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Resolved Question: world history questions i need help on?

1. Some of the Americas’ earliest settlements were founded by which of the following countries? A. Germany B. China C. India D. Spain 2. In which of the following ways were Portuguese and Spanish colonies in the Americas similar? A. Both countries settled their colonies quickly after their establishment. B. The size of each country’s colonies in the Americas was about equal. C. Both colonists used Native Americans to work for them. D. Both countries’ colonies relied on the mining of gold and silver. 3. What was one difference between the Spanish and English methods for establishing most of its colonies in the Americas? A. The Spanish mainly took lands by force through conquering native peoples, while the English did not. B. The English established most of their colonies in Central America, while the Spanish established their colonies in North America. C. The Spanish formed joint stock companies to help lift the funds necessary to establish a colony, while the English did not. D. The English established their colonies by winning battles against the Dutch, while the Spanish established colonies in peaceful ways. 4. Which of the following was one difference between the establishment of Spanish colonies and French colonies in the Americas? A. The French established colonies in one area of what is now Canada and did not explore further, while the Spanish continued to explore and create new colonies. B. The Spanish sent big groups of people to settle their colonies, while the French sent tiny groups. C. The French created the encomienda system to settle their colonies, while the Spanish did not. D. The Spanish abandoned their colonies 20 years after their establishment, but the French did not abandon their colonies. 5. Which of the following exported goods was the Spanish colonial economy largely based on? A. Native American weaving and pottery exports B. Tobacco C. Gold and silver mining D. Fur and fish trading 6. The economy of New France was based on which of the following exports valuable in Europe? A. Fish and fur B. Gold and silver C. Cotton D. Tobacco 7. Which of the following best describes the differences between Spanish and French colonists in relationship to Native Americans? A. The French battled the Native Americans to take over their land, while the Spanish did not. B. The Spanish made Native Americans slaves to work for them, while the French worked in partnership with Native Americans. C. The French tried to convert Native Americans to Christianity, but the Spanish did not. D. The Spanish did not encounter Native Americans in the colonies they established, but the French met many Native Americans in their colonies. 8. What was one reason the Dutch did not establish more than one big colony in North America? A. They did not have enough funding or ships for additional exploration. B. The Dutch king who had helped create the big colony was removed from power, and the new king did not want additional colonies. C. Other colonies they had already established in the Caribbean were more rewarding as a source of trade goods. D. The Dutch went to war against the French, and their resources went toward the war effort. 9. In which of the following ways did the establishment of Jamestown and Plymouth differ? A. Plymouth was founded by the French, and Jamestown was established by the English. B. Jamestown settlers received assistance from the Native Americans to help their colony survive, but Plymouth settlers received no help from Native Americans. C. Plymouth colonists abandoned the settlement after five years, while Jamestown settlers remained in their settlement for many years. D. Jamestown was established in the hopes of finding gold and silver, while Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution. 10. What happened as a result of England going to war with the French over land being settled by the colonists? A. The French colonists compromised with the English colonists, giving them a portion of the French land for their settlement. B. After the war, the French gave up a big portion of their territory to England. C. The English colonists retreated from the area and decided to settle in the English colony of Jamestown instead. D. While the French and English colonists tried to negotiate, Native Americans took over the disputed territory.

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Resolved Question: Having trouble deciding what language to learn...?

I want to learn a language. I already know a little French, but It's very difficult for me to stay to one language. I have considered everything from Japanese to Russian to German to Hindi but could never really stick with one. I really want to learn something though. I have considered Spanish but I have a grudge against it. I'm pretty sure I want to learn a Indo-European language that uses the Roman alphabet and is somewhat easier than say...Finnish. Right now I am thinking about Polish which I like. Mostly I just want a language with an good country it is spoken in. Please don't say Italian because...of the whole Spanish thing. Right now I am deciding between -Polish -Czech Portuguese(Brazilian or Portugal) Occitan Catalan I like Portuguese and Polish the best at the moment but still can't decide...

8 Jan 2010, 10:03 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What is the best dog breed for me?

My cat's years are numbered and I'm hoping to receive a dog after him. I've never owned a dog before, but my family helped my grandparents take care of their basset hound. I'm looking for a medium-big dog. For grooming, my ideal dog would be one that has doesn't shed too much and only needs profession grooming a few times a year. As for people, the dog won't be alone for long periods, and needs to be good with strangers and teens. I also want a dog that's good for jogging and walking, although we have a tiny yard which wouldn't be very adequate for exercise. I googled dog breeds and I think the best-looking ones are Basset hounds, Siberian Huskies, and Portuguese Water Dogs. I don't know if this is enough information, but with what you've been given, which dog breed do you think will suit our needs?

