Can a foreign student get a grant/scholarship to go to school in the USA?
I have a friend from Colombia. She is here working here in the US as an Au-Pair. She wants to pursue her masters here in bacteriology. Is it possible for her to get a grant or scholarship being that she is not from the US but wants to study here? If so, what is a good starting place for more information? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!!
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Grants are given to US citizens though some grants award it to permanent residents, but not for tourists or those with working visas The best place to check is through the schools who will accept her. I know of many foreigners who come to the US and study here. The first semester is tough to get any grants or scholarships, so the best bet is to have your own funds and use it for the first sem. Once you go to the second semester, you've got more options for grants
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
i want to be an exchange student, but where?
i want to be an exchange student, but where?
I'm from Colombia and right now I'm an exchange student in the USA. i want to be one again, but in a different country, on my last year in high school. but the problem is that i have no idea where i want to go, i just want to have a different experience than the one i'm having now, because i am not having much fun because i really have to study here. can someone give me ideas of countries i would have a good time in? thanks!
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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England FRance
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UK, France,
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first of all you need to search the best site of foreign exchange student programmed, may be this could help you to refine the search : http://www.foreign-exchange-student.co.cc
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I'm from Colombia and right now I'm an exchange student in the USA. i want to be one again, but in a different country, on my last year in high school. but the problem is that i have no idea where i want to go, i just want to have a different experience than the one i'm having now, because i am not having much fun because i really have to study here. can someone give me ideas of countries i would have a good time in? thanks!
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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England FRance
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UK, France,
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first of all you need to search the best site of foreign exchange student programmed, may be this could help you to refine the search : http://www.foreign-exchange-student.co.cc
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Tuesday, December 7, 2010
volunteer programs based in colombia?
volunteer programs based in colombia?
ok so im trying to find programs based in bogota colombia or just colombia in general where i can volunteer my time in any kind of way and looking information with an organization that really makes a difference in my home land ..... i speak fluent spanish and english and im a student it be something i would like to do for certain time period ..... anyone ????? anyone have any personal experience with certain programs
Community Service - 1 Answers
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I put the question in yahoo. go to: http://www.volunteerabroad.com/Colombia.cfm
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ok so im trying to find programs based in bogota colombia or just colombia in general where i can volunteer my time in any kind of way and looking information with an organization that really makes a difference in my home land ..... i speak fluent spanish and english and im a student it be something i would like to do for certain time period ..... anyone ????? anyone have any personal experience with certain programs
Community Service - 1 Answers
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I put the question in yahoo. go to: http://www.volunteerabroad.com/Colombia.cfm
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Wednesday, December 1, 2010
I´m from colombia, so fathers want to study and lived in otehr country i have 3 choices?
I´m from colombia, so fathers want to study and lived in otehr country i have 3 choices?
First i need to improve my english with a student`s program, those are teh choices, and then in the same city study architecture. Southern Ontario- GTA, Canada---i alredy visit this area----------Waterloo University School of AR Tri State Area- NYC, USA ----------Pratt Institue or Baruch College London,UK--------Not to glad (far and expensive) probably Architectural Association School of Architecture. WHAT WOULD YOU SHOOSE?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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I know that you are aware of it, but you will need to greatly improve your English. You mention that it would be expensive to go to school in the UK, but it is equally expensive in the US, if not more so.
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Hola yo soy mexicana Pues todo depende, En UK las escuelas son muuy buenas y estrictas por lo que he escuchado, y podrias mejorar mucho tu ingles alla, en lo personal me gusta mas el ingles britanico, y te digo que mi ingles es muy bueno, la unica razon por la que la gente se da cuenta que no soy de aqui es por mi nombre. Yo estoy en Vancouver Canada y pienso empezar la universidad aqui el proximo a;o. Los 3 lugares son muy buenos pero yo en lo personal eligiria UK, si me hubieran dejado escoger entre Canada y UK te digo que habria ido ahi, lastima que no tenia opcion. suerte
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First i need to improve my english with a student`s program, those are teh choices, and then in the same city study architecture. Southern Ontario- GTA, Canada---i alredy visit this area----------Waterloo University School of AR Tri State Area- NYC, USA ----------Pratt Institue or Baruch College London,UK--------Not to glad (far and expensive) probably Architectural Association School of Architecture. WHAT WOULD YOU SHOOSE?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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I know that you are aware of it, but you will need to greatly improve your English. You mention that it would be expensive to go to school in the UK, but it is equally expensive in the US, if not more so.
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Hola yo soy mexicana Pues todo depende, En UK las escuelas son muuy buenas y estrictas por lo que he escuchado, y podrias mejorar mucho tu ingles alla, en lo personal me gusta mas el ingles britanico, y te digo que mi ingles es muy bueno, la unica razon por la que la gente se da cuenta que no soy de aqui es por mi nombre. Yo estoy en Vancouver Canada y pienso empezar la universidad aqui el proximo a;o. Los 3 lugares son muy buenos pero yo en lo personal eligiria UK, si me hubieran dejado escoger entre Canada y UK te digo que habria ido ahi, lastima que no tenia opcion. suerte
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
As an American where can I study in Colombia?
As an American where can I study in Colombia?
