Studying In The States.?
I was wondering, being a UK student, what qualifications do I need, to be able to study at a US university? I am currently in my first year of doing A-Levels, do US universities accept this qualification? I have been researching and the only thing I was able to find is that I need to take the SATs. I may possibly need to take the TOEFL but as I have been undertaking atleast 3years of an English education I may not need this, also it is my native language. Also, I was wondering roughly how much per year does tuition cost: both public and private? I understand it varies depending on which university I intend to go to but some of the ones which I have been looking at are, to persue a undergraduate course in Legal Studies: Boston University Baldwin Wallace College NYU Colombia Law School Bates College Maine University UMass Amherst Yes, I also understand that studying abroad can be expensive and so forth as the majority of the US universities don't offer any financial aid programs or loans to International students. I would like to study in the eastern part of USA, any other suggestions on universities will be much appreciated :) Thankyou for any replies in advance :)
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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You need to check the particular websites of the universities. Different universities have different norms.
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Thursday, November 28, 2013
Thursday, November 14, 2013
For experts in UK immigration experts?
For experts in UK immigration experts?
Hello, and I've reached the age where college is now in my sights, and I have a few questions regarding immigration. I would highly like to attend business school in the UK as an undergrad. I am an American citizen (Naturalized, born in Colombia). I was wondering how I could obtain a visa and then permanent residency, as I hope to live and work in the UK. With a Student visa, could I legally work (Which is obviously essential in college)? If the answer to the previous question is no, how could I get legal work, can I get another visa on top of a student one at the same time? How long is the "visa term"? Is it easy to renew a visa? How do I become a resident, and then citizen? -Please don't bother with things like "Why leave the greatest country ever?" or "Why not study in the US", which I've been told on more than one occasion. I've already made my mind. -First answer that clearly answers my question wins. Thanks.
Immigration - 2 Answers
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Wowww. Even British people can't get their hands on education in the UK as all vacancies have been taken by the infestation of Muslims which have come from Pakistan. And if you want to go Uni, the gov have just changed fee's to £9000 A YEAR.
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You need a Tier 4 (general student) immigration application. A Tier 4 visa allows you to attend university and work up to 20 hours per week in the UK. Entering the UK under this type of visa does not, however, grant you any rights to residence there. You have to renew your visa annually since Tier 4 usually allows you no more than 12 months at a time. In order to stay in the UK after finishing your studies you have to apply for Tier 1 visa (post-study worker). If your application is successful you will be allowed to look for work during the time you are involved in post-graduate activities such as working on your thesis. Tier 1 allows you to legally remain in the UK for two more years. Eventually, if things go to plan you will receive a job offer and obtain a work permit. From this point on the clock begins ticking towards receiving Indefinite Leave to Remain (IRL), which is basically permanent residency. ILR does not bestow citizenship but lets you live and work in the UK without a further time limit on your stay. ILR is granted only after you reside in the UK for five years (time spent at university and post-study does NOT count). One year after receiving ILR you can apply for naturalisation as a British citizen. So, it's a long and difficult process to attain British citizenship if you are not from Europe and don't have any family ties to the UK.
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Hello, and I've reached the age where college is now in my sights, and I have a few questions regarding immigration. I would highly like to attend business school in the UK as an undergrad. I am an American citizen (Naturalized, born in Colombia). I was wondering how I could obtain a visa and then permanent residency, as I hope to live and work in the UK. With a Student visa, could I legally work (Which is obviously essential in college)? If the answer to the previous question is no, how could I get legal work, can I get another visa on top of a student one at the same time? How long is the "visa term"? Is it easy to renew a visa? How do I become a resident, and then citizen? -Please don't bother with things like "Why leave the greatest country ever?" or "Why not study in the US", which I've been told on more than one occasion. I've already made my mind. -First answer that clearly answers my question wins. Thanks.
Immigration - 2 Answers
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Wowww. Even British people can't get their hands on education in the UK as all vacancies have been taken by the infestation of Muslims which have come from Pakistan. And if you want to go Uni, the gov have just changed fee's to £9000 A YEAR.