8 Feb 2010, 11:19 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: geometry question..........?

A publishing company has hired six translators to translate their books into Portuguese, Russian, Swahili, Chinese, French, and Arabic. By coincidence the last name of each translator begins with a letter that starts the name of one of the languages. Each translator can efficiently translate two of the six languages, but no two of them can write the same two languages. None of these translators write the language that starts with with the first letter of his last name. Can you name the two languages that Mr. A. can write? Here are a few hints. - Mr. S. can write Russian and Portuguese. - One of the translators can write both Russian and Chinese. - Mr. F. and Mr. R . can write the four languages that do not start with the letters of their last names. - The translators whose last names start with the same letters as the languages that Mr. R. can translate can both write French. - Neither of the translators who write Portuguese can write Chinese. have fun, and the first person to give me the right answer will receive best answer.

7 Jan 2010, 11:32 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: New Girl in My Class?

There is a new girl who came into my class today, and she is Brazilian. My teacher wanted me to help her during the classes i had with her.( i only talk english) i kinda communicated with my hands and then hung out with her at recess. But this girl who does talk Portuguese, came over to hr and totally stole her from me. I dont no how to receive her back to be my pal, since I dont no how to talk to her. 10 points for best advice. (im in seventh grade)

6 Jan 2010, 9:43 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Hi, I´m from Brazil, how can I go to Alaska from Vancouver?

I want to receive a boat to alaska, but I want to stay two days in Vancouver, I has never been there, please help me, I want sugestions of hotel and fun in vancouver, best months to travel. If you are a brazilian, answer in portuguese, and my apologyses for everybody my needy english language.

6 Feb 2010, 10:45 am | click here to view more

Voting Question: if the Moors would have converted Portuguese people to islam, would Portugal be a best country today?

during the Moorish rule? me think it would have been good for Portugal

5 Mar 2010, 10:30 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Who is/was the best Portuguese soccer player ever?

5 Jan 2010, 9:38 am | click here to view more

Voting Question: if i wanted to train abroad in bjj (brazil) for arguements sake say for a month........?

if i wanted to train abroad in bjj (brazil) for arguments sake say for a month how much would it cost living costs and training whole package and not just 2 hr sessions i wouldn't say whole day becoz doubt i could hack it but long sessions where would be the best place to go i dont want to travel every that way just for them to take the piss out the english boy and receive my arm snaped off im from london and been training bjj for 3months 4 to 5 times a week like everyone i want to advance as quick as possible with out taking any shortcuts im very serious about bjj not a phase and i dont talk a word of portuguese thanks for the feed back anymore info on training in the u.s.a i know i have must started just thought id just look whats out there

4 Mar 2010, 6:02 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Best Employment website for Portugal (10 points)?

Hello every. Can someone please give me links to the best employment websites in Portugal. I would prefer a site that covers every but if the best sites are based on region or industry, I am looking to move to Porto and work in the Science field. I will probably be moving through work, but I just want to know what else is out there. I have found many English sites for jobs in Portugal but I really want local sites with a full range. I would prefer a com.pt site in Portuguese. Cheers

4 Mar 2010, 3:44 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Can someone translate this Brazilian Portuguese to English?

I found a note from my boyfriend's female pal (who he said he was no longer speaking to), and I want to know what nice of communication they are having. Maybe I shouldn't be concerned, but it's best to find out now vs later. Thanks. Here it is... nao fica falando nada de min para o cris pq a minha tia ta fazendo um inferno na minha vida pq o cris ta buchetando com ela suas coisas.....................manda ele ficar calado pq enquanto ta cuidando da minha vida ele ta levando galho...depois q ler apague ok byeee.......

4 Feb 2010, 1:00 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: What are my chances of getting into college?

My top choices are Yale, NYU, Boston University, Northwestern and University of Washington. Stats: Personal: I'm a white immigrant from the UK and my parents have only made it through 2-year colleges. I have no siblings that went to any of these schools. I live in CA and go to private school. Academic: My weighted GPA is currently a 3.75 and unweighted is around 3.6, though my GPA for the last year and a half has been a 4.1 (it was a 3.2 freshman year and has increased substantially every year after that). I got a 2170 on my SAT and was named a national merit commended student. I got a 780 on the Literature SATII and a 640 on the Spanish one. Classes: I've taken English 1H, 2H, 3AP and 4AP; Algebra 1H, Geometry H; Spanish 3H and 4AP; World History H and AP US Government; and AP Psychology. I've only taken the English 3AP test, which I got a 4 on. In addition to my four years of Spanish, I've also taken 2 years of French, and I've had a full schedule every year except for my 8th semester (most students take 2 free periods). ECs: I'm an editor on the newspaper, the president of the drug and alcohol awareness club, a CSF board member (which is a tutoring/TAing club), and I'm a member of my school's foreign language honors society. I've played piano since 3rd grade, and have been teaching myself Portuguese since last year. (I'm also a board member of the Harry Potter Club but I'm not sure if that's a pro :P) Service: I tutor every semester and try to receive around 10 hours of service in each semester as well. Last year I went on a trip to El Salvador where I worked to keep needy kids off the streets, and this summer I'm going to Ecuador to tutor English. I also work every October on a charity founded by my mom, where we lift money for breast cancer awareness and to pay for scans for people who can't afford them. Recs: I got one from my English 3AP teacher, who I got along with really well and I did well in his class too. He is very thorough in describing people (I asked him to describe me for a homework assignment once and his answers were 3x as long as my best friends'). My second rec is from my Spanish 4AP teacher, who told me she knew I was the best student in the class before she had ever taught me (she would sit in on my Spanish 3H class). Other: I think my essay was really good and at least a little unique. I wrote about how I've grown up with music being my biggest influence, and I talked about how music has shaped me into the person I am today, as well as about how I plan on using what I've learned to battle for better conditions in parts of North Africa. My school doesn't release class rank. I got into Tulane with a scholarship of $22,000 a year...I'm not sure if that matters but I thought it was a good sign. Sorry that was so lengthy..I just really want to know!! Thanks a lot for replying :)

