. These costs don't change much whether you're there for a year or a semester. You can also go on a "gap" or 13th year just after graduating from high school. Things that are considered for scholarships: grades, YFU volunteer recommendation, teacher/educator evaluation, financial need (for some), etc. For most (if not all) scholarships, you will need to have at least a 3.0 (out of 4.0) GPA. You can apply for a scholarship and, if you don't get one, all you've lost is the application fee (usually $75). It is definitely too late to apply for scholarships for 2010-2011. (Unless you want to go to Japan for a year.) 4) How much spending money to take GREATLY depends on your spending habits. I'll ask our German son (to us, our son, to the rest of the world, the boy from Germany we hosted last year) if he has advice. I would think that a credit card WITH NO INTERNATIONAL FEES (they're not as common as other cards but they exist) would be best. Take a small amount of cash, but not too much. I'll check, but you may be able to open a bank account in Germany and just have your parents transfer funds as needed. 5) I wish I could answer that one. The best I can do is refer you to the alumni portion of the YFU website (below). There you can contact former YFU students to Germany. 6) I don't see why not. Some things to consider: 1) the potential for extra baggage fees for the airline; 2) if it's electric, you'll need to have an adapter as Europe's electrical grid is different and even then it may or may not work 100% the same (our European students have complained that their curling/flattening hair irons don't work as well here as they did 'back home'); 3) potential for damage by the airlines (may or may not be a big issue). But as far as YFU is concerned, it shouldn't be a problem. Final say would be with your host family, but I can't imagine anyone not wanting you to bring it so they can hear you play. 7) You'll be able to take many things, as long as the airline allows it. One thing I recommend leaving at home in the USA: your cell phone - it probably won't work there anyway and if it did, the extra international charges would likely be high. What SHOULD you take? Pictures, lots of pictures; clothes (discuss how much with your host family); a book about your area or some other area-specific gift for you host family; a good English-German dictionary; digital camera; a few toiletries (discuss with your host family - they'll probably take you shopping not long after you get to Germany); a diary or some sort of journal; discuss the rest with your host family - they should tell you what they do and don't have (for example, we always tell the girls we host to leave hair appliances and jewelry boxes at home
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Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Im student in Germany guy take money now reject to payback and threatened me to make out of country What I do?
Im student in Germany guy take money now reject to payback and threatened me to make out of country What I do?
A guy he is old and Anglo-Indian now denmark citizen supposed to be my very good friend meet him first time in june 2008 after that we talk lot in phone and he oftenly invited me to his place in weekend also take me to the trip to Prague and Salzburg before trip he say to me I don't have to pay anything as Im like his son. I believe him during both trip at different time he asked me fo some money around 90 euro. And later in winter he call me and ask again for 110 euro as he told that he will pay me when he got his money from Arbietsam now not only he uses abusive language and start blaming me that i make his 17 DVDs scratched which I take from him to watch only and are no more useful for him and reject to pay me my money and said that we give you food , shelter and entertain you and threatened me that He has friends with big contact in Germany with those people help he can make me out of country if I call again and ask for money again. I am really depressed and don't know what to do? I am a student and I know how I gave him money......
Law & Ethics - 2 Answers
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Call the police!!!
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What were you doing going on vacation with an older man whom you hardly knew? If you are only out 200 euro, you are lucky. You should avoid that man. He sounds dangerous.
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A guy he is old and Anglo-Indian now denmark citizen supposed to be my very good friend meet him first time in june 2008 after that we talk lot in phone and he oftenly invited me to his place in weekend also take me to the trip to Prague and Salzburg before trip he say to me I don't have to pay anything as Im like his son. I believe him during both trip at different time he asked me fo some money around 90 euro. And later in winter he call me and ask again for 110 euro as he told that he will pay me when he got his money from Arbietsam now not only he uses abusive language and start blaming me that i make his 17 DVDs scratched which I take from him to watch only and are no more useful for him and reject to pay me my money and said that we give you food , shelter and entertain you and threatened me that He has friends with big contact in Germany with those people help he can make me out of country if I call again and ask for money again. I am really depressed and don't know what to do? I am a student and I know how I gave him money......
Law & Ethics - 2 Answers
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Call the police!!!
2 :
What were you doing going on vacation with an older man whom you hardly knew? If you are only out 200 euro, you are lucky. You should avoid that man. He sounds dangerous.
