Exchange Student Delimma!?
I have a chance to become an exchange student but the problem is... I'm notsure where to go I have 25 choices: Argentina Austria Belgium Brazil Croatia Denmark Ecuador Finland France Germany Hungary India Italy Japan Lithuania Norway Peru Poland Slovakia Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey please help. i really need to figure it out thanks bunches =)
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Here's an important question that will help you narrow it down: How many foreign languages do you know? If the answer is zero, you may want to consider a country which speaks your native language. But, don't fret. I know a lot of people who knew almost nothing about the main language of a country they did a foreign exchange to. If you go this route, consider taking language classes before you leave (independently or through your school or a nearby school), or taking language classes while in that country. If you do know a foreign language or two, even just a bit, go to a country which has that language as its first or second language. Also, how long have you been away from your family and friends? Do you get homesick easily? If you haven't been away from them for long, or you do get homesick easily, you should go to a neighboring country, or one on the same continent; or, you could go to a country that is farther away but you won't be gone for as long. One last thing to consider is this: how open are you to seeing different religions, different people, and different ways of life without instantly pressing your beliefs upon them? Any country you go to which isn't your own will have people vastly different from you. Are you willing to learn about new people and things without trying to change them into who you are? :) Personally, from your list, I'd pick Japan. Not only is it on a different continent, it's pretty much the technological and fashion capital of the universe, but those are some things I'm interested in. Look into a little history and culture about each of these countries before you make your final decision!!!
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I think the best thing you can do is to decide what is important to you. Ask yourself questions like: -Do you want to learn a new language? -Do you want to get to know a completely different culture and adjust or you just want something with a little more familiarity? -Do you want to go to a place that has excellent weather conditions? -Do you want to go to a country where most people do speak English? LANGUAGE/CULTURE: I would definitely recommend a country that you do know something about and you can speak its language at a certain level. Even if you don't speak Spanish, it is a good option because that language is pretty easy compared to the others and most Spanish universities offer several classes in English. This way, you would have a good opportunity to learn a new language because don't expect too much from a language that you are not familiar with at all. I don't think anybody could learn more than some words in a semester. That was my experience at least. If language learning is not the reason why you want to be an exchange student, Denmark is also a great option since everybody speaks perfect English there. It is a very nice country, by the way. I'm from Hungary and I can tell you Hungarian is a very difficult language just like most of the languages of the other countries you listed. I have met many exchange students and although they felt great here, I kinda felt that they were a little lonely and sometimes they were afraid to communicate with others. They would have loved to learn the language but that is impossible in only one academic year or even less. If you have any questions, feel free to message me because I might be able to give you some advice if you have specific questions since I have visited or lived in a lot of countries you have on your list.
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Monday, July 7, 2014
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Whats the Cost of living in Taipei?
Whats the Cost of living in Taipei?
Im planning a study abrod for next semester. I narrowed my choices to Guangzhou and Taipei. I rather do Taiwan but price is important as well. about how much would it cost for someone to get by out there eating local food and going out 1-2 a week? Im not sure if ill be staying in student dorms or if ill have to rent an apartment myself.
Taiwan - 3 Answers
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My suggested budget for a fairly comfortable life in the Taipei area will be like this: RENTAL for a standard single student studio suite near National Taiwan Unversity or National Taiwan Normal University: around NT$11,000 per month; near National Chengchi University NT$9,000 per month; near National Taipei University (Sansia Campus) NT$6,000 per month. ELECTRICTY, WATER & INTERNET ACCESS around NT$2,000 per month. MEALS, eating out and including fruits & drinks around NT$10,000 per month GOING OUT around NT$4,000 for 4 outings/one month, including transportation in the great Taipei area. * * * * The average salary for a new college graduate in the Taipei area is around NT$28,000 per month.
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Personally, I spend around 25,000 a month, including: - 10,000 on rent and utilities - 10,000 on food (I eat out all the time) - 5,000 on clothes and other stuff
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NT$30,000 (or US$1,000) is enough for you to live in Taipei for a month.
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Saturday, June 28, 2014
Help with teaching in Taiwan?
Help with teaching in Taiwan?