31 Jan 2010, 5:32 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: what would be a good dog for a first time owner?

i filled out one of those quizzes just for fun :] it said that a portuguese water dog would be best suited to my interests. i would like a dog that isnt too big, because i dont want it to lollop about and knock things of the tables, lol :] i want a tiny-medium. and that is ok for being left at home for a few hours (dw i will leave it a BIG chew and put the radio on for it, and receive someone to check on him or her if need be) preferably doesnt shed too much and is quite mellow indoors, moderate exercise. thanks! i really dont care what nice of dog it is, it can be a mix for every i care, i just want a nice companion. i dont want a puppy anyway :L aww havanese look brilliant. but i did some research and they really do not like being on their possess :(

31 Jan 2010, 11:10 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Would I be a good owner of TNA?

1. I would change the ring to six sides 2. I would flame hulk hogan and eric bischoff and everyone that theysigned to TNA except for Brian Kendrick 3.The Knockout's will receive the same respect as the as the Men 4. It is about what best for the fans 5. None of the Knockouts would be underused 6. I would put on quality wrestling matches 7. There would be more X Division Matches 8. The Ko's title will be the female equivalent to the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and none of the Knock Outs would be underused 9.My Knockout's Division would be Cheerleader Melissa, MsChif, Sara Del Rey, Ayako Hamada, Awesome Kong, Sarita, Lufisto, Daisy Haze, Nikki Roxx, Lexie Fyfe, The Canadian Ninjas, The Portuguese Princess" Ariel, Daffney, Angelina adore, ODB Taylor Wilde and Tara. 10. I would make TNA Wrestling a sport 11. I would keep TNA Epics 12. The Main Event on PPV will feature The TNA World Title and The TNA Knockout's World Title 13. I would change the Impact Zone to the original one 14. I would make TNA 3 hours long 15. No models, valets and ring girls 16. No jobbers 17.The women competing for the TNA Ko's World Tag Titles will be Awesome Kong and Hamada, The Canadian Ninjas, Sarita and Taylor Wilde, Roxxi and her shimmer tag team partner The Portuguese Princess" Ariel and MsChif and Daffney 18.The Women competing for the TNA Knockout's World Championship will be Cheerleader Melissa, Angelina adore, Sara Del Rey, ODB, Tara, Daisy Haze, Lufisto and Lexi Fyfe and Mercedes Martinez 19.The X division will be The MCMG, Generation Me, Amazing Red, Brian Kendrick, Kiyoshi, Homicide, Kaz and Lethal Consequences, Shannon Moore, R.V.D. and, Volador Kazuchika Okada 20.The Tag Division will be the MCMG, Generation Me, Lethal Consequences, Beer Money, Inc., The British Invasion, Naruki Doi and Masato Yoshino and Team 3D. 21.The Heayweight division will be Kurt Angle, Daniels, Samoa Joe, A.J. Styles, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Desmond Wolfe, Colt Cabana, Brian Danielson, Sting and Tyler Black 22.You will not look slow paced wrestling matches Scott D'amore will book TNA 23. No commercials 24. TNA will be the place for the best young wrestlers in the world 25. No Vince Russo 26. The Ko's will have their possess 2 hour show where they will wrestle and appear on Impact 27. The TNA will be Cheerleader Melissa, MsChif, Sara Del Rey, Ayako Hamada, Awesome Kong, Sarita, Lufisto, Daisy Haze, Nikki Roxx, Lexie Fyfe, The Canadian Ninjas, The Portuguese Princess" Ariel, Daffney, Angelina adore, ODB Taylor Wilde, Tara, The MCMG, Generation Me, Amazing Red, Brian Kendrick, Kiyoshi, Homicide, Kaz and Lethal Consequences, Evan Bourne, Shannon Moore, Kazuchika Okada, MCMG, Generation Me, Lethal Consequences, Beer Money, Inc., The British Invasion, Naruki Doi and Masato Yoshino, Team 3D, Kurt Angle, Daniels, Samoa Joe, A.J. Styles, Austin Aries, Desmond Wolfe, Colt Cabana, Brian Danielson, Jeff Hardy, Chris Hero and Tyler Black 28.None of them will be jobbers or underutilized. 29.They will wrestle to their true potential. 30.None of them will be watered down. 31.Their matches that last more than 10 minutes and this company will be the future of pro wrestling 32.The Men and Women will be equal in TNA So tell me what you think about what I would change about TNA, be honest.

