It all started back in the first grade, when you first of all learned the English alphabet. Since then, you did not stop: verbs, times, prepositions, rules, exceptions. You swallowed one "foreign" grammar after another and soon learned quite reasonably to talk to foreigners, even if they are not just asking how to get to the Bolshoi Theater, but offering to talk about the peculiarities of eighteenth-century English literature. "It's not suitable for such a talent to sizzle among boring Russian-speaking citizens," you decided and were going to get education abroad ...
Exchange office
Most likely, you have already heard more than once about international programs that allow studying abroad (student exchanges). But how the "exchange process" flows and how to get involved in it is more compelling, you do not know ... Everything is not so difficult and unrealizable as it seems at first: when you exchange, you go to the land of dreams, live there for some time in the host family that supplies you not only a separate room, but also food, and - most importantly - interesting communication. After such an act of mercy from foreigners to your person you will have to answer them in return: one of the foreign students will come to your house. There are many programs where high school students and students can "exchange" for a whole year without spending a penny. For example, for those who dream of acquaintance with the United States, a special program FLEX was created. But most of the exchange programs are still working in universities. Such as the Moscow State University, the Higher School of Economics, REA them. Plekhanov, etc. Those wishing to take advantage of such a tempting offer, you understand, a lot, therefore, in order to get into the cherished list of exchange participants, you need to try from the heart! Candidates for a trip abroad are selected in several stages: first you will be offered to pass a test for general language skills, then pass a more serious examination in grammar, written and spoken language separately. Only those candidates who have passed through these two stages are sent for an interview, which finally determines the fate of everyone. The organizers of the exchange note in advance that a brilliant knowledge of the language and excellent grades do not yet guarantee a direct entry into the "exchange point". Additional criteria for selection are the personal qualities of applicants for foreign education. Shy, glum and passive abroad do not take - there they have their own enough.
But before going through the exchange-entrance tests, once again think carefully. Another country is not a provincial town where your grandmother lives. People abroad sometimes have their own completely different view of life, a difficult character and a whole loft of problems. Agree, even with my mother, it is not always possible to find a common language - what can we say about strangers! Be prepared for the incredible longing that will cover you in a strange family. Just do not panic ahead of time and do not call home with complaints about how bad you are. You'll be comfortable in two days, and your parents will be nervous all year.
Pleasant bonus
Perhaps you will be surprised to learn how many organizations and funds are ready to allocate money for teaching talented young people abroad. The majority of grants, however, is intended for graduates of higher educational institutions, wishing to continue their education in postgraduate study at a foreign university. But if you are still far away before the end of the university - this is not an excuse to get upset. For students 1, 2 and 3 courses of the institute, there are also special programs. In case you manage to go abroad for studies on one of these programs, then you will no longer live in a family, but in a student hostel. And you will have to feed yourself on the allowance, which you will receive every month - and you say, miracles do not happen! If you want to receive a study grant, go to one of the listed sites and fill out the application form. Selection of applicants is usually made in September-October of each year, so that you still have time to think carefully about the answers to the questionnaire. In the application it is necessary to indicate the reasons why you want to continue your education in another country. There are questions about you personally - your hobbies, achievements and aspirations. After you send the application, you, most likely, will be invited for an interview. In conversation (which, it is quite possible, will be in a foreign language), do not get lost - most importantly, do not be silent and do not answer according to the template: "It's out of", "Know, it's exhaust". Democratic western teachers will only be happy to hear about how you are entertained and in what stores you are dressing. Only, going to a long training abroad, keep in mind: sites with free essays there in the daytime with fire you will not find, pofigistic and loyal teachers - too, but fellow students, clutching little girls and competing with you in school, as at a sports day, more! The principle of "learning for yourself" abroad is much more relevant.
You want to be aware of all existing scholarships and grants, more often go to exhibitions of international education. Here they will answer all questions about programs that allow studying abroad, provide advice and give a test for knowledge of the tzar. Or maybe you will even win a year of free education in any country in the world.
On the other hand
Participation in the above programs, which allow studying abroad, by itself implies an excellent knowledge of the language and culture of the country, to stay and learn in which you plan. If, however, you are not friends with an elm, but you are familiar and just want to live abroad for a while and automatically tighten your language level for minimal money, you have such options:
For work
A working day abroad does not take 24 hours a day, so in your spare time you will be able to enroll in some language courses or just chat with passers-by in the park - by the way, also excellent training! If you feel that you are ready to become a nanny or a housekeeper for a while, pay attention to the au pair program. It will allow you to travel to almost any country. You can determine the selection criteria for yourself, and the computer will give out available vacancies. The main "points" of meditation - wages (more than 200-280 euros a month do not expect), employment and living conditions. The rest of the conditions are negotiated separately with the family, who will want you to work for them. By the way, the program includes language courses, which will be paid by the family that hired you.
If you can not stand children and cleaning, go ahead in the service sector. In this case, you will have to live and determine your work schedule yourself. In order to become a participant in the program, you need just nothing: to pass a short interview in English, pay the cost of the program (an average of $ 1,700 - which, as a rule, are repulsed in the process of work) and get a visa. Do not forget only to get recommendations from a teacher or a former employer, otherwise finding a good place will not be easy.
By acquaintance
The easiest way to go abroad to study is to get a foreign friend. Internet help you! Go to different sites where their visitors do not just learn the language, but get acquainted with each other, communicate, share experiences. Get a nice companion invite him to visit, and then go to him yourself. To pay in this case it is necessary unless for the ticket there and back and an input in different museum-galleries.
For money
Whatever tempting prospects are opened before you with the hospitable embraces of a foreign country, not every parent will dare to let his precious child into nowhere. If yours are among the most restless and well-off, the klyanchi is paid abroad. You have an iron argument: you ask for education, not for shopping or for a tusovy rest. The paid educational vouchers include the cost of living meals, organizing excursions and vigilant control over your restless person. In the mornings, you will go to school and improve your language in a group of students from different countries, and the second half of the day spend on entertainment, sightseeing, shopping and just international chatter. Fortunately, there are no shortages in agencies providing such services.