Wednesday, May 28, 2014
I want to study one year in USA?
I want to study one year in USA?
Hi... I'm from Colombia, I live in Bogotá. I'm 20 years old and I will graduate on Graphic Design this year. I would love to go to US for a year, after I finish my career in september to study english and to have a new experience for my life living in a huge multicultural country like US, I'd love to travel around the country and meet new people and places... I want to get as much as I can from this trip to grow up in every aspect of my life and of course get a perfect english... I don't have too much money to make this trip, but I want to make it so badly, so I'd like to know.... --->Which city do you recommend to study with affordable costs (education, transportation, food...)? --->Is there a posibility for me to live with a host family to make it cheaper? --->How much money do I need to live for year in the US? ---> Do I need to apply right now for a Student Visa? Which things do I need to apply for it? Any information/answer you have about my questions or if you are/were on my situation and found something helpful, it means a lot to me if you share it here! THANKS!!!
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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You won't last. Settle for a country with no taxes or you're doomed. Try Europe or somewhere in the Middle East.
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You can't apply for a student visa until you've been accepted to a school. They'll give you all the documents you need and information about other things you'll need to provide. For cheap living you'll need to look for a small town - avoid pretty much every major city and anything on the coasts. A host family may be a possibility but it will depend on the program. Depending on the school you attend, plan on about $30-50,000USD for a year - financial aid is very difficult for international students to get. Your first step is to start researching study programs. After that you'll be able to figure out the finances and other requirements.
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Hi there...What type of courses are you looking for? English courses? certificate programs? It sounded like you're looking for something short term. Therefore, I would assume you're looking for English or ESL courses. Such programs allow foreign students to gain cross-cultural experience while improving their English in the United States. They provide fun-learning experience as students can meet people from around the world and yet learning the local culture. --->Which city do you recommend to study with affordable costs (education, transportation, food...)? Florida is one of the cheapest cities with low living standard in America plus the weather is ideal for international students. Also, many other sub-urbans could be a good choice for lower expenses area to live in. --->Is there a posibility for me to live with a host family to make it cheaper? Yes, you can easily apply to an English or ESL programs with host family placement. There are a few good reasons to live with a host family: 1. They include meals and utilities. Usually, 2 meals a day. You only have to pay a fixed fee, which with an average of $200 to $280 a week. 2. They provide total immersion to the local culture to gain cross-cultural experience 3. They provide more chances to improve your English as you can practice your English in the daily basis --->How much money do I need to live for year in the US? The estimated expenses for a month for living in a city is about $1000 to $1500. So, you can expect to spend a little less in sub-urban or smaller cities. ---> Do I need to apply right now for a Student Visa? Which things do I need to apply for it? Yes, you will need a student visa to live off a year in the country. Before applying for student visa, you will need to be accepted by a school. Then, you will receive a form I-20 from the school and you will used it for visa application. If you need further assistance, check out www.admissionsbridge.com. They offer courses throughout the United States and can help you to find an affordable course to meet your needs for FREE!
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
what do you think of fordham university??????????
what do you think of fordham university??????????
is it a good school? are you an alumnus or a current student? i really would like to go there cause i live i westchester ny (but i used to live in the bronx) and ive always wanted to go to school in manhatten but all the other colleges and universities dont offer the traditional campus i am also looking for and i like the fact that fordham has a campus like that in the bronx i like the bronx bc im originally from there and it is close to manhatten and if i wanted i could take a class or 2 in the city and im not smart enough to go to colombia so i cant consider that so what does everyone think of FU? :] nd is it hard to get into?
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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I went to Fordham and I was really happy with my education. The class sizes are small and they give really good financial aid. It is somewhat difficult to get in, the average GPA is about a 3.6.
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I am not an alum or a current student but heard good things about Fordham. Despite its unfortunate initials (FU), it is a catholic university. I go to a Jesuit university in Boston and find the people to be very nice. Like the previous responder said, it's competitive to get in. Take a campus tour and see what it's like. No matter what people here tell you, it's best to see for yourself and to get a sense of the campus "vibe". The first time I visited BC, I knew it was a great place. Good luck!