2 :
You need a Tier 4 (general student) immigration application. A Tier 4 visa allows you to attend university and work up to 20 hours per week in the UK. Entering the UK under this type of visa does not, however, grant you any rights to residence there. You have to renew your visa annually since Tier 4 usually allows you no more than 12 months at a time. In order to stay in the UK after finishing your studies you have to apply for Tier 1 visa (post-study worker). If your application is successful you will be allowed to look for work during the time you are involved in post-graduate activities such as working on your thesis. Tier 1 allows you to legally remain in the UK for two more years. Eventually, if things go to plan you will receive a job offer and obtain a work permit. From this point on the clock begins ticking towards receiving Indefinite Leave to Remain (IRL), which is basically permanent residency. ILR does not bestow citizenship but lets you live and work in the UK without a further time limit on your stay. ILR is granted only after you reside in the UK for five years (time spent at university and post-study does NOT count). One year after receiving ILR you can apply for naturalisation as a British citizen. So, it's a long and difficult process to attain British citizenship if you are not from Europe and don't have any family ties to the UK.
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Thursday, November 7, 2013
Boarding Schools in USA?
Boarding Schools in USA?
Hi, I would like to know which are the probabilities of me going to a boarding school in the united states. I'm from colombia and am currently going to start 8th grade in a private school. I will really like to go to a boarding school like hotchkiss, deerfield, choate, exeter or andover, but i've been told they are really hard to get in. i'm a straight A student and part of national junior honor society and i speak fluent english (and spanish, obviously), but i really don't know how accepting these schools can be. I've reaserched i need to to take the SSAT and get a good grade, but how many international students do these schools choose? thanks best answer gets 10 points:)
Primary & Secondary Education - 3 Answers
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i am trying out for exeter too for next year. Honestly its not that hard to get into if your a good student. You will probably have favor because you are from Columbia. SO just make sure you do amazing on your SSAT and if you dont do it again! You can so make it.
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These boarding schools welcome good students, especially students from other countries.
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If you are outstanding academically, have great recommendations, some activity that you excel in, and are not seeking financial aid, then your chances are better than someone from the US with a similar profile. While there are many international applicants from Korea and China, there are not many from Columbia, so this will help you. When you are applying to very competitive schools, what is hard to understand is that the majority of applicants qualify for admission. If you want to go to boarding school next year, my suggestion is add a few more schools that you would be happy to attend that are not quite as competitive as the schools you selected. Of course, you still have chances at these very competitive schools, but acceptance is not certain. You can find the % of international students at www.boardingschoolreview.com. Double check this % with the schools on your list because sometimes the numbers on this website are not accurate or not updated. Of the schools you list, I think Hotchkiss has around 20% international. Many boarding schools are around 10% international. Aside from boardingschoolreview, other useful websites are www.boardingschools.com and www.petersons.com. For a wealth of information and misinformation, you can read this discussion board http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/prep-school-admissions/. Your parents might consider hiring an educational consultant to help you select appropriate back-up schools to the very competitive schools you have selected. You can find consultants here http://www.educationalconsulting.org/. Find someone who specializes in secondary school placement, and not college placement or therapeutic school placement. Good luck!
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Friday, November 1, 2013
Why should we waste resources deporting people like these when they could be asset's to America?
Why should we waste resources deporting people like these when they could be asset's to America?
"My name is Dan, I’m 20 years old and I currently live in Florida. I was born in Colombia and came to the U.S. on a tourist visa at the age of 11. At the time I thought I was just taking a vacation and visiting my relatives that had been living here, legally, for many years. My intention was to try and think about something other than the great tragedy I had suffered just 2 weeks before. It turns that going back was not an option because there would be nobody there waiting for me. My father died 2 weeks before I came here and my mother had died 3 years prior to that when I was 8. The only family I had left was my sister who is 5 years older than me. I needed someone to look after me, and that someone was a permanent resident living here for many years. She was my aunt but she has now become a like a mother to me. Because of technicalities I wasn’t able to adjust my status and I am the only member of my family without legal status. I am a part-time college student majoring in Finance and I have a 4.0 GPA. I wish I could go to school full time but because Florida charges me as an Out-of-State student, I have to pay close to $1000 per class at a community college. Therefore one or two classes is all I can afford. I’ve had to turn down scholarships and job offers due to my status. I often find my self lying to my closest friends every time they ask me about my life. Why don’t I have a job, car, or even a license. How come your not going to school full time? It’s frustrating not being able to just let it all out but I’m afraid they won’t understand since they never had to go through what I’m going right now. I am not asking for a handout. All I want is the opportunity to earn the things that I want, make my dreams come true and to be able to give back to my community and this country which I consider my own." http://www.dreamactivist.org/about/our-stories/dan/?phpMyAdmin=496KQnZ3yWa6UVGdizo08KfJU81 @ rocket- currently there is no line for kids like dan to get in, the DREAM act would create a line.
