Colleen Said:

High school student in search of a job?

We Answered:

education.mypressonline.com - I found such internship info here. It has lots of internships, job openings and scolarships for college students.

Doris Said:

My Myspace profile won't show up in my high school search why?

We Answered:

they filter myspace on your school...

Maurice Said:

Do high school students use online college search engines to search for college? If so, were they helpful?

We Answered:

I used the online search engine. That helped let me know what was out there, but wasn't fully accurate on all they had to offer, so I used the school's website.

After that I asked my family, my older sister, and friends.

I used my counselor finally, and she helped a lot. She knew a lot about admissions, which is what I really needed once I found the college that was right for me.

Hope this helps!

Diana Said:

Where can I search for High School foreign exchange students by the sport they are interested in?

We Answered:

Hosting an exchange student is great! My husband and I have hosted 5 and are absolutely addicted to it! I am also a volunteer with Youth For Understanding (YFU), one of the oldest, largest, and most respected exchange programs.

When you sign up to host an exchange student, you can request that the agency search for students with specific interests - for example, I have a friend who always wants a girl from Switzerland who is into playing music - preferable the piano. I will have to admit that searching for a student who wrestles will probably be a bit difficult. You may have to widen your preferences to someone who's really into sports in general. Also keep in mind that most schools overseas don't have sports teams. Searching on the basis of one criteria can be a bit dangerous too; be sure you put equal weight on other important criteria.

If I may, I would like to talk a little about hosting with YFU. Every year YFU brings approximately 2000 students to the USA. There are about 1400 volunteers (like myself) to help with any issues that arise and to conduct 'orientations' to help the host families and students to adjust. Additionally, each "Field" (45-70 exchange students per field) has a full-time paid Field Director. There are also Support Services Managers and counselors.

Hosting an exchange student costs little - there are no 'sign-up' fees or anything like that. Financially speaking, all the host family is required to provide is room and board. The student may share a room with a host sibling of the same sex (preferably with one that is close in age) as long as they have a space to put their own belongs. The required 'board' consists of 3 meals a day and a few personal care items (can be limited to just toilet paper and hot water for showers). It is perfectly acceptable to require the student to make their own breakfast (all 5 of our kids have - I'm not exactly a 'morning person'). Lunches can be food provided from home, a school lunch ticket, cash in the amount of the school lunch cost, etc. None of the meals are expected to be fancy. The host family is not expected to provide meals out unless that is a family custom. (For example, if the entire family goes out to eat, the family pays; if the student goes somewhere on their own or with friends, the student pays.)

The chief expectation of host families is to treat the student as if he/she was a member of their own family. Some examples are: The family should assign the student a household chore. The family should help a little with homework (for example, explaining what a Governor is and how that differs from being a Senator) but should not give up their entire life to help. If it is family custom, the host parent(s) should give the student a goodnight hug. Appropriate consequences should be assigned for the student breaking a family rule (for example, if the student has trouble getting home by curfew time, they can be required to call 10-15 minutes before the curfew has expired).

Host families do have to undergo a screening process, but as long as no one in the family has any serious legal problems (eg convicted of murder) and your house is sufficient (eg keeps the snow off of you in the winter), there shouldn't be any problems.

This year has been particularly hard to find host families because of the economy and health scares (all exchange students will be of good health). Forgive me for being forward, but would you consider hosting a student this spring?

Check out the website and videos. If you email me, I can send you some .pdf files that include a question and answer sheet. If you live in Colorado or Wyoming, I can put you in touch with the nearest local YFU rep who will answer questions.

I hope this helps and wish you luck!