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Friday, December 28, 2012
Questions about being an exchange student to Germany?
Questions about being an exchange student to Germany?
So I would love to be an exchange student in Germany for my sophomore year, which is approaching this year. I have LOADS of questions I can't really find anywhere else and I'm nervous about if I'm ready or not. 1. I have heard High School in Germany is a lot harder and I'm really nervous about whether or not I'll be able handle it. I have a 3.7 GPA and my worst subject is definitively math, which I have a C in. Would I be able to handle German High school? Can you explain how I can do well in a German High School!! 2. I don't know any German and I was wondering if there are any programs that allow me to be able to go to Germany without knowing German. (please list some if you know of any) 3. Are Germans racist towards minorities because I'm scared about that... I have no idea 4. Is it hard to get accepted into a program if you don't know German? 5. What are some other great places to go other than Germany? Thanks guys, I'm mostly scared about the academic part! So can someone really explain that part? It would be helpful to know how to stay on top of school work in Germany! Thanks so much!!!!
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Hi, 1. German High School is harder than e.g. US public high school, but you don't go there to collect credits, so what does it matter? 2. Everyone in Germany speaks English (more or less at least), but some fundamental German for starters would be helpful: best you come a few weeks, like 6 - 8 weeks before school starts to learn the language. Start with a CD set for self-learning. => I can only recommend www.best-student-exchange.com as the best of all foreign exchange student programs for high school students, because it is low cost, like an easy flat fee, and you can choose many families to live with in many countries 3. Germans were racists 70 years ago - they learned their lesson 4. Austria and Switzerland are very nice too, but they don't speak the "regular German"
2 :
HEYY!! IM going to Germany for 10 months in August with ASSE Student Exchange Program. SO EXCITED! I will be going for my Junior Year in Highschool and when I was a freshman I really wanted to go sophomore year aswell, and I am so glad that I waited until this year! Even though now it feels like you just HAVE to go, you will see that going junior year and then just finishing off senior year and going to college is a great idea. Although I haven't done the program yet, they are very helpful in planning my trip. If your nervous, ( I AM TOO) but I would wait a year and make sure to turn in your application (for leaving in the fall) by March 1st. I turned mine in, in December and had a better chance getting in. I have a 3.5 and I got in, so you will be fine. And THe school system is going to be hard for us but the school has been really supportive and welcoming( I haven't even gone yet!) ASSE, you don't need to know German. BUT! YOu should take it in school sophomore year (AT LEAST) but not required. No, ( to question 3) they like American kids as much as we get excited when foreign kids come to our school. BE Brave :) All of Europe fascinates me ( i have not gone yet) BUt i love Germany because of the people and culture. THe school system is very different than America. The best 'highschool' there is "Gymnasium" and you would be placed there if you were excepted into the program.... 11-14 main subjects, and block scheduling.. ( I don't know for sure, but I have done lots of research in the last 5 years of wanting this) I hope you get it!!!! VIELEN GLUCK!! :))) God Bless, Michaela :)
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So I would love to be an exchange student in Germany for my sophomore year, which is approaching this year. I have LOADS of questions I can't really find anywhere else and I'm nervous about if I'm ready or not. 1. I have heard High School in Germany is a lot harder and I'm really nervous about whether or not I'll be able handle it. I have a 3.7 GPA and my worst subject is definitively math, which I have a C in. Would I be able to handle German High school? Can you explain how I can do well in a German High School!! 2. I don't know any German and I was wondering if there are any programs that allow me to be able to go to Germany without knowing German. (please list some if you know of any) 3. Are Germans racist towards minorities because I'm scared about that... I have no idea 4. Is it hard to get accepted into a program if you don't know German? 5. What are some other great places to go other than Germany? Thanks guys, I'm mostly scared about the academic part! So can someone really explain that part? It would be helpful to know how to stay on top of school work in Germany! Thanks so much!!!!