Immigration - 15 Answers
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the knights that go nee
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Because they might have "terror babies"? (sarcastic snort here) Seriously, I agree that we should open our hearts to those seeking a better life.
3 :
Get in line. You've been here long enough to know that. You put a nice sounding story out there but at its core, its deepest truth: you are illegal, and probably committing fraud, and are therefore a criminal. Don't be in denial about the deep truth, Evelyn, Dan or whoever name or identity you are using
4 :
What technicality's? sounds as if you should be able to apply for legal residency. I'd really look into that. something doesn't sound right
5 :
Because the US alone has some bright students that have no opportunities ! I have paid for your studies thus far ! Yes I have with my taxes money yet some unfortunate US citizen cannot get the right education either ! Please don't cry me a river I know many who are worse off than you. After all there is some Justice you cannot go further.
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Fake story ..written by a not that good journalist ... but certainly not a 20 year old
7 :
I'd rather spend money to deport rather than asking the tax-payer to send them food stamps, or the consumer to pay their medical bills. (this would be more cost effective). Also, as we already have enough home grown criminals, we do not need to import criminals such as "drug gangs" from Mexico. People need to respect our laws and be properly screened before being granted legal status, so that we do not hurt the existing citizens of our nation or import terrorist & drug gangs.
8 :
because you are one person here illegal.. and that doesn't make it the common or even the reason to change the law... look at theft.. i am sure there are some thieves who's only reason for theft is to provide food for hungry children.. or care for the sick.. does that mean we should make theft legal?? some people that cross our borders illegally do so in an effort to engage in theft, terrorist, and the smuggling of drugs, even kidnapping... as long as the benefit of those that crossed the border illegally outweighed the cost and risks of career criminals that do so.. we could allow it. However, that line has been crossed. now the danger to our people outweighs the gain... and so we must change the policy and secure our borders.
9 :
Stories like that are the reason the DREAM Act is the only pending piece of immigration legislation that makes any sense. If we all agree that lack of education is one of the major problems with having millions of illegal migrants here, this should be a no-brainer, especially considering that most of these kids were not complicit in their parents' criminal entry into the country. Unfortunately too many activists are painting the DREAM Act as a stepping stone toward total amnesty instead of as a very limited program meant to reward only the most useful potential tax-payers. Under those circumstances it will never pass because while an illegal college grad will someday contribute a lot to the tax base, an uneducated day laborer never will, legal or not. As long as the unskilled masses are trying to link their fates to the few illegals with the chops to actually get into university we can't afford to give anyone a break.
10 :
You could have changed your status when you turned 18 and 6 months. Now is too late as you decided to stay illegal as an adult. Your fault not anyone else. There are legal immigrants who cannot afford college and your story is just that a story among many.
11 :
dan, in Dallas county texas alone we had 11,071 mexican babies born and 60,000 in Texas in 2009 that I the taxpayer had to pay for not to mention I will have to support the education of these illegal mexican babies through my exhoribant property taxes. the chickens will come home to roost eventually and the American will rise up and put an end to these madness.