I am trying to find a foreign exchange/study abroad program at a university level in Colombia. I am having a hard time finding some. I do not speak much spanish but when foreign exchange students came to my current college they couldn't speak a word of english. So I know it isn't impossible, I just need some help.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Check with your unis study abroad coordinator and look online www.studyabroad.com
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Try Rosario and Andes universities in Bogotá, they're both used to having foreign students (from Belgium, France, Japan, former USSR, etc) and some of their classes are in English.
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I am trying to find a foreign exchange/study abroad program at a university level in Colombia. I am having a hard time finding some. I do not speak much spanish but when foreign exchange students came to my current college they couldn't speak a word of english. So I know it isn't impossible, I just need some help.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Check with your unis study abroad coordinator and look online www.studyabroad.com
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Try Rosario and Andes universities in Bogotá, they're both used to having foreign students (from Belgium, France, Japan, former USSR, etc) and some of their classes are in English.
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Sunday, November 14, 2010
Wanting to go to Cali Colombia from Chicago for cheap?
Wanting to go to Cali Colombia from Chicago for cheap?
I want to take a summer vacation for about 10 days or more. Many flights do not go direct and have many multiple stops. Fares go up to 700 dollars. Is there any method for me to take my trip in June or July? I am a college student and I do not want to break the bank. Thanks.
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yea
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I want to take a summer vacation for about 10 days or more. Many flights do not go direct and have many multiple stops. Fares go up to 700 dollars. Is there any method for me to take my trip in June or July? I am a college student and I do not want to break the bank. Thanks.
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yea
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Sunday, November 7, 2010
As a grad student, are you normally permitted to sleep in dorms of that university?
As a grad student, are you normally permitted to sleep in dorms of that university?
Yes, my question is really that simple. I tried googling but couldn't find anything. I'm asking about Colombia btw.
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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What do you mean, sleeping in dorms? If what you mean is staying in dorms, I think graduate students can do that. But if you need a place to sleep for a night or two because you have something important to do in the campus, I don't think there's a vacant place in dorms. I'm not studying in Columbia, but I used to be a research student in a uni. As a research student I got a small office in the faculty building, and I usually slept in the office if thesis writing was overwhelming. I didn't need to obtain a permission from the faculty to stay overnight but I needed to let the janitors know I was there. Otherwise they would be very shocked to see someone already in the office at 5am! :)
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Only if you have a signed contract. :) But yes, they do have housing options for graduate students, including "dormitory-style suites." They also offer help to students who want to find their own housing.
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Yes, my question is really that simple. I tried googling but couldn't find anything. I'm asking about Colombia btw.
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What do you mean, sleeping in dorms? If what you mean is staying in dorms, I think graduate students can do that. But if you need a place to sleep for a night or two because you have something important to do in the campus, I don't think there's a vacant place in dorms. I'm not studying in Columbia, but I used to be a research student in a uni. As a research student I got a small office in the faculty building, and I usually slept in the office if thesis writing was overwhelming. I didn't need to obtain a permission from the faculty to stay overnight but I needed to let the janitors know I was there. Otherwise they would be very shocked to see someone already in the office at 5am! :)
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Only if you have a signed contract. :) But yes, they do have housing options for graduate students, including "dormitory-style suites." They also offer help to students who want to find their own housing.
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Monday, November 1, 2010
Does buying pot send money to Mexico or Colombia and does it cause people in those countries to be murdered?
Does buying pot send money to Mexico or Colombia and does it cause people in those countries to be murdered?
There were thousands of killings of innocent people in Colombia 10 years ago due to the drug trade. America is the largest consumer of south American illegal Drugs. Now the murder rate in Mexico is going thru the roof in drug wars and the illegal drug trade is closer to the USA than it was before. So the real question is.. Can we apply legal punishement to college students for funding the Drug/Murder trade?
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Both. And yes, we should be punishing people more for drug possession/use. But society these days is so dam confused, uncaring, high, and ignorant. For god sakes, Lady GaGa was found on coke, and she said in a report that she does pot and she is proud of it. Why is she not in jail? Why in god's name is Charlie Sheen not in jail? Hell, with all the drugs he bought the traders probably have a summer home.
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Not if you buy American.
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Most of the marijuana found in the United States is grown in the United States and all drugs should simply be decriminalized taxed a regulated like tobacco and alcohol all prohibition does is create criminal enterprises if the drug is legal and yields no profit their is no reason to kill each other over it. Why is it that its harder for kids to get cigarettes and alcohol than it is heroin crack pot meth ect because its controlled and regulated. I mean really its such a simple logical look the the prohibition of alcohol and the Violence and criminal empires it created its how many drug cartels were their that imported narcotics into the united states from the 1800s-1930s ? And at the person saying we need harsher punishments for drugs smuggling drugs in most of other country's that bring in coke and heroin punish it with the death penalty obviously that doesn't work you know because it perfect logic that someone with an illegal plant should spend more time in prison than someone who rapes children
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Yes, they should be responsible. However, I believe the legalization of these drugs internationally would be even better, sponsored by the government or approved and legalized vendors. I am Colombian, and drugs have ruined by country. However, if they don't legalize, then they must fight.
