Saturday, August 28, 2010

Exchange Student in Poland?


Exchange Student in Poland?
Hey, I am a 15 year old male going considering becoming an exchange student in Poland for a year. I really want to go to a European contry and learn a new language(be conversationaly fluent) Only problem is I don't know if I'll persevere and study the language really hard. I hear Polish is realy hard, and I do not want to go to a country and come back not conversationally fluent( i didnt say fluent, so i dont wanna all those fluent retards who keep arguing over the defination of fluency) So would you recommend poland? i hear the kids are kinda immature, how would they react to a american exchange student? And a year in Poland, would I be pretty good? is it that hard to learn? any tips? thanks! (btw talked to a guy who went for exchange there, came back conversationly fluent, could read harry potter,etc) but i want to ehar more cases!
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Rotary would be good for you, I think. Here's a helpful forum. http://www.cultures-shocked.org/forum/?
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Hi! You should look into the top three programs -- AFS, YFU and Rotary Exchange. All are good, not sure all exchange with Poland. You'll need to ask each. Polish is pretty hard -- but then so is German. Nice thing about Poland, there aren't as many people there who speak English fluently so you will HAVE to learn Polish! In many "western" European countries, English is common so it's easy not to have to work so hard -- and you won't become as fluent! You won't be perfect after a year, but you should definitely be able to hold your own in most situations! It would also help if you took some lessons before you went, I'd advise investing in Rosetta Stone -- a great computer program for languages. To hear from other kids who have been on an exchange, try this forum and information center: http://www.exchangestudentworld.com/ And here are the web sites to the three programs I recommended: http://www.yfu.org/ http://www.afs.org/afs_or/home http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/youthprograms/RotaryYouthExchange/Pages/ridefault.aspx Good luck! It sounds like a good exchange -- and different from the usual I here. I'm even considering going there to teach English!

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Saturday, August 14, 2010

How easy is it to get a Poland Student Visa?

How easy is it to get a Poland Student Visa?
Hi, I've been selected in one University in Poland and I'll be going to the embassy soon for getting the VISA. I've made the payments and I have adequate documents. The embassy demands the following as per the sites: Passport (must be valid for 3 months after planned departure from Poland). One passport-size photo. Completed application form. Evidence of immigration status in country of residence, endorsed in current or previous passport (if applicable). Fee, payable by cash/postal order. Accommodation booking or invitation from friends or family in Poland. An official letter from a college or university. Transport documentation, such as a rail or aeroplane ticket. I have all of them. I just want to know if there is some other thing which I should take care of. Will I get the VISA easily. Just interested in knowing if there is any such fuss or something. If some of you guys have had a personal experience in the embassy, please tell me. I am a bit worried as the VISA is important for me. Your answers are highly appreciated. Thank You.
Poland - 2 Answers
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give atry im in poland 2years now ....just go to polish embasy in ua country and if u have all requarements i dont see reasons why they should nt give u? good luck
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if you've been selected to go to school there will be no problem for you to get a student visa then

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Saturday, August 7, 2010

Getting a student visa (Poland to USA)?


Getting a student visa (Poland to USA)?
If a woman, from, say, Poland were accepted into a local community college, how long would it take for her student visa to be approved? If she applies now, could she attend this fall? Is it an easy process?
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I strongly discourage people to go to the U.S to attend a community college. It is absolutely worthless especially for foreign students. Meanwhile the cost of living will be much higher than Poland. Besides, the chance of getting a student visa for a community college is minimal at best, because it is hard to convince the immigration officer that your real purpose is to study.
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no its hard and you need maybe a year to get one.
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If you have already been admitted and received your I-20, and you have no criminal record or previous history of immigration violations, you should be good to go. You'll get a visa interview and should have your visa about a week or two after the interview. Good luck! P.S. I'd rather try to get into a 4 year university than a community college.

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Sunday, August 1, 2010

exchange student never been to europe going to poland from mexico?


exchange student never been to europe going to poland from mexico?
I´m mexican study architecture and i´m going to Poland in february for 1 semester to study, never been to europe, don´t know what to pack, what i need to take over there, what kind of lugagge, things like that please help solve these doubts
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In February you can expect it to be pretty cold,maybe snowing too so you will need a good warm coat,some warm woolly jumpers and a pair of boots to keep out the cold.A couple of scarves and knitted pull on hats to keep your ears warm would be good too and gloves.
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In February it maybe cold.you going to need warm jacket ,boots ,gloves, and you have to be careful how to pack your luggage because some airlines got diffrent rules ,like for example polish LOT -23pounds per person -16kg, and 1 luggage.
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Hello, I comfirm others words- in february there will wellcome you a real winter- so take a coat and some warm shoes (do not forget about hat, scarf, gloves- I do not joke- it may be evewn -15degrees and in the morning waiting for tram or bus u will feel it!) In february there also starts here sales- so do not worry if u forget something- u will easy find here anything. I am guessing, that as architecture student, u r going to one of the bigger citie such as- Krakow, Warsaw, Poznan? Each of bigger city in Poland is well connected with citiy-communication, so do not worry. If it is going about baggage- also take some sweaters, but do not forget about t-shirt- in houses we have rather warm (23-25degrees), especcialy in student's one- I remember people dying there cause of hot ;) I suggest you take also some party outfit- students love parties here :) To take notebook for classes is also very comfy and popular- also to the library- we have all these places well adjusted. I also need to warn you- I do not know where you will be living, but take some lock for your suitcase- things happen and better to have percious things locked- just in case Life in Poland is not that expensive, although dollar is not very strong. If you are interested in some more info, u can write me: sicilpol@yahoo.it In general, if you forget something, do not worry- u will find here all u need :) Good luck!

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