In my 4 years here in Taiwan I have been both a teacher and a tutor for everyone from 5yr olds to 30~40 something business men/women and in that time I have never had a student ask me something that I couldn't easily find an answer to or figure a way around answering them (only if it is something that they shouldn't know ie 7-9yr old boys asking about sex). But this time I had a group of 6th grade students (boys and girls) ask me why do people wear underwear. Now this is the one thing that I have been asked that I didn't know what to say, and I have put them off for a few weeks now but they are persistent in getting an answer. Actually I am sort of curious my self. 1. Why do people wear underwear? 2. Is there a good answer to give them? 3. Is there some website or book about the history of underwear haha. 4. Has anyone else had any crazy questions from their students that stand out in your mind. I have told them that they should ask their parents or grandparents, and tried passing them off on other teachers but they keep coming back to me for an answer. I want to ask for serious answers but I don't think that there can be any for this question.
Taiwan - 4 Answers
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Why do people wear underwear? To keep the stains off my jeans and onto something easier to replace. (OK...gross image). Actually, there is a great article on wikipedia about this. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Undergarment Great. Here I am at work scrolling through wikipedia and get to the pics of underwear. Glad nobody saw that because few people here speak English and it would be hard to explain that I'm trying to answer your question and not some perv. My craziest story of a student wasn't from a question, it was from his answer. We were doing living and nonliving things. I put the question "name 3 living things near a lake." He wrote: 1) fish 2) tree 3) frog OK...good answers. No problem there. "Name 3 nonliving things near a lake." He wrote down three things like rock, water, and something else. He erased them and put: 1) Plastic bag 2) Knife 3) Teacher I was too afraid to mark them wrong and I knew he knew what I meant anyway. :-) (Don't worry...he was a good kid. Made me laugh a lot).
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I think that's all for comfortable. If you don't wear under-wears,won't it feel uncomfortable?
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IF there is a hole that you don't find at pants. and no underwear.what a terrible. lol
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Best possible answer: To keep their GG warm! It's kinda crude and may elicit a variety of responses from horror to uncontrollable laughter, but at least it's honest!
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Saturday, June 14, 2014
Is this a good essay and 1st paragraph and thesis?
Is this a good essay and 1st paragraph and thesis?
The education of a human being begins at birth and continues throughout his or her life. Since the early 1980's, North America has been "behind" Japan, Taiwan, and China in the subjects of math and science. As a result, America's competence in mathematics, science, and technology is at great risk. We should have math, science, and reading homework beginning in kindergarten because children need to face challenges at an early age. Our expectations for our children should be much higher(Bempechat 501). . According to statistics, the North American education system lacks a firm background in mathematics and science, thus school systems in these areas should challenge students to a higher degree. For a high school student, self esteem is essential.
Homework Help - 4 Answers
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It sounds good to me.
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Okay too much all at once. What are your statements you are trying to say first in your essay? What is your main thesis statement?
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The education of everyone in every country begins at birth and continues throughout life. Since the early 1980's, North America has been "behind" Japan, Taiwan, and China in math and science competence tests. As a result, America's competence in mathematics, science, and technology is at great risk. We should have math, science, and reading homework beginning in kindergarten because children need to face challenges at an early age. Our expectations for our children should be much higher (Bempechat 501). The statistics resulting from these studies (reference them), show the North American education system lacks a firm background in mathematics and science. School systems in these areas should challenge students to achieve a higher degree of competence. Self esteem can be identified as a key to sucess in professions requiring math and science (perhaps list these in more specific terms)...(and quickly state what conclusion you want to make again) NOTES:. Try to keep a continuing train of thought throught the entire composition, so that the reader must come to the same conclusion that you write. How do you like my editing and suggestions?
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Maybe you can condense your thoughts to help make your objective clearer. Here's an example: Education is a lifelong endeavor. Statistics show that since the early 1980's, Japan, Taiwan, and China have outperformed North America in math and science, putting us at a severe technological disadvantage. To alleviate this problem, we should raise expectations and challenge students at an early age [CITE]. Exposing kindergartners to reading, math, and science will increase academic proficiency and provide students with the confidence they need for a successful learning experience.
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The education of a human being begins at birth and continues throughout his or her life. Since the early 1980's, North America has been "behind" Japan, Taiwan, and China in the subjects of math and science. As a result, America's competence in mathematics, science, and technology is at great risk. We should have math, science, and reading homework beginning in kindergarten because children need to face challenges at an early age. Our expectations for our children should be much higher(Bempechat 501). . According to statistics, the North American education system lacks a firm background in mathematics and science, thus school systems in these areas should challenge students to a higher degree. For a high school student, self esteem is essential.
Homework Help - 4 Answers
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It sounds good to me.
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Okay too much all at once. What are your statements you are trying to say first in your essay? What is your main thesis statement?
