Monday, December 24, 2012

Is there anybody that has lived in Italy and the U.S that I can ask a couple questions for school? Please

Is there anybody that has lived in Italy and the U.S that I can ask a couple questions for school? Please?

Other - Italy - 5 Answers
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Just post a couple questions here. There are a lot of people here that have lived in both Italia and the US, including myself
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Yes have lived in Italy for 13 years and been back in the states now for 6 years since 3 of 2000 but I will answer any questions you want to know about Italy and the Island of Sicily. Just write me at lazypotts@yahoo.com I will answer any questions you want.
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I'm an America who has been living in Rome for a looooong time. Feel free to get in touch with me! :o)
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I'm an American living near Milan, have been here for little over 4.5 years, married to a local and teaching English. Feel free to contact me anytime.
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im from the states, more specifically los angeles, and ive been living here in florence, italy since 2002, studying industrial design at the university of florence. if you have any questions feel free to ask!

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Sunday, December 16, 2012

How do young people dress in Italy

How do young people dress in Italy?
I have to do a project for school, I'm looking more for specifics, like what trends and stuff.
Other - Italy - 4 Answers
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I'm from Italy...and I'm really sorry because my english is terrible. I'm trying to help you! Usually we dress jeans and t-shirts not very long. When it's cold we like to dress shirts with jumpers! We don't dress long t-shirts and something like that! Baci :)
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hI I am also doing a project about Milano italy for class and i am looking for some interesting fact about Milano trends..
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About the same as young people in the US, Great Britain, and other countries in Europe.
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girls in italy usually wears tight jeans, sneakers (most part nike or converse all star or hogan) and t-shirt or jersey or sweater, it depends on the season but still tight and short, and mostly v-neck i think. on saturday and sunday they often wears skirt and boots and sometimes they wears shirt, specially with sweater. boys usually wears jeans and sneakers (same brands like girls) and t-shirt or sweater, with shirt on saturday.. anyway it all depends on the area you are in but i think this is the majority

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Saturday, December 8, 2012

American attending a Japanese law school

American attending a Japanese law school?
I plan on studying here in the US for two years and finishing my bachelor's in Italy. What requirements do I still need to be eligible to enter a Japanese law school? Thank you very much. But, what if my degree is from Italy, will that add any difficulty?
Japan - 7 Answers
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The requirement itself is to be a college graduate or equivalent, so that won't be a problem. You have to pass a series of entrance exams, and they are all in Japanese, so you need to prepare for that. There's no special requirement for an American, but there is no extra accommodation either, so you'll be competing with Japanese students for admission. You're still eligible to apply to Japanese law school with an Italian degree. If you don't prepare to take exams in Japanese, though, the entrance exam will be impossible for you.
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You would need an excellent level of Japanese and would then need to do an entrance exam at the university. If you passed that would also allow you to apply for the student visa which should be straight forward from there. After that it would just require money :)
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I believe that Temple University School of Law might what you're looking for. They have a campus in Tokyo. Contact them and I am sure one of their staff will explain what options are available to you. http://www.tuj.ac.jp/newsite/main/law/index.html
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You need no special things, beside having a visa and speaking very good Japanese. Some point however to remember: * The Japanese legal system, and legal education is completely different than the American. So figure out what you would like to do and where in the rest of your life, and check, if such a degree help it or not. * The Japanese bar exam can extremely difficult (depending what exactly want to do), so check what you would like to do. Do know what you are after.
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A degree from Italy will be of no value in Japan. To study law in Japan you will need native level Japanese and at least $80,000+ for college costs,plus living costs.And I don't think you can finish a US BA degree in another country.
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You need as much knowledge about Japanese law as Japanese students who majored in law for four years in Japanese universities. Plus, a native-level Japanese language proficiency to be eligible to take the entrance exam to begin with.
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I agree with Left Coast... You also need to keep in mind that the entrance to Japanese law school has a higher than 99% FAILURE rate. There is actually a pretty bad lawyer shortage in Japan right now. A better plan might be to get your law degree elsewhere with a focus in international law or Japanese law and come here to practice. There are actually quite a few highly successful practicing foreign lawyers in Japan right now expressly because the Japanese exams are so rediculously impossible.

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Saturday, December 1, 2012

I'm planning to teach English in Italy this September; should I work in private or public schools

I'm planning to teach English in Italy this September; should I work in private or public schools?
I've heard a lot of horror stories about private language schools and I don't want to make the mistake of chosing the wrong employer for my first job. I am in love with Italy and want my first job teaching English in Italy to be a good one! Can anybody help?
Primary & Secondary Education - 5 Answers
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You'll need to check out the possibility of working in a public school- you need some pretty strong credentials and experience. Although it may pay less and be more demanding on your time, you may want to start in the private sector. Just choose carefully!!
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yeah , you should be speaking reader if you don't speak italian!! also you can teach privatly!
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You need to be there to look for a job because Italian employers want to have a face-to-face interview with the candidate. Some schools don't require a TESOL or TEFL certificate, but don't expect too much from them. It's also preferable to gain some experience in another country before applying for a job in some European countries because you want to avoid working for the chain schools that pay very low, and living in Europe is expensive. Here's more information about Italy http://www.freetefljobplacement.com/Italy.html
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There are a few horror stories from both private and public schools. For example, the state run universities in Italy have been found guilty of paying their English teachers less than their Italian teachers and there's huge problems with this. But... in general most schools (both public and private) are legit and fine to work for. When you get the job offer check out the details and play it by ear: if it doesn't sound up to scratch then forget it and move on, otherwise go for it. On another tack, depending on your qualifications and experience you are more likely to find work in the private sector than the public. It's not easy for a newcomer to step into a decent job in a state school.
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You should do a public teaching, then you will learn more about the culture and how Italy works and things like that. Thanks

