What is my english level?
Hi Im a student of english language in Colombia, I have studied english for 8 years and I want to become fully fluent. I posted my voice on youtube for you to listen to my speech. Thanks for advices and comments about my level. the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5tb79oFTdg Thank u in advanced guys! Additional Details link again: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5tb79oFTdg
Languages - 1 Answers
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your English is really good, of course you can improve on it. the only thing you can do is going back to the US.
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Friday, December 28, 2012
Friday, December 7, 2012
What Are My Chances Of Getting Into These Schools?
What Are My Chances Of Getting Into These Schools?
I got a 1730 on my SATs, but if i add up the best scores since i took them twice, then it would be an 1800. Also, i took 3 SAT Subject Tests. I am not sure what my GPA is but out of my 100, i know that my high school average is a 95. I am 22 in my class out of about 500. I have ran varsity cross country for two years now. I have played JV bowling and track for two years, and JV tennis for one year and JV cross country for another year. Also i am most likely to be in Varsity tennis this year. I am now a senior, and i have taken one honors class, and i am taking another now, and i am going to take another next semester. I am part of Student Council. I am Colombia, and i was born there and lived there until i was 8. I am fluent in both English and Spanish. Also, i was a waiter once. The schools that i think that i have a good chance are: Ohio State, UConn, NortheasternU Some schools that i might have a small chance: BostonU, PennState(Main) And err, im aming very high here: NYU, UPenn I want to study business, and so what im wondering if you guys could help me out here by telling me if im aming wayy too high, or if my expections . Thanks [:
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you could get into some NYU programs, not sure about Stern School of Business though due to your SAT scores. My SAT was 1830, I was 22 in my class of about 300, my GPA was around the same as yours, and I DID get into NYU (Tisch though, not Stern)....all the extra curriculars wont get you that much farther than your transcript would. write a killer essay and pray alot, the acceptance rate goes down every year. apply early D to increase your odds. Uconn is easy to get into....im from ct...everyone gets in....northeastern and BU not so much. I would think Uconn, Ohio state are your safety's, Boston and Northeastern are your goals, NYU and UPenn are reaches (not sure about UPenn tho, just assuming on that one) GOOD LUCK!
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Well, I can't say too much for some of the other schools, but I am a UConn alumni and I applied to their business school as an incoming freshmen back during my 2001-2002 senior year of high school. Back when I applied, the SAT was out of 1600, so I'll give you my stats to see if you can get an idea of if you are along the same lines as I am. I also applied to Penn State and was accepted but chose UConn over Penn State. I had a 1060 SAT score (not that high) but I had a 3.9 GPA out of 4.0 and my entire senior class schedule in high school was all AP classes (except for gym/health class). I was in a lot of activities and clubs too, so I guess that helped. I would say that UConn (during my time of application) was considered easy to get into, but only if you're a CT resident. However, by the time I was a senior at UConn, lots of incoming freshmen that I met (CT residents) were telling me that UConn is NOT easy to get into anymore and how a lot of their friends had to enroll in community colleges because they were rejected. To help you put it into perspective a little more, I was a NJ resident so I got into both UConn and Penn State as an out-of-state student. Also, I've seen some idiots from my high school graduating class get accepted into BU, so you should be ok for that school if you keep your grades up. I hope you found this information somewhat useful and good luck in your future endeavors!
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Saturday, December 1, 2012
Is this a good essay ?
Is this a good essay ?
Success. It is an idea that has perpetually consternated and challenged all levels of society throughout time. Every day, individuals from all around the globe dream and work hard with determination to pursue their passion. I am one of these individuals. I am a determined individual who seeks success. I aspire to become a true visionary, an innovator, and an influential leader in society. I will grow to be this figure by pursuing my passions for business associated to the development of sustainable energy and with my strong educational foundation already in place; I only lack one other indispensable tool: the HP DV6t powerful performance Laptop. Even as a young student back in rural Colombia, I always wondered how the minds of prominent leaders worked. I often questioned the nature of their actions and studied character. My intellectual curiosity rapidly developed into a fascination for business, the environment and most importantly leadership. This has become central component in my interests and academic character. This undeniable fervor for leadership has created, in me, an insatiable hunger for being part of these studies on a professional scale, and has created in me an aspiring engineer and entrepreneur. 15 years from now, I envision myself as a 30 years old with a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and a master’s in business and administration. I visualized myself making revolutionary breakthroughs research and discoveries in the fields of green technology side by side with the industry’s finest engineers and business associates. The vocations that I wish to pursue require continuous research, organization, and examination of contemporary studies, inventions, and innovations. Hence, it is imperative that I acquire a device which will assist me in my quest for success. The HP DV6t Laptop will facilitate my endeavors and develop as well as enhance the attributes that are vital for me to become an individual who has made a difference in today’s energy conscious society. The HP DV6t will promote a characteristic that is fundamental for a leader: curiosity. It promotes curiosity by allowing me to easily access the free flow and exchange of valuable ideas which the virtual world offers. I will enable me to stay up to date on current financial situations and political trends. In addition, it will also allow me to research important concepts anywhere I go, due to its perfect balance between mobility, size, and performance. I will be able to download informational recordings and will be able to comfortably watch and listen to them in high def. on the 15.6" screen and quad speakers system with extra amps. Furthermore, it will help me satisfy my intellectual curiosity with its 2nd generation Intel Core i3 processor technology along with the Norton Internet Security program; this will permit me to browse and explore the web for inspiration and the world’s most powerful ideas with great convenience and protection. The HP DV6t also supports an additional trait that is ideal for a leader: organization and excellence. The HP DV6t supports the organizational aspect of things by allowing me to research as well as to collect data for both business models and scientific inquiries. Its Intel HT Technology allows me to access data I need, when I need it, due to its premium Intel Turbo Boost Technology, which help users automatically speed up the system for more accurate results. The HP DV6t’s 6GB memory and 640GB hard drive will allow me to run large business software and statistics programs which deal though complex business information with remarkable efficiency. >>>IM MISSING THE CONCLUSION <<<< Can you please rate from 1-10 ? Thank you
Homework Help - 1 Answers
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Wow great job! I give you a 10 :) Are you 15 years old? You are really intelligent for your age. This paper is like those that have to be written in upper divisional college courses.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Fiance visa affidavit of support?
Fiance visa affidavit of support?
My name is Javier and I am a united states citizen throught naturalization. My fiance is currently living in Colombia South America and i would like to bring her over the States to marry her. I applied for a 129f or fiance visa that was approved a few months ago. Yesterday she received a package with the documents and forms neccesary to send to the Colombian Embassy. One of these form is the I-134 which is an Affidavit of Support, I am currently a full time student and I generate my income from VA educational benefits (mongomery G.I Bill chaper 30) I am worry because in this form they are asking for proof of employment and salary and since I do not work it is imposible for me to to fill out. My fiance has a very close friend here in the United States who is willing to Sponsor her, Can this person sponsor her? if so, what other form do we need? thanks for you support regarding to this matter.
Immigration - 2 Answers
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You can file an I-134 for yourself as the primary sponsor (who does not meet the guidelines), and add a secondary sponsor (who does meet). Remember that you can add liquid assets to your salary. Check if you meet the 125% poverty level in income (which includes benefits) plus assets (e.g. savings) divided by 5.
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You are more than welcome to find a sponsor. my son's godfather is going throught the same thing right now. his wife has previous children bringing the family to 5. she doesnt make enought to sponsor him, so they found anotherperson to sponsor(my father). and a person can sponsor more than one case. as long as they make enough. the person sponsoring would fill out the application I-134.
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My name is Javier and I am a united states citizen throught naturalization. My fiance is currently living in Colombia South America and i would like to bring her over the States to marry her. I applied for a 129f or fiance visa that was approved a few months ago. Yesterday she received a package with the documents and forms neccesary to send to the Colombian Embassy. One of these form is the I-134 which is an Affidavit of Support, I am currently a full time student and I generate my income from VA educational benefits (mongomery G.I Bill chaper 30) I am worry because in this form they are asking for proof of employment and salary and since I do not work it is imposible for me to to fill out. My fiance has a very close friend here in the United States who is willing to Sponsor her, Can this person sponsor her? if so, what other form do we need? thanks for you support regarding to this matter.
Immigration - 2 Answers
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You can file an I-134 for yourself as the primary sponsor (who does not meet the guidelines), and add a secondary sponsor (who does meet). Remember that you can add liquid assets to your salary. Check if you meet the 125% poverty level in income (which includes benefits) plus assets (e.g. savings) divided by 5.
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You are more than welcome to find a sponsor. my son's godfather is going throught the same thing right now. his wife has previous children bringing the family to 5. she doesnt make enought to sponsor him, so they found anotherperson to sponsor(my father). and a person can sponsor more than one case. as long as they make enough. the person sponsoring would fill out the application I-134.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Vancouver or Edmonton for Education?
Vancouver or Edmonton for Education?
Im a bit confused about a selection at the moment, im trying to go to Canada for my higher studies however i have an issue as to selection of cities. Firstly i have in mind BCIT (British Colombia Institute of Technology) ans NAIT (North Alberta Institute of Technology), one is in Vancouver and other in Edmonton. How my question is which is cheaper to live in as a student from the two cities. If anyone also know could you give a heads up on the quality of both institutions?
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NAIT in edmonton will be a lot cheaper when in vancouver is considered the most expensive city in canada and for the training it really depends what are you doing both are really good
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Im a bit confused about a selection at the moment, im trying to go to Canada for my higher studies however i have an issue as to selection of cities. Firstly i have in mind BCIT (British Colombia Institute of Technology) ans NAIT (North Alberta Institute of Technology), one is in Vancouver and other in Edmonton. How my question is which is cheaper to live in as a student from the two cities. If anyone also know could you give a heads up on the quality of both institutions?
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NAIT in edmonton will be a lot cheaper when in vancouver is considered the most expensive city in canada and for the training it really depends what are you doing both are really good
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Is Rutgers a good school?
Is Rutgers a good school?
I will be a sophomore in high school this year, I am an all honors student and is captain on the track team, i have a job @ Kumon, and I volunteer. However, my GPA from freshman year is a 3.7 (unweighted). I want to go to Rutgers for the first 4 years and then get into a top law school. If I am the top of my class in Rutgers could I get a scholarship from Colombia or other high-ranking law schools?
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hell yaeh. i hear its on the border line of being considered IV league.
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I will be a sophomore in high school this year, I am an all honors student and is captain on the track team, i have a job @ Kumon, and I volunteer. However, my GPA from freshman year is a 3.7 (unweighted). I want to go to Rutgers for the first 4 years and then get into a top law school. If I am the top of my class in Rutgers could I get a scholarship from Colombia or other high-ranking law schools?
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hell yaeh. i hear its on the border line of being considered IV league.
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Thursday, November 1, 2012
Is Rutgers a good school?
Is Rutgers a good school?
I will be a sophomore in high school this year, I am an all honors student and is captain on the track team, i have a job @ Kumon, and I volunteer. However, my GPA from freshman year is a 3.7 (unweighted). I want to go to Rutgers for the first 4 years and then get into a top law school. If I am the top of my class in Rutgers could I get a scholarship from Colombia or other high-ranking law schools?
