Jeremia Skywalk Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 I just found out, today, that i will propably go studying last two years of school in USA or Canada and it does not feel as great, as i thought it would. Of course i am happy, that i will get a real good education and will have all ways of my life wide open (compared to where i live now) but on other hand- i will miss my friends SO bad and my little sister nearly made me cry when she said "no, dont go, i wanna go with you." well, i know, making this kind of thread is weird, especialy, if i still have more than a year left untill i will have to go, but knowing, how fast this year passed it suddenly doesn't fell so long time away at all. Maybe i will get to know some of you in real life (Hey, who knows, world is a small place nowdays). Well i still hope i will have good time and that i will get my education as good as possible there and i intend to finish any unfinished matters here in Latvia before going. (well, if you wanna lock this, do so, but making this thread made me feel better) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChAiNz.2da Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 I see no reason to lock this thread I'd suggest that since you do have the time right now, spend as much of it as you can with Family & Friends... consider yourself lucky that you realized this way in advance rather than being a continent away Trust me, time flies faster as you go along, enjoy the ride, enjoy your loved ones.. and in between all that enjoying, you might want to do a 'little' schoolwork.. hehehe If it's not too prying, could I ask which school(s) you are thinking of attending in Canada or the US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niner_777 Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Maybe this experience will prove to be very positive. Not only will you be getting a good education and opportunity, but before you leave you may learn more about what really matters in life. You may get to know your family better because you'll know that you won't be seeing them for awhile. Hopefully you'll have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 You'll make plenty of friends over here, as well. People are (more often than not) helpful, understanding, and compassionate. So much so that it makes some of the locals sick, actually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jae Onasi Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Homesickness is very normal, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Try for Canada. It's the Awesomest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChAiNz.2da Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Try for Canada. It's the Awesomest! but if you come to the US, we offer brand new shiny targets you can place on your back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igyman Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Whatever you do don't go to the US!! They make good movies and PC games, but that's all (oh music, too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Rhett Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 No! Come to the Midwest. We have corn! This will work out to be nothing but fantastic for you. A great education, great memories and new friends. I know you'll miss your family and they'll miss you but that is only a temporary dilemma.You will be seeing them again. It sounds like your little sis may have a harder time with this though, perhaps try and spend more time with her while you're still there. Let her know that you'll miss her greatly and that you love her. Oh, and promise to take pictures, write her often and that you'll send her some awesome American candy. That never hurts either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChAiNz.2da Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 No! Come to the Midwest. We have corn! n0 wai! I am SOOOO there man.. all we have in TN is tobacco or soybean.. neither of which goes well with tacos But I digress... Boba has it right though, I think your sis is the one that probably doesn't fully understand your situation.. spend time with her as much as you can.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallucination Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Try for Canada. B.C. It's the Awesomest! and has the Rockies to keep the rest of Canada away! Oh, I'm so very creative. Like the others said, spend as much time as you can with your family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingerhs Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 why go to Canada?? they've got higher taxes and things in general just plain out cost more. then again, if you come to the US, you run the risk of being run out of town if you don't fit the ethnic profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallucination Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 why go to Canada?? they've got higher taxes and things in general just plain out cost more. Canadian MediCare and lower crime rate? Yeah we're crazy. Can you believe that murder still makes the front page of the newspapers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingerhs Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 ^^^^ it does in my town. well, at least in the local section... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallucination Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Touche, I should have said provincial and national newspapers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeiamyourdad Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 why go to Canada?? they've got higher taxes and things in general just plain out cost more. Eh, not really. Gas prices are higher and several other things are too, but in most cases, I'd say it costs roughly the same thing. Oh, and here, you can eat all sorts of exotic fruits unavailable in America because apparently, they'll destroy the country if they get in >_> Seriously, they strip you naked and do a thorough search...crazy US customs... then again, if you come to the US, you run the risk of being run out of town if you don't fit the ethnic profile. He's from Latvia, ex-soviet republic. He might be a communist. The simple possibility will make him be run out of town. But here in Canada, we accept your communist opinion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samnmax221 Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 why go to Canada?? they've got higher taxes and things in general just plain out cost more. then again, if you come to the US, you run the risk of being run out of town if you don't fit the ethnic profile. Since when? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingerhs Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 But here in Canada, we accept your communist opinion!that's because you're only half-way there, what with the universal healthcare and all. XDSince when?hmm, i take it you don't live in a "Republican" State. ohh, lighten up. its called sarcasm for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Obi-Wan Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Try for Canada. It's the Awesomest! Yes, you should. We have good health, schools, plus freedom of speech. And of course, the Edmonton Oilers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDJOHNNYMIKE Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 I hope coming over here works out well for you:) "You will be seeing them again." You never know, better safe than sorry. Hang out with them as much as possible (family members are clingy and really dig that stuff, "JOHNNNNNNNN!!! COME EAT AT THE TABLE!!!) *ahem* anyway You might consider leaving them something sentimental, especially your little sister. Are coming over to finish high school or college? Area of study? Just remember when your off partying in crazy foreign lands that you're there (or here if you don't pick canada:xp: ) for a reason. Work and study hard, it'll be a whole lot easier on your family if they know your life's turning into a success story:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dede_frost Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 I dont wanna sound negative, but while ur there, party as much as u can with ur friends:P . Enjoy it ur most.... I mean, u can make new friends and live ok in other countries, but (at least from my experience....) it just dosent feel the same. But thats a temporary thing and u'll go back to Latvia eventually, so lighten up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallucination Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Are coming over to finish high school or college? Since his profile says he was born in 1991, I think he's finishing highschool. Or really smart. Or both. Edit @LIAYD: We can also legally get Cuban cigars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Char Ell Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Well, if you decide to come to the U.S.A. I think your experience here will depend on what area you live in. Urban areas are much different than rural areas and suburbs. In addition there are regional differences. For instance if you go to school in the south central or southeastern parts of the United States you just may pick up what we call a "southern drawl." Sounds like the experience may be bittersweet for you since you're close to your family. I hope that you can look at this forthcoming opportunity more as an adventure than being away from your loved ones. In all honesty though I didn't think the U.S. K-12 public education system was all that wonderful. It gets bashed a lot by the U.S. media so I'm kind of surprised that people from other countries would send their children here for a "great" education. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dartz Nox Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Come to Florida! Its great Beaches, Shopping, annoying Tourist in the stuipid Hawaiian print Shirts you can poke fun of (To all people who where tack Hawaiian print shirts in Florida. Its Florida, not Hawaii. They are on Opposite sides of the Continets. Get Florida print Shirts. Ya know the ones with the organges!!!) , oranges, key west, illegal immigrants. I can list all day. For instance if you go to school in the south central or southeastern parts of the United States you just may pick up what we call a "southern drawl." In response to that I'd like to say We Southerners think that Northerners have a "Northern Drawl" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeiamyourdad Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 In all honesty though I didn't think the U.S. K-12 public education system was all that wonderful. It gets bashed a lot by the U.S. media so I'm kind of surprised that people from other countries would send their children here for a "great" education. Your education system might be lacking sometimes, but it's still better then a lot of places. Way better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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