Wednesday, August 28, 2013
What are some good overseas free volunteer programs?
What are some good overseas free volunteer programs?
I would like to do some volunteer work overseas. I would like to go for about two months, I don't have much money so nothing like Cross-Cultural solutions where you have to pay more than a thousand dollars to volunteer. I am currently a student, and wish to go to possibly Africa, South America, or Asia (in that order). Thanks for all the help.
Community Service - 2 Answers
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www.i-to-i.com (i think). they have plently of opportunities. or you could google it :) see if your local council has any information as they often get government info saying where volunteers can go. or research gap year placements. i think you are likely to have to pay something, as it is rarely free for these things, but you could get sponsored? I have a friend who went to Tanzania to build a school and climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. They were sponsored by everyone they knew and through the internet and fundraising. They eventually got the money to do it, and made a real difference, so you could try something like that?
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You can try this site. It has some good programmes offered. http://www.workingabroad.com/page/3/volunteer-organisations.htm
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Any volunteer opportunities in different countries for the summer?
Any volunteer opportunities in different countries for the summer?
High school student : Age range :14-16 Would like to volunteer during the SUMMER perhaps in countries that need it (e.g. Haiti, South Africa, etc) Currently reside in the U.S. ! Thanks for the help! I dont belong to a church.
Community Service - 2 Answers
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You can check out your church's youth group and ask them. They have summer retreat missions where they do stuff like that, and it's pretty fun and memorable.
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You can check out the following sites... I am sure that one will fit your offer of service. Look under ways to help. You may need a parent or guardian to go with you tho as most offers of service out of country require you to be 18. Church groups are different so check out your local churches. Scouts has lots of volunteer opportunities too... some are out of country as well.. These may be more in keeping with what you want to accomplish and there would be youth your age on your journey. Best of luck to you! W
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Wednesday, August 7, 2013
How long does it take for things to arrive in the mail? Never ordered anything online before?
How long does it take for things to arrive in the mail? Never ordered anything online before?
I want to purchase $300 dollars of dinitrophenol 2,4 from a chemical supply company in south africa, that sells chemicals to university students for research purposes.... and I want to purchase 25-100 miligram screw cap vials from ebay... how long will that take? And what is the level of certainty? as I will NEED these things within 3 weeks.
Other - Business & Finance - 4 Answers
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if you put express mail it would get to you within 3-5 days
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well depends if its in states, you cam get the shipping that it would be shipped in 2-4 business days.. but you might need to pay a lil more than original shipping.. if paying for normal shipping, might be about 10 days or less!
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The answer varies by seller. It is usually disclosed. If not, you should ask. There are many ways to ship items, and the delivery times vary widely. Usually, you can, for an additional sum, request expedited delivery.
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It all depends on the company's particular mode of delivery, and how far away you are from the facility. Many companies will offer expedited service for an extra fee, which will assure your product is shipped promptly, but it's always best to research the shipping policies on their websites. They will give you a good guideline. As for Ebay, every seller is different in shipping times, and they SHOULD include info on how soon they ship, but sometimes don't. A lot of Ebay sellers are home based, and if they have an issue getting o the Post office on any given day, that can delay a shipment. If your Ebay seller does not explicitly state which days of the week they ship on, or what methods they ship by, you always have the right to ask, but do it BEFORE YOU BID, because a bid is a binding contract of purchase. I have sold on Ebay, and have been asked to expedite service to priority 2 day or some other, and was more than happy to agree. Bottom line, read the fine print, and ask questions on shipping times if need be. 3 weeks seems like a pretty large window for shipment/arrival to me, and unless the product is back-ordered, should not be a problem....but ask first!!
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I want to purchase $300 dollars of dinitrophenol 2,4 from a chemical supply company in south africa, that sells chemicals to university students for research purposes.... and I want to purchase 25-100 miligram screw cap vials from ebay... how long will that take? And what is the level of certainty? as I will NEED these things within 3 weeks.
Other - Business & Finance - 4 Answers
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if you put express mail it would get to you within 3-5 days
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well depends if its in states, you cam get the shipping that it would be shipped in 2-4 business days.. but you might need to pay a lil more than original shipping.. if paying for normal shipping, might be about 10 days or less!
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The answer varies by seller. It is usually disclosed. If not, you should ask. There are many ways to ship items, and the delivery times vary widely. Usually, you can, for an additional sum, request expedited delivery.