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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you're jumping the gun................ too early to tell
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The fact is, where you go for your undergraduate degree doesn't matter. What you need is a good transcript. If you're at the top of your class, that's fantastic. Rutgers from what I've heard is a good school. I believe it's a Tier 1 school.
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
Do I fit the description of descendant?
Do I fit the description of descendant?
I want to apply to the Hispanic Scholarship fund but there requirement is as follows: " You or your family (parents, grandparents) must be descended from at least one of the following countries: Spain, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Uruguay, Paraguay, Cuba, Puerto Rico, or the Dominican Republic. Students from Brazil are eligible to apply. However, students from Belize, Guyana, Portugal, Suriname and French Guiana are not considered Hispanic. " My mother is from Montevideo, Uruguay, born and raised. Her parents are from Spain and moved to Uruguay. But I was born in the U.S. and am half Italian and half Spanish (dad is Italian). Since my mother is 100% Hispanic and I am only half, do I still qualify as a descendant of Uruguay?
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Yes
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Yes
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Sunday, October 14, 2012
I would like to go to college in another country..?
I would like to go to college in another country..?
i want to go to school in colombia. i just finished high school but idk how i would go about doing so..is there any schools that are connected to the usa? or a site where i can sign up to go there as an international student? please share whatever you know about this. thanks!
Studying Abroad - 4 Answers
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For something a little different, why not consider one of the G30 programs in Japan. Many universities there offer degree courses taught entirely in English, while you would also be able to learn Japanese. Generally, they low fees (compared to US schools), small class sizes, and often they also have scholarships available.
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Dont be stupid, the education here is the worst.
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First of all you need to learn the language of the country you are going to. You can look up some information on internet about Universities in Colombia. There are some Universities that are connected to the USA ,Canada and some other countries. I am Colombian and the university i go to is a pretty good University and is not expensive.
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There is another best way to earn degree online. http://www.onlineedublog.com/online-learning/
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i want to go to school in colombia. i just finished high school but idk how i would go about doing so..is there any schools that are connected to the usa? or a site where i can sign up to go there as an international student? please share whatever you know about this. thanks!
Studying Abroad - 4 Answers
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For something a little different, why not consider one of the G30 programs in Japan. Many universities there offer degree courses taught entirely in English, while you would also be able to learn Japanese. Generally, they low fees (compared to US schools), small class sizes, and often they also have scholarships available.
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Dont be stupid, the education here is the worst.
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First of all you need to learn the language of the country you are going to. You can look up some information on internet about Universities in Colombia. There are some Universities that are connected to the USA ,Canada and some other countries. I am Colombian and the university i go to is a pretty good University and is not expensive.
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There is another best way to earn degree online. http://www.onlineedublog.com/online-learning/
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Sunday, October 7, 2012
Getting into med school in canada?
Getting into med school in canada?
I have lived in the US since i was four years old, but due to a family emergency I must go live with my father in Bogota, Colombia. I will be a senior in an american college prep high-school, but I was wondering if this will affect my chances of getting in to a good pre-med school in the US or Canada. Are these schools good with accepting foreign students?
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You should take Med course in India. They are world famous and relatively cheap.
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I have lived in the US since i was four years old, but due to a family emergency I must go live with my father in Bogota, Colombia. I will be a senior in an american college prep high-school, but I was wondering if this will affect my chances of getting in to a good pre-med school in the US or Canada. Are these schools good with accepting foreign students?
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You should take Med course in India. They are world famous and relatively cheap.
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Monday, October 1, 2012
Getting into Ivy league school?
Getting into Ivy league school?
I am a B student, SAT 1500, ACT 22 (yes i know they are poor grades). The only thing I have to my benefit is a good essay, great extracurricular activities and the only thing that separates me from other people is I started a new sport at our school, which was a rugby team. We are now an official school sport. I applied to Ivy leagues just to see if by some miracle I could get in. I have had interviews with Duke and Princeton, but not Yale or Colombia. Any Chance of getting in?
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I think it is unlikely. There are, however, many good colleges that are not Ivy League. You should still be able to get into a good school.
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Friday, September 28, 2012
ENGLISH NATIVE SPEAKERS? What is my english level?
ENGLISH NATIVE SPEAKERS? What is my english level?
Hi Im a student of english language in Colombia, I have studied english for 8 years and I want to become fully fluent. I posted my voice on youtube for you to listen to my speech. Thanks for advices and comments about my level. the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5tb79oFTdg Thank u in advanced guys!
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advance*
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average
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Your english is very good. You need to know how to stop studering although, It's very good, I think your english is good enough to live in usa. Although it's good, You still need to practice a bit more so people could understand. I could clearly understand, and people can as well, im sure you can make a conversation's.
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You're English is understandable, not bad. You said you lived in the US for about 2 years, do you still know anyone in the US? If you do, you should start talking to them. Start having conversations on the phone or on Skype if you don't want to deal with phone cards and long distance stuff. You hearing a fluent English speaker should help you learn how to enunciate your words better.
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your pretty good. you studder a bit too much but overall your vocabulary and pronunciation are pretty solid. As someone who is trying to learn to speak a foreign language (french) in my native speaking country, i found that something that has helped me improve my fluent speech is reading things written in french out loud (ie books, newspapers). i see you were reading from a newspaper in the video and that makes up for not having anyone to talk to in english and it might help you out to do that alot more. also try reading more casual things than news writing. you can find transcripts of movies or TV shows online and reading those out loud to yourself will help with conversational talking. just some tips that have worked for me. good luck!
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Friday, September 14, 2012
Please help me if you know about how international schools work.?
Please help me if you know about how international schools work.?
Okay, I currently live in the US. More specific in CA. I currently attend community college and I'm working to transfer to a 4 year college. BUT I don't want to go to any college here in the US for my B.A. I want to get it somewhere in Puerto Rico or Colombia. Do US credits count in Other countries? They might in Puerto Rico since it is part of the US. But what about Colombia? What about student loans? How will they work, Do i have to get one in Colombia? and live there till im done paying it? Because I just wanna get my Bachelors in that Country. I want to come back for my Masters back to the US. I kow its complicated but someone please help!!! THANK YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH IF YOU CAN HELP ME.
Primary & Secondary Education - 6 Answers
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Purple monkey dishwasher Pass it on
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you have to contact the particular school!
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go on line
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it depends on the standards of education for the country i dont really know
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Why in the world would you go to Southern America for education? Why not Europe, I'm pretty sure it would be much easier there.
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Call or visit their consulate & they will give you information. I doubt though that other countries have enough money for loans, scholarships, etc. Usually in other countries you get in college by entrance exams which are extremely competitive. Also research universities on the Internet & contact the schools you like directly.
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Okay, I currently live in the US. More specific in CA. I currently attend community college and I'm working to transfer to a 4 year college. BUT I don't want to go to any college here in the US for my B.A. I want to get it somewhere in Puerto Rico or Colombia. Do US credits count in Other countries? They might in Puerto Rico since it is part of the US. But what about Colombia? What about student loans? How will they work, Do i have to get one in Colombia? and live there till im done paying it? Because I just wanna get my Bachelors in that Country. I want to come back for my Masters back to the US. I kow its complicated but someone please help!!! THANK YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH IF YOU CAN HELP ME.
Primary & Secondary Education - 6 Answers
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Purple monkey dishwasher Pass it on
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you have to contact the particular school!
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go on line
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it depends on the standards of education for the country i dont really know
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Why in the world would you go to Southern America for education? Why not Europe, I'm pretty sure it would be much easier there.
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Call or visit their consulate & they will give you information. I doubt though that other countries have enough money for loans, scholarships, etc. Usually in other countries you get in college by entrance exams which are extremely competitive. Also research universities on the Internet & contact the schools you like directly.
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Friday, September 7, 2012
Is it okay that the UN wants to give away half of California to the Abujans, who currently live in Colombia!?
Is it okay that the UN wants to give away half of California to the Abujans, who currently live in Colombia!?
The Abujans are Native Americans. The group's Holy book, the Abuja, mentions that their ancient Holy Land is in the southern area of California, roughly extending from Los Angeles down to the Mexican border. There are some Abujans (a very small number, perhaps 2-10%) that live in Southern California now, in peace with everyone else. The UN has dominion over this southern part of California. Do you think it's okay if the UN declares a new State will be made in this part of California and it will serve as the Homeland for the Abuja, as it is their "Historical Homeland," referenced by their Holy Book. These Native Americans suffered greatly at the hands of Colombians; it was essentially a Holocaust. They didn't suffer at the hands of Southern Californians, though. They've essentially suffered everywhere they've been. They say they need this Homeland to be safe, since no one else accepts them. Millions of Abujans from around the World can then go to Southern California. Do you think it's a good idea for the UN to take the Land and Homes of the people that currently live in Southern California and designate it the new Homeland for the Abuja? No? Do you think that Southern Californians, Northern Californians, and Americans in general might consider this to be a little Unjust? You think they might fight back? Yes? Then you kind of understand how Palestinians feel. Christian AND Muslim Palestinians. Here's a site that is maintained by a troupe of PhD students at Harvard, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and the London School of Economics, in addition to contributing scholars, that describes what Americans NEED TO KNOW about the situation in Palestine and Israel: Here it is again: http://www.ifamericansknew.org/
Current Events - 1 Answers
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When the arabs give Israel back the land it possessed in 'ancient times' I guess I can feel fine with the Native Americans getting their space back...(but you might want to check the maps from 2000 BC before you start measuring off your new yard...) Now you understand that if we do the ancient times thing, native americans will also be able ot claim portions of Mongolia and Russia AND possibly China.... Anybody else want to revert to the 10th century BC like the Muslims? If so, start packing your bags, YOUR leaving for 'Home'....Palestinians first....
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Saturday, September 1, 2012
Is it okay that the UN wants to give away half of California to the Abujans, who currently live in Colombia!?
Is it okay that the UN wants to give away half of California to the Abujans, who currently live in Colombia!?
The Abujans are Native Americans. The group's Holy book, the Abuja, mentions that their ancient Holy Land is in the southern area of California, roughly extending from Los Angeles down to the Mexican border. There are some Abujans (a very small number, perhaps 2-10%) that live in Southern California now, in peace with everyone else. The UN has dominion over this southern part of California. Do you think it's okay if the UN declares a new State will be made in this part of California and it will serve as the Homeland for the Abuja, as it is their "Historical Homeland," referenced by their Holy Book. These Native Americans suffered greatly at the hands of Colombians; it was essentially a Holocaust. They didn't suffer at the hands of Southern Californians, though. They've essentially suffered everywhere they've been. They say they need this Homeland to be safe, since no one else accepts them. Millions of Abujans from around the World can then go to Southern California. Do you think it's a good idea for the UN to take the Land and Homes of the people that currently live in Southern California and designate it the new Homeland for the Abuja? No? Do you think that Southern Californians, Northern Californians, and Americans in general might consider this to be a little Unjust? You think they might fight back? Yes? Then you kind of understand how Palestinians feel. Christian AND Muslim Palestinians. Here's a site that is maintained by a troupe of PhD students at Harvard, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and the London School of Economics, in addition to contributing scholars, that describes what Americans NEED TO KNOW about the situation in Palestine and Israel: Here it is again: http://www.ifamericansknew.org/ LOLOL: yes, Israel paid for all of the land that it took from Palestinians.