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Dude you got a very strong argument there. Sadly it is the true the major consumers here in USA are idnereeclty responsible for the things going on down there and the things going on down there are very ugly. Consumers here. Producers there. Buyers here Drug lords there. Drug lords get kill violence and destruction of communities. This drug bussiness creates jobs and for some you got two choices immigrate illegally (chances of getting caught or die and problems with the goverment) to USA or become a drug dealer (average life when you become one 4 years) leaving a family wife widowed and kids with no father figure leave alone for some years mom dies kids grow to repeat the same cycle immigrate or become a drug leader some do neither grow up turn to be crazy and become alcoholic and drug addcits. The Mexican social fabric gets disrupted and does not stop more grief to a nation already full open wounds and if the Mexican literature and writer Octavio Paz is correct Mexicanos siguen siendo hijos de la chingada Mexican are and will be sons of the motherf*** bitch idk if that translates to that ... for not seens they dreams realized and achivied ...
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There were thousands of killings of innocent people in Colombia 10 years ago due to the drug trade. America is the largest consumer of south American illegal Drugs. Now the murder rate in Mexico is going thru the roof in drug wars and the illegal drug trade is closer to the USA than it was before. So the real question is.. Can we apply legal punishement to college students for funding the Drug/Murder trade?
Law & Ethics - 5 Answers
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Both. And yes, we should be punishing people more for drug possession/use. But society these days is so dam confused, uncaring, high, and ignorant. For god sakes, Lady GaGa was found on coke, and she said in a report that she does pot and she is proud of it. Why is she not in jail? Why in god's name is Charlie Sheen not in jail? Hell, with all the drugs he bought the traders probably have a summer home.
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Not if you buy American.
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Most of the marijuana found in the United States is grown in the United States and all drugs should simply be decriminalized taxed a regulated like tobacco and alcohol all prohibition does is create criminal enterprises if the drug is legal and yields no profit their is no reason to kill each other over it. Why is it that its harder for kids to get cigarettes and alcohol than it is heroin crack pot meth ect because its controlled and regulated. I mean really its such a simple logical look the the prohibition of alcohol and the Violence and criminal empires it created its how many drug cartels were their that imported narcotics into the united states from the 1800s-1930s ? And at the person saying we need harsher punishments for drugs smuggling drugs in most of other country's that bring in coke and heroin punish it with the death penalty obviously that doesn't work you know because it perfect logic that someone with an illegal plant should spend more time in prison than someone who rapes children
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Yes, they should be responsible. However, I believe the legalization of these drugs internationally would be even better, sponsored by the government or approved and legalized vendors. I am Colombian, and drugs have ruined by country. However, if they don't legalize, then they must fight.
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Dude you got a very strong argument there. Sadly it is the true the major consumers here in USA are idnereeclty responsible for the things going on down there and the things going on down there are very ugly. Consumers here. Producers there. Buyers here Drug lords there. Drug lords get kill violence and destruction of communities. This drug bussiness creates jobs and for some you got two choices immigrate illegally (chances of getting caught or die and problems with the goverment) to USA or become a drug dealer (average life when you become one 4 years) leaving a family wife widowed and kids with no father figure leave alone for some years mom dies kids grow to repeat the same cycle immigrate or become a drug leader some do neither grow up turn to be crazy and become alcoholic and drug addcits. The Mexican social fabric gets disrupted and does not stop more grief to a nation already full open wounds and if the Mexican literature and writer Octavio Paz is correct Mexicanos siguen siendo hijos de la chingada Mexican are and will be sons of the motherf*** bitch idk if that translates to that ... for not seens they dreams realized and achivied ...
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
What gpa do you need to get into Colombia?
What gpa do you need to get into Colombia?
-I'm 25th im my class -My current GPA is 3.94 Next Year Im taking: -AP Chemistry -AP Calculus AB -Physics -AP US Gov/AP Economics -Acc. Language Arts 11 Also-I am currently a sophomore in highschool, I participate in student council and student congress. Do you think i have a good chance of getting into Colombia? I am also taking Spanish 4.
Primary & Secondary Education - 4 Answers
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4.0
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if you can't spell the name of the school right, i don't think you have a shot at all!
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You are still young. I would definitely take all the AP classes you can get so you can raise your GPA. You cant always tell if they will pick you remember many students are going to apply who have 4.0's and who are very well rounded who do sports. Make yourself different by doing something that will stand out. Taking up an internship is always good and shows them that you are dedicated.
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Well, as you have it spelled - COLOMBIA that is the name of a country in South America. You can go there with any grades. If you are talking about Columbia, the University then your GPA seems good. It does worry me tho that you can't properly spell the name of the University you hope to apply to.
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-I'm 25th im my class -My current GPA is 3.94 Next Year Im taking: -AP Chemistry -AP Calculus AB -Physics -AP US Gov/AP Economics -Acc. Language Arts 11 Also-I am currently a sophomore in highschool, I participate in student council and student congress. Do you think i have a good chance of getting into Colombia? I am also taking Spanish 4.
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4.0
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if you can't spell the name of the school right, i don't think you have a shot at all!
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You are still young. I would definitely take all the AP classes you can get so you can raise your GPA. You cant always tell if they will pick you remember many students are going to apply who have 4.0's and who are very well rounded who do sports. Make yourself different by doing something that will stand out. Taking up an internship is always good and shows them that you are dedicated.
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Well, as you have it spelled - COLOMBIA that is the name of a country in South America. You can go there with any grades. If you are talking about Columbia, the University then your GPA seems good. It does worry me tho that you can't properly spell the name of the University you hope to apply to.
