Has anyone who applied for AID Summer 2011 in Taiwan received a phone call interview?
My friend told me that someone from AID Summer 2011 called her yesterday (March 28th) and interviewed her fully in mandarin. They have not called me yet. The program said that applicants will be notified on Thursday (March 31st) if they made it in or not. If I don't receive a phone call interview by Wednesday, does this mean I most likely did not get into the program? AID Summer is a month-long summer program where student volunteers (usually high school students but also college students) teach English to underprivileged kids in Taiwan.
Other - Education - 4 Answers
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i applied too and i haven't been called.. but i wouldn't write us out as accepted yet. my sister did the program in 2009 and she didn't have to do an interview in mandarin. :) does your online account say anything? mine hasn't as of yet and i've been checking all day, haha. i really want to get in. >< anyway good luck to you! :]
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I applied to and the results haven't come out. It's really irritating! It's supposed to be out today and I'm buying my ticket for Taiwan today (since its cheaper buying it before April 1) and I don't know when to book it for since the results aren't out yet! Anyone know around what time today its supposed to come out?
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I applied for this as well! I've been refreshing the Aidsummer page since 12pm. Best of luck to all of us!
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I also applied!~ thank God im not the only one!!! I was freaking out, seeing that the admission status was not updated! but i guess everyone is experiencing the same situation. Hope we will all make it:)
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Thursday, November 28, 2013
Thursday, November 14, 2013
From UK student visa to Work Visa or more?
From UK student visa to Work Visa or more?
Hi. I am studying in London at the moment and I am graduating next June. I am originally from Taiwan and have been here on a student visa. I have recently found out that my school is not eligible for the International Graduate Scheme even though they told me before they were, now they say no. My school is a private institution (Istituto Marangoni), its headquarter school is in Milan but now has a branch in London. I need to stay in UK after studying to work and it is very upsetting to find out I cannot apply to the Graduate Visa Scheme. Can someone please tell me if there is another way? My school also told me that I will be receiving a 'BA' like degree which I just now found out it's a diploma that's 'equivalent' to a BA but I don't think it's going to help me when I apply to the Home Office. Can someone please tell me if I have any options or is there absolutely no possibility for me to stay here and work after school? Any help would be really appreciated! a little more detail: I am currently doing an internship with Liberty of London, would that help when I apply for my visa? In response to the first answer, what kind of visa were you referring to? Or does that apply to any visa? I am very confused about the whole visa process in general: Is it the employer that applies for me and they pick up the cost or do I apply for it, using employer as reference and I pick up the cost? Thank you so much, I know it's a lot..I've also emailed Home Office but they haven't gotten back to me..so I thought I'd try it here...
Immigration - 3 Answers
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Just make sure you give 2 reliable references when applying for your visa. UK immigration will usually contact both of them to make sure you are who you are... If everything is ok then I don't see there being any problems...
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hi dear.. go on this web address http://ukvisa.com/, it is very helpfull in your case..
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I would suggest, if you visit http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/ and try to check if you can convert your student visa into work. Usually, now its not possible to exchange your student visa into (permit based) work visa. But it is still possible for Graduate scheme of course. There used to be another scheme called TWES for students finishing degree level education in UK, you may need to check about that as well. Good luck.
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Thursday, November 7, 2013
Can I put a hold on my student loans for a Montessori training course?
Can I put a hold on my student loans for a Montessori training course?
I am attending a teacher training program in Taiwan. I will be a full time student from now until December. Can I put a hold on my student loans while I take this training? It is a training program through the American Montessori Society. ( www.amshq.org ) and is also approved by the North American Montessori Teacher's Association. ( www.montessori-namta.org ) I would like to put my student loans on hold so interest does not build up (and I will not have to make the minimum payment) and pay some off of them while I am taking the courses. Please let me know. Any official web site references would be helpful as well. Thank you! Matt To Jones C: It's terrible that a question cannot be asked without there being any SPAM messages coming through. Reported and, hopefully, your response will be deleted.
Financial Aid - 1 Answers
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You should contact the student loan company to inform them that you are returning to school, then ask what they think.
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I am attending a teacher training program in Taiwan. I will be a full time student from now until December. Can I put a hold on my student loans while I take this training? It is a training program through the American Montessori Society. ( www.amshq.org ) and is also approved by the North American Montessori Teacher's Association. ( www.montessori-namta.org ) I would like to put my student loans on hold so interest does not build up (and I will not have to make the minimum payment) and pay some off of them while I am taking the courses. Please let me know. Any official web site references would be helpful as well. Thank you! Matt To Jones C: It's terrible that a question cannot be asked without there being any SPAM messages coming through. Reported and, hopefully, your response will be deleted.