Politics - 4 Answers
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the UN has no authority to determine or assign borders. as for palestine, the land was paid for....payment was accepted, and that is what makes a contract.
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It was a bad solution, but it would still be workable if Israel wasn't trying to build their idiotic settlements and just piss everyone off in general because they have our support..
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Until I got to the end, I was fuming - I was going to say that if it's OK to give Palestine to the Israelis on the basis that it is their ancient Holy Land, then the Americans shouldn't bitch about having to give some of their own territory away for the same reasons. Americans seems to want their cake and eat it. I think I see where you are coming from now.
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Israel was never "bought." The Faisal-Weizmann agreement was between the Zionists and the Turks, and had no participation whatsoever of the people living in Palestine. It'd be like the UN paying for Southern California to China, and they forcing the USA to accept based on its giant debt to China.
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The Abujans are Native Americans. The group's Holy book, the Abuja, mentions that their ancient Holy Land is in the southern area of California, roughly extending from Los Angeles down to the Mexican border. There are some Abujans (a very small number, perhaps 2-10%) that live in Southern California now, in peace with everyone else. The UN has dominion over this southern part of California. Do you think it's okay if the UN declares a new State will be made in this part of California and it will serve as the Homeland for the Abuja, as it is their "Historical Homeland," referenced by their Holy Book. These Native Americans suffered greatly at the hands of Colombians; it was essentially a Holocaust. They didn't suffer at the hands of Southern Californians, though. They've essentially suffered everywhere they've been. They say they need this Homeland to be safe, since no one else accepts them. Millions of Abujans from around the World can then go to Southern California. Do you think it's a good idea for the UN to take the Land and Homes of the people that currently live in Southern California and designate it the new Homeland for the Abuja? No? Do you think that Southern Californians, Northern Californians, and Americans in general might consider this to be a little Unjust? You think they might fight back? Yes? Then you kind of understand how Palestinians feel. Christian AND Muslim Palestinians. Here's a site that is maintained by a troupe of PhD students at Harvard, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and the London School of Economics, in addition to contributing scholars, that describes what Americans NEED TO KNOW about the situation in Palestine and Israel: Here it is again: http://www.ifamericansknew.org/ LOLOL: yes, Israel paid for all of the land that it took from Palestinians.
Politics - 4 Answers
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the UN has no authority to determine or assign borders. as for palestine, the land was paid for....payment was accepted, and that is what makes a contract.
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It was a bad solution, but it would still be workable if Israel wasn't trying to build their idiotic settlements and just piss everyone off in general because they have our support..
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Until I got to the end, I was fuming - I was going to say that if it's OK to give Palestine to the Israelis on the basis that it is their ancient Holy Land, then the Americans shouldn't bitch about having to give some of their own territory away for the same reasons. Americans seems to want their cake and eat it. I think I see where you are coming from now.
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Israel was never "bought." The Faisal-Weizmann agreement was between the Zionists and the Turks, and had no participation whatsoever of the people living in Palestine. It'd be like the UN paying for Southern California to China, and they forcing the USA to accept based on its giant debt to China.
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Is it okay that the UN wants to give away half of California to the Abujans, who currently live in Colombia!?
Is it okay that the UN wants to give away half of California to the Abujans, who currently live in Colombia!?
The Abujans are Native Americans. The group's Holy book, the Abuja, mentions that their ancient Holy Land is in the southern area of California, roughly extending from Los Angeles down to the Mexican border. There are some Abujans (a very small number, perhaps 2-10%) that live in Southern California now, in peace with everyone else. The UN has dominion over this southern part of California. Do you think it's okay if the UN declares a new State will be made in this part of California and it will serve as the Homeland for the Abuja, as it is their "Historical Homeland," referenced by their Holy Book. These Native Americans suffered greatly at the hands of Colombians; it was essentially a Holocaust. They didn't suffer at the hands of Southern Californians, though. They've essentially suffered everywhere they've been. They say they need this Homeland to be safe, since no one else accepts them. Millions of Abujans from around the World can then go to Southern California. Do you think it's a good idea for the UN to take the Land and Homes of the people that currently live in Southern California and designate it the new Homeland for the Abuja? No? Do you think that Southern Californians, Northern Californians, and Americans in general might consider this to be a little Unjust? You think they might fight back? Yes? Then you kind of understand how Palestinians feel. Christian AND Muslim Palestinians. Here's a site that is maintained by a troupe of PhD students at Harvard, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and the London School of Economics, in addition to contributing scholars, that describes what Americans NEED TO KNOW about the situation in Palestine and Israel: Here it is again: http://www.ifamericansknew.org/ Mark, i agree with you about the White European genocide of Native Americans. i was just trying my best to create a parallel to demonstrate that Stealing peoples Land (whether their Palestinian or Native American) is Abhorrent.
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In reference to the Abujans, yes, the should be given a sizable tract of land to call their home. White Europeans invaded the Native American's home and killed almost every single one of them, not just in California, but all over the US and Canada. Concerning Palestine, it was the WWII ALies, lead by the US, that encouraged Zionism and the creation of Israel. Why was Hitler's holocaust considered a tragedy and the American holocuast allowed?
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I like the group you chose to demonstrate your point because my dad is Nigerian (from Abuja, haha). The "Abujans" should get the Land because what European Colonization did to the Natives (and i think you'll agree with me on this given what you've written in other answers...but i understand you were trying to demonstrate a point) was absolute Genocide. I don't think anything compares to it; not even the holocaust. But of course i see your point about Israel and Palestine. They (the British) basically took away the Palestinians Lands and gave it to Jewish Settlers. i like your point about the 2-10% because in 1882 the jewish population in Palestine was only 8%, while the non-Jewish population was 92%. By the time Israel was created in 1948, the non-Jewish population (i.e. Palestinian Christians and Palestinian Muslims) was only 14%: http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsou… The creation of Israel was an absolute disaster. And today, they have the longest running Occupation on the planet. The entire World Excoriates Israel - Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, South America, etc. - for its Brutal Occupation of Palestine. In fact, the EU and UN have been trying to sentence Israeli leaders as war criminals. NELSON MANDELA himself Scolded Israel for their Brutal Apartheid Occupation (source:http://www.progressiveaustin.org/mandela… This relationship is the number One Reason that America Is Targeted by Militants (Muslim AND Christian - cause there are a lot of Arab Christians, like Shakira, Salmay Hayek, Ralph Nader, Nidal Ahmadieh (god she's hot), etc. ). Did everyone forget about Sirhan Sirhan, the Palestinian CHRISTIAN that assassinated Robert Kennedy? I don't understand (and neither does the Rest of The World) why America lends unquivocal, unprecedented support to Israel. Israel is a Big Boy. It's by far the most Militarily Advanced country in the region, and the Overwhelming Power in the Middle East. It can take care of itself. Like President Carter said, Israel has more than 160 Nuclear War Heads (although among academic circles, we understand it to be around 200). That's 160 more than any of its neighbors, LOL ! I reiterate: Israel can definitely take care of itself. I think AIPAC is probably the reason why, though, that the US fully backs the Isralei governement even though it hurts America's Interests and national security. Fortune did say it was the second most Powerful Lobby in Washington: http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/f… Which makes it the most Powerful Lobby on American Foreign Policy in Washington. By far. Thanks for that great website. I'm a postdoc student in England. I could use those statistics!
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Is it okay that the UN wants to give away half of California to the Abujans, who currently live in Colombia!?
Is it okay that the UN wants to give away half of California to the Abujans, who currently live in Colombia!?
The Abujans are Native Americans. The group's Holy book, the Abuja, mentions that their ancient Holy Land is in the southern area of California, roughly extending from Los Angeles down to the Mexican border. There are some Abujans (a very small number, perhaps 2-10%) that live in Southern California now, in peace with everyone else. The UN has dominion over this southern part of California. Do you think it's okay if the UN declares a new State will be made in this part of California and it will serve as the Homeland for the Abuja, as it is their "Historical Homeland," referenced by their Holy Book. These Native Americans suffered greatly at the hands of Colombians; it was essentially a Holocaust. They didn't suffer at the hands of Southern Californians, though. They've essentially suffered everywhere they've been. They say they need this Homeland to be safe, since no one else accepts them. Millions of Abujans from around the World can then go to Southern California. Do you think it's a good idea for the UN to take the Land and Homes of the people that currently live in Southern California and designate it the new Homeland for the Abuja? No? Do you think that Southern Californians, Northern Californians, and Americans in general might consider this to be a little Unjust? You think they might fight back? Yes? Then you kind of understand how Palestinians feel. Christian AND Muslim Palestinians. Here's a site that is maintained by a troupe of PhD students at Harvard, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and the London School of Economics, in addition to contributing scholars, that describes what Americans NEED TO KNOW about the situation in Palestine and Israel: Here it is again: http://www.ifamericansknew.org/
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Well seeing has how the UN and the USA decided to give Kosovo to the Albanians, who were fleeing their own country as refugees...despite the fact that it has been part of Serbia for about 500 years. I say why not?
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Gore gore alonoe claimed to calimged part of the internet netcap.
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I like the group you chose to demonstrate your point because my dad is Nigerian (from Abuja, haha). The "Abujans" should get the Land because what European Colonization did to the Natives (and i think you'll agree with me on this given what you've written in other answers...but i understand you were trying to demonstrate a point) was absolute Genocide. I don't think anything compares to it; not even the holocaust. But of course i see your point about Israel and Palestine. They (the British) basically took away the Palestinians Lands and gave it to Jewish Settlers. i like your point about the 2-10% because in 1882 the jewish population in Palestine was only 8%, while the non-Jewish population was 92%. By the time Israel was created in 1948, the non-Jewish population (i.e. Palestinian Christians and Palestinian Muslims) was only 14%: http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsou… The creation of Israel was an absolute disaster. And today, they have the longest running Occupation on the planet. The entire World Excoriates Israel - Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, South America, etc. - for its Brutal Occupation of Palestine. In fact, the EU and UN have been trying to sentence Israeli leaders as war criminals. NELSON MANDELA himself Scolded Israel for their Brutal Apartheid Occupation (source:http://www.progressiveaustin.org/mandela… This relationship is the number One Reason that America Is Targeted by Militants (Muslim AND Christian - cause there are a lot of Arab Christians, like Shakira, Salmay Hayek, Ralph Nader, Nidal Ahmadieh (god she's hot), etc. ). Did everyone forget about Sirhan Sirhan, the Palestinian CHRISTIAN that assassinated Robert Kennedy? I don't understand (and neither does the Rest of The World) why America lends unquivocal, unprecedented support to Israel. Israel is a Big Boy. It's by far the most Militarily Advanced country in the region, and the Overwhelming Power in the Middle East. It can take care of itself. Like President Carter said, Israel has more than 160 Nuclear War Heads (although among academic circles, we understand it to be around 200). That's 160 more than any of its neighbors, LOL ! I reiterate: Israel can definitely take care of itself. I think AIPAC is probably the reason why, though, that the US fully backs the Isralei governement even though it hurts America's Interests and national security. Fortune did say it was the second most Powerful Lobby in Washington: http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/f… Which makes it the most Powerful Lobby on American Foreign Policy in Washington. By far. Thanks for that great website. I'm a postdoc student in England. I could use those statistics!