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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1 :
Hi, 1. German High School is harder than e.g. US public high school, but you don't go there to collect credits, so what does it matter? 2. Everyone in Germany speaks English (more or less at least), but some fundamental German for starters would be helpful: best you come a few weeks, like 6 - 8 weeks before school starts to learn the language. Start with a CD set for self-learning. => I can only recommend www.best-student-exchange.com as the best of all foreign exchange student programs for high school students, because it is low cost, like an easy flat fee, and you can choose many families to live with in many countries 3. Germans were racists 70 years ago - they learned their lesson 4. Austria and Switzerland are very nice too, but they don't speak the "regular German"
2 :
HEYY!! IM going to Germany for 10 months in August with ASSE Student Exchange Program. SO EXCITED! I will be going for my Junior Year in Highschool and when I was a freshman I really wanted to go sophomore year aswell, and I am so glad that I waited until this year! Even though now it feels like you just HAVE to go, you will see that going junior year and then just finishing off senior year and going to college is a great idea. Although I haven't done the program yet, they are very helpful in planning my trip. If your nervous, ( I AM TOO) but I would wait a year and make sure to turn in your application (for leaving in the fall) by March 1st. I turned mine in, in December and had a better chance getting in. I have a 3.5 and I got in, so you will be fine. And THe school system is going to be hard for us but the school has been really supportive and welcoming( I haven't even gone yet!) ASSE, you don't need to know German. BUT! YOu should take it in school sophomore year (AT LEAST) but not required. No, ( to question 3) they like American kids as much as we get excited when foreign kids come to our school. BE Brave :) All of Europe fascinates me ( i have not gone yet) BUt i love Germany because of the people and culture. THe school system is very different than America. The best 'highschool' there is "Gymnasium" and you would be placed there if you were excepted into the program.... 11-14 main subjects, and block scheduling.. ( I don't know for sure, but I have done lots of research in the last 5 years of wanting this) I hope you get it!!!! VIELEN GLUCK!! :))) God Bless, Michaela :)
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Friday, December 14, 2012
Exchange student from Germany?
Exchange student from Germany?
So there's this really cute foreign exchange student that goes to my school and he's from Germany. I believe he's in 10th grade I'm in 9th but we're the same age. Well I only get to see him at lunch and I rarely ever get to see him in the hallways. I want to talk to him but not when he's with a big group of people. After lunch he goes straight to his class and I don't want to talk to him just for a few seconds. Also my best friend Kaliska also thinks he's really cute and is going for him. She talked to him already and told me I shouldn't try because I wouldn't have a chance. ( I know it's mean and we're fighting :p) but I'm not sure what to do. Kaliska made it way worse she tells the whole band (I'm not in it but she is) that I like him and that I'm in love with people I don't even know !!! It's really annoying but that's a whole other problem with it's self. Also I'm not the most beautiful thing around either. But how can I get his attention?! I was going to talk to him at the football game but I only seen him once and he was with my sisters friends and I didn't want to be over there with them. I can talk to him at the homecoming game but I wanted to do it before then. (I'll include pictures at the bottom.) But the only reason why I think he's really cute is he's different from all the other guys at school. He's short about 5'5 (I'm 5'4) and he has curlyish hair, brown eyes and he has an accent which I think is adorable ! he doesn't dress like any of the other guys either. All the guys at school wear hollister yet he wears sweaters and polo's it's really cute. Sorry it was long but I just need to know what to do ! Pictures: Me- straight hair http://s864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/EricaSkylor/?action=view¤t=008.jpg Me- Curly Hair (natural) http://s864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/EricaSkylor/?action=view¤t=005.jpg Kaliska: I didn't have a picture but she's in this video. http://s864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/EricaSkylor/?action=view¤t=020.flv (the one signing obviously) hahaha I already know what I'm going to say. (: and I was going to bump into him and be like sorry but I wasn't sure if i wanted to if I was going to talk to him.
Singles & Dating - 3 Answers
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Why wouldnt he like you.... please help me? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtROAoUanHEh5jd.pEW_nm3sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20091003105057AAfP60P
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You're "friend" Kaliska (ugly name, btw) is a b**ch. I say, go for it, you're adorable!