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
I am a student looking to pursue a PhD in Economics in the U.S. What are some good schools?
I am a student looking to pursue a PhD in Economics in the U.S. What are some good schools?
I am currently a student at Universidad de los Andes in Bogota, Colombia. I am also looking for financial aid--preferably fellowships--for international students.
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Some of the universities universally regarded as having excellent doctoral programs in economics include: Harvard, Princeton, New York University, University of Chicago, Stanford, UCLA, UC-Berkeley, Northwestern University, University of Pennsylvania, Yale. There are of course hundreds of others.
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
Student visa and Temp residence entitled to MSP in BC?
Student visa and Temp residence entitled to MSP in BC?
Does anyone know if we travel into Canada on a Student visa and have TEMPORARY residence in British Colombia, if we are entitled to the MSP (Medical services plan - BC equivalent of UK NHS) and all it's benefits. Can't find any websites confirming this.
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You are not entitled to a health plan. Unless you have residency in Canada, pay taxes and work. Best to get private insurance or contact your NHS back home.
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Check here: http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/insurance/msp_register.html#appEligibility
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Friday, October 1, 2010
How long does the process of student visa takes?
How long does the process of student visa takes?
Filled out my request for a university student from Denver, Colorado. I am awaiting a response. to proceed to the next step of filling the visa formularion and thus send it to the American Embassy in Colombia. my question is how long it takes to give me a student visa? college next semester begins in the fall of 2010. wanted to know if I have to travel to that date or I can travel as soon as I get the visa. or someone has experience in this case, who can explain everything about this visa. Thx
Embassies & Consulates - 1 Answers
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Most embassies can print the visa the day after the interview if everything was in order and you were authorized by the officer. You may apply for a student visa up to 120 days in advance, and enter the U.S. up to 30 days before the program start date listed on your I-20 form from the University. It's best to apply for your visa well in advance in case there are any problems or your application requires additional processing. If you wish to enter more than 30 days before the start of the program, you'll need to apply for and qualify for a visitor visa and change non-immigrant status in the U.S. with an I-539 application ($300). You need to make this intent clear to the consular officer at the Embassy/Consulate and the Customs and Border Patrol immigration inspector at the port of entry.
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Filled out my request for a university student from Denver, Colorado. I am awaiting a response. to proceed to the next step of filling the visa formularion and thus send it to the American Embassy in Colombia. my question is how long it takes to give me a student visa? college next semester begins in the fall of 2010. wanted to know if I have to travel to that date or I can travel as soon as I get the visa. or someone has experience in this case, who can explain everything about this visa. Thx
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Most embassies can print the visa the day after the interview if everything was in order and you were authorized by the officer. You may apply for a student visa up to 120 days in advance, and enter the U.S. up to 30 days before the program start date listed on your I-20 form from the University. It's best to apply for your visa well in advance in case there are any problems or your application requires additional processing. If you wish to enter more than 30 days before the start of the program, you'll need to apply for and qualify for a visitor visa and change non-immigrant status in the U.S. with an I-539 application ($300). You need to make this intent clear to the consular officer at the Embassy/Consulate and the Customs and Border Patrol immigration inspector at the port of entry.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Im traveling to Colombia for 7 days and I was wondering how much to bring?
Im traveling to Colombia for 7 days and I was wondering how much to bring?
Im traveling to Colombia for 7 days and I was wondering how much to bring? I am a poor student on a budget so I do have a spending limit. thanks in advance I will be in Medellin
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where is that ?
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one or two hundred dollars.
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Get a Debit card! Use that to get Colombian cash from ATM machines. Don't bring a lot of currency, just fifty bucks to get you around until you find an ATM. Then take out what you need and only that. The charge for this security is very small when you consider the safety it will buy you. ATMs are virtually everywhere. Do be careful when you use one to know who is standing around you, or use the ones inside a grocery store or a pharmacy. They are safest. It's the best and safest way to handle money in Colombia.
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Depends on where you are going in Colombia.
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Edison is right. Take your ATM card. I like DaVivienda you can get 500k pesos per day. DONT take a lot of cash. Good way to get robbed or worse. Dont flash cash.. and if at all possible hang with friends who speak spanish.
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Medellin is awesome I live here, how is your spanish?? Hook me up if you want or need any help. Edison is def. right the service charge is 1.50 gbp and carrying a debit card is safer here than anywhere else in the world as even if you lose it, for someone else to use it they will have to provide a matching name photo ID + your passport number to pay for anything. So it's all good. When are you coming? We have the Christmas lights up at the moment and they are amazing
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Im traveling to Colombia for 7 days and I was wondering how much to bring? I am a poor student on a budget so I do have a spending limit. thanks in advance I will be in Medellin
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where is that ?
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one or two hundred dollars.
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Get a Debit card! Use that to get Colombian cash from ATM machines. Don't bring a lot of currency, just fifty bucks to get you around until you find an ATM. Then take out what you need and only that. The charge for this security is very small when you consider the safety it will buy you. ATMs are virtually everywhere. Do be careful when you use one to know who is standing around you, or use the ones inside a grocery store or a pharmacy. They are safest. It's the best and safest way to handle money in Colombia.
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Depends on where you are going in Colombia.