Financial Aid - 1 Answers
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You should contact the student loan company to inform them that you are returning to school, then ask what they think.
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Friday, November 1, 2013
Which foreign exchange program is safe and reliable?
Which foreign exchange program is safe and reliable?
I want to be a foreign exchange student my sophomore year (during the summer) and I want to go to Korea or (mainland) China or Taiwan. My parents are skeptical about letting my live with strangers, and I've checked out a few of the "top" program sites but I'm not sure about which program to pick. Which program has the best reputation and is the safest? Also what are some of the requirements for being an exchange student? Also is it possible to get scholarships for it?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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not mexico
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My answer to this question starts out the same way my answer to your last question starts, so you can skip the next two paragraphs if you remember that answer. YFU (Youth For Understanding), 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 almost 60 years and has learned how to make exchanges successful. If you choose another organization, please make sure that it is is listed with the Council for Standards on International Educational Travel (csiet.org). They routinely audit programs for quality. While it is possible that a good organization is not listed with them, it is less likely and I would advise doing more research on anyone that is not listed with them. (All the above was in my answer to your previous question.) Who has the best reputation? That depends on who you ask. Generally speaking, you should be just fine with any of the above. Who is the safest? Again, you should be fine with any of the above. The selection of organizations going to Taiwan is a little limited, but YFU does have programs to Korea or China. Some of the 'official' requirements for being an exchange student are: generally good physical and mental health (if you have an allergy to something, that's fine, but do make sure to put it on any application); at least 15 yrs old (some countries won't take anyone who will be over 18.5 while on exchange); good grades; teacher recommendation; the ability to get a passport and visa; and a few other things that are so minor that I can't think of them at the moment. Some of the 'unofficial' requirements: the ability to laugh at yourself; the willingness to adapt; the willingness to accept someone else as your family; etc. There are competitive scholarships available. Again, I can only speak for YFU, but in a typical year, about 500 American students will go overseas with YFU and about 300 of them will have full or partial scholarships. Check out the website for more information. If I may make a suggestion, I would recommend that your parents check out the website and/or talk with a staff member/volunteer/former exchange student/parent of a former exchange student. All host parents will have a screening process they go through. (And trust me, as long as everyone (especially you) has their heart in the right place, the host family will not be a stranger for long! I hope this helps. Again, good luck to you no matter what you choose!
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I want to be a foreign exchange student my sophomore year (during the summer) and I want to go to Korea or (mainland) China or Taiwan. My parents are skeptical about letting my live with strangers, and I've checked out a few of the "top" program sites but I'm not sure about which program to pick. Which program has the best reputation and is the safest? Also what are some of the requirements for being an exchange student? Also is it possible to get scholarships for it?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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not mexico
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My answer to this question starts out the same way my answer to your last question starts, so you can skip the next two paragraphs if you remember that answer. YFU (Youth For Understanding), 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 almost 60 years and has learned how to make exchanges successful. If you choose another organization, please make sure that it is is listed with the Council for Standards on International Educational Travel (csiet.org). They routinely audit programs for quality. While it is possible that a good organization is not listed with them, it is less likely and I would advise doing more research on anyone that is not listed with them. (All the above was in my answer to your previous question.) Who has the best reputation? That depends on who you ask. Generally speaking, you should be just fine with any of the above. Who is the safest? Again, you should be fine with any of the above. The selection of organizations going to Taiwan is a little limited, but YFU does have programs to Korea or China. Some of the 'official' requirements for being an exchange student are: generally good physical and mental health (if you have an allergy to something, that's fine, but do make sure to put it on any application); at least 15 yrs old (some countries won't take anyone who will be over 18.5 while on exchange); good grades; teacher recommendation; the ability to get a passport and visa; and a few other things that are so minor that I can't think of them at the moment. Some of the 'unofficial' requirements: the ability to laugh at yourself; the willingness to adapt; the willingness to accept someone else as your family; etc. There are competitive scholarships available. Again, I can only speak for YFU, but in a typical year, about 500 American students will go overseas with YFU and about 300 of them will have full or partial scholarships. Check out the website for more information. If I may make a suggestion, I would recommend that your parents check out the website and/or talk with a staff member/volunteer/former exchange student/parent of a former exchange student. All host parents will have a screening process they go through. (And trust me, as long as everyone (especially you) has their heart in the right place, the host family will not be a stranger for long! I hope this helps. Again, good luck to you no matter what you choose!
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