3 :
Girrrrl, Kaliska is a jerk and she is NOT pretty at all. Just saying. You with your natural hair is so pretty. Keep it natural. Guys like natural. Just go up to him in the hallway and bump into him or something by accident and be like, "Oops, I'm so sorry. I'm such a clutz" or something and smile and giggle and be cute. Then next time you see him, you can be all "Heyyyy" cause you'll know him. And if he doesn't remember you, just be like "Remember, I'm the one that practically ran you over in the hallway." Good luck, girlfriend! Tell Kaliska she's a total prick for me. :)
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So there's this really cute foreign exchange student that goes to my school and he's from Germany. I believe he's in 10th grade I'm in 9th but we're the same age. Well I only get to see him at lunch and I rarely ever get to see him in the hallways. I want to talk to him but not when he's with a big group of people. After lunch he goes straight to his class and I don't want to talk to him just for a few seconds. Also my best friend Kaliska also thinks he's really cute and is going for him. She talked to him already and told me I shouldn't try because I wouldn't have a chance. ( I know it's mean and we're fighting :p) but I'm not sure what to do. Kaliska made it way worse she tells the whole band (I'm not in it but she is) that I like him and that I'm in love with people I don't even know !!! It's really annoying but that's a whole other problem with it's self. Also I'm not the most beautiful thing around either. But how can I get his attention?! I was going to talk to him at the football game but I only seen him once and he was with my sisters friends and I didn't want to be over there with them. I can talk to him at the homecoming game but I wanted to do it before then. (I'll include pictures at the bottom.) But the only reason why I think he's really cute is he's different from all the other guys at school. He's short about 5'5 (I'm 5'4) and he has curlyish hair, brown eyes and he has an accent which I think is adorable ! he doesn't dress like any of the other guys either. All the guys at school wear hollister yet he wears sweaters and polo's it's really cute. Sorry it was long but I just need to know what to do ! Pictures: Me- straight hair http://s864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/EricaSkylor/?action=view¤t=008.jpg Me- Curly Hair (natural) http://s864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/EricaSkylor/?action=view¤t=005.jpg Kaliska: I didn't have a picture but she's in this video. http://s864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/EricaSkylor/?action=view¤t=020.flv (the one signing obviously) hahaha I already know what I'm going to say. (: and I was going to bump into him and be like sorry but I wasn't sure if i wanted to if I was going to talk to him.
Singles & Dating - 3 Answers
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Why wouldnt he like you.... please help me? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtROAoUanHEh5jd.pEW_nm3sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20091003105057AAfP60P
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You're "friend" Kaliska (ugly name, btw) is a b**ch. I say, go for it, you're adorable!
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Girrrrl, Kaliska is a jerk and she is NOT pretty at all. Just saying. You with your natural hair is so pretty. Keep it natural. Guys like natural. Just go up to him in the hallway and bump into him or something by accident and be like, "Oops, I'm so sorry. I'm such a clutz" or something and smile and giggle and be cute. Then next time you see him, you can be all "Heyyyy" cause you'll know him. And if he doesn't remember you, just be like "Remember, I'm the one that practically ran you over in the hallway." Good luck, girlfriend! Tell Kaliska she's a total prick for me. :)
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Friday, December 7, 2012
Student privileges in Germany?
Student privileges in Germany?
if I have a student visa for Germany,, that means I am a student right??? now off course i have to take the Deutschkurs B1 at first and then i can attend the Uni... and as for my knowledge, all students in Germany get discounts on things such as Buskarte, insurance,etc..... yet my question here comes: how come when i went to make a Health insurance they told me that i wasn't considered a student and can't have these privileges,,,yet although i came into Deutschland for study purposes????? HELP me PLEAAASEEEE
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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There are two possibilities. 1st: You are older than 30 years. Health insurance companies (and some other companies) do not give student benefits to persons older than this. 2nd: You are not enrolled in any university (This seems to be your case from what I read). As soon as you are enrolled and have your student card, you would be considered a student and are then eligible for a student insurance.
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Saturday, December 1, 2012
What US foods do you suggest taking as gifts to Germany?
What US foods do you suggest taking as gifts to Germany?
Traveling to Germany on student exchange. Would like to take some popular American foods. Peanut butter and Oreos were suggested. Any other ideas? Need good gift ideas for family of 4. I'm from Sacramento, California area.
Other - Europe - 7 Answers
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You are not allowed to bring food into the European Union from outside it. Plus we have this kind of things in our supermarkets, like you do. What would you think if someone brought you some peanutbutter as a gift from abroad? Doesn't it sound silly? Buy them a real gift.
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bring them some american money
3 :
Honestly, despite the tone of the previous writer, they really do have access to alot of those foods. Since we block folks from bringing in foods from other countries, they also do the same for what ever reasons. It probably is best to leave it at home unless it's some exotic brand of peanut butter.