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The Abujans are Native Americans. The group's Holy book, the Abuja, mentions that their ancient Holy Land is in the southern area of California, roughly extending from Los Angeles down to the Mexican border. There are some Abujans (a very small number, perhaps 2-10%) that live in Southern California now, in peace with everyone else. The UN has dominion over this southern part of California. Do you think it's okay if the UN declares a new State will be made in this part of California and it will serve as the Homeland for the Abuja, as it is their "Historical Homeland," referenced by their Holy Book. These Native Americans suffered greatly at the hands of Colombians; it was essentially a Holocaust. They didn't suffer at the hands of Southern Californians, though. They've essentially suffered everywhere they've been. They say they need this Homeland to be safe, since no one else accepts them. Millions of Abujans from around the World can then go to Southern California. Do you think it's a good idea for the UN to take the Land and Homes of the people that currently live in Southern California and designate it the new Homeland for the Abuja? No? Do you think that Southern Californians, Northern Californians, and Americans in general might consider this to be a little Unjust? You think they might fight back? Yes? Then you kind of understand how Palestinians feel. Christian AND Muslim Palestinians. Here's a site that is maintained by a troupe of PhD students at Harvard, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and the London School of Economics, in addition to contributing scholars, that describes what Americans NEED TO KNOW about the situation in Palestine and Israel: Here it is again: http://www.ifamericansknew.org/
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Well seeing has how the UN and the USA decided to give Kosovo to the Albanians, who were fleeing their own country as refugees...despite the fact that it has been part of Serbia for about 500 years. I say why not?
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Gore gore alonoe claimed to calimged part of the internet netcap.
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I like the group you chose to demonstrate your point because my dad is Nigerian (from Abuja, haha). The "Abujans" should get the Land because what European Colonization did to the Natives (and i think you'll agree with me on this given what you've written in other answers...but i understand you were trying to demonstrate a point) was absolute Genocide. I don't think anything compares to it; not even the holocaust. But of course i see your point about Israel and Palestine. They (the British) basically took away the Palestinians Lands and gave it to Jewish Settlers. i like your point about the 2-10% because in 1882 the jewish population in Palestine was only 8%, while the non-Jewish population was 92%. By the time Israel was created in 1948, the non-Jewish population (i.e. Palestinian Christians and Palestinian Muslims) was only 14%: http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsou… The creation of Israel was an absolute disaster. And today, they have the longest running Occupation on the planet. The entire World Excoriates Israel - Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, South America, etc. - for its Brutal Occupation of Palestine. In fact, the EU and UN have been trying to sentence Israeli leaders as war criminals. NELSON MANDELA himself Scolded Israel for their Brutal Apartheid Occupation (source:http://www.progressiveaustin.org/mandela… This relationship is the number One Reason that America Is Targeted by Militants (Muslim AND Christian - cause there are a lot of Arab Christians, like Shakira, Salmay Hayek, Ralph Nader, Nidal Ahmadieh (god she's hot), etc. ). Did everyone forget about Sirhan Sirhan, the Palestinian CHRISTIAN that assassinated Robert Kennedy? I don't understand (and neither does the Rest of The World) why America lends unquivocal, unprecedented support to Israel. Israel is a Big Boy. It's by far the most Militarily Advanced country in the region, and the Overwhelming Power in the Middle East. It can take care of itself. Like President Carter said, Israel has more than 160 Nuclear War Heads (although among academic circles, we understand it to be around 200). That's 160 more than any of its neighbors, LOL ! I reiterate: Israel can definitely take care of itself. I think AIPAC is probably the reason why, though, that the US fully backs the Isralei governement even though it hurts America's Interests and national security. Fortune did say it was the second most Powerful Lobby in Washington: http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/f… Which makes it the most Powerful Lobby on American Foreign Policy in Washington. By far. Thanks for that great website. I'm a postdoc student in England. I could use those statistics!
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
The UN wants to give away half of California to the Abujans, who currently live in Colombia!?
The UN wants to give away half of California to the Abujans, who currently live in Colombia!?
The Abujans are Native Americans. The group's Holy book, the Abuja, mentions that their ancient Holy Land is in the southern area of California, roughly extending from Los Angeles down to the Mexican border. There are some Abujans (a very small number, perhaps 2-10%) that live in Southern California now, in peace with everyone else. The UN has dominion over this southern part of California. Do you think it's okay if the UN declares a new State will be made in this part of California and it will serve as the Homeland for the Abuja, as it is their "Historical Homeland," referenced by their Holy Book. These Native Americans suffered greatly at the hands of Colombians; it was essentially a Holocaust. They didn't suffer at the hands of Southern Californians, though. They've essentially suffered everywhere they've been. They say they need this Homeland to be safe, since no one else accepts them. Millions of Abujans from around the World can then go to Southern California. Do you think it's a good idea for the UN to take the Land and Homes of the people that currently live in Southern California and designate it the new Homeland for the Abuja? No? Do you think that Southern Californians, Northern Californians, and Americans in general might consider this to be a little Unjust? You think they might fight back? Yes? Then you kind of understand how Palestinians feel. Christian AND Muslim Palestinians. Here's a site that is maintained by a troupe of PhD students at Harvard, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and the London School of Economics, in addition to contributing scholars, that describes what Americans NEED TO KNOW about the situation in Palestine and Israel: http://www.ifamericansknew.org/ I want to add to this question that I realize we are all (in California right now) living on stolen land. There was a Native American genocide. I just used the "Abuja" to demonstrate a point.
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I hear you, the whole issue sucks. As for the "Abujan's", as much as that property is valued I doubt it will ever be taken for public use. They'ed probably give them Oklahoma. Oh wait, they already tried that. Capitalism and the the idealistic westward expansion of manifest destiny strike again. Interesting how we are so intent on defending the native homelands of people's abroad but when it comes to the natives of the land we live in it's all about property values and convenience. Thanks for the link by the way, that's a great one.
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Great idea. The USA is stolen form natives so it's only fair.
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The Jews were in Israel for what 600 years before the Muslim religion even existed. SO by your logic this makes the Jews the Abuja and the Palestinians the eqivelent of Americans. There is no "Palestinians" they are a mix of other Muslim and mid Eastern refugees and its not like there is not enough desert over in that part of the world that they can't go back were they came from. FAIL
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"Then you kind of understand how Palestinians feel" Apples and oranges. Problem is that the Palestinian connection to what is now Israel, is based on lies. Helping the Palestinians Falsify History http://www.commentarymagazine.com/blogs/index.php/evelyn-gordon/172342 Let me give you a true anecdote written to a Jerusalem newspaper by an Israeli citizen. Now, this Israeli was friends with an Arab family since he was a little child. After he has grown up, he buys their 2 room house from them. (The Arab family had owned that house for 90 years). The Israeli sets about expanding the house from a 2 room to a 5 room house. One day he is relaxing in his newly renovated home when theres a knock at the door. At the door is an Arab gentleman and a young boy. The gentleman identifies himself as a member of the family that lived in the house. He wanted permission to show his young son his old home where he was born and lived as a child. The Israeli, who has known the previous Arab owners practically all his life, doesnt recognize or remember this Arab gentleman as being a member of the family. Still, he thought he could be wrong, and allowed the Arab in to show his son around. Much to the Israelis surprise, the Arab gentleman went into great specific detail over his memories of the place. He would go from room to room, describing to his son how he and/or a member of the family did this and that in this room, such and such in that room. Problem was that the Arab Gentleman was doing this to the rooms that the Israeli had added on after he bought the place. The rooms that didnt exist before then.
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No, you are incorrect...palestine never belonged to itself...it always belonged to other countries... excerpt... The name "Palestine" is the cognate of an ancient word meaning "Philistines" or "Land of the Philistines".[7][8][9] The earliest known mention is thought to be in Ancient Egyptian texts of the temple at Medinet Habu which record a people called the P-r-s-t (conventionally Peleset) among the Sea Peoples who invaded Egypt in Ramesses III's reign.[10] The Hebrew name Peleshet (פלשת Pəléshseth)- usually translated as Philistia in English, is used in the Bible to denote the southern coastal region that was inhabited by the Philistines to the west of the ancient Kingdom of Judah.[11] The Assyrian emperor Sargon II called the same region Palashtu or Pilistu in his Annals.[7][8][8][12] In the 5th century BCE, Herodotus wrote in Ancient Greek of a 'district of Syria, called Palaistinê" (whence Palaestina, whence Palestine).[7][13][14][15] According to Moshe Sharon, Palaestina was commonly used to refer to the coastal region, and shortly thereafter, the whole of the area inland to the west of the Jordan River.[7] The latter extension occurred when the Roman authorities, following the suppression of the Bar Kokhba rebellion in the 2nd century CE, renamed "Provincia Judea" (Iudaea Province; originally derived from the name "Judah") to "Syria Palaestina" (Syria Palaestina), in order to complete the dissociation with Judaea.[16][17] During the Byzantine period, the entire region (Syria Palestine, Samaria, and the Galilee) was named Palaestina, subdivided into Diocese I and II.[18] The Byzantines also renamed an area of land including the Negev, Sinai, and the west coast of the Arabian Peninsula as Palaestina Salutoris, sometimes called Palaestina III.[18] The Arabic word for Palestine is Philistine (commonly transcribed in English as Filistin, Filastin, or Falastin).[19] Moshe Sharon writes that when the Arabs took over Greater Syria in the 7th century, place names that were in use by the Byzantine administration before them, generally continued to be used. Hence, he traces the emergence of the Arabic form Filastin to this adoption, with Arabic inflection, of Roman and Hebrew (Semitic) names.[7] Jacob Lassner and Selwyn Ilan Troen offer a different view, writing that Jund Filastin, the full name for the administrative province under the rule of the Arab caliphates, was traced by Muslim geographers back to the Philistines of the Bible.[20] The use of the name "Palestine" in English became more common after the European renaissance.[21] The name was officially revived and used after the fall of the Ottoman Empire (1517–1917) and applied to the territory in this region that was placed under the British Mandate for Palestine. Some other terms that have been used to refer to all or part of this land include Canaan, Greater Israel, Greater Syria, the Holy Land, Iudaea Province, Judea,[22] Israel, "Israel HaShlema", Kingdom of Israel, Kingdom of Jerusalem, Land of Israel (Eretz Yisrael or Ha'aretz), Levant, Retenu (Ancient Egyptian), Southern Syria, and Syria Palestina.
