Sunday, October 28, 2012

What kind of doctor should I see?

What kind of doctor should I see?
I have three large unexplained bruises on my arms and legs. Your thinking "they're just bruises", right? However with my fathers disease being hereditary, I need to get them looked at. I'm abroad in Poland, I have student medical insurance, and its just the TYPE of doctor that i should see. Here are my choices: * Adult Primary Care * Dermatology * General Practice * Internal Medicine * Periodontics Thanks :)
Other - Health - 2 Answers
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Adult primary, General practice or Internal medicine. You are right to go get checked out. It could be as simple as an iron deficiency. Good luck!
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You would visit your Primary Care Physician. He/she will then refer you to the proper specialist if needed.

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Sunday, October 14, 2012

AIESECERS, what type of visa should I apply for a Development Internship?

AIESECERS, what type of visa should I apply for a Development Internship?
I hold an Indian passport. I'm going to Poland this spring, and obviously being a non-EU resident I require a visa. I was wondering what type of visa AIESECERS generally apply for when they need one? Student visa? Visa with right to employment? Private visit visa, whatever? I won't be earning any salary since I'm on a DT. Best answer gets 10 points! Any help would be appreciated, please! :D
Embassies & Consulates - 1 Answers
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I did AIESEC in Krakow, Poland. I needed a working visa. My local AIESEC chapter told me the type of visa to apply for. Ask your local or the Polish AIESEC chapter.

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Sunday, October 7, 2012

Are there any programs for foreign students who want to improve their English?


Are there any programs for foreign students who want to improve their English?
I mean, I'm 16-year-old girl from Poland and I'm totally crazy about English and England. It's my dream to go to England and improve the language, visiting London would be awesome too! But there is always money problems. Do you know if there are some programs for students or something like that which offer the opportunity to come to England and stay there for not much money? I know it seems to be kind of unreal but why not ask?
Languages - 3 Answers
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Good question! Your question is very interesting. If you get answers, let me know it.
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Well, you do NOT need any specific programs to improve your language skills at all if you are short of money, you can actually start on your own! Actually, broadening/improving one's language skills is a very broad concept, it should be done in more than one ways at the same time which is highly recommended. One can NOT become better ONLY in one area e.g. chatting or speaking, one MUST improve skills in ALL dimensions of the language! Learning language well requires being as active as possible and making the learning as FUN for oneself as possible. Taking lessons is always important, but equally important are these: 1) Listen/watch: Keep listening to internet radio stations like BBC, watch TV shows in English (use only subtitles, NOT voice dubbing in case you are not a native English speaker!), etc. 2) Write/communicate: Try to find discussion forums from the web about things that you find interesting (music/various artists, hobbies, etc.) and start communicating there with other people using only English. Start using instant messaging systems in case you find some new friends or start emailing them. 3) Buy yourself a proper dictionary, and each time when you see a strange word that you do not understand, look it up. Putting words into their context is one of the best ways to broaden one's vocabulary and grammar knowledge, the more you read and write the better. Memorising is NOT the best way to go with learning grammar or any other language areas! The main point in ANY language learning is to make it as fun as possible for yourself. Try to find topics that INTEREST you, read online newspapers (Times, Guardian, Independent...), listen to BBC/NBC and other radio stations online, if you find a discussion forum for e.g. your favourite hobby or your idols in music do participate there, etc. The key word here is CONTEXT, which means that it is easier to learn new words and their usage as well as grammar when you use/see them in their real CONTEXT. I'm sorry there is no easy way out with this, one really must develop language skills in ALL these language "levels" or dimensions in order to reach better language skills!! Last but not least: NEVER EVER use ANY online translators, they are nothing but utter rubbish!! English is practically EVERYWHERE in the online world these days, you just have to use your imagination to find it! Learning pace is always personal, it takes the time it takes so there is no reason to hurry it up too much. If you do, you will not learn so well. Good luck!
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You don't need English to come to England. Polish will get you understood in at least 50% of restaurants.

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Monday, October 1, 2012

Do American women only speak a language?


Do American women only speak a language?
Hello. So I’m a Swiss foreign exchange student in the U.S. As you might know, in Switzerland we speak French, German and Italian. In the past I was a foreign exchange student in nations such as Poland, Brazil, Argentine, Colombia and Romania and I never experienced any problems when communicating with the locals since most people in those nations are bilingual. However, here in the U.S. it seems like most American women only speak English, it seems like most bilingual people are either immigrants or American men. Sometimes I get bored at college and feel like talking to any of my female classmates, however, they only speak English.
Marriage & Divorce - 13 Answers
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talk to your male classmates i don't see a problem
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American women love swiss cheese, swiss army knives and K-swiss shoes but they detest Swiss men. I'm surprised none of them told you.
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Americans usually speak only one language (english). Men and women recieve the same oppurtunities to speak a foreign language. But as the say, "Use it, or loose it" We don't usually speak other languages that much.
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Unfortunately the answer is Yes. I am foreign as well from South East Asia. And dissapointed when found out how Americans are just so content in their own world. I live in Bay Area San Francisco. I knew some women, who doesn't even know which highway to take from Walnut Creek to San Francisco.
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Most people speak only English here. I believe it's the most used language in the world. It would be very useful for you to learn english, but yes, it is sad that most American's only speak English. I hope you are getting by okay.
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Obviously you speak English since you just type this question in English..So why do you feel the need to speak in another language around your American classmates?? And NO some American women are bilingual
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i am an american woman and i speak french english and spanish
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yep, most only speak english. unless they're still in touch with their cultures which means they might use their native language as well. and very rarely, you'll meet some that have just taken the initiative to learn a second language because it interests them. hey, at least you speak english too right? :)
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Well, you see...English is the official language of America. So, naturally, that is what we AMERICAN women typically speak. If you don't like how us "simple little American gals" talk, then you can surely take your FOREIGN butt and exchange it right back over to Switzerland!! I promise that I won't shed a tear to see you go. ;o)
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It's true, most Americans only speak English. There are many reasons for this. There's often little opportunity to practice or to use the language in America outside of some small ethnic communities (with the exception of Spanish). There is also not much of a monetary benefit. In many countries, being bilingual is a huge boost, almost to the point of being a requirement. But in the United States, extra education, such as a Master's degree, is more valuable than a second language, so it's often neglected. I think it's just random chance that the only bilingual Americans you have come across are men. American men and women are close to equally bad at foreign languages.
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The women in america do usually only speak 1 language. I'm from California and speak some Spanish and some Italian tho it is limited. Most people in California speak some spanish just because of the huge influence it has on our culture. I speak some Italian because all 4 of my Grandparents were born in Italy and both my parents were fluent in Italian. Unfortunately they used to speak Italian when they didn't want me to know what they were saying. I think it is a sad thing that Americans usually do not retain the language if their families. I know my family had the attitude that we are Americans now so we wil speak their language. Kind of sad. Why was I taught all of the family recipes and how to cook things passed down from generations but not how to Communicate in the language of my family?
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Then learn English. Most of the world knows English and its the main business language. So Americans don't need to know three languages like you.
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Its soooooo true. They live on pure English, poor of them.

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