12 :
This question is similar to your questions about the Dream Act.Just because there are many young adults that are intelligent and are doing their best,it does not mean that their status in the US be adjusted.There are countless legal people just like him here in the US that dont get the opportunity to be their best do to financial limitations.They dont have any help from their parents due to many factors.The so called middle class Americans are the most abused in this,they dont make enough money to send their child to college and yet they make too much money for government help...Who do you think should have the legal right to go to college in this nation?Our state universities are built and funded by taxpayers private universities are founded and built by endowments and donations. Why should an illegal alien be entitled to a "free" higher education ? They already get K-12 for free.Why do you expect sympathy for any one that is illegal in this nation.? Why didn't his relatives here ,apply for him to be here legally? They have had 9 years. Why didn't "Dan" try to be legal at 18 ? So now you want Americans to foot the bill for someone that didn't even try to be in the USA legally.? No not from me . There is no Dream Act it was tried three different times and it died in committee. There is no Dream Act,nor will there be.
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Because people are so full of hatred that they cannot see beyond their noses
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We have a lot of people that can do any job in this country. Further, their are lines for those jobs you mentioned, and they start at the post office. Take them home.. leave us alone!
15 :
Only wasted resources is the spot he is taking that should go to someone who really deserves it and not him. I feel no pity. Should have returned home before he was 181/2. and remember to put the blame of all this on who it belongs to. His parents!
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"My name is Dan, I’m 20 years old and I currently live in Florida. I was born in Colombia and came to the U.S. on a tourist visa at the age of 11. At the time I thought I was just taking a vacation and visiting my relatives that had been living here, legally, for many years. My intention was to try and think about something other than the great tragedy I had suffered just 2 weeks before. It turns that going back was not an option because there would be nobody there waiting for me. My father died 2 weeks before I came here and my mother had died 3 years prior to that when I was 8. The only family I had left was my sister who is 5 years older than me. I needed someone to look after me, and that someone was a permanent resident living here for many years. She was my aunt but she has now become a like a mother to me. Because of technicalities I wasn’t able to adjust my status and I am the only member of my family without legal status. I am a part-time college student majoring in Finance and I have a 4.0 GPA. I wish I could go to school full time but because Florida charges me as an Out-of-State student, I have to pay close to $1000 per class at a community college. Therefore one or two classes is all I can afford. I’ve had to turn down scholarships and job offers due to my status. I often find my self lying to my closest friends every time they ask me about my life. Why don’t I have a job, car, or even a license. How come your not going to school full time? It’s frustrating not being able to just let it all out but I’m afraid they won’t understand since they never had to go through what I’m going right now. I am not asking for a handout. All I want is the opportunity to earn the things that I want, make my dreams come true and to be able to give back to my community and this country which I consider my own." http://www.dreamactivist.org/about/our-stories/dan/?phpMyAdmin=496KQnZ3yWa6UVGdizo08KfJU81 @ rocket- currently there is no line for kids like dan to get in, the DREAM act would create a line.
Immigration - 15 Answers
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1 :
the knights that go nee
2 :
Because they might have "terror babies"? (sarcastic snort here) Seriously, I agree that we should open our hearts to those seeking a better life.
3 :
Get in line. You've been here long enough to know that. You put a nice sounding story out there but at its core, its deepest truth: you are illegal, and probably committing fraud, and are therefore a criminal. Don't be in denial about the deep truth, Evelyn, Dan or whoever name or identity you are using
4 :
What technicality's? sounds as if you should be able to apply for legal residency. I'd really look into that. something doesn't sound right
5 :
Because the US alone has some bright students that have no opportunities ! I have paid for your studies thus far ! Yes I have with my taxes money yet some unfortunate US citizen cannot get the right education either ! Please don't cry me a river I know many who are worse off than you. After all there is some Justice you cannot go further.
6 :
Fake story ..written by a not that good journalist ... but certainly not a 20 year old
7 :
I'd rather spend money to deport rather than asking the tax-payer to send them food stamps, or the consumer to pay their medical bills. (this would be more cost effective). Also, as we already have enough home grown criminals, we do not need to import criminals such as "drug gangs" from Mexico. People need to respect our laws and be properly screened before being granted legal status, so that we do not hurt the existing citizens of our nation or import terrorist & drug gangs.