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This doesn't make any sense! Why would the UN cut up their Communist Utopia work in progress!? Oh no, I'm confused! Do you think Dear Leader Obama will let this happen? Well, he is a wise and omnipotent comrade, so maybe this is to further advance the cause of utopia on earth! Yeah, the Israeli - Palestinian conflict makes me sick too. Then when someone like Ron Paul speaks out about the Israeli aggression and terrorism, they're called an "Anti-Semite". Anti-Semite would imply you hate all Semitic peoples, which most Muslims and middle easterners are as well; not just Jews. What was it that made the US start helping Israel to being with? The Holocaust of course. It was based on the idea that the Germans would start killing Jews again for some odd reason. Never mind the fact that Hitler was dead, and only tiny groups of brain-washed thugs did the killing. And never mind the fact that the vast majority of citizens were horrified when they realized what was really going on. Those damn Germans will start it again in 10-20yrs! :-/ As far as I know, Germany actually pays an annual apologist reparation to Israel; as if modern Germans are all responsible for the Holocaust? Pretty sad... Especially since, by now, nearly all of the Nazi orchestraters are dead or were captured and punished years ago (rightfully so). But it doesn't make sense to punish an entire country for something an old government did generations ago. The same thing is true of trying to punish the United States for the horrible things our government did to the natives. Yes, it was wrong. But no, you can't punish innocent people today because of what happened before they were born. But that is Marxist logic at its finest. I am a Christian, and have not a drop of prejudice against the Jew or the Muslim. However, I HATE killing and violence; especially when it is so senseless. Looking at the statistics of the violence between Israel and Palestine, it's obvious who the aggressors are. If I were a Palestinian, I couldn't say I would be above striking back. We seem to think here in the west that we have "socially evolved", and are somehow better than those people and our ancestors. What nonsense! We are so "ethical" and "nice" because we are all raised rich and comfortably; especially compared to people abroad. Take away that wealth and comfort, and we are just as crude and violent as the ancients and the people living in third world countries. But what's even worse are militaristic countries which pride themselves on war; like Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union and Israel. America has fallen victim to this mindset as well. It can be because of religion or simply ideals. In Israel, it is all about religion and the idea that the Jewish people are superior and will fight to the end of time. In the Soviet Union, is was all based upon the ideals that Communism was just and right; the Capitalist enemy and bourgeois must be destroyed! In Nazi Germany, it was a mixture of occultist religion and whacky racist ideals. Sadly, these stupid fluctuations in "justifying" violence are going to continue, it seems. As time progresses, however, it will be much less about religion, and more about twisted Marxist ideology, like the Soviet Union (who already holds probably the highest death toll in history). It just goes to show, religion AND politics can spiral out of control. Gone, for the most part, are the days of "moral" crusades and "holy" violence (though examples like Israel remain). But since the early 20th century, the days of "just" violence for idealic, Marxist, warring causes have begun to usher in a new era of bloodshed. And it will be far more deadly and costly!
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The Abujans are Native Americans. The group's Holy book, the Abuja, mentions that their ancient Holy Land is in the southern area of California, roughly extending from Los Angeles down to the Mexican border. There are some Abujans (a very small number, perhaps 2-10%) that live in Southern California now, in peace with everyone else. The UN has dominion over this southern part of California. Do you think it's okay if the UN declares a new State will be made in this part of California and it will serve as the Homeland for the Abuja, as it is their "Historical Homeland," referenced by their Holy Book. These Native Americans suffered greatly at the hands of Colombians; it was essentially a Holocaust. They didn't suffer at the hands of Southern Californians, though. They've essentially suffered everywhere they've been. They say they need this Homeland to be safe, since no one else accepts them. Millions of Abujans from around the World can then go to Southern California. Do you think it's a good idea for the UN to take the Land and Homes of the people that currently live in Southern California and designate it the new Homeland for the Abuja? No? Do you think that Southern Californians, Northern Californians, and Americans in general might consider this to be a little Unjust? You think they might fight back? Yes? Then you kind of understand how Palestinians feel. Christian AND Muslim Palestinians. Here's a site that is maintained by a troupe of PhD students at Harvard, Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and the London School of Economics, in addition to contributing scholars, that describes what Americans NEED TO KNOW about the situation in Palestine and Israel: http://www.ifamericansknew.org/ I want to add to this question that I realize we are all (in California right now) living on stolen land. There was a Native American genocide. I just used the "Abuja" to demonstrate a point.
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I hear you, the whole issue sucks. As for the "Abujan's", as much as that property is valued I doubt it will ever be taken for public use. They'ed probably give them Oklahoma. Oh wait, they already tried that. Capitalism and the the idealistic westward expansion of manifest destiny strike again. Interesting how we are so intent on defending the native homelands of people's abroad but when it comes to the natives of the land we live in it's all about property values and convenience. Thanks for the link by the way, that's a great one.
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Great idea. The USA is stolen form natives so it's only fair.
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The Jews were in Israel for what 600 years before the Muslim religion even existed. SO by your logic this makes the Jews the Abuja and the Palestinians the eqivelent of Americans. There is no "Palestinians" they are a mix of other Muslim and mid Eastern refugees and its not like there is not enough desert over in that part of the world that they can't go back were they came from. FAIL
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"Then you kind of understand how Palestinians feel" Apples and oranges. Problem is that the Palestinian connection to what is now Israel, is based on lies. Helping the Palestinians Falsify History http://www.commentarymagazine.com/blogs/index.php/evelyn-gordon/172342 Let me give you a true anecdote written to a Jerusalem newspaper by an Israeli citizen. Now, this Israeli was friends with an Arab family since he was a little child. After he has grown up, he buys their 2 room house from them. (The Arab family had owned that house for 90 years). The Israeli sets about expanding the house from a 2 room to a 5 room house. One day he is relaxing in his newly renovated home when theres a knock at the door. At the door is an Arab gentleman and a young boy. The gentleman identifies himself as a member of the family that lived in the house. He wanted permission to show his young son his old home where he was born and lived as a child. The Israeli, who has known the previous Arab owners practically all his life, doesnt recognize or remember this Arab gentleman as being a member of the family. Still, he thought he could be wrong, and allowed the Arab in to show his son around. Much to the Israelis surprise, the Arab gentleman went into great specific detail over his memories of the place. He would go from room to room, describing to his son how he and/or a member of the family did this and that in this room, such and such in that room. Problem was that the Arab Gentleman was doing this to the rooms that the Israeli had added on after he bought the place. The rooms that didnt exist before then.
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No, you are incorrect...palestine never belonged to itself...it always belonged to other countries... excerpt... The name "Palestine" is the cognate of an ancient word meaning "Philistines" or "Land of the Philistines".[7][8][9] The earliest known mention is thought to be in Ancient Egyptian texts of the temple at Medinet Habu which record a people called the P-r-s-t (conventionally Peleset) among the Sea Peoples who invaded Egypt in Ramesses III's reign.[10] The Hebrew name Peleshet (פלשת Pəléshseth)- usually translated as Philistia in English, is used in the Bible to denote the southern coastal region that was inhabited by the Philistines to the west of the ancient Kingdom of Judah.[11] The Assyrian emperor Sargon II called the same region Palashtu or Pilistu in his Annals.[7][8][8][12] In the 5th century BCE, Herodotus wrote in Ancient Greek of a 'district of Syria, called Palaistinê" (whence Palaestina, whence Palestine).[7][13][14][15] According to Moshe Sharon, Palaestina was commonly used to refer to the coastal region, and shortly thereafter, the whole of the area inland to the west of the Jordan River.[7] The latter extension occurred when the Roman authorities, following the suppression of the Bar Kokhba rebellion in the 2nd century CE, renamed "Provincia Judea" (Iudaea Province; originally derived from the name "Judah") to "Syria Palaestina" (Syria Palaestina), in order to complete the dissociation with Judaea.[16][17] During the Byzantine period, the entire region (Syria Palestine, Samaria, and the Galilee) was named Palaestina, subdivided into Diocese I and II.[18] The Byzantines also renamed an area of land including the Negev, Sinai, and the west coast of the Arabian Peninsula as Palaestina Salutoris, sometimes called Palaestina III.[18] The Arabic word for Palestine is Philistine (commonly transcribed in English as Filistin, Filastin, or Falastin).[19] Moshe Sharon writes that when the Arabs took over Greater Syria in the 7th century, place names that were in use by the Byzantine administration before them, generally continued to be used. Hence, he traces the emergence of the Arabic form Filastin to this adoption, with Arabic inflection, of Roman and Hebrew (Semitic) names.[7] Jacob Lassner and Selwyn Ilan Troen offer a different view, writing that Jund Filastin, the full name for the administrative province under the rule of the Arab caliphates, was traced by Muslim geographers back to the Philistines of the Bible.[20] The use of the name "Palestine" in English became more common after the European renaissance.[21] The name was officially revived and used after the fall of the Ottoman Empire (1517–1917) and applied to the territory in this region that was placed under the British Mandate for Palestine. Some other terms that have been used to refer to all or part of this land include Canaan, Greater Israel, Greater Syria, the Holy Land, Iudaea Province, Judea,[22] Israel, "Israel HaShlema", Kingdom of Israel, Kingdom of Jerusalem, Land of Israel (Eretz Yisrael or Ha'aretz), Levant, Retenu (Ancient Egyptian), Southern Syria, and Syria Palestina.
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This doesn't make any sense! Why would the UN cut up their Communist Utopia work in progress!? Oh no, I'm confused! Do you think Dear Leader Obama will let this happen? Well, he is a wise and omnipotent comrade, so maybe this is to further advance the cause of utopia on earth! Yeah, the Israeli - Palestinian conflict makes me sick too. Then when someone like Ron Paul speaks out about the Israeli aggression and terrorism, they're called an "Anti-Semite". Anti-Semite would imply you hate all Semitic peoples, which most Muslims and middle easterners are as well; not just Jews. What was it that made the US start helping Israel to being with? The Holocaust of course. It was based on the idea that the Germans would start killing Jews again for some odd reason. Never mind the fact that Hitler was dead, and only tiny groups of brain-washed thugs did the killing. And never mind the fact that the vast majority of citizens were horrified when they realized what was really going on. Those damn Germans will start it again in 10-20yrs! :-/ As far as I know, Germany actually pays an annual apologist reparation to Israel; as if modern Germans are all responsible for the Holocaust? Pretty sad... Especially since, by now, nearly all of the Nazi orchestraters are dead or were captured and punished years ago (rightfully so). But it doesn't make sense to punish an entire country for something an old government did generations ago. The same thing is true of trying to punish the United States for the horrible things our government did to the natives. Yes, it was wrong. But no, you can't punish innocent people today because of what happened before they were born. But that is Marxist logic at its finest. I am a Christian, and have not a drop of prejudice against the Jew or the Muslim. However, I HATE killing and violence; especially when it is so senseless. Looking at the statistics of the violence between Israel and Palestine, it's obvious who the aggressors are. If I were a Palestinian, I couldn't say I would be above striking back. We seem to think here in the west that we have "socially evolved", and are somehow better than those people and our ancestors. What nonsense! We are so "ethical" and "nice" because we are all raised rich and comfortably; especially compared to people abroad. Take away that wealth and comfort, and we are just as crude and violent as the ancients and the people living in third world countries. But what's even worse are militaristic countries which pride themselves on war; like Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union and Israel. America has fallen victim to this mindset as well. It can be because of religion or simply ideals. In Israel, it is all about religion and the idea that the Jewish people are superior and will fight to the end of time. In the Soviet Union, is was all based upon the ideals that Communism was just and right; the Capitalist enemy and bourgeois must be destroyed! In Nazi Germany, it was a mixture of occultist religion and whacky racist ideals. Sadly, these stupid fluctuations in "justifying" violence are going to continue, it seems. As time progresses, however, it will be much less about religion, and more about twisted Marxist ideology, like the Soviet Union (who already holds probably the highest death toll in history). It just goes to show, religion AND politics can spiral out of control. Gone, for the most part, are the days of "moral" crusades and "holy" violence (though examples like Israel remain). But since the early 20th century, the days of "just" violence for idealic, Marxist, warring causes have begun to usher in a new era of bloodshed. And it will be far more deadly and costly!
