Monday, August 24, 2009

How do I find a family to live with in Spain or Italy if I am already in Europe

How do I find a family to live with in Spain or Italy if I am already in Europe?
I arrived in Spain mid-July and have been studying Spanish at a language institute. I am not really fond of the location, and have a plane ticket in December to return to the US. I am traveling around Europe for the next 3 weeks and then my schedule is completely open. I have some ideas, like working for a family, or language school, or teaching English (I am certified and I have a degree), or meeting my husband and gaining citizenship, but I am really not sure what the heck to do. For that matter, I am not sure if I am aloud to stay that long . . . but I am going to. Any advice?
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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Ordinary travel visa for US is good for 90 days. If you overstay that, or take a job, then you need a working visa. To find a family to live with, the best way I know of is to have an exchange seet up in advance.

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Sunday, August 16, 2009

First day of school months

First day of school months?
What month are the first day of school in Belgium, Luxembourg and Italy?
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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usually schools start toward the end of september or the first week of october

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Saturday, August 8, 2009

As an adult 40 years old, how can I stay in Italy to learn culture and language for few months

As an adult 40 years old, how can I stay in Italy to learn culture and language for few months?
If you were a student, I know I could have been an exchange student like I did when I was back in High school and went to Japan for one year.... But now I am 40 and want to go study Italian culture, language, etc, etc...
Other - Italy - 4 Answers
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u dont have to go to italy. just take classes from a professional, or someone you know who is pure italian. arrivederci! (that means bye)
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all it takes is money and a passport
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It depends on where you're from, but you might be able to visit as a tourist for up to 90 days without a visa. You can check the requirements for your nationality and residence at: http://www.esteri.it/visti/index_eng.asp You could also enrol in a school here and go for a student visa. Generally as a student, you would need to demonstrate that you have adequate funds for your stay here. Note that unless you're from the EU, you can't legally work here without the proper visa that allows it and a permesso di soggiorno that allows you to reside in Italy for the purpose of work.
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money or a job

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Saturday, August 1, 2009

How to convert grades from Italy to grades in the US

How to convert grades from Italy to grades in the US?
I recently spent some time abroad in Italy, and went to school and got grades in most subjects. However, their grading system is a bit different than ours, being based in a 10-point scale, and I am having trouble converting it back to grades in the US. I got an 8 out of 10 in 2 subjects, and I thought that that grade would transfer to be more of a low A than a low B. Does anyone know how to convert grades on a 10-point scale to ours, and it's not by just adding a 0. There is a formula, I just don't know it and can't find it.
Other - Education - 1 Answers
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There are organizations which convert grades and transcripts professionally. I think an easy way to find one is to visit the district offices of the school district where you live and ask how they handle the transcripts of students transferring in from a foreign school. Someone there will certainly know the name of the organization to which the transcripts are sent for translation. (The translation also includes interpreting the foreign grading system into what is appropriate where you are.)

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