31 Jan 2010, 10:51 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Recent news about Madeleine McCann?

I don't know if some of you have seen the latest news about Madeleine so i'm going to post a link. Let me know if it doesn't work. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1254997/Madeleine-McCann-suspect-photo-files-kept-secret-Portuguese-police.html?ITO=1708&referrer=yahoo It has been said in the news that there have been many sightings of Madeleine or someone that looks like her since she has gone missing which with most of them the portuguese police didn't do nothing about. In my opinion i think they should have followed it up or asked Kate and Gerry to have a look at the images, if they would have done that they probably would have found her by now. I believe that she is still alive and is kept as someone's 'daughter/sibling'. What do you think about it? Do you think the police should have followed it up? I think everyone has a right to give their opinions and i think this is the best way to express them.

3 Mar 2010, 12:47 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: "Give me the ball" in Spanish or Portuguese from most rude to most polite?

If you talk both, just the language you know best. Any type of ball used in sports will do. Assume a neutral tone of voice as much as possible.

3 Jan 2010, 8:40 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: So, I'm 62 and always wondered, Why is the comment... "Some of my best friends are black" racist.?

Whenever it was said, was usually in response to being accused of being racist. I'm white and have a black brother in law and a phillipino son in law... never had a second thought about it... shit I often wonder whether I have Black blood in me as my dad was illegitimate and put in an orphanage when his relatives rejected him at the age of 4 after his mom died. We could never track down the linage of his dad. The certificate in 1925 said he was Norwegian but my dad was so dark, his nick name was "Blackie". We chuckle, because there is nothing that we can find in his linage that would indicate that he was anything other than white. I once swear that I saw something that indicated he was Portuguese, but recently I saw his birth certificate and it said Norwegian He never thought much of it but I often wondered if his nick name alone might be racist in its terminology... Anyway, what about the statement... Is it the word "best"... If you said "Look, I have many friends that are Black" It seems unhappy that whites feel like they are always on the edge of the cliff when it comes to race. That they are always fearing being accused of being politically incorrect. Likewise, I have been accused of being racist twice in my life and it was anything but that. The individuals just were not qualified and I had to fail them. The qualification was in the Flight deck of a 747 and could jeapardize the safety of others. Over the years I had qualified hundreds, and only ever had to disqualify two.... I spent 3 weeks with the two individuals attempting to train them in the skills needed, but eventually just had to move on. Later I heard that they both said I was racist, it angered me as the normal time it took for me to qualify an individual was 1 week. One was Black and the other Phillipino... Anyway back to the question... What is it about the statement....

3 Feb 2010, 8:45 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: The Best Portuguese Wines?

My favorite wines generally seem to be from Italy. But I am a bit ignorant about Portuguese wines. What are some great bold red Portuguese varietals with distinct character that are also moderately priced?

28 Feb 2010, 7:03 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Which language should I learn? Portuguese, Spanish or French?

Which one is more important? Wouldn't it be better to pick portuguese over french since their are more portuguese native speakers than french? i have expressed an interest in learning portuguese because my grandparents came here from brazil but i was never taught portuguese. I dont know, what language do you think is best for me to learn?

28 Feb 2010, 3:34 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What is the best brand, company, dvd movie, etc... to learn to speak portuguese?

i really really need to learn, and want to learn by instructional videos if possible. i dont know which one to buy though. any tips?

27 Jan 2010, 6:16 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: TNA to fire The Beautiful People?

TNA must receive rid of tbp because they are worthless and have done absolutely nothing. every they do is dress like skanks, do stupid segments and beat up people. They haven't done anything to help the division grow Alissa Flash left TNA because the writers kept focusing on tbp every time and Alissa didn't receive any ring time because of them. No one in the world cares about LVE. TBP are a disgrace to the knockout's division and women's wrestling. Awesome Kong is still in TNA and so is Hamada. TNA fans and wrestling fans want to look the best feamale wrestlers not three blonde skanks. Those want to look the likes of Cheerleader Melissa as herself, MsChif, Sara Del Rey, Lufisto, Daisy Haze, Lexie Fyfe, The Canadian Ninjas and The Portuguese Princess" Ariel in TNA. They don't want to look TBP in TNA anymore. They don't want to look Ashley Masarro, April Hunter, Lorelei Lee, Lizzy Valentine or Amber O'neal in TNA or that real world loser. They want the Knockouts Division to be Cheerleader Melissa, MsChif, Sara Del Rey, Ayako Hamada, Awesome Kong, Sarita, Lufisto, Daisy Haze, Nikki Roxx, Lexie Fyfe, The Canadian Ninjas, The Portuguese Princess" Ariel, Daffney, Angelina adore, ODB Taylor Wilde and Tara. I'm begging TNA to fired The Beautiful People and sign more great female wrestlers that can help the women's division grow and become the best women's in ithe world because that is what the fans want to look and care about. I'm am telling the truth about the fans because i went on so many websites and the lists of feamle wrestlers are what the fans want.