8 :
because you are one person here illegal.. and that doesn't make it the common or even the reason to change the law... look at theft.. i am sure there are some thieves who's only reason for theft is to provide food for hungry children.. or care for the sick.. does that mean we should make theft legal?? some people that cross our borders illegally do so in an effort to engage in theft, terrorist, and the smuggling of drugs, even kidnapping... as long as the benefit of those that crossed the border illegally outweighed the cost and risks of career criminals that do so.. we could allow it. However, that line has been crossed. now the danger to our people outweighs the gain... and so we must change the policy and secure our borders.
9 :
Stories like that are the reason the DREAM Act is the only pending piece of immigration legislation that makes any sense. If we all agree that lack of education is one of the major problems with having millions of illegal migrants here, this should be a no-brainer, especially considering that most of these kids were not complicit in their parents' criminal entry into the country. Unfortunately too many activists are painting the DREAM Act as a stepping stone toward total amnesty instead of as a very limited program meant to reward only the most useful potential tax-payers. Under those circumstances it will never pass because while an illegal college grad will someday contribute a lot to the tax base, an uneducated day laborer never will, legal or not. As long as the unskilled masses are trying to link their fates to the few illegals with the chops to actually get into university we can't afford to give anyone a break.
10 :
You could have changed your status when you turned 18 and 6 months. Now is too late as you decided to stay illegal as an adult. Your fault not anyone else. There are legal immigrants who cannot afford college and your story is just that a story among many.
11 :
dan, in Dallas county texas alone we had 11,071 mexican babies born and 60,000 in Texas in 2009 that I the taxpayer had to pay for not to mention I will have to support the education of these illegal mexican babies through my exhoribant property taxes. the chickens will come home to roost eventually and the American will rise up and put an end to these madness.
12 :
This question is similar to your questions about the Dream Act.Just because there are many young adults that are intelligent and are doing their best,it does not mean that their status in the US be adjusted.There are countless legal people just like him here in the US that dont get the opportunity to be their best do to financial limitations.They dont have any help from their parents due to many factors.The so called middle class Americans are the most abused in this,they dont make enough money to send their child to college and yet they make too much money for government help...Who do you think should have the legal right to go to college in this nation?Our state universities are built and funded by taxpayers private universities are founded and built by endowments and donations. Why should an illegal alien be entitled to a "free" higher education ? They already get K-12 for free.Why do you expect sympathy for any one that is illegal in this nation.? Why didn't his relatives here ,apply for him to be here legally? They have had 9 years. Why didn't "Dan" try to be legal at 18 ? So now you want Americans to foot the bill for someone that didn't even try to be in the USA legally.? No not from me . There is no Dream Act it was tried three different times and it died in committee. There is no Dream Act,nor will there be.
13 :
Because people are so full of hatred that they cannot see beyond their noses
14 :
We have a lot of people that can do any job in this country. Further, their are lines for those jobs you mentioned, and they start at the post office. Take them home.. leave us alone!
15 :
Only wasted resources is the spot he is taking that should go to someone who really deserves it and not him. I feel no pity. Should have returned home before he was 181/2. and remember to put the blame of all this on who it belongs to. His parents!
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Monday, October 28, 2013
Chances to get into Ivy League?
Chances to get into Ivy League?
I am a junior in HS and I just sent out applications to Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Princeton, Colombia, and NYU (safety school). GPA: 4.0 Sat Scores were Critical Reading- 720 Math-750 Writing-700 Act Scores were English-32 Reading-30 Math-34 Science-35 Varsity Sports I play Tennis-Co-Captain Swim and Dive Cheerleading-Captain Dance Team-Co-Captain Clubs I Am In French Honor Society-VP Spanish Honor Society-President Student Council-VP Literary Mag-contributor Newspaper-Editor Student Tutoring Program-Tutor Spent the summer in Africa caring for malnourished infants Also am in AP Calculus, English Lit, Biology, Physics, and Spanish. I am totally burnt out but it will be worth it if I get accepted. I'm super nervous!!!!!! Do you think I will make it??????? HELP??????????????????????????????????????????????? I went to Africa with my church SERVE ministry. I want to major in biology and then go to medical school and then become a plastic surgeon
Higher Education (University +) - 6 Answers
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If you applied to all those places, you'll probably get into at least one (not counting NYU).