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
HOW EASY IS IT TO GET INTO UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLOMBIA?
HOW EASY IS IT TO GET INTO UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLOMBIA?
I got an (1 - A), (6 - B), and (1 - C) (meaning i got 6 b's in 6 subjects and an A in one subject plus a C in another subject) i did gce - olevels. is there anything more i need in order to enter a canadian university after o-levels? (i am a permanent resident so immigration advice wont be necessary thanks) also http://www.students.ubc.ca/finance/fees.cfm?page=tuition#exceptions are the fees for tution ^^^^^^^^^^^ that cheap per year or are there other "hidden" costs Please Help
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Apply to Simon Fraser as well as a backup. That C makes you marginal for UBC. Those are the real fees. They do not include living expenses though. They are heavily subsidized by the government of BC.
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I got an (1 - A), (6 - B), and (1 - C) (meaning i got 6 b's in 6 subjects and an A in one subject plus a C in another subject) i did gce - olevels. is there anything more i need in order to enter a canadian university after o-levels? (i am a permanent resident so immigration advice wont be necessary thanks) also http://www.students.ubc.ca/finance/fees.cfm?page=tuition#exceptions are the fees for tution ^^^^^^^^^^^ that cheap per year or are there other "hidden" costs Please Help
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Apply to Simon Fraser as well as a backup. That C makes you marginal for UBC. Those are the real fees. They do not include living expenses though. They are heavily subsidized by the government of BC.
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Saturday, July 28, 2012
What should I give my host-family for christmas?
What should I give my host-family for christmas?
I''m an exchange student from Colombia , and I'm doing one year of highschool in France while staying with an exchange family. I'm 16 and as you may already know, I dont have too much money to spend on christmas, but I want to give them something special as they've been so nice to me and taken me in in such a special way. I have a same-age as me host-sister A very nice host mom a 14 yr old host brother my host-moms husband (her childrens stepfather) Idk what to give them???.. ideas.? i was thinking i could prepare a nice colombian christmas recipe :) but other than that, i also wanna give them somehting more :) ideas ?
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The recipe sounds good or anything from your home country.
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What a sweetie you are! I would observe what they like to do and get each of them something small if you can afford it. If not that, then maybe you can get them something that's really sentimental from the heart like a beautiful casserole dish where you can serve your recipe in that way it's theirs as a family and a meal brings them all together and they'll always have something to remember you by every time they use it.
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It's the thought that counts. It would probably be more meaningful if it was something you made or put together you're self. Something to remember you by after you return home, I'm sure they'll miss you.
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Make them some good colombian recipe!!!! they will appreciate it a lot probably even more than something else!!!
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I''m an exchange student from Colombia , and I'm doing one year of highschool in France while staying with an exchange family. I'm 16 and as you may already know, I dont have too much money to spend on christmas, but I want to give them something special as they've been so nice to me and taken me in in such a special way. I have a same-age as me host-sister A very nice host mom a 14 yr old host brother my host-moms husband (her childrens stepfather) Idk what to give them???.. ideas.? i was thinking i could prepare a nice colombian christmas recipe :) but other than that, i also wanna give them somehting more :) ideas ?
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The recipe sounds good or anything from your home country.
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What a sweetie you are! I would observe what they like to do and get each of them something small if you can afford it. If not that, then maybe you can get them something that's really sentimental from the heart like a beautiful casserole dish where you can serve your recipe in that way it's theirs as a family and a meal brings them all together and they'll always have something to remember you by every time they use it.
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It's the thought that counts. It would probably be more meaningful if it was something you made or put together you're self. Something to remember you by after you return home, I'm sure they'll miss you.
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Make them some good colombian recipe!!!! they will appreciate it a lot probably even more than something else!!!
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Saturday, July 14, 2012
Americans ONLY... Tell me your opinion on this stereotype....?
Americans ONLY... Tell me your opinion on this stereotype....?
I am a sociology student from Colombia in South America but I am currently studying in Germany.... We're doing a project based on stereotypes of different nationalities and I had mine on Americans. I was given 5 stereotypes about Americans and you tell me if u identify with them as an American or not. 1. FAT: Supposedly Americans tend to be fatter than people from other countries, especially American women have the reputation the most. 2. A TENDENCY TO CLAIM TO BE FROM THEIR ANCESTORS COUNTRY INSTEAD OF BEING SIMPLY WHAT THEY REALLY ARE... AMERICANS: is this accurate? do u tell people you're french or german or mexican or african or whatever eventhough u were born in the US? 3. IGNORANT OF THE WORLD: how well informed are u as an American about the world beyond the US. 4. UGLY: lol do u consider urself ugly? 5. RACIST: always labeling people skin colours, black, white etc. do you do this?
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we are the first 3 ...but ugly and racist i dont think so ...we have some of thee most hottest woman ....soooooooooo
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1. no 2. Yes I'm of Irish, Spanish and Native American ancestory. 3. Strong no, im a international news junkie. 4. No. 5. No
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1. Yes, we are one of the more fat countries, but there are a few in Europe ahead of us. Comes with being rich. 2. Yes, people here think it is amusing to say where they are "from" even though their family has been in the US for 200 years. 3. No. I think a lot of Americans know more about the world, then the world knows about Americans. It's just that we don't care. 4. No. I think it is actually the other way around, most of the world thinks that Americans are all glamorous. 5. Yes, more than many western countries.
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1. Don't identify 2. If not a Native American then they are of european decent. 3. Well informed of what is going on in the world 4. Don't identify 5. What is color? Now you ask yourself this...am I showing myself to be a racist against true Native Americans or is this a really stupid way of asking racial undertoned questions?
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1. According to logical statistics, there are far more Americans dealing with obesity than any other country, I'm not projecting all Americans as obese. Check out Nation Master.com Rank Countries Amount (top to bottom) #1 United States: 30.6% #2 Mexico: 24.2% #3 United Kingdom: 23% #4 Slovakia: 22.4% #5 Greece: 21.9% #6 Australia: 21.7% #7 New Zealand: 20.9% #8 Hungary: 18.8% #9 Luxembourg: 18.4% #10 Czech Republic: 2. I don't believe people claim to be from there ancestors' country "citizenship-wise", but blood-wise, they are embracing their roots and nothing wrong with that. America is made up of different nationalities, races, cultures, religions,etc. that similarize in that they share an American culture, unlike other countries who are not made up of a pot of different nationalities, races, cultures, religions,etc. 3. I agree that most Americans are drawn to watching "reality" TV shows rather than world news television. 4. the Western culture idolizes the physical rather than the interior, sad...but true. Now we wonder why so many young girls and even women in the US go anorexic, bullemic, etc. 5. I believe that segregation, that being discrimination and racism to be exact, will always exist in this country, it's part of how America became to be, in retrospect, the Native Americans should know.
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All of the above except UGLY!!! Americans are the best looking fat, insecure, ignorant, racist people in the world.
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1. We are individuals and some of us are fat, some are not. 2. Yes. I don't feel there is anything wrong with acknowledging one's heritage. Americans are a blend of people's and it is a positive thing to learn about our roots. 3. Again, some are ignorant; some are not. I think other countries should not lump all of us into a single category by claiming that we are all ignorant of the world. 4. No. I'm not ugly. It's just like in your nation and everywhere else in the world. Some people are more physically attractive than others. 5. I try to treat others in the way I would wish to be treated. There are some racists in our nation, that is undeniable, but I feel that the majority of people are not racist. It's just that the racists are more vocal than those who are not racist. And this is true for other nations as well; the troublemakers are often the loudest and meanest of people.
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1. yes, cuz food is really cheap and easy to get here. and the cheap kind is usually the unhealthy kind. 2. yes we do that 3. im not, i always read the news online, but a lot of ppl are and its really annoying 4. nope but many do because of number 1 lol 5. im from california and ive noticed that ppl do label. but i have also noticed that coastal ppl (east and west coast) label but not negativley whearas middle ppl may have an opinion that may be negative. but not necessarily. it really depends on the person.
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This list could be asked of anyone from any country, not just Americans. Here is my opinion: 1. FAT. A great many Americans do not have to work very hard and have a lot of liesure time, plus there is an abundance of junk food available everywhere you turn. It is probably accurate to say that obesity is a growing problem, with something like 2/3 of the population somewhat heavier than they need to be. 2. ANCESTORS' COUNTRY. I was born in the US but my great grandfather came from Germany. I NEVER refer to myself as German or even German-American. I was born here, I am an American, and if anyone has a problem with that then they can go to hell. 3. IGNORANT OF WORLD. This is true to some extent, but this is something that could apply to many peoples fropm many countries. It ghas been said that a large percentage of American 8th graders can't even find their own country on a globe. What I did for my kids when they were 4 or 5 was to paste up large world maps right next to their bed, so when they got into bed they have the whole world right there to look at. Now if I ask them where a certain country is they can find it immediately. UGLY. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. There are a lot of ugly peole all over. A study was done once by taking a large number of faces of all types and morphing the images together, really ugly ones included. Beauty is perceived as those faces which are most average and the most blended in between extremes, in other words you could almost say the most plain. Ugly is perceived as those which have some exaggerated characteristic, like big nose, big jaw or forehead, that sort of thing. So ugly is really just an extreme, and that's spread out all over the world. Yasser Arafat gets my vote as one of the ugliest people who ever lived. RACIST. This is a term which is way overused to the point of being meaningless. It is not racist at all to label someone as black or any other color, any more than it is racist to label someone a woman. Americans are no more racist than anyone else. The Japanese may be a lot more racist than Americans. I have a chicken with black feathers. I named her Blackie. Now I ask you, is that racist? For the most part the term 'racist' has no meaning at all, because it is the last argument used by people who cannot justify their own position on a subject.
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1. Yeah... Lotta fat people here, but not all of us are. I am not aware of women tending to be more fat though. 2. I think the steriotype is half right. I think most of us embrase our heritage as well as being an American. 3. Personally, I don't care too much about news. I do keep informed on topics important to me though. So personally I would be ignorant of the world as well as the US. I can't speak for the majority of us on this issue though. 4. No, I don't consider myself ugly; I consider myself me. 5. I don't label people by skin colour usuly. If I do, it is no different than any other feature. i.e. hair length, eye colour, or tattoos.
