Saturday, March 24, 2012

Advice for moving school from UK to USA

Advice for moving school from UK to USA?
Right, i am moving soon and would like to know everything there is to know about a typical school in the USA (an average size school). I only know what schools there are like from what i have seen in Movies, so can you tell me if there are any groups of people and cliche groups? Just any info that i need and tips on getting through school and how to act at first. Will i fit in? I am 15 so what 'grade' am i in? And any other different things i should know. Thank you!
Other - Education - 3 Answers
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The way american movies show schools is hardly what they are like..most of them are your basic hellhole that you will be trapped in for the next four years..same issues like anywhere else in the world..bullies.preps,geeks and outcasts all consist inside amercan schools..really depends what city you will be moving to.
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Well, there's 5 years of Elementary School, 3 years of Middle School, and 3 years of High School. You should be in your first year of High School. And there are a few groups of people... school in the USA is almost exactly like in movies. There are the jocks, sluts, preps, emos, nerds, and the lowest group of people that the popular kids don't even notice. You'll fit in if you just be your self ^^ Have fun in the USA :D Btw what school are you going to? and in what state?
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hi! =) well every school is different and if you are 15 you are probably going to be in 10th or 11th grade, most likely 10th. unlike what the other person said there is 6 years of Elementary school: kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade and 5 grade 3 years of middle school: 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade 4 years of high school: 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade and 12 grade. after that you can go to college if you want, but you have to pay for that yourself. my advice is you go to college, because you need to go there to get a good job. well if im going to be honest, i really like high school! there are cliches. different kids that fit into groups like nerds, emos, popular kids. its not quite like the movies though. you should act outgoing! one of the worst things you can do is just blend in with the wall. get noticed! join some clubs that you find interesting. there are TONS of them. and be friendly. people would probably be really interested in you and want to talk to you because you are from UK, so you have more of an advantage than someone from the US moving to a new school over here. last year a guy moved here from england and lots of people talked to him and hes pretty popular. im not sure what accent you have but im sure people will go crazy over it like they did with his! :D don't let anyone scare you into thinking school here is bad. its pretty nice. so what state are you moving to? :D

Friday, March 16, 2012

How can i make a good portfolio to get admission in a design school in the USA

How can i make a good portfolio to get admission in a design school in the USA?
I finished school and have only basic drawing skills though i am willing to learn more in the next 7-8 months.What shall i include in my work and whats the best way to go abt it? any suggestions? thanx.
Other - Visual Arts - 2 Answers
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I think it depends on whether you want to go into design (as you say) or fine arts or something else. I am an architecture student finishing my undergraduate degree, and I know for our portfolios it is always emphasized to include work that represents the entire *process* of a project, not just the final product. For architecture that could mean sketches, rough concept models, inspirational texts and images (although work that is not your own should rarely go in a portfolio, and if it does, it should be small and definitely cited), etc. Maybe there is some way you can expand this idea to your work? Just remember, you are applying to school, not a job, so your portfolio should reveal your enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and potential. It should not be super polished and professional, as that would imply that you are done with your education. Professors are somewhat arrogant and relish the opportunity to work with less experienced students on whom they can have more influence. :) Also, don't worry about your portfolio being too short. No one wants to look through a huge book of mediocre work, so just include your best, and play with the density of your images so that it is an appropriate length (I would say minimum 6 pages). Don't forget to include explanatory text that mentions the date and media of the piece. Good luck!
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I ran into your same problem when I left HS, as mine never bothered to tell me that I'd need a portfolio, and also put me into more computer classes than art classes (I'm a graphic design major). If it helps, many small colleges don't require a portfolio. The ones that do tend to be VERY competitive. If you absolutely CANNOT get into your dream school without a portfolio, what I'm going to reccomend is to first go into a school that doesn't require one, build up your portfolio there, and then transfer.

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Thursday, March 8, 2012

Which cowboy school in the USA is best

Which cowboy school in the USA is best?
I would like to attend a short-term cowboy school. Can anyone recommend a good, safe, interesting and reasonably charged course in the USA? I would like to attend a short-term cowboy school. This is a tour-or-camp-like activity provided by some ranches. Can anyone recommend a good, safe, interesting and reasonably charged course in the USA?
Other - United States - 3 Answers
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There are cowboy schools? I never heard about that!!
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If you're speaking of learning to work cattle, then I'd suggest getting a job as one. You don't go to school to become a cowboy. You can take Agricultual majors at universities throughout the Midwest, but that's overkill for most purposes. Getting a job at a salebarn introduces you to all the ranchers ( in the area) and opportunities for jobs become more available. Salebarns tend not to need more then a social security number to get work and you'll become very used to dealing with cattle. If you go to a dude ranch you won't be able to do much because of liability. Good luck.
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Sorry I have never heard of cowboy schools. Perhaps a dude ranch will work. I have heard that you can take riding, and roping lessons at those types of places.

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Thursday, March 1, 2012

How work the school there in USA

How work the school there in USA?
I'm italian and I would like to study in Florida. I need some information. Here in Italy we have 2 different kind of school. Private and public. In the first you pay a lot of money each year like from 5 to 15 thousand â‚¬. In the second you go in school almost for free ( 100â‚¬ each year). I talk about what you call college. Exist in USA college of cook that are free like the our?
Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers
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I live in Italy over the summers because my dad works there but I study in the United States at Upenn. There are three kinds of colleges in the United states. A private school costs anywhere from 10000-40000 dollars a year; a public school costs as much for out-of-state students (In-state students pay like 1000-5000 dollars a year). There are also community colleges; these colleges last for two years and are easier than a normal college. They do not cost a lot of money. You can find the right college for you at http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/adv_typeofschool.jsp. This is the official website for the SAT and AP exams; it's very reliable.

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