Macedonian student in Germany for a summer work?
Hello,i m a 20 years old student from Macedonia,and i m finishing my first year in college this year,so i want to go to Germany for a summer work,which will allow me to travel abroad and have some experience and learn something new and interesting,and of course to earn some money which will let me pay my next year in college.Can anyone help me and give me a good answer?I thank u for your time.
Greece - 3 Answers
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well if u are going to germany then this question has to be posted in the german section... this is the greek section...
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You should contact the Embassy of Germany in Skopje (Macedonia) for further informations. Good luck Greetings from Macedonia
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Wende Dich an die deutsche Botschaft, Du brauchst erstmal ein Visum und Arbeit gibt es dann über das Arbeitsamt oder das Studentenwerk. If you understood a word then you know what to do ;-) Oh, yes, and please go to the german section this is the greek one.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Have You Ever Been an Exchange Student in Germany?
Have You Ever Been an Exchange Student in Germany?
I am considering applying for a program to become an exchange student in Germany. I would be staying with a host family and attending a local German high school. I do not speak German, but the program offers a one month language/culture crash course. I have also never been to Germany. If you have been an exchange student in Germany I would LOVE to hear about your experience and any advice you are willing to give!
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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go for it. it will be fun and enjoyable. but u must be adaptable and accommodating. as u are still in hi-sch, they maybe protective. but u just take it in your stride and enjoy their company. the food is different and the scenery is just beautiful. u will learn german very fast. so dont waste this opportunity
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I am considering applying for a program to become an exchange student in Germany. I would be staying with a host family and attending a local German high school. I do not speak German, but the program offers a one month language/culture crash course. I have also never been to Germany. If you have been an exchange student in Germany I would LOVE to hear about your experience and any advice you are willing to give!
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go for it. it will be fun and enjoyable. but u must be adaptable and accommodating. as u are still in hi-sch, they maybe protective. but u just take it in your stride and enjoy their company. the food is different and the scenery is just beautiful. u will learn german very fast. so dont waste this opportunity
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
How do I become a foreign exchange student to Berlin, Germany?
How do I become a foreign exchange student to Berlin, Germany?
I am a 16 year old guy, in 11th grade, living in central TX. I would absolutely love to become a foreign exchange student in Germany, specifically Berlin since it's like a nice big city. I need a lot a lot A LOT of info other than "go to this website", if you don't have a lot and/or important information then don't answer please, I am very serious about this. Please Help!!!
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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It's great that you are thinking of doing this! Being an exchange student is an experience unlike any other. I am a 5-time host mom and volunteer with Youth For Understanding (YFU: yfu-usa.org). One of our kids is from northern Germany. I don't know how to begin - there's so much to write. Unfortunately, I don't know of any program that can guarantee the specific location for placement. Exchange students write letters to their potential host families (the families use this when picking out who they want to host) and it would be OK if you wrote that you would love going to a large city, just make sure that you make it clear that something else is as good (and make sure you mean it - let's face it, if it's a choice between going to a small town or not at all, which would you choose?). Normally I would tell someone considering an exchange to pick a country. You have obviously done this. Next you should choose an agency/program. My biggest piece of advice is to go with a program listed with the Council for Standards on International Educational Travel (csiet.org). They routinely audit programs to help insure quality. I personally recommend YFU (I know, big surprise there - I'm a volunteer for them - but there are reasons why I chose to give up a big portion of my free time to help out with YFU). When I have asked other exchange students why they chose YFU, they basically said because YFU gave them more bang for their buck. 95% of the fees collected go for direct program costs (airline tickets, finding a host family, support in the hosting country, etc.) and only 5% for 'overhead'. When my husband and I started to look for an agency with which to host, YFU was the most responsive to our needs. The basic process is as follows: 1) apply for the program (and scholarships if you're interested), 2) participate in an interview, 3) after acceptance, prepare for your adventure. The application can be filled out online, over the phone, or a hard copy filled out and mailed/faxed to YFU. The application will include basic questions such as name, allergies, etc.. You will have to get an educator evaluation and sign an agreement to abide by program rules. You will also write a letter to your potential host family. In the letter, talk about why you want to go on exchange, what your family here is like, what you do in your free time, what your favorite subjects are in school, etc., anything that might give your potential host family a look at who you are. You can also apply for scholarships at the same time. The website (yfu--usa.org) has the list of scholarships (this portion is still being updated). If you call in, the Admissions Counselor should also be able to help out with information on scholarships. If I give specific information on scholarships, this will take an hour to read. I'll just say there are some REALLY good ones! In a typical year, 500 students go overseas with YFU, 300 will have a partial or full scholarship. When you apply, you will have a $75 application fee. This is the same whether or not you apply for scholarships. You will be notified of any scholarship award before the date that your tuition is due so, if you don't get one, you can withdraw and only lose the $75 application fee. The application deadline for winter (Jan for spring semester) departure dates is October 1, so if you want to go then, you'll have to get busy. The deadline for summer departure dates (June for summer programs, Aug for year/fall semester) is April 