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holy shit! if u dont get accepted with all that then no1 will- ull at least get into 2-3 of those schools.
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I sure hope you do! You have been working So hard. When do you sleep? Good Luck! I'll keep my fingers crosssed for you!!
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WOW! YOU ARE AMAZING! I know there is no guarantee but you HAVE to get in to at least a few. What's your intended major? How did you do all of that stuff? It sounds impossible! If you don't get in, i don't know who will :):)
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Even if you don't get into an Ivy League school, you will definitely get into a great University. But don't worry, you have great chances of getting into those schools with all those extracurriculars! But, i'm wondering, "Spent the summer in Africa caring for malnourished infants", was that a programme or did you just do it with your family or school ro something? Because if it was a programme, can you please tell me?
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I think you should. Colleges like harvard and princeton are looking for a 2250 or more on the Sat so your Sat might hurt your chances a little. The fact that you spent the summer in Africa caring for malnourished infants will really make you stand out so good job.
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I am a junior in HS and I just sent out applications to Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Princeton, Colombia, and NYU (safety school). GPA: 4.0 Sat Scores were Critical Reading- 720 Math-750 Writing-700 Act Scores were English-32 Reading-30 Math-34 Science-35 Varsity Sports I play Tennis-Co-Captain Swim and Dive Cheerleading-Captain Dance Team-Co-Captain Clubs I Am In French Honor Society-VP Spanish Honor Society-President Student Council-VP Literary Mag-contributor Newspaper-Editor Student Tutoring Program-Tutor Spent the summer in Africa caring for malnourished infants Also am in AP Calculus, English Lit, Biology, Physics, and Spanish. I am totally burnt out but it will be worth it if I get accepted. I'm super nervous!!!!!! Do you think I will make it??????? HELP??????????????????????????????????????????????? I went to Africa with my church SERVE ministry. I want to major in biology and then go to medical school and then become a plastic surgeon
Higher Education (University +) - 6 Answers
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If you applied to all those places, you'll probably get into at least one (not counting NYU).
2 :
holy shit! if u dont get accepted with all that then no1 will- ull at least get into 2-3 of those schools.
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I sure hope you do! You have been working So hard. When do you sleep? Good Luck! I'll keep my fingers crosssed for you!!
4 :
WOW! YOU ARE AMAZING! I know there is no guarantee but you HAVE to get in to at least a few. What's your intended major? How did you do all of that stuff? It sounds impossible! If you don't get in, i don't know who will :):)
5 :
Even if you don't get into an Ivy League school, you will definitely get into a great University. But don't worry, you have great chances of getting into those schools with all those extracurriculars! But, i'm wondering, "Spent the summer in Africa caring for malnourished infants", was that a programme or did you just do it with your family or school ro something? Because if it was a programme, can you please tell me?
6 :
I think you should. Colleges like harvard and princeton are looking for a 2250 or more on the Sat so your Sat might hurt your chances a little. The fact that you spent the summer in Africa caring for malnourished infants will really make you stand out so good job.
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Monday, October 14, 2013
I am considering studying abroad, which spanish speaking country and its respective city should I choose?
I am considering studying abroad, which spanish speaking country and its respective city should I choose?
I've been to Mexico several times, visiting Manzanillo, Colima, and Guadalajara, Jalisco, and Mexico City. I would rather not study in Mexico, however I did enjoy Mexico City a lot. I understand that if I wanted to learn Castillian (proper) Spanish, I should study in Spain. What are the benefits and disadvantages of learning Proper Spanish? Some countries I am interested in is Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and the Domincan Republic. Which country would present the richest culture and best student friendly/college atmosphere? I should alos mention that my career will most likely be centered around political relations in Europe and Asia.
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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My parents are from Argentina and my Grandmother was born in Spain where the language originated. Argentines speak Castillian but if differs slightly. I would definitely suggest looking into Argentina. I lived there for a short time when I was little. The culture is amazing and so diverse, especially if you'll be in Buenos Aires. Most of the people in the city (at least when my parents were growing up) were European. There aren't many natives unless you're in some of the smaller provinces. It's a really classy city with incredible food and I can recognize an Argentine accent in a hearbeat. It's great! In general, people feel that the language is more "proper" than the Mexican language and are often offended when people in the US assume that because they speak Spanish, they must be Mexican. It's just a soar spot for everyone I've known from Argentina, Venezuela or Chile. I really do love the quality of the language.