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unlike what "cpinatsi" said in the first comment. i happen to know that peanut butter is a much coveted thing in europe! they barely have any and what they get is only priced so not many can afford it. Believe me they peanut butter!!! but i don't think that you can take food in with you you might have to amil it over. check into it though. also another thing that they don't have is nice squishy bread like that nice presservetive filled stuff we get all the time! oreos, r a good idea so r chips ahoy, animal crackers, and candy. don't bring choclate because there chocolate is much better than ours and well u might make a fool of yourself
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Mac-n-Cheese, Pop Tarts, fruit snacks, Cheetos, Nutri Grain Bars, brownies or cake in a box. Those are some things that I really miss since I have moved here and, besides the Cheetos, they pack and travel pretty well. We do have peanut butter here, but it IS expensive for the very small amount you get. I wouldnt really bring that as a "gift" but if you like a certain kind of PB, you should bring it. Also, anything special that you think you will miss, bring a couple of those too. *I never thought I would miss something as simple as Ramen Noodles. I totally do! I have my mom send me care packages every month or so :) You CAN pack and bring foods, as long as you dont have a whole suit case full of food you will be fine. We air mailed some with our other belongings but also packed some in our luggage and carry ons. We didnt have a problem at all. Other gift ideas: American flag pencils (or something small with the flag on it) How old are the kids? A memory game with the names of the items on the card, so the kids can learn some english words. Hope this helps! Good luck and have fun in Germany!
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Get them a razor so the women can shave
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What we always ask for from our US friends ist: Mentos Cinnemon (not available in Germany) Jelly Belly Beans (I love them and they are much cheaper in USA) a special BBQ sauce (nothing like your BBQ sauce is available here) the coconut for baking (ours are dried and yours are so sweet and a bit wet ... much better for baking... your exchange mum will love it, too!) I hope I could help you. Mail for any more informations :-)
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Traveling to Germany on student exchange. Would like to take some popular American foods. Peanut butter and Oreos were suggested. Any other ideas? Need good gift ideas for family of 4. I'm from Sacramento, California area.
Other - Europe - 7 Answers
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1 :
You are not allowed to bring food into the European Union from outside it. Plus we have this kind of things in our supermarkets, like you do. What would you think if someone brought you some peanutbutter as a gift from abroad? Doesn't it sound silly? Buy them a real gift.
2 :
bring them some american money
3 :
Honestly, despite the tone of the previous writer, they really do have access to alot of those foods. Since we block folks from bringing in foods from other countries, they also do the same for what ever reasons. It probably is best to leave it at home unless it's some exotic brand of peanut butter.
4 :
unlike what "cpinatsi" said in the first comment. i happen to know that peanut butter is a much coveted thing in europe! they barely have any and what they get is only priced so not many can afford it. Believe me they peanut butter!!! but i don't think that you can take food in with you you might have to amil it over. check into it though. also another thing that they don't have is nice squishy bread like that nice presservetive filled stuff we get all the time! oreos, r a good idea so r chips ahoy, animal crackers, and candy. don't bring choclate because there chocolate is much better than ours and well u might make a fool of yourself
5 :
Mac-n-Cheese, Pop Tarts, fruit snacks, Cheetos, Nutri Grain Bars, brownies or cake in a box. Those are some things that I really miss since I have moved here and, besides the Cheetos, they pack and travel pretty well. We do have peanut butter here, but it IS expensive for the very small amount you get. I wouldnt really bring that as a "gift" but if you like a certain kind of PB, you should bring it. Also, anything special that you think you will miss, bring a couple of those too. *I never thought I would miss something as simple as Ramen Noodles. I totally do! I have my mom send me care packages every month or so :) You CAN pack and bring foods, as long as you dont have a whole suit case full of food you will be fine. We air mailed some with our other belongings but also packed some in our luggage and carry ons. We didnt have a problem at all. Other gift ideas: American flag pencils (or something small with the flag on it) How old are the kids? A memory game with the names of the items on the card, so the kids can learn some english words. Hope this helps! Good luck and have fun in Germany!
6 :
Get them a razor so the women can shave
7 :
What we always ask for from our US friends ist: Mentos Cinnemon (not available in Germany) Jelly Belly Beans (I love them and they are much cheaper in USA) a special BBQ sauce (nothing like your BBQ sauce is available here) the coconut for baking (ours are dried and yours are so sweet and a bit wet ... much better for baking... your exchange mum will love it, too!) I hope I could help you. Mail for any more informations :-)
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