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6. prosper in the richest country in the world 7. Live in mostly beautiful surroundings and have everything one would want. 9. Have the best hospitals, and health care in the world 10. have the best schools and universities. 11. most people still have their teeth at 70. 12. less diseases than most countries 13. the right to worship our God of choice, for me its Jesus Christ i could go on. but, i've made my point. it seems most of your comments are negative, and I will not answer you!
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Stereotypically speaking- Americans do have a weight problems-that doesn't seem to be going away with this generation of kids. We don't necessarily claim to be from that "country", but you do hear all too often I'm a quarter.......fill in the blanks. You see this most often with Native Americans and "African" Americans. I hate that, drop the first part-if you were born in Memphis, lived in Memphis and will die in Memphis TN, then you're an American despite the color of your epidermis. I agree that many Americans are ignorant of the world outside the ocean walls. It is more unfortunate when they have the mentality of, "Well, if they don't like it then get a better army." Or, "Don't like it, don't move here and stay out". #4??? I live in Germany, and I think most Americans are thought of as relatively good looking (movie stars and such). I heard one woman say that we make beautiful babies, lol. 5. I agree-but, I think now a days racism exist more in those whose pigment is not Caucasian. There are a group of people who grow up with this separatist mentality, and it is unfortunate.
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what kind of college do you go to? I bet you participate in the Special Olympics also. I may be a racist American but I am not stupid....You are tellin lies Gringo!!!
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1). Personally I'm not fat but yes, in general I think America is. 2). Nope, I simply say American. 3). While I am by no means an expert, I think I am pretty informed about the rest of the world. 4). I don't think I am ugly, but you know what they say; Beauty is in the eye of the beholder...lol 5). No I'm not racist.
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1. no. i'm 115 lbs. and 5'4" 2. no 3. hmmm... i've been to europe, asia, latin america and australia. ..... reads awful lots of new york times and financial times. 4. i'm actually pretty hot. 5. i might be a little racist to the person who takes my delivery when i have to yell my order multiple multiple times on the phone.
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The only one that has some validity is #1. There is an obesity epidemic in this country but it doesn't just affect women, it affects all Americans. The other four are just misleading stereotypes.Happy New Year. 2D
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I don't agree with any of those, but considering you're going to school in Germany, from the news media that I've seen in Germany and what they think of Americans and their attributes, I'd say you're well on your way to an A+.
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I am a sociology student from Colombia in South America but I am currently studying in Germany.... We're doing a project based on stereotypes of different nationalities and I had mine on Americans. I was given 5 stereotypes about Americans and you tell me if u identify with them as an American or not. 1. FAT: Supposedly Americans tend to be fatter than people from other countries, especially American women have the reputation the most. 2. A TENDENCY TO CLAIM TO BE FROM THEIR ANCESTORS COUNTRY INSTEAD OF BEING SIMPLY WHAT THEY REALLY ARE... AMERICANS: is this accurate? do u tell people you're french or german or mexican or african or whatever eventhough u were born in the US? 3. IGNORANT OF THE WORLD: how well informed are u as an American about the world beyond the US. 4. UGLY: lol do u consider urself ugly? 5. RACIST: always labeling people skin colours, black, white etc. do you do this?
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we are the first 3 ...but ugly and racist i dont think so ...we have some of thee most hottest woman ....soooooooooo
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1. no 2. Yes I'm of Irish, Spanish and Native American ancestory. 3. Strong no, im a international news junkie. 4. No. 5. No
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1. Yes, we are one of the more fat countries, but there are a few in Europe ahead of us. Comes with being rich. 2. Yes, people here think it is amusing to say where they are "from" even though their family has been in the US for 200 years. 3. No. I think a lot of Americans know more about the world, then the world knows about Americans. It's just that we don't care. 4. No. I think it is actually the other way around, most of the world thinks that Americans are all glamorous. 5. Yes, more than many western countries.
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1. Don't identify 2. If not a Native American then they are of european decent. 3. Well informed of what is going on in the world 4. Don't identify 5. What is color? Now you ask yourself this...am I showing myself to be a racist against true Native Americans or is this a really stupid way of asking racial undertoned questions?
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1. According to logical statistics, there are far more Americans dealing with obesity than any other country, I'm not projecting all Americans as obese. Check out Nation Master.com Rank Countries Amount (top to bottom) #1 United States: 30.6% #2 Mexico: 24.2% #3 United Kingdom: 23% #4 Slovakia: 22.4% #5 Greece: 21.9% #6 Australia: 21.7% #7 New Zealand: 20.9% #8 Hungary: 18.8% #9 Luxembourg: 18.4% #10 Czech Republic: 2. I don't believe people claim to be from there ancestors' country "citizenship-wise", but blood-wise, they are embracing their roots and nothing wrong with that. America is made up of different nationalities, races, cultures, religions,etc. that similarize in that they share an American culture, unlike other countries who are not made up of a pot of different nationalities, races, cultures, religions,etc. 3. I agree that most Americans are drawn to watching "reality" TV shows rather than world news television. 4. the Western culture idolizes the physical rather than the interior, sad...but true. Now we wonder why so many young girls and even women in the US go anorexic, bullemic, etc. 5. I believe that segregation, that being discrimination and racism to be exact, will always exist in this country, it's part of how America became to be, in retrospect, the Native Americans should know.
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All of the above except UGLY!!! Americans are the best looking fat, insecure, ignorant, racist people in the world.
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1. We are individuals and some of us are fat, some are not. 2. Yes. I don't feel there is anything wrong with acknowledging one's heritage. Americans are a blend of people's and it is a positive thing to learn about our roots. 3. Again, some are ignorant; some are not. I think other countries should not lump all of us into a single category by claiming that we are all ignorant of the world. 4. No. I'm not ugly. It's just like in your nation and everywhere else in the world. Some people are more physically attractive than others. 5. I try to treat others in the way I would wish to be treated. There are some racists in our nation, that is undeniable, but I feel that the majority of people are not racist. It's just that the racists are more vocal than those who are not racist. And this is true for other nations as well; the troublemakers are often the loudest and meanest of people.
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1. yes, cuz food is really cheap and easy to get here. and the cheap kind is usually the unhealthy kind. 2. yes we do that 3. im not, i always read the news online, but a lot of ppl are and its really annoying 4. nope but many do because of number 1 lol 5. im from california and ive noticed that ppl do label. but i have also noticed that coastal ppl (east and west coast) label but not negativley whearas middle ppl may have an opinion that may be negative. but not necessarily. it really depends on the person.
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This list could be asked of anyone from any country, not just Americans. Here is my opinion: 1. FAT. A great many Americans do not have to work very hard and have a lot of liesure time, plus there is an abundance of junk food available everywhere you turn. It is probably accurate to say that obesity is a growing problem, with something like 2/3 of the population somewhat heavier than they need to be. 2. ANCESTORS' COUNTRY. I was born in the US but my great grandfather came from Germany. I NEVER refer to myself as German or even German-American. I was born here, I am an American, and if anyone has a problem with that then they can go to hell. 3. IGNORANT OF WORLD. This is true to some extent, but this is something that could apply to many peoples fropm many countries. It ghas been said that a large percentage of American 8th graders can't even find their own country on a globe. What I did for my kids when they were 4 or 5 was to paste up large world maps right next to their bed, so when they got into bed they have the whole world right there to look at. Now if I ask them where a certain country is they can find it immediately. UGLY. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. There are a lot of ugly peole all over. A study was done once by taking a large number of faces of all types and morphing the images together, really ugly ones included. Beauty is perceived as those faces which are most average and the most blended in between extremes, in other words you could almost say the most plain. Ugly is perceived as those which have some exaggerated characteristic, like big nose, big jaw or forehead, that sort of thing. So ugly is really just an extreme, and that's spread out all over the world. Yasser Arafat gets my vote as one of the ugliest people who ever lived. RACIST. This is a term which is way overused to the point of being meaningless. It is not racist at all to label someone as black or any other color, any more than it is racist to label someone a woman. Americans are no more racist than anyone else. The Japanese may be a lot more racist than Americans. I have a chicken with black feathers. I named her Blackie. Now I ask you, is that racist? For the most part the term 'racist' has no meaning at all, because it is the last argument used by people who cannot justify their own position on a subject.
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1. Yeah... Lotta fat people here, but not all of us are. I am not aware of women tending to be more fat though. 2. I think the steriotype is half right. I think most of us embrase our heritage as well as being an American. 3. Personally, I don't care too much about news. I do keep informed on topics important to me though. So personally I would be ignorant of the world as well as the US. I can't speak for the majority of us on this issue though. 4. No, I don't consider myself ugly; I consider myself me. 5. I don't label people by skin colour usuly. If I do, it is no different than any other feature. i.e. hair length, eye colour, or tattoos.
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6. prosper in the richest country in the world 7. Live in mostly beautiful surroundings and have everything one would want. 9. Have the best hospitals, and health care in the world 10. have the best schools and universities. 11. most people still have their teeth at 70. 12. less diseases than most countries 13. the right to worship our God of choice, for me its Jesus Christ i could go on. but, i've made my point. it seems most of your comments are negative, and I will not answer you!
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Stereotypically speaking- Americans do have a weight problems-that doesn't seem to be going away with this generation of kids. We don't necessarily claim to be from that "country", but you do hear all too often I'm a quarter.......fill in the blanks. You see this most often with Native Americans and "African" Americans. I hate that, drop the first part-if you were born in Memphis, lived in Memphis and will die in Memphis TN, then you're an American despite the color of your epidermis. I agree that many Americans are ignorant of the world outside the ocean walls. It is more unfortunate when they have the mentality of, "Well, if they don't like it then get a better army." Or, "Don't like it, don't move here and stay out". #4??? I live in Germany, and I think most Americans are thought of as relatively good looking (movie stars and such). I heard one woman say that we make beautiful babies, lol. 5. I agree-but, I think now a days racism exist more in those whose pigment is not Caucasian. There are a group of people who grow up with this separatist mentality, and it is unfortunate.
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what kind of college do you go to? I bet you participate in the Special Olympics also. I may be a racist American but I am not stupid....You are tellin lies Gringo!!!
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1). Personally I'm not fat but yes, in general I think America is. 2). Nope, I simply say American. 3). While I am by no means an expert, I think I am pretty informed about the rest of the world. 4). I don't think I am ugly, but you know what they say; Beauty is in the eye of the beholder...lol 5). No I'm not racist.
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1. no. i'm 115 lbs. and 5'4" 2. no 3. hmmm... i've been to europe, asia, latin america and australia. ..... reads awful lots of new york times and financial times. 4. i'm actually pretty hot. 5. i might be a little racist to the person who takes my delivery when i have to yell my order multiple multiple times on the phone.
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The only one that has some validity is #1. There is an obesity epidemic in this country but it doesn't just affect women, it affects all Americans. The other four are just misleading stereotypes.Happy New Year. 2D
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I don't agree with any of those, but considering you're going to school in Germany, from the news media that I've seen in Germany and what they think of Americans and their attributes, I'd say you're well on your way to an A+.
