And if you have, what do you think of the program? Is it safe and well-known? My parents are worried that it is not well-known enough and wont let me study in another country because of that. Anyone have any information to support the organization? thanks a lot!
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Yes, it's a pretty good organization...
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so you are in Korea to study? midschool (highschool)? wow. when i was 14 i was still in our place. im 18 and im away from home too to study college. anyway, a lot of Koreans go to other country to study English espicially to the Philippines. i have a friend who is studying here from thailand. she is 23 though but had a sister aged 15 who is also studying. i heard their brother is also not staying at their place because he is also studying in some place.\n\nanyway, it just came to what our parents think for us to develop pretty good. we have to learn independence at such short time but inm the end evrything will be all right. we jsut have to communicate with our family in a reguilar basis though.
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Well, I am currently an exchange student in Brazil, where I am 'learning' Portuguese. My program is pretty good, its called CIEE. Last year my sister went to study in Spain for a year. Just so you know, in neither Latin America or Europe do you choose your classes like you do in America. So, I doubt you will be able to take any admitable classes. Suggestion: either do a summer program or go after you senior year. I finished my freshman year and then came here, so now I have to graduate a year later than my friends. But, oh, the freedom-the fun- the parties- the experience- it's ALL worth it!
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I'm familure with teen challenge, it's a great program, especially if your trying to kick a habit or get way for bad influences. sorry I don't know anything about Disney, OK. but I would highly recommend it
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I think it is a good idea but not only for basic k-12 I think it would be great for colleges as well, I have an issue myself I went back to school for a semester and the following semester I couldn't attend because the the retarded laws they have on student aid and how you have to make practically nothing to get it sucks. So now I'm out for another year trying to scrounge up money to go back, I would like to just get it over with but that's not going to work. They say get a student loan, but I don't qualify for one of those either. I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place and don't like it. I know this isn't on your subject really but was nice to get it out anyway.
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I went to the AIH (Houston) and recieved a degree in Visual Communication. Even though this was 12 years ago, I had friends who were in the fashion design program. They loved it. It is intense, and you cant miss any classes or you will fall behind. Its worth your money depending on what area you want to be in. Two of my friends ended up as buyers for department stores. One did go to new york but the competition is fierse there!.  I think you need to figure out what area you want to work end AFTER you finish school and then decide. The AI is good for some areas, but not for all.
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I'm afraid I can't be much help, however I did consider taking this course a couple of years ago.  At this time the Open University allowed student reviews to be posted on the website (every course used to have a section where past students posted reviews, but the OU has discontinued this now unfortunately).  Anyway, I know I no longer wanted to do the course after I read these reviews.  Many said they struggled.  Many said they wished they had a better understanding of Web Applications before they started the course.  So it really depends on how confident you are and how much experience you've had in this area.  All I know is that past students who started with no knowledge or experience struggled.
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right now im with Penn Foster but you have to pay. I think its pretty cool and really flexible. You could check it out at www.PennFoster.edu ; who knows you might actually  consider it.
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Interlochen is a great school if you can somehow get in...my friend goes there and he loves it.  It would be totally worth your time to take the postgraduate course, but if you didn't want to, you could go to one of the camp programs during the summer.  \n\nA school like that called International Academy in Bloomfield Hills, MI is where I go.  However, the academics are more based on classes like Math and Science instead of the arts.  It's also a public school.  The thing that's interesting about it though is that they accept people from around the world, hence the name "International" Academy.  Since I am American, I had to actually go through a lottery, while International students were automatically accepted.  It's really a great environment, and I encourage you to look into it more.\n\nGood luck, hope this helped.
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I have checked them out through www.ed.gov, the department of Education, they are Legit.  I have been considering taking a course through them.  The their High School and Associate degree programs are accreditted (meaning you earn actual High school and College credit), the problem is with their certificate job training courses, college credits are not granted for those.  In retro-spect I SHOULD have taken courses through them when I was younger.  Now that I am 30 and still going to college.
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yes loads of contacts, try accommodation office for local university. They need to be police checked and approved. Lots of English language schools use our facilities out of term time.  Would this be like the US Ambassador programme?
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I have a friend studying American Studies there. He really likes it and has enjoyed his time there so far!
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I have been through the whole process. It is a very difficult and lenghthy wait. We had it completed in about 1 year. I am from the USA and it really isn't as bad as people said it would. I thought the worst and not even close to it. I wish you luck!!
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I wasn't there, but currently I am an exchange student in germany. My host sister is studying math there, and she says it's absolutly beautiful. There is the 'Philosopher's Weg' (way) that has a lovely view, the old castel and Altstadt are also really pretty. I'm excited to be going there later in June! Good luck studying there! It's got a great rep and is beautiful to boot!
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It is one of the best institutions in the world. I do not know if in the US is well known but in Europe will make sure that you will have an excellent career.\n\nIt has great programs and some of the best academics in the world. Of course it is mostly known for its faculties teaching economics, finance, business and HR.\n\nIf you have the grades, you are up to really hard work and have the money to pay the high tuition fees go for it (for the MBA it was, for full time one year course, 25,000 pounds). You will not have a normal student life but it would be a really good investment.\n\nI wish I was accepted there for my MBA. Unfortunately my GMAT grades were not high enough. Bad luck.
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I have applied, but have friends who have done it.\n\nIt is the hardest program in the world.\nYou have to go to very poor and desolate places, eating local and often unwashed foods, living without the comforts of a nice bed or havign to shower only once a month.\nIt can be the most difficult and rewarding experience.\n\nOther options, not quite as difficult would be Americor, its also half the amount of time.
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Wow, I haven't heard about this program.  I am so glad you asked this question.  I will be interested to hear the responses.  I've always wanted a sister or someone like a sister to be close to.  My husband and I only have boys (4) and while I would love a daughter, we just aren't able to have any more. Some day we hope to be able to find a baby or toddler to adopt.  But this program you are talking about sounds pretty neat.  \n\nIs it different than Big Brothers and Big Sisters?  I tried the Big Sister program and it didn't work out well.  The little girl I was assigned had her Mother come back into her life and she didn't want our relationship to continue, the Dad thought it was a jealousy thing.