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Edison is right. Take your ATM card. I like DaVivienda you can get 500k pesos per day. DONT take a lot of cash. Good way to get robbed or worse. Dont flash cash.. and if at all possible hang with friends who speak spanish.
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Medellin is awesome I live here, how is your spanish?? Hook me up if you want or need any help. Edison is def. right the service charge is 1.50 gbp and carrying a debit card is safer here than anywhere else in the world as even if you lose it, for someone else to use it they will have to provide a matching name photo ID + your passport number to pay for anything. So it's all good. When are you coming? We have the Christmas lights up at the moment and they are amazing
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
i have a friend who lives in colombia, south america and she wants to visit me in the US. what do we do?
i have a friend who lives in colombia, south america and she wants to visit me in the US. what do we do?
My friend is a student at the university in colombia, south america. when her term is finished she wants to visit here for a few months, but she says i have to write a letter of invitation to her and i have to go through an investigation with an embassy or something. we don't really understand. please help.
Other - Latin America - 5 Answers
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Here's the scoop. Colombians are required to have a Visa to travel here. That would take time and can be hard to get. Americans can visit there as a tourist on their passports. So you can go there. I know of a 3rd option. You may both visit Panama on your passports. As of 4 years ago Colombians no longer need visas to travel and tour there.
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just google it. "US travel from Colombia"...or tell her to check on a "Student Visa". I think that this is the easiest. good luck
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She will have to apply for a B-2 visa...starting with the page below and following all instructions there. You may write a letter for her to submit with her application. You need to give your name, address, contact info, and state that you will provide housing and meet all your friends financial needs while she is in the states. she will submit your letter with her application. However, often , that letter actually means nothing. The BIG thing the visa officer at her interview will look for is that she has compelling reasons to return to her home when her approved time in the u.S. is up. This is very hard for a young university student to do. They will be looking for proof that she has a home of her own, a business, a large amount of money in the bank. They ALWAYS presume that the person applying for a tourist visa id going to violate that visa and stay in the U.S. They clearly state that on the visa application site. It happens so often, that it is therfore almost impossible for a young person from Latin America to get a visa to the U.S....even with a sponsor. If she happens to be from a very wealthy family and still lives with them, she may have a chance.
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I wouldn't get involved. Its very difficult and you could face problems if she decides to stay here permanently.
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Elizabeth: first you need to know is the US government trough they embassy in Colombia is who decide who is come and who is not. The process for a Colombian obtain the visa is the follow: make the appointment in the Us embassy in Bogota and pay the fee for,this just allow to you friend can see the INS officer , from there , they will see and check different things like what she do in Colombia,income,if she have warnings on US, and other aspects, basic they look for she don't come to stay here as Illegal. Is a different types of visa: tourist,business,work,fiance,training and others and each one have conditions,requirements and benefices on each category and any one is only approval by the Embassy,is weird but some times you have every thing to come here and they denied you and other times just give you the visa just with out ask nothing, the document you friend ask is probably 2 letters: one is a just plain invitation where you wrote you are invite this friend because....... the second one is a legal form call I134 I believe, and is affidavit where you make you self responsible for you friend housing and boring for specific times days , you will found the form in the INS web site, but even you send this letter is not guaranty of she is going to get her visa. I suggest she toke the chance and see if the luck is with her and go to the embassy and follow the process, the second option you fly to Colombia and in that case the only risk is you wanna stay there since is so beautifully, and the third option will be meet in some other country probable like Panama where you don't need visa and she just pay $5 for her visa ( she buy the permit in the panama airport at the customs) or maybe costa rica but in that case she need to get visa.
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My friend is a student at the university in colombia, south america. when her term is finished she wants to visit here for a few months, but she says i have to write a letter of invitation to her and i have to go through an investigation with an embassy or something. we don't really understand. please help.
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Here's the scoop. Colombians are required to have a Visa to travel here. That would take time and can be hard to get. Americans can visit there as a tourist on their passports. So you can go there. I know of a 3rd option. You may both visit Panama on your passports. As of 4 years ago Colombians no longer need visas to travel and tour there.
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just google it. "US travel from Colombia"...or tell her to check on a "Student Visa". I think that this is the easiest. good luck
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She will have to apply for a B-2 visa...starting with the page below and following all instructions there. You may write a letter for her to submit with her application. You need to give your name, address, contact info, and state that you will provide housing and meet all your friends financial needs while she is in the states. she will submit your letter with her application. However, often , that letter actually means nothing. The BIG thing the visa officer at her interview will look for is that she has compelling reasons to return to her home when her approved time in the u.S. is up. This is very hard for a young university student to do. They will be looking for proof that she has a home of her own, a business, a large amount of money in the bank. They ALWAYS presume that the person applying for a tourist visa id going to violate that visa and stay in the U.S. They clearly state that on the visa application site. It happens so often, that it is therfore almost impossible for a young person from Latin America to get a visa to the U.S....even with a sponsor. If she happens to be from a very wealthy family and still lives with them, she may have a chance.
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I wouldn't get involved. Its very difficult and you could face problems if she decides to stay here permanently.