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The education of everyone in every country begins at birth and continues throughout life. Since the early 1980's, North America has been "behind" Japan, Taiwan, and China in math and science competence tests. As a result, America's competence in mathematics, science, and technology is at great risk. We should have math, science, and reading homework beginning in kindergarten because children need to face challenges at an early age. Our expectations for our children should be much higher (Bempechat 501). The statistics resulting from these studies (reference them), show the North American education system lacks a firm background in mathematics and science. School systems in these areas should challenge students to achieve a higher degree of competence. Self esteem can be identified as a key to sucess in professions requiring math and science (perhaps list these in more specific terms)...(and quickly state what conclusion you want to make again) NOTES:. Try to keep a continuing train of thought throught the entire composition, so that the reader must come to the same conclusion that you write. How do you like my editing and suggestions?
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Maybe you can condense your thoughts to help make your objective clearer. Here's an example: Education is a lifelong endeavor. Statistics show that since the early 1980's, Japan, Taiwan, and China have outperformed North America in math and science, putting us at a severe technological disadvantage. To alleviate this problem, we should raise expectations and challenge students at an early age [CITE]. Exposing kindergartners to reading, math, and science will increase academic proficiency and provide students with the confidence they need for a successful learning experience.
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Saturday, June 7, 2014
Can you answer these World History questions?
Can you answer these World History questions?
5.How did the Chinese of the Tang era prepare themselves for the afterlife? 6.How do Western and Chinese business people tend to view each other? 7.Why are some people asking you not to buy Chinese products? 8.Describe an event that occurred before World War II that shows why China might fear its neighbors. 9.What was the response of Taiwanese student organizations to China's missile tests near Taiwan in 1996? 10.What was Deng Xiaoping's defining motto and how does this relate to the changes he brought to China?
Trivia - 1 Answers
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5.How did the Chinese of the Tang era prepare themselves for the afterlife? 6.How do Western and Chinese business people tend to view each other? 7.Why are some people asking you not to buy Chinese products? 8.Describe an event that occurred before World War II that shows why China might fear its neighbors. 9.What was the response of Taiwanese student organizations to China's missile tests near Taiwan in 1996? 10.What was Deng Xiaoping's defining motto and how does this relate to the changes he brought to China?
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Sunday, June 1, 2014
How could I find someone who was in Arlington, TX, in 1992~1994?
How could I find someone who was in Arlington, TX, in 1992~1994?
I had been a graduate student in UTA from 1992 to1994. At that time, I knew a motor vehicle technician named Mano. He is from Middle- east and studied Mechanics in UTA. I have no other information about him. I returned to my country, Taiwan, in 1994 and lost contact with him. It has been more than 10 years since our last meeting. I would like to know if he is doing good these years. Do you, anyone, know him? Or, do you know how to find someone you would like to find?
Other - Education - 2 Answers
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friends reunited? website
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Call the school and see if they have a current address for him./
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I had been a graduate student in UTA from 1992 to1994. At that time, I knew a motor vehicle technician named Mano. He is from Middle- east and studied Mechanics in UTA. I have no other information about him. I returned to my country, Taiwan, in 1994 and lost contact with him. It has been more than 10 years since our last meeting. I would like to know if he is doing good these years. Do you, anyone, know him? Or, do you know how to find someone you would like to find?
Other - Education - 2 Answers
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friends reunited? website
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Call the school and see if they have a current address for him./
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
boyfriend's student visa is expired, what should we do?
boyfriend's student visa is expired, what should we do?
Ok he was here for highschool, he graduated this past may. He can't attend college due to the expired visa. Our plan was that after I turn 18, (in 4 months) we could get married. Now, I did read on here that as long as he came here legally, we could get married and he'd be given a green card easily as long as he came here legally. It's just that his student visa expired, BUT I read some other, scary things after that. Apparently he is an illegal alien, with an expired student visa, breaking the law, etc! I'm hearing all kinds of different things though.. . like, some states will allow you to marry, some won't, yes you can get married w/ the expired student visa, no you can't! I need to know the truth! Though I shouldn't be asking yahoo answers... Basically I just need to know what's the best thing he should do. I really do love him, and he loves me. I CAN NOT lose him. Alright? Don't give me that "you're too young" crap, ok, i'm willing to take a risk. .. So ya, applying for the student visa can take 1 to 2 years he says if he goes back, and plus he'll have to join the army for, like, 1 and a half years because in taiwan it's mandatory, I hear. Should he apply for a student visa or a fiancee visa? Is there anyway to just stay here and ?? ? no? I'm freaking out. Please help ~
Immigration - 8 Answers
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I dont know the legal answer, but i do know the moral one.... if your in love girl, then marry him! Just wait and see what happens after.
