Combining travelling and learning
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What organizations give computer science PhD students travel grants?
I'm doing PhD in Computer Science and am therefore traveling regularly to conferences. Since I'm running out of uni budget, I decided I need to apply for travel grants. I'm an international student, ...
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Burushaski teacher or course in Hunza Valley, Pakistan
I love exotic languages as much as I love travelling so one destination I'm considering for my next trip is Pakistan where a language famous to linguists for not being related to any other language is ...
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Where can I combine a vacation and learning to fly with a tourist visa, rather than needing a student visa?
I have 45 days vacation (I haven't decided when yet), I do not have a problem getting any visa, I have free tickets to any where in the world.. I just need to go to place where I can learn flying ...
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Language schools that teach Mayan languages around Lake Atlitlan, Guatemala?
I've been to Guatemala several times and always spend some time around Lake Atitlan. This is maybe the third most popular place to study Spanish in the country and has many language schools for ...
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Learn to sail in Sydney?
In January I'll have a few days in Sydney (Australia) after a relative's wedding. Sailing is something I've always been keen to try, and Sydney seems like a perfect location to do so.
Is there an ...
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How can I find a good school to learn Japanese in Tokyo?
So I'm trying to live in Tokyo, and would like to learn japanese. I'm looking for an immersion school that will teach me Japanese starting from the basics to intermediate level (JPTL4-JPTL2).
I used ...
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Universities open to public in South Korea and Japan?
In California and most other states in the USA, at public universities (and sometimes private universities), it is possible for anyone who is not affiliated with the institution to walk into a ...
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Where can I get a student ID in Poland (Wroclaw) using my American Student ID?
I am a student in America and I have just traveled to Poland. There are a lot of trams here and tickets are cheaper for student tickets then for normal tickets. I have my American student ID card but ...
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Can I study the Welsh language as a traveller in Patagonia?
As a traveller interested in languages I have long been aware of the settlements in Patagonia where Welsh is spoken.
But there's only about 1,500 to 5,000 Welsh speakers there and I'm assuming that ...
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Is it possible for a traveller to study the Jeju language in Korea?
Korea's large southern island province has its own language or dialect which is not mutually comprehensible with standard Korean.
As a traveller who likes to learn languages as part of my travel I've ...
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Can a student visa to Australia be changed to a working holiday visa after the course without having to leave the country?
A friend here in Korea just told me he wants to get a student visa to study in Australia for six months then switch to a working holiday visa.
I know Koreans are eligible for working holiday visas, I ...
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On-site photography workshop in Nepal or India
I am an amateur photographer but do not have the patience to take classes to get better. I've heard of good workshops being taught while trekking in the Andes or the Himalaya but I cannot find ...
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Where can I get a Sitar lesson in New Delhi?
Is there any English friendly music school in New Delhi that allows one off lessons for Sitar? Particularly one that would provide the Sitar for you.
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Re-entering Israel after Student Visa expires?
My multiple entry student visa was issued on June 25th, 2012 and expires on June 24th, 2013.
I entered Israel on August 26th, 2012.
I am planning to leave Israel on June 13th (to Poland) and return ...
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Can I visit Schengen countries on a long term French Visa?
I have requested for a french long term student visa from India.Its a France visa and not a Schengen visa. My question is that can we still go to other Schengen countries on this visa? If not then ...
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Should I book in advance cooking course in Thailand?
I'm planning to attend a cooking course while traveling in Thailand.
From checking on Trip Advisor there are plenty of places that offer such a course. They all seem to offer the same experience for ...
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Chavitti uzhichil course in Kerala
I'm looking for a course in Chavitti uzhichil (massage using feet) in Kerala that is as cheap as possible (approximately 200 euros). No need for accommodation or food as part of the course. I need it ...
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American citizen, resident in Israel, getting student visa for France
My family and I (American citizens) have been living in France on tourist visas for the past 87 (88?) days. We plan on staying in France long term. But as you might know, we have to leave the country ...
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list of studentenhaus in Leipzig,Germany [closed]
i am intending to spend this summer in Leipzig Germany so am searching for accommodation
i prefer to live in studentenhaus (student houses) , the most significant one in Leipzig is the one offered by ...
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(Cuban) salsa dancing lessons in Colombia, where to take classes and how much should I expect to pay? [closed]
So I am going to Colombia. I want to take some salsa dancing lessons, I thought about taking several hours per day, if possible with an individual teacher.
I heard Cali is a good place to learn ...
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Has anyone done the cooking class and walking tour in Rome? [closed]
I am traveling to Rome next month and I saw an option to purchase a walking tour in Rome followed by a cooking class. Has anyone done something similar and if so, do you have feedback?
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What are the best schools to learn spanish in Buenos Aires? [closed]
Do you have any suggestions for the best places to learn spanish in Buenos Aires?
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How would studying in Hong Kong be? [closed]
I currently go to an international school in Scandinavia, being a native from the area myself. I've always lived here.
I'm considering going to the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, or ...
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Study and work in denmark? [closed]
How can I earn a temporary/permanent residence permit to study in Denmark? Education is free in Denmark for EU students and students with residence permit. I'm a graduate from medical school so is it ...
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What is a suitable place in Japan for learning the language? [closed]
What are good cities that teach japanese language?