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Saturday, November 24, 2012

would you let your child go to another country on a school trip

would you let your child go to another country on a school trip?
im a freshmen in high school and my spanish class is going on a field trip to italy and spain in the summer of 2011. by then i'll be 16 years old. as of now my mom isnt agreeing to let me go. and i just want your opinion of what you think. and if you would could you help me come up with some things that will help convince my mom to let me go.
Family - 7 Answers
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I would let you go as long as I knew there were responsible adults who would be going with you and you were guaranteed to always be in their care. Better yet I would go with you. Who wouldn't love to Italy and Spain. It isn't something I would ever make my child miss out on if they could go.
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I went to France when I was in Middle School and my parents didn't have a problem with it. I was a good kid with good grades who didn't get into any trouble, though, so they didn't need to worry about me doing something bad. I was with the school teacher and a number of chaperones, so we had plenty of supervision. Don't know what you could say to convince your mom. It really all depends on how comfortable she is. Italy/Spain is a long ways away!
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Well first of all, there will be supervision if you are going with your class so tell her that. Also tell her that it may be an experience that you may never get the chance to have again. Tell her that its something you really really want to do. Also, you should reassure your mom that nothing bad will happen, and that you will be responsible.
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You should go because it might be the only opportunity you have to go to Europe in the forseeable future. You will be with a group of friends and safely chaperoned by teachers and parents.. It will be cheaper than ever going there on your own because these groups know how to obtain discounts. The activities will be scheduled by people who have been there before and know the great places. The trip will give your self-confidence a terrific boost. You will be old enough to behave yourself and not do anything foolish. You can practice Spanish in the actual country where it originated. Having a second language is a wonderful career boost for your future. How's that?
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I'm sure that if it's a school planned trip that it should be safe. I'm assuming it's going to be chaperoned and they will have limits as to where you're going to be allowed to wander off to. It can be dangerous for Americans in other countries, especially tourists who are unfamiliar with the area and most likely not fluent speakers of Italian and Spanish. I also believe that everyone should have the opportunity to see another country and expereince it's culture at some point in their lives. If you are mature enough to appreciate the visit abroad, then Europe is a good place to start.
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that's unfair. 16 is old enough to go to a different country, even 13 is. Tell her that your teachers will be there
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im a freshman in high school too. my mom let me go to spain (spanish exchange program) on your trip, teachers are also going too right? i stayed for about a week, and it was AWSOME!!! i had so much fun, and my spanish has gotten 100% better. show her, not tell her. think of ideas that you think might impress your mom that you are responsible enough to go. But she might not be letting you go because the cost of the trip? (i payed half of my plane ticket and ect. with babysitting money) Or she might just miss you too much. (i got tackled with hugs when i got back ^_^)

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Friday, November 16, 2012

Go to school and open my own fashion store in Chicago

Go to school and open my own fashion store in Chicago?
I will go to Chicago College, Columbia to start fashion design this summer. I want to have my own fashion store, but I am afraid that I have debt from school, so how can I borrow more money to open the store? My fashion styles are hip and funky but still elegant and wearable. How can I start for networking or find a facotry in China, India or Italy
Fashion & Accessories - 4 Answers
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opening a store is more of an after college thing. becuase going to school and working would be a lot on your hands. i recommend finishing college and then opening a store where you can fully dedicate your time to
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OMG that is sooooooo cool! yay! i will so go and visit your store email me and tell me what you will name it haha i didnt help you but AHHHHHH thats so cooL!
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Your college will provide business and fashion merchandising classes and your instructors will share their knowledge of the fashion business. If you ever want couture millinery for your store, contact me. I make fabulous hats.
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You have to go to different banks and ask them about their 'buisness loans.' Apply for the loan which has the lowest interest rate. I'd suggest you try Chase and Bank of America first. On the other hand, the benefit of being in school enables you to apply for 'student loans'; these are loans which you can apply for and do not need to start paying off until 6 months after you are out of school. However, unlike business loans which enable you to apply for a large amount, some banks allow you to only apply up to a certain amount for student loans. If you wanted to go with the student loan idea, and they are only able to give you a certain amount, take that student loan and search another bank for student loans in order to pay for the rest of your fashion store.

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Thursday, November 8, 2012

study in usa

study in usa????????!!!!!?
im 14 and im a good student at italy school but id like to study in usa!!!!!!! what could i do? Thanx!!!!!!!!!!!!
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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I'd tell you to wait until you turned 18 or even 20 maybe to come to college in the US because right now you're a bit too young. Unless of course your parents are going to let you come to the US on your own. Then if that's the thing, sure. You can come here, maybe move in with a relative, enroll in a high school and do your best there. Once you're out of high school you can enroll in a college (of your choice) and go from there. Good luck! (:
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How long are you planning on studying in the US? A semester? A year? You could look up student exchange program websites where families take in foreign students and allow them to have a full on cultural immersion. You could live a life as an American for a while, the length of time depends on how long your agreement is between yourself and the American family. Check out: http://www.asse.com/ Google link: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=ie7&q=student+exchange+programs&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&rlz=1I7TSNA_en I wish you the best of luck! P.S. I love italy, I went to Amalfi a couple weeks ago. It was absolutely beautiful!

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