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I would also agree of those four that Argentina or Chile is the best for study abroad purposes. Colombia is an extremely dangerous place to visit do to a war that is grossly underreported and has caused the displacement of over 3 million people (with that said if this ever ends that would be my first choice without heart beat). I am wary of most Caribbean countries, because from what my native friends tell me, they only revolve around tourism. Although the Dominican Republic is a bit better there are still some serious issues with going there and you may only feel safe at a resort. In regards to your question about which country has the best atmosphere for study abroad, I have known a bunch of people who have studied abroad in Santiago, Chile and they LOVED!!!! it. However from what I've heard, Argentina is also a very good option. Don't go to Spain if you want to learn Spanish (this applies if you are an undergrad, if you are a grad student you have better chance). You will most likely go to a place that caters to students studying abroad and you will probably live with a bunch of other English speaking students. Therefore most of the language you will encounter and the people you will encounter will be English. I know a lot of people who have come back from four months studying abroad in Spain knowing less Spanish than when they left. I am not saying that applies to all of Spain study abroad, but you do have a much much much higher chance of not learning Spanish in Spain. High European culture in Chile and Spain are about equal (although they are different) they both have extremely famous artists, writers, and musicians. However if you want what is considered "native culture" Chile is a better option as Argentina is primarily European, where if you look at Chile's population most are a mix of European and indigenous people. Also the Incan empire was located partially in Chile. So actually I would probably choose Chile and do home stay! Unfortunately if you are intending to do this study abroad during the end of spring, summer or part of the fall, it will be very cold in both of those countries as it is there colder and they are not close to the Equator (in fact they have a dispute with each other over part of Antarctica.... even though legally no country can own part of Antarctica so the rest of the world is laughing) Anyway, I have been looking into study abroad in Latin America as well and I was wondering if you were considering Ecuador, because if you weren't do as that looks like a better option in my opinion than the other 2.
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Well I recomend the Costa Rican spanish, is a good place to learn Spanish, is a neutral Spanish, and a very good place to travel, there are institutions and organisations that can help you, this is a good one to asking about the matter www.crhomestay.com, and you can see some interesting things about Costa Rica, they have a good learning program. Best Regards
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Monday, October 7, 2013
10 year bar marriage?
10 year bar marriage?
My Girlfriend lived in the US for about 10 years under a pending political assylum case. Unfortunately this case, after a few appeals was denied. She was living in AZ with her mother and sisters. Her mother was the one who submitted the assylum application, but due to some events, she filed it a year after they had overstayed their visa. This process took over 6 years and they received their denial letter at the beginning of October, 2010. We were not given a date to leave, nor were they deported, instead the left voluntarily before any other notice was sent. She does not have a criminal background either there in Colombia, which is where she currently resides, nor in the US. On the contrary, She has never failed to file her tax forms, she was not a burden to the state, and she was an exemplary student. She was 10 years old when she entered the States under a tourist visa, then when she family and her left, she had already turned 21 years old. Our questions are the following: * Will or has she be penalized with the 10 year ban? * If so, can she file for a waiver or pardon? * Does it make a difference that she was a minor when she entered? * Will it make a difference if she states that she had to stay with her family because she was a minor? * If we get married there in Colombia, is it easier for her to be allowed back in the US? * Is it at all possible to file for a K-1 fiancee visa? * Is there any other possibility for her to apply to go back to the US? * If I does have the 10 year ban, does that affect her entrance/application process to go to another country? I really love her and want for her to be here with me. We will be sooo grateful for anyone who can give us any advice. Thank you :)
Immigration - 3 Answers
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1 :
She overstayed her visa, 10 year ban.
2 :
If she was a minor then there's no bar against her. The family left after the case was denied so there's most likely no bar against anyone in the family. You'll have to file the K-1 application, not her. It should not be a problem.
3 :
she was not deported file for the K-1 you could of course go see an Aila lawyer for a consult first
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