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It all depends on the company's particular mode of delivery, and how far away you are from the facility. Many companies will offer expedited service for an extra fee, which will assure your product is shipped promptly, but it's always best to research the shipping policies on their websites. They will give you a good guideline. As for Ebay, every seller is different in shipping times, and they SHOULD include info on how soon they ship, but sometimes don't. A lot of Ebay sellers are home based, and if they have an issue getting o the Post office on any given day, that can delay a shipment. If your Ebay seller does not explicitly state which days of the week they ship on, or what methods they ship by, you always have the right to ask, but do it BEFORE YOU BID, because a bid is a binding contract of purchase. I have sold on Ebay, and have been asked to expedite service to priority 2 day or some other, and was more than happy to agree. Bottom line, read the fine print, and ask questions on shipping times if need be. 3 weeks seems like a pretty large window for shipment/arrival to me, and unless the product is back-ordered, should not be a problem....but ask first!!
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Thursday, August 1, 2013
Are there any colleges in Africa that will accept English students?
Are there any colleges in Africa that will accept English students?
I don't claim to know anything about Africa for starters, but my cousin is starting college next year and wants to go into animal care, specifically he wants to work with big cats and plans to move to South Africa (he's been researching places like Botswana). I was wondering if there are any colleges in Africa that accept English students, either for a year, during the Summer or just for a week or two during work experience and such (I know of students learning Swedish at my school taking a trip to Sweden for two weeks during the summer). It would be a good experience for him and I wanted to know if there's anything like this available. Any links would be great.
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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maybe university of cape town? (S. Africa) http://www.uct.ac.za/
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The Botswana College of Agriculture does accept exchange students for a semester or a year but they don't study big cats, they are more into farm animals i think. So if he wants to specifically study cats then maybe he should lean more towards south africa.
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I don't claim to know anything about Africa for starters, but my cousin is starting college next year and wants to go into animal care, specifically he wants to work with big cats and plans to move to South Africa (he's been researching places like Botswana). I was wondering if there are any colleges in Africa that accept English students, either for a year, during the Summer or just for a week or two during work experience and such (I know of students learning Swedish at my school taking a trip to Sweden for two weeks during the summer). It would be a good experience for him and I wanted to know if there's anything like this available. Any links would be great.
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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maybe university of cape town? (S. Africa) http://www.uct.ac.za/
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The Botswana College of Agriculture does accept exchange students for a semester or a year but they don't study big cats, they are more into farm animals i think. So if he wants to specifically study cats then maybe he should lean more towards south africa.
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Sunday, July 28, 2013
Student paid work in the US?
Student paid work in the US?
Im 17yrs old and live in South Africa I would like to travel 2 the US in Dec/Jan as I am on school holidays for 6wks. However my parents wont pay for my airticket as I have travelled overseas 4x this yr. I was wondering are there any jobs available for 17yr olds where they can get paid so I can work to pay off my ticket? I am very interested in hospitality and was wondering whether there are an options available there?
Other - United States - 1 Answers
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There are plenty of jobs but you will need a work visa to work whil here in the US unless you can find a job for cash like mowing yards or washing cars
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Sunday, July 14, 2013
HOW SICK IS IT THAT BLACK STUDENTS GANG RAPED A GIRL AT SCHOOL ?
HOW SICK IS IT THAT BLACK STUDENTS GANG RAPED A GIRL AT SCHOOL ?
This happened in Johannesburg South Africa a few days ago. About 10 boys watched and made videos. Not one student tried to stop this outrage. The girl is 14. I feel ashamed to be a South African. To those of you who have already left this sick country, I say well done .
Other - Society & Culture - 6 Answers
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as sick as any color doing it as sick as the ones that just watched.
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about as sick as the white group that did it a few years ago. it does not matter the color, but you HAD to mention it.
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Pretty FKN Sick
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It's South Africa. Men rape lesbians to "cure" them. HIV positive men rape virgins to cure their disease. And rape is sick no matter what.
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HOW SICK IS IT THAT BLACK STUDENTS GANG RAPED A GIRL AT SCHOOL As sick as if white kids did it Rape isnt a racial issue if you found out the boy videoing it was white would that make it less wrong?
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Its not like this is a rare thing here boet. Its just that the newspapers decided to report this case but I assure you it will happen again.
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Sunday, July 7, 2013
exchange student!!!?
exchange student!!!?
I'me 15 from south africa and would like to become an exchange student in LA(LOS ANGELES). Anyone know who i can contact?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Only ur present school can help u unless u can find a sponser. First go and see ur gidance councilor to find out about the application process. You can also try and contact a school back in LA to see if they r interested in sponsering u to their school or at least get some info. GOOD LUCK!
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