what are the risks and benefits of studying abroad

what are the risks and benefits of studying abroad?
i live in America [New Jersey] and i have considered leaving the country for college. i think it would be an amazing experience. i got a letter from a school in Switzerland, just like one of those letters that colleges always send Sophomores and Juniors. I also got one from a cooking school in Siena, Italy. i think it would be cool to study in Europe. what are the risk and benefits i dont care what my parents say. i'll be 18 july 2010 and i want to start school sept 2010 so i'll be an adult and theres nothing they can do about it. & i really like the idea of studying in switzerland. its right in the center. i mean north of italy south of germany east of france. i always wanted to go to Germany, Ireland, Italy, England, France, Spain, Australia, and Canada
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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DO IT DO IT DO IT. I only studied abroad for six weeks, but it was really interesting--I got to learn about other cultures, meet a lot of interesting people, and got bit by the travel bug--I want to go everywhere now! It's good for people to study abroad--reduces cultural misunderstanding, etc. It also made me a less anxious person. If there are risks, well, there are risks everywhere, and they're worth taking in this case. DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT.
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I was an exchange student in Thailand, and it was amazing. I am 100% glad I did it. Risks: - Make sure the school is accredited and your school will accept transfer credits (if you care about that) - It can be hard to learn the language - If you don't step out of your comfort zone, it could be hard to make friends - Your safety could be a risk (just do research before you go, make sure you're going with a reputable program, and be careful) - It could be more expensive than you think (make sure you have a complete budget and you understand all the costs up front) - It might take some convincing to get your parents to agree to it Benefits: - You will gain experiences and learning that you could never gain in a U.S. classroom - You will gain a new appreciation and understanding of other cultures and languages - You will be more well-rounded and probably more marketable to future employers - You will have opportunities that you may never have again - travel, etc. - You can make life-long friendships, and possibly even meet your future spouse (I did!) Good luck!

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Will i have to repeat gr11 because im going to italy for an exchange student

Will i have to repeat gr11 because im going to italy for an exchange student?
Next year ill be in grade 11. My exchange student program will go for a year, ill be staying in Italy. When i get back will i have to repeat gr11 or will my Italian school marks get transfered to Australia? Grade 11 and 12 and the two years in which our OP are being assessed and its very crucial, And information on Italian schools would be greatly appreciated!
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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I doubt it. I believe all the credits you get there will be transferred to where you live.
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Talk to your counselor and your program because not all credits will transfer. Some countries it's harder to transfer credits from and it is different with every program and even every abroad school. It's different for every program/person so you should talk with those people about this before hand.

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Medical School Certification in Romania or Any Other EU Eastern European Country

Medical School Certification in Romania or Any Other EU Eastern European Country?
If I graduate and get certified in a Romania or other EU eastern european medical school (Czech Republic, Slovenia, Poland, or Hungry) will I be able to practice in any EU country (Ex. France, Italy or Spain)? Also, can you recommend any good schools in the mentioned countries? I heard that once you are certified in any EU member country that you can practice in any country.
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hy, your romanian certificate of medical school is available in EU only if you have initiate the university of medicine after the year 2003 . If you have initiated befor 2003 it is not valid, you have to repet some exams of the 6th year .It is valid if you have more then 2 years ( i think)of experiace.

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Im going to Italy in a few days.

Im going to Italy in a few days......?
I'm visiting Italy with my school in a few days and I was wondering if we are going to church? what would I wear at church? I hear you need to cover up.... What does "cover up" exactly mean? Thank you :D by "cover up" do you mean legs, arms, shoulders, neck, bust?
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they mean ... in church you can't show off/expose your body to much that is all Dress well
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Cover up in churches means: definitely no mini-skirts, no shorts, no low cut tops, no short tops. It's also better to cover your shoulders.
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Have you never gone in a church?? for "cover up" you just have to cover your shoulders and legs but even if you don't do this isn't a very big problem... the real important thing to do in a church is be quiet for don't disturbing people who are praying everything else is secondary. I'm from Italy

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How has Italy impacted your life

How has Italy impacted your life?
I have to do a paper for school and I need stories if you live in Italy how it has impacted your life
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I'm American and have been living in Italy for the last 9 years or so. I really don't understand the question. Well, I speak, read and write Italian on a daily basis. I only speak English at work because I work in a hotel and with a few friends...most of the time it's in Italian. I notice I forget how to say things in English or express myself in English as a foreigner. Strange, but true. I work here, I live here, I have friends here, I have a boyfriend here (in a few months I'll be moving in with him), etc.....basically, my life is here now. I still have friends and family in the States (I came to Italy by myslelf), and I miss them very much, but I don't see myself moving back to the States. Life is too different there and I'm used to Italian life. I hope this helps. Oh, I know a lot more about Italian and European affairs than I used to.

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How is the educational system in Venice, Italy?

How is the educational system in Venice, Italy?
I'm doing a research project on Venice, Italy and I've come to the educational section. I'm aware the schooling has beautiful architecture are most of the buildings have a history to them, but that seems to be the only information I can find on education in Venice. I want to know more. Are all or most of the schools in Venice prestigious? Are they private or public? Are they expensive? How is the general quality; are the teachers helpful? How early do parents register their children for classes and how many years are you in school for? (whether school year-wise or years-wise).
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You are probably aware that VERY FEW people actually live in Venice itself these days, and the majority of them seem to be retired. I don't know this for a fact, but would therefore expect that there are few schools, and those probably operated by the Roman Catholic Church. When I was last in Venice, all of the school children I did see were in uniforms of private schools based in towns near Venice but not in Venice itself.
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Schools in Venice are not different from the other italian schools. The more prestigious ones (i'm talking about university) are in Bologna, Roma Milano and of course, the "Normale" in Pisa. There are both private and public schools, but private ones are better! italian public school quality is not very high but we (i'm italian) learn more literature and history and less math than the english students. Children start school at six ("scuole elementari" for 5 years) than there are other 3 years (scuole medie) before arriving to the "scuole superiori" at 15. At 15 you have to decide what you want to do (there are different kind of school to prepare you for university or for a job). at 19 you start University. usually students prefers staying near home than chooseing an other city like americans do.

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How much should I save to go to Italy

How much should I save to go to Italy?
Okay so I am in my sophomore year of high school. After i graduate high school three of myy cousins and I are going to go to Italy. I want to have enough forr a two week trip which includes airfare plus extra money so I can have back up. My cousins are right now 23,33,28, and I am 15. Please let me know how much and some places to go while we are there. Thank you ahead of time.
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I'd save up a good 2k, and as far as places to go I would suggest looking up Florence, Sienna, Rome, Assisi, Venice, and definitely the Amalfi Coast. Be careful there though. I wouldn't go anywhere without your cousins. I was there for 3 months and my sister just got back a few months ago from about a three month stay. The people there can be nice, and some can be... too nice.
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accommodation +local transport + food may cost about 100 euro per day; Shopping extra. Rome, venice, milano + many places, depending to your interest, are important. Be careful of your money, specially in rome in metro stations or crowded places.
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Come in Milan, it's fantastic !!!!!!! Other beautiful city are Venice, Rome, Torino, Bologna, Dolomiti(fantastic !!!!!!), Florence, Assisi, Montepulciano, Alberobello, L'Aquila, Val D'Orcia, Valle D'Aosta( Mont Blanc), River Po, Siena, Pisa, Palermo, Catania( with Etna), Naples( with Vesuvio), Agrigento, Pompei....... bye bye :)

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