1. However, many of the scholarships have earlier application deadlines. After your application gets an initial review and approval, you will have an in-person interview with a YFU volunteer or staff member. You mention you live in Central Texas. The YFU District Office is in Azle, so you may have some things done directly out of the at office. The interview is not an interrogation - I've done one - we just want to make sure we can find an appropriate host family. After final acceptance, you can prepare to go. As a note, Germany is one of the MANY countries that does not require previous language study. As soon as a host family is found, you can (and, in my humble opinion as a host mom, should) correspond with them. Your host family can come in almost any 'form' - anything from a single parent with no kids living in a large city to a married couple with many kids living in the country. Corresponding with the family will help you guys to get to know each other - it REALLY breaks the ice. You will also have a pre-departure orientation. It's a group meeting where YFU will help you get ready for going to Germany. They'll talk about the program rules, what kind of support you'll have while in Germany, who to call if there's problems, and, most likely, some country-specific topics such as food, school expectations, etc. Now the part your parents will want to know: How much will this cost? Assuming you don't get a scholarship, a summer program
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I am a 16 year old guy, in 11th grade, living in central TX. I would absolutely love to become a foreign exchange student in Germany, specifically Berlin since it's like a nice big city. I need a lot a lot A LOT of info other than "go to this website", if you don't have a lot and/or important information then don't answer please, I am very serious about this. Please Help!!!
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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It's great that you are thinking of doing this! Being an exchange student is an experience unlike any other. I am a 5-time host mom and volunteer with Youth For Understanding (YFU: yfu-usa.org). One of our kids is from northern Germany. I don't know how to begin - there's so much to write. Unfortunately, I don't know of any program that can guarantee the specific location for placement. Exchange students write letters to their potential host families (the families use this when picking out who they want to host) and it would be OK if you wrote that you would love going to a large city, just make sure that you make it clear that something else is as good (and make sure you mean it - let's face it, if it's a choice between going to a small town or not at all, which would you choose?). Normally I would tell someone considering an exchange to pick a country. You have obviously done this. Next you should choose an agency/program. My biggest piece of advice is to go with a program listed with the Council for Standards on International Educational Travel (csiet.org). They routinely audit programs to help insure quality. I personally recommend YFU (I know, big surprise there - I'm a volunteer for them - but there are reasons why I chose to give up a big portion of my free time to help out with YFU). When I have asked other exchange students why they chose YFU, they basically said because YFU gave them more bang for their buck. 95% of the fees collected go for direct program costs (airline tickets, finding a host family, support in the hosting country, etc.) and only 5% for 'overhead'. When my husband and I started to look for an agency with which to host, YFU was the most responsive to our needs. The basic process is as follows: 1) apply for the program (and scholarships if you're interested), 2) participate in an interview, 3) after acceptance, prepare for your adventure. The application can be filled out online, over the phone, or a hard copy filled out and mailed/faxed to YFU. The application will include basic questions such as name, allergies, etc.. You will have to get an educator evaluation and sign an agreement to abide by program rules. You will also write a letter to your potential host family. In the letter, talk about why you want to go on exchange, what your family here is like, what you do in your free time, what your favorite subjects are in school, etc., anything that might give your potential host family a look at who you are. You can also apply for scholarships at the same time. The website (yfu--usa.org) has the list of scholarships (this portion is still being updated). If you call in, the Admissions Counselor should also be able to help out with information on scholarships. If I give specific information on scholarships, this will take an hour to read. I'll just say there are some REALLY good ones! In a typical year, 500 students go overseas with YFU, 300 will have a partial or full scholarship. When you apply, you will have a $75 application fee. This is the same whether or not you apply for scholarships. You will be notified of any scholarship award before the date that your tuition is due so, if you don't get one, you can withdraw and only lose the $75 application fee. The application deadline for winter (Jan for spring semester) departure dates is October 1, so if you want to go then, you'll have to get busy. The deadline for summer departure dates (June for summer programs, Aug for year/fall semester) is April 1. However, many of the scholarships have earlier application deadlines. After your application gets an initial review and approval, you will have an in-person interview with a YFU volunteer or staff member. You mention you live in Central Texas. The YFU District Office is in Azle, so you may have some things done directly out of the at office. The interview is not an interrogation - I've done one - we just want to make sure we can find an appropriate host family. After final acceptance, you can prepare to go. As a note, Germany is one of the MANY countries that does not require previous language study. As soon as a host family is found, you can (and, in my humble opinion as a host mom, should) correspond with them. Your host family can come in almost any 'form' - anything from a single parent with no kids living in a large city to a married couple with many kids living in the country. Corresponding with the family will help you guys to get to know each other - it REALLY breaks the ice. You will also have a pre-departure orientation. It's a group meeting where YFU will help you get ready for going to Germany. They'll talk about the program rules, what kind of support you'll have while in Germany, who to call if there's problems, and, most likely, some country-specific topics such as food, school expectations, etc. Now the part your parents will want to know: How much will this cost? Assuming you don't get a scholarship, a summer program
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Friday, October 1, 2010
How much money would i need to save to stay in Germany for a student visa?