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is it a good school? are you an alumnus or a current student? i really would like to go there cause i live i westchester ny (but i used to live in the bronx) and ive always wanted to go to school in manhatten but all the other colleges and universities dont offer the traditional campus i am also looking for and i like the fact that fordham has a campus like that in the bronx i like the bronx bc im originally from there and it is close to manhatten and if i wanted i could take a class or 2 in the city and im not smart enough to go to colombia so i cant consider that so what does everyone think of FU? :] nd is it hard to get into?
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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I went to Fordham and I was really happy with my education. The class sizes are small and they give really good financial aid. It is somewhat difficult to get in, the average GPA is about a 3.6.
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I am not an alum or a current student but heard good things about Fordham. Despite its unfortunate initials (FU), it is a catholic university. I go to a Jesuit university in Boston and find the people to be very nice. Like the previous responder said, it's competitive to get in. Take a campus tour and see what it's like. No matter what people here tell you, it's best to see for yourself and to get a sense of the campus "vibe". The first time I visited BC, I knew it was a great place. Good luck!
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Wednesday, May 7, 2014
I need young love advice. Would do anything.?
I need young love advice. Would do anything.?
So my girlfriend wants to come from Colombia to the US to study. I already live in Houston but currently living with my folks. I have a great job and want to take on the responsibility of starting a family with her. The problem is that im worried about how the Student Visa (F1) works. She needs a sponsor and that would be me, but the website doesn't tell you the requirements for a sponsor. Can anyone help me. Im considering the Military. http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/visa_f1.html
Singles & Dating - 1 Answers
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It looks like there is a guide you can order that tells you all of it.
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Thursday, May 1, 2014
How do I stop being an overachiever?
How do I stop being an overachiever?
Hi I am Juan Lopez my family moved here from Colombia years ago. My parents are those super strict Hispanics, and I realized what kind of an opportunity we have here so I study hard, but I study too hard. I realized I like the way I am but it isn't healthy. Here i9s what I want to change: Firstly, I have to get Straight A's. My parents demand that I get a 95% or higher on everything on my report card, but I have set my own standards by setting the limit to 100% or higher. I cry if I get 98's or 99's, I just hate them! Also, for some reason, when i was trying to find what job to have in the future, I thought I had to make a $200,000 salary. My father makes more than half a million, so now that's had kind of a negative effect on me because I rejected some jobs for having a "low" salary, like $100,000. Yes, i know that's not low, I don't know why I did that. It was weird. I like stress. I also do extra hw and I'm in all AP classes. I have all 100's in my report card, some 101's (Thanks, extra credit!) and am student body president. I never go to parties and to tell you the truth I'm not interested in them. I am 16 and disgusted by drugs and alcohol, and I want to wait until AFTER MARRIAGE to have sex. I almost never go to parties, i go to bed at around 9:00 every day on my own wishes, and I LOVE to wake up early. I feel so weird. What should I do? Anything I can change that won't make e a loser? My parents give me an allowance every week, but if I didn't get a 100% or higher on a test/quiz, I reject them and say I don't deserve it. I even hate myself for being young and foolish and I want to grow up so badly. My mother says too much stress isn't good, my father likes my attitude though, but my mother says that there's no need to kill myself over an A. What should I do? Is it just because I'm Hispanic so I set those limits or could it be my personality or what? Help me change this please.
Psychology - 3 Answers
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dont kill yourself over it dude, jus take a day an hang with friends play some video games an chill out relax. your mom is right you shouldnt stress so much bad for your health.