27 Jan 2010, 11:33 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Where is the best overseas place for retirement?

I have heard and read a lot about such places as Panama, Ecuador, and Mexico, but I am having a difficult time deciding which one is best suited towards my personal criteria. Below, I have listed my criteria and value weighted each one from one to ten with one being not important and 10 being VERY important. 1) Weather-hot (at least 80 every day)-minimal to moderate rain- 10 pts. 2) Health Care-cheap and reliable-10 pts. 3) Real Estate-affordable, preferrably cheap-8 pts. 4) Crime-the lower the better-8 pts. 5) Close to the beach-should be within a one hour steer-8pts 6) Infrastructure-7 pts. 7) Close to a major city-in or close a big city preferrable-7 pts. 8) In a community setting. Would adore to mingle-6 pts. 9) Language- English or Spanish. Will consider French or Portuguese if conditions right-6 pts. 10) Special benefits for retirees-4 pts. 11) Proximity to the U.S.-would be nice, but not a must-4 pts. No matter what we decide, we plan on visiting first for at least 2 weeks, and renting for at least 6 months before making any permanent decisions.

27 Feb 2010, 9:39 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Would I be a great TNA owner?

Jim Cornette will handled the wrestling side of TNA Scott D'amore and Matt Conway from TNA will be the writers and bookers Every title will have honor and prestige. TNA will be a place for the best wrestlers in the world I will bring back the 6 sided ring There will be no jobbers in TNA I will flame Hogan, Bischoff, Flair, and every wrestler that they brought in No more of this slow paced wrestling style. no more ramp from the entrance stage to the ring No more old wrestlers no more in ring promos unless they are building up feuds and matches on ppv no more of the beautiful people I want tna to be in magazines TNA will become every about professional wrestling just like ROH and NJPW I would establish the code of honor just Ring of Honor and NJPW There will be matches of the year from the men and women TNA will be about the x, knockouts, heavyweight and tag team division every division will be the main event for impact. you will look high quality matches on impact and ppv from every division you will look wrestling classics from every division I want the stage to be like NJPW's I want wrestling to be treated like a sport The Knockouts division will be Cheerleader Melissa, MsChif, Sara Del Rey, Ayako Hamada, Awesome Kong, Sarita, Lufisto, Daisy Haze, Nikki Roxx, Lexie Fyfe, The Canadian Ninjas, The Portuguese Princess" Ariel, Daffney, Angelina adore, ODB Taylor Wilde and Tara. None of these women will be jobbers or underutilized. They will wrestle to their true potential. None of them will be watered down. The women's division will be like Shimmer, JAPW, NCW Femme Fatals and many more They will wrestle in extreme matches and matches that last more than 10 minutes. This division will be the future of women's wrestling The X division will be The MCMG, Generation Me, Amazing Red, Brian Kendrick, Kiyoshi, Homicide, Kaz and Lethal Consequences, Evan Bourne, Shannon Moore and Kazuchika Okada The Tag Division will be the MCMG, Generation Me, Lethal Consequences, Beer Money, Inc., The British Invasion, Naruki Doi and Masato Yoshino and Team 3D. The Heayweight division will be Kurt Angle, Daniels, Samoa Joe, A.J. Styles, Austin Aries, Desmond Wolfe, Colt Cabana, Brian Danielson, Chris Hero and Tyler Black you will look more great from CMLL, NJPW and many more I will never sign models to tna. no more valets jeff jarrett will be the excutive president while dixie will be in charge of the sales stuff

26 Jan 2010, 10:31 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Becoming a translator... How?

Well I have the gift of knowing 3 languages pretty fluently and was considering becoming a translator. I was wondering if someone who actually is one could answer a few questions, they are as follow: #1 Do translators earn well (I know money isn't everything but it's pretty important) #2 Which are the most sought after languages, I know German, Portuguese and English, which one would be the best? #3 How is your work routine, do you go to an office or does the agency just send you papers and you send them back? #4 How is the "translator" course called in college, I've never heard of it to be honest. Also is it a good idea to complete the course or isn't it as important as in other professions (I believe it is) #5 Anything else that is important that I should know about? : ) Thanks.

26 Feb 2010, 12:55 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: I just found a bottle of portuguese rose wine at the back of my mums larder, its dated best before 'may 97'?

... can i still drink it? ... i thought wine didn't go off and only got better with age? ... wa gwan?