How much money would i need to save to stay in Germany for a student visa?
I plan on going to Germany for a student visa next year around Feb April. How much money would i need to save up to stay there for about 6months. I will have to find out more about staying for a longer time. I also understand that i could work there but i am limited to the time that i can work? Any info?
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studying in a foreign country depends as much, or sometimes even more, on whether we have the financial resources to cover the costs that a study abroad implies, than on our qualification. These costs depend on the program and the duration of your studies. Since not very many can afford to cover the costs out of their own pockets, what other options are there? Arough estimation of what a study abroad means from a financial point of view. As you can imagine, this kind of information is subject to change, so please check the links concerning tuition fees provided before, or directly check the website of your desired university or FH. Let us say this will roughly amount to some 500 euros per semester for a normal undergraduate program and it can go up to some 2,000 - 6,000 euros for some Master’s programs. You can calculate what this means for you depending on the university, the kind of and on the intended duration of your studies. If you want to work more than that, you would have to obtain a work permit from the local Employment Agency ( Agentur für Arbeit). Universities may also offer jobs, but due to the high demand they are quickly taken. Student services in cooperation with the employment agency can also help you find suitable student jobs. Remember that if as a student you earn more than 325 euros per month, you will have to pay contributions into the German pension fund. These contributions are transferable within the European Union. Students from non-EU countries can claim a refund after they finished their studies and leave Germany. Depending on your income and the duration of your paid employment, you might have to pay other social contributions as well. Foreign university staff, visiting academics and researchers will generally receive a residence permit which allows them to engage in gainful employment.
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I plan on going to Germany for a student visa next year around Feb April. How much money would i need to save up to stay there for about 6months. I will have to find out more about staying for a longer time. I also understand that i could work there but i am limited to the time that i can work? Any info?
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studying in a foreign country depends as much, or sometimes even more, on whether we have the financial resources to cover the costs that a study abroad implies, than on our qualification. These costs depend on the program and the duration of your studies. Since not very many can afford to cover the costs out of their own pockets, what other options are there? Arough estimation of what a study abroad means from a financial point of view. As you can imagine, this kind of information is subject to change, so please check the links concerning tuition fees provided before, or directly check the website of your desired university or FH. Let us say this will roughly amount to some 500 euros per semester for a normal undergraduate program and it can go up to some 2,000 - 6,000 euros for some Master’s programs. You can calculate what this means for you depending on the university, the kind of and on the intended duration of your studies. If you want to work more than that, you would have to obtain a work permit from the local Employment Agency ( Agentur für Arbeit). Universities may also offer jobs, but due to the high demand they are quickly taken. Student services in cooperation with the employment agency can also help you find suitable student jobs. Remember that if as a student you earn more than 325 euros per month, you will have to pay contributions into the German pension fund. These contributions are transferable within the European Union. Students from non-EU countries can claim a refund after they finished their studies and leave Germany. Depending on your income and the duration of your paid employment, you might have to pay other social contributions as well. Foreign university staff, visiting academics and researchers will generally receive a residence permit which allows them to engage in gainful employment.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
I am interested in being a foreign exchange student in Germany, can you help me?
I am interested in being a foreign exchange student in Germany, can you help me?
