Is learning russian a good career move for a mechanical engineering student?
I've already learned German and spent a year in Munich, so my proficiency in German is near fluent. I have 2 years left until I'm done with my master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and i was thinking of taking Russian. From the way I see it, Russia must be a country of good engineers because they were the only country to ever rival the USA with technology. Also, the Mir Space Station seemed like it was in space forever, so it must have been well designed. And since the Colombia disaster, Russia is the only country in the world with a really solid space program. These are my reasons to learn Russian, but my opinions may be flawed, please give me your input about the Russian language. Thanks!
Russia - 1 Answers
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The USSR used to rival American technology, but Russia's economy and budget for such things is much smaller now. The USSR, however, was not the only country to rival the US in terms of technology. France's aeronautics and fledgling space programs have decent technology; they just don't have the budget for a scale like the US. Bottom line: learning Russian could be cool and may provide interesting opportunities down the line, but I doubt it will make you a better mechanical engineer.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
My teachers are making me tutor a Spanish speaking student?
My teachers are making me tutor a Spanish speaking student?
Hi I'm 17 and a junior in high school in a suburban high school. Recently a girl from Colombia arrived to our school and she spoke very little English. Since I speak Spanish in my home, the teachers asked if I would kinda help her out with getting by and I said ok. She is working with an English as second language teacher, but I can tell this lady isn't very experienced, so the girl is learning slowly. The thing that's been bugging me the past few weeks is that this girl is pretty badly behaved. I tell her what the assignments are and she takes them home since her mom and stepdad speak English. Recently one of her teachers told me that she has not turned in any of her assignments and asked me if she does them. I'm also having a hard time helping this girl in class, when I have to finish my own work. How do I tell the teachers that if I haven't finished my own work, I can't really help her. Don't they have the responsibility of bringing in an appropriate ESL tutor?
Teaching - 1 Answers
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As to the school bringing in another ESL tutor; depends on available funds. As to her inappropriate behavior. You can't make her do her work. Let the teachers know that. Make sure they know you are making the assignments clear to her, and the rest is up to her, NOT you. Let them know you cannot teach what you have not learned yet yourself and that this is hindering your learning and probably that of the other girl. Lastly, the school does need to contact her parents and talk to them about the missing assignments. The parents do have quite a bit of responsibility here.
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
how do you get an F-1 student visa? about to graduate in june...?
how do you get an F-1 student visa? about to graduate in june...?
i was forced to come to the U.S. when i was 7, i am currently 17, i have no legal residency or anything, but i really want to go to college here in New Jersey, I've already been accepted to a private college here in NJ, I really like this college a lot. I am very determined and am willing to do anything in order to start college here in NJ this fall semester. What should i do, my mom, brother and I currently reside here, but my dad is in Colombia, what should i do in order to get an F-1 visa? and make the process faster? or what should i do, because with out federal grants( which i can't apply for because of my current immigration status), what should i do?
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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Are you currently in the U.S. as an undocumented alien? The best thing for you to do is acquire a reputable immigration attorney to start the paperwork to apply for permanent resident status. Most schools will allow you to register if you have begun the permanent resident status. Keep this in mind, some schools are strict in terms of undocumented aliens studying at their institution. They are not necessarily in the habit of reporting undocumented aliens, however if Immigration finds out that this institution allowed an undocumented alien to attend their school, their ability to grant I-20's (a Certificate of Eligibility issued by schools for students to apply for an F-1 visa) may be in jeopardy. It is not encouraged for schools to permit undocumented aliens to attend their institution without first verifying that the student is either in the process of converting to permanent resident status or here in the U.S. for political asylum purposes. For more information on obtaining an F-1 (Student visa), visit the following link: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html#apply Best wishes!
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You are an illegal alien in this country. Your only bet is to go back to your own country and apply to come back here legally. Even by doing it that way, you will not qualify for any government assistance in your education. No quick way in doing this. There are steps to take in the process. Being accepted by a private college is fine, but you have to pay for it on your own.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
what chances do i have of obtaining a student visa?
what chances do i have of obtaining a student visa?
i was born i ncolombia south america am im also a colombian citizen, ive lived 8 years in the us ilegally on a tourit visa. i have now received an I-20 from a school in the U.S and plan to go for my visa apointment soon im 19 years old and have now been living back here in colombia for 2 years. im really worried that the us consulate will deny my visa because i dont have any ties to my home country and maybe because i lived ilegally in the us even though i was under my parents control since i was really young....please help ... thank u i left voluntarily when i was 17
Immigration - 3 Answers
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The possibility of it being denied is very high, I'm sorry to say. However, it's not an absolute - it's going to be up to the interviewer. Just try to be at your best, and let them know you are trying to do the right thing.
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you need to apply for a f-1 visa, that comes with a i-94, also makes you eligable for a social security card and your school will provide you with i-20. do you have a family menbers here leagally in the united states? if yes i would have them pettion for your F-1 visa, " student visa" i wouldn't worry to much about it, as long as you haven't been getting in trouble i'm sure they will grant you the status.
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Please ignore Nikki if you haven't already. You need to apply for a f-1 visa, true, and you can apply if you want to. It does not come with a I-94. You would receive an I-94 at a port of entry, not with the visa. You would not need a Social Security to attend school, and if you got one, it would not be for employment. The school does not provide you with a SS card. If you have family members here legally in the United States, they might be able to offer you shelter, but they cannot petition for your F-1 visa. You have to obtain the visa on your own. As for being "sure they will grant you the status" I would not count on it. You lived illegally in the U.S. for several years and your ties to Colombia are going to look very weak. Yo apuesto que nunca en mil años vas a recibir una visa.
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i was born i ncolombia south america am im also a colombian citizen, ive lived 8 years in the us ilegally on a tourit visa. i have now received an I-20 from a school in the U.S and plan to go for my visa apointment soon im 19 years old and have now been living back here in colombia for 2 years. im really worried that the us consulate will deny my visa because i dont have any ties to my home country and maybe because i lived ilegally in the us even though i was under my parents control since i was really young....please help ... thank u i left voluntarily when i was 17
Immigration - 3 Answers
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The possibility of it being denied is very high, I'm sorry to say. However, it's not an absolute - it's going to be up to the interviewer. Just try to be at your best, and let them know you are trying to do the right thing.
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you need to apply for a f-1 visa, that comes with a i-94, also makes you eligable for a social security card and your school will provide you with i-20. do you have a family menbers here leagally in the united states? if yes i would have them pettion for your F-1 visa, " student visa" i wouldn't worry to much about it, as long as you haven't been getting in trouble i'm sure they will grant you the status.
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Please ignore Nikki if you haven't already. You need to apply for a f-1 visa, true, and you can apply if you want to. It does not come with a I-94. You would receive an I-94 at a port of entry, not with the visa. You would not need a Social Security to attend school, and if you got one, it would not be for employment. The school does not provide you with a SS card. If you have family members here legally in the United States, they might be able to offer you shelter, but they cannot petition for your F-1 visa. You have to obtain the visa on your own. As for being "sure they will grant you the status" I would not count on it. You lived illegally in the U.S. for several years and your ties to Colombia are going to look very weak. Yo apuesto que nunca en mil años vas a recibir una visa.
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