26 Dec 2009, 7:26 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: Am I a good college candidate?

Re-written for more clearness: So here's the thing, I was born in the US but I've studied in Brazil for my whole life. I'm in Sophomore and will be going to my Senior year at Phillips Andover Academy. I was awarded 3rd best student of Middle School. My GPA is "More than 3.0" last year (my school is known almost everyone's grade at the first year of high school - before last year I had higher grades). I will study very difficult this year. I am fluent in Portuguese, English, beginner Spanish and will be learning French this year probably. The sports are my weakness. What I like, Running, Track&Field, is not offered at my school nor anywhere close me, since people here care more about Soccer than anything else. I've been 3 times elected Class Representative (highest - and only - position achievable by a student). I was the Chief-Editor at the School newspaper. I attended Summer Sessions in Phillips Andover Academy, Phillips Exeter Academy, IDTech Camps at MIT and Summer Study in Paris (SSIP). Now hear this: In Brazil, we have a "locked" grid. EVERYONE studies Portuguese, English, Spanish, Math, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, History. I studied English on a language school at the afternoon and so will I do French. We also have 2 PE classes which are mostly to prevent sedentarism. To enter the equivalent to College in Brazil (we enter Law School, Med School or any other school right after High SChool) we take a test. Sports are not as nearly as important as it is in the US, that's what I'm worried, especially considering my goal to enter West Point. That's about it. Also, how difficult is for me to receive a varsity letter at Senior Year alone? (We don't have Varsity letters here in Brazil). Thanks a lot for your answers! P.S. What are my chances of entering USMA, Ivy League colleges... Virginia Military Institute and other colleges? Thanks bunches! CONCERNING SAT: I am not worried about it right now, say that I will have a 2000 total grade for simplicity sakes. (Note: Mathematics (and academics in general) are known to be more rigorous in Brazil than in the US. I am not opening a discussion or anything, just a note) Tiffany, Thanks for your response, but if anyone else will answer this... Everywhere I read, including the very possess USMA Website, Athletics are -VERY- Important, which is what I'm most worried..

25 Jan 2010, 12:18 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: Am I a good College Candidate?

So here's the thing, I was born in the US but I've studied in Brazil for my whole life. I'm in Sophomore and will be going to my Senior year at Phillips Andover Academy. I was awarded 3rd best student of Middle School. My GPA is "More than 3.0" last year (my school is known almost everyone's grade at the first year of high school - before last year I had higher grades). I will study very difficult this year. I am fluent in Portuguese, English, beginner Spanish and will be learning French this year probably. The sports are my weakness. What I like, Running, Track&Field, is not offered at my school nor anywhere close me, since people here care more about Soccer than anything else. I've been 3 times elected Class Representative (highest - and only - position achievable by a student). I was the Chief-Editor at the School newspaper. I attended Summer Sessions in Phillips Andover Academy, Phillips Exeter Academy, IDTech Camps at MIT and Summer Study in Paris (SSIP). That's about it. Also, how difficult is for me to receive a varsity letter at Senior Year alone? (We don't have Varsity letters here in Brazil). Thanks a lot for your answers! P.S. What are my chances of entering USMA, Ivy League colleges... Virginia Military Institute and other colleges? Thanks bunches!

25 Jan 2010, 12:03 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: I'm Portuguese and liked to go to the USA where the best place to visit?

New York yes .. but would like to know one another not so known ...

24 Jan 2010, 4:39 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What I need to move to Japan.?

Hey. I'm only 13, but I want to move to Japan in the close future. I'm half English, half Portuguese, but i have a Portuguese passport. I'm currently learning Japanese, so theirs no need to worry about me not knowing the language. But do i need an English passport? Which is easier? English or Portuguese? I want to know what i should do to move to Japan, and around what age should i go? As soon as i receive my university degree? Also, i live in the west midlands of England, so the nearest city is Birmingham. My parents are quite prepared to give me money for courses for Japanese, but i also want to do a job in science. What jobs are there for science? I'm very good in science, i could easily manage As, but if i tried extra difficult i could receive A+ (A stars). I've been looking on the internet a lot for moving to Japan, but i've read that you have to tutor English for a few years or something... To be honest, i don't want to tutor, my mom's a teacher, and know how annoying it is. And standing in front of a class isn't really my cup of tea... Though if it was like private tutoring, i wouldn't mind it so much. I know i need to receive a japanese visa, but how? And where? Also, what is an embassy? I was told that i need to receive/do one if i want to move to Japan. Where do it receive it? Also, I'm a little concerned about being sponsored by an employer . Especially with the recession on. I was told i need to visit japan before moving to receive sponsored and every that stuff. Sorry if this information is incorrect, please tell me more about every this. I'm not too worried about culture, food, religion, because i'm an agnostic, but i'm very much open to concept of religion (Since my family range from many religions). So i could easily change to shinto etc. (Please don't be offended) =) I've looked into moving to Japan, but i haven't found any answers that suit me best. I look forward to your answers... Detailed answers are greatly appreciated! =D

24 Feb 2010, 12:28 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: Which is the best emerging market to plan a long-term career?

I'm a 23-year-old American coming off a term in U.S. Army, which I have decided is not something I want to do long term. I have an undergraduate degree in liberal arts, but I am working on a graduate degree in Finance from LSE in London (1 year online, 1 year on site). What I really want to do is pursue a career in foreign investment in emerging markets, so I want to pick a place where I can earn a decent living teaching English while I learn the language and make contacts. That way, I'll already have a network and talk the language when I receive my Masters. I haven't really been able to travel much outside the USA, so I'm not totally sure which culture I would like learning the most. It seems like the top emerging markets are China, Brazil, India, Russia, and Indonesia. India doesn't seem to have many jobs for teaching English because English is a main language there, so I'm mostly trying to decide whether I should look into China, Brazil, or Indonesia. Of course, everyone in the news is talking about China right now and how it's such a great place to jumpstart one's career. But I'm worried about political instability and the possibility that China is an economic bubble ready to burst. I'm also not sure how I'd like living below such an authoritative government. But maybe it wouldn't affect me much. Do you think Brazil might be a better bet long term? Which (Javanese, Portuguese, Mandarin) is the best language to learn for an investment banking career?