Hi, I am nearly 14 and almost done with German 1. I will take German 2 next school year, and I really want to go to Germany and be an exchange student for either a year or a semester. My German teacher said that there is little to no fees except for personal costs, like food and such. Who do I need to contact to do this, and can you share your experiences if you have ever been a foreign exchange student, anywhere? Thanks so much! :]
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Pleeeeeaase do NOT go with Two Worlds United. Bad, bad idea. There's many sites about how terrible they are, an example being here: http://www.myexperiencewithtwoworldsunited.com Now. The safest, most reliable programs are AFS, YFU, ASSE, and Rotary. There are fees with every program. In fact, it's the other way around. You do not pay for meals or a home. It depends on where you're from and where you're going. Assuming you're from the US, a year in Germany with AFS would run you $9,900. However, AFS offers the Congress-Bundestag full scholarship. If you applied for this and won, you'd have to pay for nothing, except, say, if you wanted to go shopping for clothes, you'd have to pay for that yourself (unless your host family was feeling extra generous). Your program would find you a host family (the host family receives no money from the program) in Germany. This host family would be required to provide you with a roof, a bed, meals, etc. They would also be required to include you in family activities/events, e.g. They could not go out and have a picnic and leave you at home. Now, back to the programs in general, AFS, YFU, and ASSE tend to be on the expensive side. They all offer the Congress-Bundestag scholarship, though (I think...). Rotary is much more affordable, but not many people get their first choice as they prefer to send students to places where they will be unfamiliar with the language. Personally, I think you're just better off applying for Congress-Bundestag with AFS. Of course, any other program could work, but AFS has been around for the longest. If you have any more questions, feel free to contact me through my profile. ^_^
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I'm afraid your teacher is mistaken! Exchange programs typically cost between $6,000 and $10,000, plus expenses. The only thing I can think of is that your teacher was thinking of the CBYX program, the ONLY free exchange program, but it is a very competitive scholarship. If this is what she meant, she should have information about the program. I was a CBYX participant in high school and I highly recommend it! (the 2nd "cheapest" option is Rotary, which is a partial scholarship and also very competitive b/c you're up against people who want to go all over the world -- CBYX is Germany only) Go to the CBYX website and find the company that recruits for your area of the country: http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/ (I was Southeast, and my organization was CIEE). CBYX is also on Facebook, though it is mostly alumni groups/groups of students there this year/going next year -- but you can see from the groups how close we all are! The applications period is in the fall -- it will become available via mail and on the website in September or October, and be due in December. It's just like a college application :) You'll need stellar grades and two teacher recommendations. German is actually not a requirement for Congress Bundestag, so you'll be ahead of the pack. Some states are more competitive than others. If you become a semi-finalist, you will have an in-person interview in February or March, and be notified of whether or not you got the scholarship in late March or early April. You're thinking years ahead, which is great. Doing a program like this requires planning. Set up your class schedule next semester with the idea in your mind that you may not be there for your junior year -- take advanced classes, and know that you may have to either repeat a year, or cram junior & senior classes into your senior year in order to graduate on time. Talk to your guidance counselor ASAP about how going abroad for the year will impact your high school graduation schedule. You CAN go on this program once you've graduated, if you can wait that long. Many people do it right after they graduate, inbetween high school and college. (but you always run the risk of not getting the program if you wait) Good luck! It's very atypical of Americans to study abroad in high school, and it will really set you apart as you apply for college. I got a full scholarship to a top school, but I missed out on a lot of high school stuff, too. It was worth it :) I am still friends with people I went to Germany with, and now I work in the exchange industry. (and, of course, my apologies if I assumed American and you're not. In that case, go with Rotary, as CBYX is Americans to Germany and vice versa only :D) Feel free to message me with any questions!