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Elizabeth: first you need to know is the US government trough they embassy in Colombia is who decide who is come and who is not. The process for a Colombian obtain the visa is the follow: make the appointment in the Us embassy in Bogota and pay the fee for,this just allow to you friend can see the INS officer , from there , they will see and check different things like what she do in Colombia,income,if she have warnings on US, and other aspects, basic they look for she don't come to stay here as Illegal. Is a different types of visa: tourist,business,work,fiance,training and others and each one have conditions,requirements and benefices on each category and any one is only approval by the Embassy,is weird but some times you have every thing to come here and they denied you and other times just give you the visa just with out ask nothing, the document you friend ask is probably 2 letters: one is a just plain invitation where you wrote you are invite this friend because....... the second one is a legal form call I134 I believe, and is affidavit where you make you self responsible for you friend housing and boring for specific times days , you will found the form in the INS web site, but even you send this letter is not guaranty of she is going to get her visa. I suggest she toke the chance and see if the luck is with her and go to the embassy and follow the process, the second option you fly to Colombia and in that case the only risk is you wanna stay there since is so beautifully, and the third option will be meet in some other country probable like Panama where you don't need visa and she just pay $5 for her visa ( she buy the permit in the panama airport at the customs) or maybe costa rica but in that case she need to get visa.
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Which town in Colombia is best to learn a language?
Which town in Colombia is best to learn a language?
I am returning to Colombia, which I visited on my gap year four years ago, in order to take a place up on a language course, hopefully live with a family, and finally learn Spanish, which I've always wanted to do. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on which town is best. I liked Cali, Bogota, Medellin and Cartagena, all for different reasons. I would love to go to a young, vibrant town, good for student life, where I can meet lots of fun people and have a lot to do, but also a place whose universities/colleges/language schools have an excellent reputation. Any advice would be most appreciated! is Spanish in Cali a lot more difficult to understand than in Bogota then?
Other - Latin America - 8 Answers
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I think you can travel to Cali, which is towards the north of Colombia. It's remarkably beautiful and different from most other Colombian cities. Cali, surrounded by mountains, rainforests and of course the increasing rate in its infrastrctural developments. You've got Salsa, friends and of course a remarkable mixture of both Spanish and Indian (Amerindian) descendants living together in one city. As for Bogota, which is the capital of Colombia, is a lively city but the crime rate is very high. Even though that recent reports say that crime may have reduced, viloent protests in the capital do occur occassionally. You can therefore, cosider Cali as a substitute option. Your studies on Colombia and its history would also be highlighted during you're visit in Colombia for Spanish language studies.
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Colombia has beautiful cities, but keep in mind that what you're looking for is a place to learn spanish. I'd suggest the capital ,of course, Bogota.
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Go to Bogota, you will find all of that, plus the Spanish accent in Bogota is very neutral, easier to understand than the other cities you mentioned. Bogota also has some of the best Universities.
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I would say bogota because it has the clearest spanish. It also has the best culture and nightlife.
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I agree with nmaria, Bogota for having the best universities. (People have nicknamed our capital the Athens of South America for that simple fact mentioned).
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I would go to Cali. It is minutes away from cold weather, has an amazing weather all day and not to mention the 5pm breeze it is famous for! People in Cali are much nicer to strangers than people in Bogota, maybe it;s the cold... lol. Besides, there are the same language schools basically, but less people will talk to you in english in Cali which helps you learn faster... and if you feel like going home you can always stop by Martyn's, a bar owned by an american (John Martyn) with american music and drinks which will make you feel at home!
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Well...Bogota, Medellin and Cali are consider the best...but, the best for what you are looking for is Cali. Salsa and everything is over there. Cali is also consider the youngest city, and it has many places to pass a good time, Universities are good in cali, specially UNIVALLE. it's one of the best in Latin america and you always find things to do in Cali. Medellin is kind of the same thing. Bogota too, the difference is that bogota is colder, but it's a big metropolis like new york city or LA...good luck
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The best is Bogota
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I am returning to Colombia, which I visited on my gap year four years ago, in order to take a place up on a language course, hopefully live with a family, and finally learn Spanish, which I've always wanted to do. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on which town is best. I liked Cali, Bogota, Medellin and Cartagena, all for different reasons. I would love to go to a young, vibrant town, good for student life, where I can meet lots of fun people and have a lot to do, but also a place whose universities/colleges/language schools have an excellent reputation. Any advice would be most appreciated! is Spanish in Cali a lot more difficult to understand than in Bogota then?
Other - Latin America - 8 Answers
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I think you can travel to Cali, which is towards the north of Colombia. It's remarkably beautiful and different from most other Colombian cities. Cali, surrounded by mountains, rainforests and of course the increasing rate in its infrastrctural developments. You've got Salsa, friends and of course a remarkable mixture of both Spanish and Indian (Amerindian) descendants living together in one city. As for Bogota, which is the capital of Colombia, is a lively city but the crime rate is very high. Even though that recent reports say that crime may have reduced, viloent protests in the capital do occur occassionally. You can therefore, cosider Cali as a substitute option. Your studies on Colombia and its history would also be highlighted during you're visit in Colombia for Spanish language studies.
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Colombia has beautiful cities, but keep in mind that what you're looking for is a place to learn spanish. I'd suggest the capital ,of course, Bogota.
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Go to Bogota, you will find all of that, plus the Spanish accent in Bogota is very neutral, easier to understand than the other cities you mentioned. Bogota also has some of the best Universities.