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Sponsor him for a K-visa, which is a fiance visa so he can stay until you two get married. It alsts for I think six months.
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what you need to do is contct a lawyer some one you can trust like a family friends or your family lawyer they are the ones who can best help you they understand law the best....and i dont think that getting accepted for a visa takes 1-2 years i've applied for and h4 visa ,i noe its different but its still a visa, and the longest its taken me to get it is about 3 months the shortest was i think about 2-3 weeks good luck:D
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As his visa already expired, he has to go back to his country. It is not true that some states will allow marriage while others won't, this is a federal law, not a state law so here is what you two can do: Your boyfriend has to return to his country of origin then you ask for a K-1 visa (USCIS is the right authority at which you will have to submit your claim, you and not your boyfriend!). Obtaining a K-visa takes several months (but usually less than a year). When he gets his visa, he can go back to the States to marry you within 90 days (this is an important requirement because if it does not happen in that timeframe, he breaks the law). He should NOT apply for another student visa and he is not allowed to anyway. So the only way to get him back is to apply for a K-visa. He has to leave the country and wait in his country until his case is processed. If this does not happen the way described and your boyfriend stays in the U.S. illegally, there will be no way to make his status legal. He has to leave for a period of time no matter where or how the marriage takes place. If you get married in another country, he won't need a K visa but he will still have to wait for his green card in his country. He is already illegal, don't wait to start the right procedure. It is not true what the other person said above me, it matters what kind of visa he can obtain and he is not allowed to get another student visa. Of course, it is easy to obtain one first but when that expires, the person is not allowed to apply for another one for awhile. That is why it takes long and be advised that a student visa is a non-immigrant visa so that is not good for him if he wants to live in the U.S. permanently.
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Make sure he DOES NOT leave US. If he does, it is going to be very very hard to come back. Now the best scenario for you would be to get married as soon as you become of legal age and file a form I-130 and form I-485 for him. He is illegal but he will be forgiven as he would be married to a US Citizen and his entry (original one) was inspected meaning he did not cross the border undocumented or without inspection. If he came on a visa to US, he is able to adjust his status based on marriage to a US Citizen. If he goes back to his country, it would result on a ban on him. If he stayed less than 180 days illegal would result in 3 year ban and more than 180 days would result in 10 year ban. To waive it, you would require a waiver which can be hard and tricky. You can consult a lawyer (a knowledgeable one) for some advice if you like
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I have met a lot of women who thought I was pretty hot, but they needed green cards. He is probably using you. After all, you are not even 18 yet. You will learn though, after he dumps you and the baby, what he wanted.
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Well, if he's no longer in status on his student visa, he could be deported, but the probability that it will happen isn't very high. However, if you two do get married, you need to take a good look at his visa. If he came over on a J rather than the more usual F visa to attend school, he may need to get a waiver of the 2 year residency requirement before he can get immigrant status. If he has a J visa and the visa notes he's subject to the 212e residency requirement, then he'll have to get a waiver through the State Department. As for getting married itself, marriage laws fall under state law, not Federal law, and the laws do vary from state to state. Immigration laws are Federal laws, but not marriage laws. If you marry, you'll need to file an I-130 immigrant visa petition, an I-485 adjustment of status request, and a work authorization request as well. It won't be cheap, it will cost over $1,300 just to file all the forms, and they need to be filed at the same time to do you any good. But once you marry and file the proper paperwork, he won't be subject to deportation while everything is being processed. He won't be able to leave the US and return while he's being processed unless he applies for and gets Advance Parole. If you marry and he returns, you can file an I-130 petiton for him, and then you'll have to wait until that's processed. It takes a year or so for USCIS to process and approve the petition, about 6 months for the National Visa Center to process it some more and then send it to his home country for the visa interview. If you don't marry and he leaves, you could file the I-129f K petition. That will take a year or so again, but the NVC does its processing much faster, so it doesn't take 18 months. If he's out of status, he can't change to student status while in the US. He'd have to leave and apply back home. If he's been out of status for over 6 months, he would be ineligible for any visa for 3 years, and if he's been out of status for 12 months, he'd be ineligible for 10 years. So, you have lots to think about. Take a look at uscis.gov and you'll find the forms and fees I'm talking about. Plus, take a look at the instruction form for filing the I-485. There's lots of important information for you there. Good luck.
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He can't apply for anything at this point from the USA because he is illegally here. He needs to go back to his own country, and then you can petition him with a fiancee visa. There is no other legal way. At this point, he is subject to deportation. If this is done then there is a 10 year ban on him. You could always go back with him to his own country.
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