24 Feb 2010, 10:13 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: What do you think of these unusual girls names?

These are every legit names and chosen completely at random. My source is a book called The Very Best Baby Name Book by Bruce Lansky. :D Feel free to rate them. Aleta-Greek, a form of Alida which is Latin for tiny and winged and Spanish for noble. Betsabe-Hebrew, daughter of an oath or pact. Candida-Latin, bright white. Danessa-American, combo of Danielle and Vanessa. Epifanía-Spanish, epiphany. Fulgencia-Spanish, she who excels because of her great kindness. Graça-Portuguese, a form of Grace which is Latin for graceful. Halina-Hawaiian, likeness. A form of Helen, it is also Russian. Irta-Greek, pearl. Janan-Arabic, heart; soul. Kachina-Native American, sacred dancer. Lilith-Arabic, of the night; night demon. Majidah-Arabic, splendid. Nashota-Native American, double; second-born twin. Oki-Japanese, middle of the ocean. Plácida-Latin, she who is gentle and peaceful. Qadira-Arabic, powerul. Ronaele-Greek, Eleanor spelled backwards. Seble-Ethiopian, autumn. Tristiana-Latin, bold. Valburga-German, she who defends on the battlefield. Wayna-Quechua, young. Yaíza-Guanche, rainbow. Zarina-Slavic, empress. LOL! Don't worry 1989 bby, there are only a few on this list I would consider, most of them are too out there for me too. And Camryn, LOL! I know! They're odd! LOL! :D Oh yeah, Candida is the correct spelling.

23 Feb 2010, 7:20 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Should I be in charge of TNA?

Every title will have honor and prestige. TNA will be a place for the best wrestlers in the world I will bring back the 6 sided ring There will be no jobbers in TNA I will flame Hogan, Bischoff, Flair, and every wrestler that they brought in No more of this slow paced wrestling style. no more ramp from the entrance stage to the ring No more old wrestlers no more in ring promos no more of the beautiful people I want tna to be in magazines TNA will become every about professional wrestling just like ROH and NJPW I would establish the code of honor just Ring of Honor and NJPW There will be matches of the year from the men and women TNA will be about the x, knockouts, heavyweight and tag team division every divsion will be the main event for impact. you will look high quality matches on impact and ppv from every division you will look wrestling classics from every division I want the stage to be like NJPW's I want wrestling to be treated like a sport The Knockouts division will be Cheerleader Melissa, MsChif, Sara Del Rey, Ayako Hamada, Awesome Kong, Sarita, Lufisto, Daisy Haze, Nikki Roxx, Lexie Fyfe, The Canadian Ninjas, The Portuguese Princess" Ariel, Daffney, Angelina adore, ODB Taylor Wilde and Tara. None of these women will be jobbers or underutilized. They will wrestle to their true potential. None of them will be watered down. The women's division will be like Shimmer, JAPW, NCW Femme Fatals and many more They will wrestle in extreme matches and matches that last more than 10 minutes. This division will be the future of women's wrestling The X division will be The MCMG, Generation Me, Amazing Red, Brian Kendrick, Kiyoshi, Homicide, Kaz and Lethal Consequences, Evan Bourne, Shannon Moore and Kazuchika Okada The Tag Division will be the MCMG, Generation Me, Lethal Consequences, Beer Money, Inc., The British Invasion, Naruki Doi and Masato Yoshino and Team 3D. The Heayweight division will be Kurt Angle, Daniels, Samoa Joe, A.J. Styles, Austin Aries, Desmond Wolfe, Colt Cabana, Brian Danielson, Chris Hero and Tyler Black you will look more great from CMLL, NJPW and many more

22 Jan 2010, 9:33 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Will Portuguese understand me if I speak Brazilian Portuguese?