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I would say bogota because it has the clearest spanish. It also has the best culture and nightlife.
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I agree with nmaria, Bogota for having the best universities. (People have nicknamed our capital the Athens of South America for that simple fact mentioned).
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I would go to Cali. It is minutes away from cold weather, has an amazing weather all day and not to mention the 5pm breeze it is famous for! People in Cali are much nicer to strangers than people in Bogota, maybe it;s the cold... lol. Besides, there are the same language schools basically, but less people will talk to you in english in Cali which helps you learn faster... and if you feel like going home you can always stop by Martyn's, a bar owned by an american (John Martyn) with american music and drinks which will make you feel at home!
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Well...Bogota, Medellin and Cali are consider the best...but, the best for what you are looking for is Cali. Salsa and everything is over there. Cali is also consider the youngest city, and it has many places to pass a good time, Universities are good in cali, specially UNIVALLE. it's one of the best in Latin america and you always find things to do in Cali. Medellin is kind of the same thing. Bogota too, the difference is that bogota is colder, but it's a big metropolis like new york city or LA...good luck
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The best is Bogota
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
How to change a work visa to a student visa in US?
How to change a work visa to a student visa in US?
I am currently working in the US for a family. I already extended once and I am scheduled to go back at the end of the year. I would like to change my visa from a work visa to student visa so I can finish studying here and keep working for the family here, they want me to stay with them. I was wondering how long the process took and how I would do it. I already have a degree in English and French from a college back home in Colombia.
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you'd first have to apply and be accepted at a US university or college. they would have to issue you an I-20 student form and register you in the SEVIS student database. at that point, you would need to file an I-539 with USCIS to change status. if it's approved, you could remain in the US in student status, but if you left the US and wanted to return, you'd have to apply for a student visa back home before you could come back. you can find the form at www.uscis.gov in the forms section. I think the filing fee is $300.
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I am currently working in the US for a family. I already extended once and I am scheduled to go back at the end of the year. I would like to change my visa from a work visa to student visa so I can finish studying here and keep working for the family here, they want me to stay with them. I was wondering how long the process took and how I would do it. I already have a degree in English and French from a college back home in Colombia.
Immigration - 1 Answers
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you'd first have to apply and be accepted at a US university or college. they would have to issue you an I-20 student form and register you in the SEVIS student database. at that point, you would need to file an I-539 with USCIS to change status. if it's approved, you could remain in the US in student status, but if you left the US and wanted to return, you'd have to apply for a student visa back home before you could come back. you can find the form at www.uscis.gov in the forms section. I think the filing fee is $300.
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
ESL teach at a University in Colombia and I need help with ideas of how to teach phonetics to Spanish speakers
ESL teach at a University in Colombia and I need help with ideas of how to teach phonetics to Spanish speakers
I am a Canadian teacher and I am teaching at a University in Colombia, my students are very frustrated with the English language at the moment, as they believe everything is pronounced completely differently from how it is spelt. I would like to teach them phonetics and though I have experience explaining phonetics to children, does anyone have an idea as to the best way to begin with university students?
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I suggest books and cassette tapes or Cd's for Spanish speaking people who are studying English.
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Hi. I teach community ESL to adult Spanish speakers in San Francisco and my curriculum is very flexible. Therefore I use Dr. Seuss books like Hop on Pop and Green Eggs and Ham to teach reading. Many but not all Dr. Seuss books were written specifically for teaching phonetics, so the words are chosen for this purpose. Be careful in choosing the right book - some are more useful than others. My students also love the books because they are fun and silly.
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spelt?? Anyways, I've had success in working with mirrors and minimal pairs. Sometimes it's the placement of articulation (tongue, teeth, lips, palate, etc) that throws ELLs off. Don't work it to the point of frustration, though. Come up with a few patterned examples (ie., bill, will, fulfill, until, pill, ill / bell, well, fell, tell, relevant, telephone, elephant...).
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Saturday, August 14, 2010
is any cheap, very cheap way to get a student visa in canada, i am from colombia?
is any cheap, very cheap way to get a student visa in canada, i am from colombia?
i am from colombia, i speak english-spanish, currently i am living in Colombia i want to move to canada using student visa, maybe i will get some french lessons in quebeq. ok my point: i am looking for a very cheap school, becasue y have to pay tickets, house and school, plus visa papers. do you know any? any info is great. thank you and have a nice day thank you
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You may be allowed to work in Canada if you meet one of the following requirements: You want to work as a graduate assistant; Your employment is part of a course of study, such as a work term during the year, as in cooperative programs; You want to work on campus; or You want to work after graduation in a study-related job for up to one year So you must try to find out work there rather than finding a cheap way to go there.
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i am from colombia, i speak english-spanish, currently i am living in Colombia i want to move to canada using student visa, maybe i will get some french lessons in quebeq. ok my point: i am looking for a very cheap school, becasue y have to pay tickets, house and school, plus visa papers. do you know any? any info is great. thank you and have a nice day thank you
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You may be allowed to work in Canada if you meet one of the following requirements: You want to work as a graduate assistant; Your employment is part of a course of study, such as a work term during the year, as in cooperative programs; You want to work on campus; or You want to work after graduation in a study-related job for up to one year So you must try to find out work there rather than finding a cheap way to go there.