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Hi, I am nearly 14 and almost done with German 1. I will take German 2 next school year, and I really want to go to Germany and be an exchange student for either a year or a semester. My German teacher said that there is little to no fees except for personal costs, like food and such. Who do I need to contact to do this, and can you share your experiences if you have ever been a foreign exchange student, anywhere? Thanks so much! :]
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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Try here:
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Pleeeeeaase do NOT go with Two Worlds United. Bad, bad idea. There's many sites about how terrible they are, an example being here: http://www.myexperiencewithtwoworldsunited.com Now. The safest, most reliable programs are AFS, YFU, ASSE, and Rotary. There are fees with every program. In fact, it's the other way around. You do not pay for meals or a home. It depends on where you're from and where you're going. Assuming you're from the US, a year in Germany with AFS would run you $9,900. However, AFS offers the Congress-Bundestag full scholarship. If you applied for this and won, you'd have to pay for nothing, except, say, if you wanted to go shopping for clothes, you'd have to pay for that yourself (unless your host family was feeling extra generous). Your program would find you a host family (the host family receives no money from the program) in Germany. This host family would be required to provide you with a roof, a bed, meals, etc. They would also be required to include you in family activities/events, e.g. They could not go out and have a picnic and leave you at home. Now, back to the programs in general, AFS, YFU, and ASSE tend to be on the expensive side. They all offer the Congress-Bundestag scholarship, though (I think...). Rotary is much more affordable, but not many people get their first choice as they prefer to send students to places where they will be unfamiliar with the language. Personally, I think you're just better off applying for Congress-Bundestag with AFS. Of course, any other program could work, but AFS has been around for the longest. If you have any more questions, feel free to contact me through my profile. ^_^
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I'm afraid your teacher is mistaken! Exchange programs typically cost between $6,000 and $10,000, plus expenses. The only thing I can think of is that your teacher was thinking of the CBYX program, the ONLY free exchange program, but it is a very competitive scholarship. If this is what she meant, she should have information about the program. I was a CBYX participant in high school and I highly recommend it! (the 2nd "cheapest" option is Rotary, which is a partial scholarship and also very competitive b/c you're up against people who want to go all over the world -- CBYX is Germany only) Go to the CBYX website and find the company that recruits for your area of the country: http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/ (I was Southeast, and my organization was CIEE). CBYX is also on Facebook, though it is mostly alumni groups/groups of students there this year/going next year -- but you can see from the groups how close we all are! The applications period is in the fall -- it will become available via mail and on the website in September or October, and be due in December. It's just like a college application :) You'll need stellar grades and two teacher recommendations. German is actually not a requirement for Congress Bundestag, so you'll be ahead of the pack. Some states are more competitive than others. If you become a semi-finalist, you will have an in-person interview in February or March, and be notified of whether or not you got the scholarship in late March or early April. You're thinking years ahead, which is great. Doing a program like this requires planning. Set up your class schedule next semester with the idea in your mind that you may not be there for your junior year -- take advanced classes, and know that you may have to either repeat a year, or cram junior & senior classes into your senior year in order to graduate on time. Talk to your guidance counselor ASAP about how going abroad for the year will impact your high school graduation schedule. You CAN go on this program once you've graduated, if you can wait that long. Many people do it right after they graduate, inbetween high school and college. (but you always run the risk of not getting the program if you wait) Good luck! It's very atypical of Americans to study abroad in high school, and it will really set you apart as you apply for college. I got a full scholarship to a top school, but I missed out on a lot of high school stuff, too. It was worth it :) I am still friends with people I went to Germany with, and now I work in the exchange industry. (and, of course, my apologies if I assumed American and you're not. In that case, go with Rotary, as CBYX is Americans to Germany and vice versa only :D) Feel free to message me with any questions!
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Visa for student exchange program in Germany?
| Visa for student exchange program in Germany? I am an Indian student , who is planning to come to Germany for a student exchange program in sep 2009(for 3 months). What is the procedure to obtain the spouse visa for the same ? How long does it take to obtain the visa for 1. Student 2. Dependant(spouse) ? Other - Europe - 1 Answers Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions : 1 : State department. |
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
As a holder of student visa for Germany can I enter the country via. Luxembourg or Czech Republic?
As a holder of student visa for Germany can I enter the country via. Luxembourg or Czech Republic?
Am I meant to land on Germany as my first destination to Europe if I'm Germany's student visa holder? Can't I enter Germany later via. Luxembourg if I'm granted tourist visa for Luxembourg? What's wrong with that?
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I don't know to which previous question asked you are referring, but they don't make much sense. You can't be granted a tourist visa for Luxembourg and a student visa for Germany simultaneously; that does not comply with Schengen rules..
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Due to I guess, it's a Schnegen - Visa, you can enter through Schangen countries:
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Am I meant to land on Germany as my first destination to Europe if I'm Germany's student visa holder? Can't I enter Germany later via. Luxembourg if I'm granted tourist visa for Luxembourg? What's wrong with that?
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I don't know to which previous question asked you are referring, but they don't make much sense. You can't be granted a tourist visa for Luxembourg and a student visa for Germany simultaneously; that does not comply with Schengen rules..
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Due to I guess, it's a Schnegen - Visa, you can enter through Schangen countries:
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