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i'm going to sound like a bit of a hippy, but go on a long walk, go and find a bit of grass to sit on and watch the sunset, listen to some music, go and do something that you're scared of, don't carry on wishing you were older but take notice of the world around you, go travelling when you get the opportunity and don' take any schoolbooks or whatever else; carry on being clever and getting A's, but just realise there are more important things, try and find some sort of residential/camp thing where you are shut of from your normal life an dhave no choice but to pay attention to the world, and also read Homo Faber by Max Frisch and realise that you might wreck your life if you're not careful but equally you might be fine if you just learn to realise that, yes it's a cliche, money won't make you happy however it seems. Also it seems that you've got this attitude from your dad and you may be doing this as much for him as for you, you're scared you won't live up to him and he'll be disappointed, well I don't know quite what to say about that; but you clearly are a multi-tasker so i think you can manage to impress him with your grades, your job, everythung like that, whilst still knowing that that's not everything, and just go and sit quietly outside sometimes and imagine.
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u dont need to change.honestly people would give so much to be u.u arent a loser,sex is meant for after marriage and u are doing the right thing.u strive for the best and that is a good thing.being really smart can irritate some of your classmates but there are times they would give absolutely anything to be u.all u need to is to socialize a little more but never let your guard down.people like u are what we need in this world to make it a better place and truly u are gifted.dont let what people say get to you.
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Hi I am Juan Lopez my family moved here from Colombia years ago. My parents are those super strict Hispanics, and I realized what kind of an opportunity we have here so I study hard, but I study too hard. I realized I like the way I am but it isn't healthy. Here i9s what I want to change: Firstly, I have to get Straight A's. My parents demand that I get a 95% or higher on everything on my report card, but I have set my own standards by setting the limit to 100% or higher. I cry if I get 98's or 99's, I just hate them! Also, for some reason, when i was trying to find what job to have in the future, I thought I had to make a $200,000 salary. My father makes more than half a million, so now that's had kind of a negative effect on me because I rejected some jobs for having a "low" salary, like $100,000. Yes, i know that's not low, I don't know why I did that. It was weird. I like stress. I also do extra hw and I'm in all AP classes. I have all 100's in my report card, some 101's (Thanks, extra credit!) and am student body president. I never go to parties and to tell you the truth I'm not interested in them. I am 16 and disgusted by drugs and alcohol, and I want to wait until AFTER MARRIAGE to have sex. I almost never go to parties, i go to bed at around 9:00 every day on my own wishes, and I LOVE to wake up early. I feel so weird. What should I do? Anything I can change that won't make e a loser? My parents give me an allowance every week, but if I didn't get a 100% or higher on a test/quiz, I reject them and say I don't deserve it. I even hate myself for being young and foolish and I want to grow up so badly. My mother says too much stress isn't good, my father likes my attitude though, but my mother says that there's no need to kill myself over an A. What should I do? Is it just because I'm Hispanic so I set those limits or could it be my personality or what? Help me change this please.
Psychology - 3 Answers
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dont kill yourself over it dude, jus take a day an hang with friends play some video games an chill out relax. your mom is right you shouldnt stress so much bad for your health.
2 :
i'm going to sound like a bit of a hippy, but go on a long walk, go and find a bit of grass to sit on and watch the sunset, listen to some music, go and do something that you're scared of, don't carry on wishing you were older but take notice of the world around you, go travelling when you get the opportunity and don' take any schoolbooks or whatever else; carry on being clever and getting A's, but just realise there are more important things, try and find some sort of residential/camp thing where you are shut of from your normal life an dhave no choice but to pay attention to the world, and also read Homo Faber by Max Frisch and realise that you might wreck your life if you're not careful but equally you might be fine if you just learn to realise that, yes it's a cliche, money won't make you happy however it seems. Also it seems that you've got this attitude from your dad and you may be doing this as much for him as for you, you're scared you won't live up to him and he'll be disappointed, well I don't know quite what to say about that; but you clearly are a multi-tasker so i think you can manage to impress him with your grades, your job, everythung like that, whilst still knowing that that's not everything, and just go and sit quietly outside sometimes and imagine.
3 :
u dont need to change.honestly people would give so much to be u.u arent a loser,sex is meant for after marriage and u are doing the right thing.u strive for the best and that is a good thing.being really smart can irritate some of your classmates but there are times they would give absolutely anything to be u.all u need to is to socialize a little more but never let your guard down.people like u are what we need in this world to make it a better place and truly u are gifted.dont let what people say get to you.
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