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Saturday, August 7, 2010
They put me in the wrong grade ( i'm a foreign student from colombia) what can i do?
They put me in the wrong grade ( i'm a foreign student from colombia) what can i do?
I came to Miami from Colombia and over there there are 11 grades (12 actually since "transition" is like first grade) i has in 9th so they were supposed to put me in 10th (i was seeing all the things 10 graders are learning now i was even a little more advanced) but they put me as if i was a freshmen because i didn't have the credits and apparently in florida there is no law that says you could do an equivalence and put you in a grade your "not" in so basically they said if i was in 9th they'll put me in 9th (not giving a crap of how the colombian system works) I need to be in TENTH grade WHAT CAN I DO (i studied in miami before in 6 & 7th grade but i left to colombia) please help PS: someone said that theres an office that does the equivalence of the credits for foreign students?????
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Go to the high school office and tell them you need to speak with someone about your graduation requirements and credit -- that person will probably be the guidance counselor assigned to you. They can help you figure out transfer credit from your time in Colombia, or if you can move into the appropriate classes. The important thing is to make them want to help you -- don't attack them for making a mistake, just let them know what you need and ask how you can make it happen. Good luck!
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A mi me hicieron lo mismo hace varios años, se suponÃa que tenia que entrar a segundo pero entré a primero y me atrasaron un año mi vida. Creen que la educación Colombiana es peor pero ni ellos mismos se miran. No se que puedas hacer
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Sunday, August 1, 2010
Student Visa from Colombia to USA?
Student Visa from Colombia to USA?
My boyfriend wants to travel here to the USA from Colombia, South America to take English classes next year. We were wondering how long it takes to get a student Visa from there to here? Also what are the steps he needs to take to get over successfully with a student Visa?
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go to this website. www.nomenglobal.com They have all the steps. Also, email chris.padilla@nomenglobal.com Hes great with VISA questions.
Student Visa from Colombia to USA?
My boyfriend wants to travel here to the USA from Colombia, South America to take English classes next year. We were wondering how long it takes to get a student Visa from there to here? Also what are the steps he needs to take to get over successfully with a student Visa?
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go to this website. www.nomenglobal.com They have all the steps. Also, email chris.padilla@nomenglobal.com Hes great with VISA questions.
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
How is student life in University of North British Colombia and Prince George, BC?
How is student life in University of North British Colombia and Prince George, BC?
I want to study in Int. Studies in UNBC as an international student. Can any one tell me about the student life and off campus job in Prince George, BC?? Is it too cold area??
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Don't expect to see a lot of sunshine or go out without a coat on for most of the year. Frankly it is a rather boring place. If you want to go to BC and want a relatively small institution then think instead about the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
im from canada, and i want to be an international student IN bogota colombia?
im from canada, and i want to be an international student IN bogota colombia?
but i cant find an organization! And I need one that's trustworthy too, if i end up in bogota i want to be in a nice neighborhood, can someone help me out here?
Other - Latin America - 3 Answers
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i know this one http://www.nuevalengua.com/spanish/index.htm
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I would Call Colegio Nueva Granada. (www.cng.edu) They would be a great place to start if you are looking for something in the K-12.
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if ur thinking college i would go with Los Andes it the best private university in Colombia
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
what do you think about ahmadinejad invitation for colombia university student to visit university in iran ?
what do you think about ahmadinejad invitation for colombia university student to visit university in iran ?
is it a good? and is anyone will take it? is it good or bad? and is anyone will take it?
Other - Education - 2 Answers
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I wouldn't go, or let any of my kids go, there probably is a set up waiting for them.
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It might be a good idea for American students to visit Tehran, so they can see what it looked like .
is it a good? and is anyone will take it? is it good or bad? and is anyone will take it?
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I wouldn't go, or let any of my kids go, there probably is a set up waiting for them.
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It might be a good idea for American students to visit Tehran, so they can see what it looked like .
Thursday, July 1, 2010
how can I host an exchange student in Colombia?
how can I host an exchange student in Colombia?
I have been searching up exchange student agencies, but they only look for north american families to host international students. I am 17 and I have been an exchange student in Germany before. I also lived in the US for 5 years and I was born in Brazil. I now live in Colombia and I would love to host a student here! My brother is leaving for a year so I`ll be lonely with my parents! If you are interested write your email address below and I will contact you!
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Your best bet is to use an exchange program. YFU and AFS both exchange to Colombia, contact them and apply! http://www.yfu.org/co/index.html http://www.afs.org.co/col_sp/home
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Rotary Youth Exchange is another possible source for exchange students. If you get in touch with your local Rotary Club I'm sure they'd have a student for you to host.
I have been searching up exchange student agencies, but they only look for north american families to host international students. I am 17 and I have been an exchange student in Germany before. I also lived in the US for 5 years and I was born in Brazil. I now live in Colombia and I would love to host a student here! My brother is leaving for a year so I`ll be lonely with my parents! If you are interested write your email address below and I will contact you!
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Your best bet is to use an exchange program. YFU and AFS both exchange to Colombia, contact them and apply! http://www.yfu.org/co/index.html http://www.afs.org.co/col_sp/home
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Rotary Youth Exchange is another possible source for exchange students. If you get in touch with your local Rotary Club I'm sure they'd have a student for you to host.
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