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Saturday, July 7, 2012
ENGLISH NATIVE speakers What does this mean?
ENGLISH NATIVE speakers What does this mean?
Hi Im an english language student from Colombia and I cant understand two parts of the lyrics of this song that says : "THE GREEN BEANS ARE OFF" "THE BEANS THAT KNOCK AT MY DOOR, COULD THIS BE WORNG" ++what are the BEANS??? ISNT IT A CEREAL?? THANK YOU ALL FOR HELPING ME!! Here they are in context: Strange as it sounds I let myself drown and let you in let the madness begin THE GREEN BEANS ARE OFF and my perception is far from being wrong well now im out of your world It's everything you wanted to… a trip to space up on the moon strange as it seems I let this insanity between two brains part of this team Because of you I adore THE BEANS THAT KNOCK AT MY DOOR could this be wrong? don´t care I'm leaving this store It's everything you wanted to… a trip to space up on the moon but when I feel down I'm not going along I'm just roaming on my own HERE IS THE SONG POSTED ON YOUTUBE GUYS!!! PLEASE HELP WITH THE MEANING!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsQ5x1YGGZQ
Languages - 3 Answers
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Are you hearing the song right? Also, what is the title of the song?
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Since it's referencing space and the moon, perhaps it is meant to be "green beings" and "beings," as in aliens?
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The singer says he's going mad, that he's insane, so I think he's singing things that don't make sense or that are like hallucinations.
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Sunday, July 1, 2012
Is it really important that my whole name on my passport matches my name on my social security card?
Is it really important that my whole name on my passport matches my name on my social security card?
I am an international student from Colombia on a F1 visa in Sacramento, CA. I have a first name, two middle names and two last names (hispanic, go figure) that are not hyphenated. My name is Paulo Cesar de Jesus Morales Castillo When I got my social security card, It only shows my first and last name, which is Paulo Morales. Also, my driver's license shows only my first name and last name too. Is there any problem if my name in my social security card or driver's license doesn't fully match my name on my passport???? or should I change them? If so, how can I make two not hyphenated last names into one single last name? Thanks!
Packing & Preparation - 2 Answers
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yes
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I don't think it's necessary to include those because they are middle names and also you have other documents with just first and last name, so I think you should be ok.
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
What does it realistically take to get into Colombia's Teaching College?
What does it realistically take to get into Colombia's Teaching College?
I am in my final year as an undergraduate at my state university. I will be graduating in May with honors in Political Science and a minor in Education and a GPA of 3.53 with 3.75 in my major. I am the: President of Sigma Chi Eta, a national honor society for students who excel in speech Vice President of Tau Sigma, a national honor society for transfer students Member of ODK, a national leadership honor society President, Founder, & Coach of the Great Dane Debate Team of UAlbany A volunteer at the Achievement Academy charter middle school And I have other extras like being a member on the schools kickboxing team. I have four years of field experience working in a classroom I am worried though, because I am coming from a SUNY undergrad school that I won't get into an IVY league graduate program. What do you think my chances are honestly? Do I have enough creditials or what else is important to have before going graduate school besides my GRE scores.
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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One of my own kids went to a very fine undergrad school, then did her Masters at TC. Get an excellent score on the GRE and apply. A bit of reality - after being awarded her Masters, she had to wait in line for jobs with everyone else, including the grads from "Cow Pasture U." Nobody cared about her Ivy League degree - nobody.
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I am in my final year as an undergraduate at my state university. I will be graduating in May with honors in Political Science and a minor in Education and a GPA of 3.53 with 3.75 in my major. I am the: President of Sigma Chi Eta, a national honor society for students who excel in speech Vice President of Tau Sigma, a national honor society for transfer students Member of ODK, a national leadership honor society President, Founder, & Coach of the Great Dane Debate Team of UAlbany A volunteer at the Achievement Academy charter middle school And I have other extras like being a member on the schools kickboxing team. I have four years of field experience working in a classroom I am worried though, because I am coming from a SUNY undergrad school that I won't get into an IVY league graduate program. What do you think my chances are honestly? Do I have enough creditials or what else is important to have before going graduate school besides my GRE scores.
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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One of my own kids went to a very fine undergrad school, then did her Masters at TC. Get an excellent score on the GRE and apply. A bit of reality - after being awarded her Masters, she had to wait in line for jobs with everyone else, including the grads from "Cow Pasture U." Nobody cared about her Ivy League degree - nobody.
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Thursday, June 14, 2012
Did i miss the messages?
Did i miss the messages?
Okay heres the story this girl who was an international student from Colombia, really beautiful and cute accent needed help getting used to the highschool i am at. So i tried speaking lots of spanish to her and trying to show her around the city. She invited me to her house and as soon as i walk in the parents knew everything about me apprantly she talked about me alot. She called me lindo which means handsome i didn't think anything of it and she said things like i love you which didn't cross my mind because i found South Americans to be very affectionate but she tried to teach me how to salsa dance which i thought was kind of random. But as soon as i told her i got a girlfriend she didn't contact me for atleast 3 weeks. Did she like me or am i just overthinking? Yes aint an answer because im actually asking whether i was overthinking it or not, or did she like me ....
Singles & Dating - 2 Answers
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yes
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DUDE she liked you. You missed the ques. I understand you had a girlfriend. That brings to question why weren't you up front with this young lady ? I mean here she is new in this country and your school. You take it upon yourself to befriend her, try to speak her language and show her around. She is thinking this guy likes me. She says she loves you and calls you handsome and tries to teach you to Salsa dance. And just what did your girlfriend think about you hanging out with this really beautiful Colombian international student with a cute accent ? You lead her on and then broke her heart. Shame shame..
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Thursday, June 7, 2012
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?
Toronto - 3 Answers
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I'd choose the Canadian site - it's going to cost less than either of the other two, and the opportunities are greater in Canada. Buena suerta!
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It sounds like you don't want to go to London so let's look at the other two choices. New York is going to be very expensive and it's a really big city. Pratt is in Brooklyn and is well established. University of Waterloo is one of the best in Canada. Waterloo is also a great medium size city. The school of Architecture however is actually in Cambridge about 20 minutes outside of Waterloo. You can always take the bus into Waterloo where most of the student life is going on. Good luck choosing. I recommend Waterloo.
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Yo elegirÃa Canadá, es un gran lugar para vivir I would Choose Canada, it is a great place to live
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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?
Toronto - 3 Answers
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I'd choose the Canadian site - it's going to cost less than either of the other two, and the opportunities are greater in Canada. Buena suerta!
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It sounds like you don't want to go to London so let's look at the other two choices. New York is going to be very expensive and it's a really big city. Pratt is in Brooklyn and is well established. University of Waterloo is one of the best in Canada. Waterloo is also a great medium size city. The school of Architecture however is actually in Cambridge about 20 minutes outside of Waterloo. You can always take the bus into Waterloo where most of the student life is going on. Good luck choosing. I recommend Waterloo.
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Yo elegirÃa Canadá, es un gran lugar para vivir I would Choose Canada, it is a great place to live
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Friday, June 1, 2012
Am I elegible to study at McGill University?
Am I elegible to study at McGill University?
Hi, I'm an international Student from Colombia. I want to study a BA in athropology at McGill. Does McGill review all the marks of High School or just the marks of the last two years? I have a Bachillerato credential (Colombia's High School). In 10th grade I achieved the equivalent to 3.2 (converted into american GPA) or B as an average. In the last year of Bachillerato (11th grade) I achieved an average of 3.3 or B+. In McGill's web there isn't enough information about the admission criteria, So, I don't know if it's possible to get into McGill with my current marks. By the way, Do I need to take the ACT or SAT tests?. In McGill's web there isn't information about that, but, I've read in several forums about that people that are international students talk about those test as requirement. those test are mandatory for american students but I don't know if it is mandatory for other countries, I'm kinda confused. Also, I want to know if getting into McGill's anthropology department is too difficult Lastly, What do you recomend me to do for getting into McGill? Thanks a Lot
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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Contact one of the recruiters or advisors from McGill, preferably from the Anthropology department. They will be able to answer all your questions.
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Monday, May 28, 2012
California or Australia. Which are the Top Business School in this places?
California or Australia. Which are the Top Business School in this places?
I'm 33 years old from Colombia. I spend a lot of years dedicated to business, and also International social working. I'm concedering on going to Business School, as an Old non-traditional college student. I like Southern California, and East-Coast Australia, because It's important for me to study near beaches with good waves for surfing. I have been surfing since I was a Kid. Thanks.
Surfing - 3 Answers
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If you want some good surf, I would have to say UCSD. Blacks is almost within walking distance of the campus. I think that UCSD has the best surf in California http://www.surfline.com/reports/report_travel.cfm?id=4245
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I don't know much about Australia as I've never been there, but I've been living in San Diego, California for most of my life. I agree that UCSD is definitely one of the top schools in California to go to. SDSU has a strong Business Department, and is really competitive. Only bad thing about SDSU from an academics standpoint is that there's a lot of distractions. From the Fraternities, to Sororities, and Parties, there's so much to distract you. UCSD has some of that, but clearly not as much. There are miles and miles of great surf within biking and driving distance to UCSD. In the South, there's good surf in Point Loma/ Sunset Cliffs, Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, Windansea, La Jolla/ Scripps Pier, Black's Beach north of La Jolla, 15th Street in Del Mar, Cardiff Reef, Swami's, etc. I've left out a bunch of surf spots, but these are the ones I could think of off the top of my head.
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If you are interested in social work you will want to go to school for an MSW not a business degree. There are good schools in southern CA and in Australia. DA
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Monday, May 14, 2012
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
Other - Latin America - 1 Answers
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http://www.volunteerabroad.com/Colombia.cfm Take a look at this site, they have different types of programs in Colombia..
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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
Other - Latin America - 1 Answers
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http://www.volunteerabroad.com/Colombia.cfm Take a look at this site, they have different types of programs in Colombia..
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Monday, May 7, 2012
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 any or certain programs?????
Other - Latin America - 1 Answers
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poorbuthappy.com ive heard they need volunteers in orphanages
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
I'm going to Bogota, Colombia in a week. Any advice??
I'm going to Bogota, Colombia in a week. Any advice??
My friend was a foreign exchange student here last year from Colombia and next week I am going to visit her. I have a friend that went there on spring break last year and he said it was fun but he's a guy. Is there anything that I need to worry about? I'm going to be with her and her parents most of the time but I am a white girl going to be around a lot of latinos and I'm going to stick out like a sore thumb! I'm just a worry wart but I just need things to be precautious about and what's safe to do and what's not. Please answer it will be much appreciated! Thanks!
Packing & Preparation - 2 Answers
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well, i think the best thing u dont do is not hanging out late at night.
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If you go, stay with her, or her parents. Don't go on your own.
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Saturday, April 28, 2012
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?
New York City - 1 Answers
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I'm from Colombia too, i guess you need to clear the question first, i don't get what are you asking. I recommend you an ESL school try with Education First, which campus is located in Tarrytown, NY or something in Canada. UK's English isn't good for networking.
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