Hello. I am currently learning to talk Portuguese, however the best teaching program I could find was for Brazilian Portuguese. I don't actually want to go to Brazil, but I have been to Portugal and I adore it, and I would like to live there one day. I understand there will be a some differences but do Portuguese understand the Brazilian dialect? Cheers

22 Jan 2010, 1:11 am | click here to view more

Voting Question: Is it normal that i dont feel attracted to black womans? (Full dark)?

im a mixed race guy of Portuguese and Angolan heritage and i lived 10 years in Portugal where i was born then i moved to Angola which i stayed for at least for 4 years then i moved to Scotland where i reside now When i was 13 14 i had some crushes for black girls and i dated some like normal kids stuffs but then i moved to Scotland where i attend high and since in Scotland (Aberdeen) there's not lot of black people i started hanging out with white asian and etc but i felt too attracted too white girls. Blonde ones and started only dating white girls. 2 months ago i went to holidays to look my parents in Angola and i was hanging out with my cousins and they introduced me some girls. But they realized i was acting too weird to them so they asked me if i don`t like black girls and i said yes. They were like your a disgrace to the family... and black lady's are the best and white lady's are ugly. And every that annoyed me so much that now i cant stand black lady's :s I only date white or Asian ones not even mixed race girls i feel attracted...Im with my girlfriend for at least 1 year and half and shes from Scottish and Norwegian heritage and i adore her but mostly my family the angolan one don't approve my relationship with her so i isolated from them... Is that normal or i have some kinda trauma or problem?... Sorry for the answer im not trying to offend anyone and im really pround of my roots and i consider myself more African than European.

21 Feb 2010, 8:27 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Make up videos on youtube. Should I?

Well guys I kinda wanted to start making videos on youtube, about make up and stuff like that. I have been wanting it for a long long long time, but I haven't got the money yet to buy a good camera so they will look good in stand of trashing, because If im starting something, I want to start it in the best way. But even though there are some things that bother me. 1- Im Portuguese, and i wanted to make videos in english, but Im pretty sure that i will end up giving grammar mistakes, and haters will start attacking me because of that. 2- I dont want to be called stuck up , and i dont want them to think that im bragging about my stuff, or that i have high self-esteem. Give your opinion please, i really need ur help . Thank u alot! http://www.youtube.com/user/Lillyheartsm… I would be grateful if you subscribe to me, even if i dont have any videos uploaded yet , so you can be aware on your main youtube's page when i receive any uploaded.

20 Feb 2010, 7:58 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: How would you improve The TNA Knockouts Division?

I would receive rid of the beautiful people, so cal val, traci brooks and i would never sign ashley massaro, salinas aka shelly martinez, trishelle and any model to tna None of the Knockouts would be underused The Knockout's will receive the same respect as the as the Men The Ko's title will be the female equivalent to the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and none of the Knock Outs would be underused The Knockout's Division will be Cheerleader Melissa, MsChif, Sara Del Rey, Hamada, Awesome Kong, Sarita, Lufisto, Daisy Haze, Roxxi, Lexie Fyfe, The Canadian Ninjas, The Portuguese Princess" Ariel, Daffney, Angelina adore, ODB Taylor Wilde and Tara. No models, valets and ring girls The women competing for the TNA Ko's World Tag Titles will be Awesome Kong and Hamada, The Canadian Ninjas, Sarita and Taylor Wilde, Roxxi and her shimmer tag team partner The Portuguese Princess" Ariel and MsChif and Daffney The Women competing for the TNA Knockout's World Championship will be Cheerleader Melissa, Angelina adore, Sara Del Rey, ODB, Tara, Daisy Haze, Lufisto and Lexi Fyfe and Mercedes Martinez None of them will be jobbers or underutilized. they will wrestle to their true potential. None of them will be watered down. Their matches that last more than 10 minutes you will the ko's title will be in the main on ppv before the tna world title match because the ko's title is a world title for the ko's and it is time for the ko's to be treated as main events because they done it before and every of them proving to be the best female wrestler in the world

2 Feb 2010, 12:16 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: LEBANESE ARABIC: HELP NEEDED TO TRANSLATE SOME PHRASES...?

Friends, I'd like You help me translating the phrases that follow to Lebanese Arabic (I don't want to abuse of Your kindness, but... HHH ^^). Of course, I can help You with anything You need in Brazilian Portuguese or Spanish... THANK YOU!!! ^__^ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Finally! I was waiting for You! I believe You! I believe it! I can't believe it! You will be always in my heart. I wish You are OK there! Tell to Your family that I sent Them hugs/kisses. I missed You, pal! I miss You, pal! I think about You every the time... I always pray for You. Don't leave, stay a little bit more! You know You can trust in me, right? You can trust me as I trust in You. Do You need help? Tell me what is happening, I want to help You! arrive on, talk to me! Maybe You feel better then... You can talk to me - I'm a good listener. You're my best pal. You're one of my best friends. For You. For me. For You too! Really? Are You sure? No Way! That would happen sooner or later... What do You mean? Are You kidding? ___________________________________________________________________________________

2 Feb 2010, 10:23 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: US History please help, best answer gets 10 points !!?

Which of the following people were considered the dominate force in sea exploration during the fifteenth century? a. French b. British c. Americans d. Portuguese

18 Jan 2010, 12:47 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: Whyis it so hard for me to learn.?

No matter wat I do I still can't remember words from a different language. I tryy best. I'm tryin to learn Portuguese. And it'd difficult. I learned French easier but since I have anyone to tutor me anymore so I stopped. But I'm tryin to learn Portuguese. I can't remember anything. But I'm not stupid I always forget things. Can someone give me advice. Only serious people.

18 Jan 2010, 10:01 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: is this right translation?[english to portuguese]?

Like including the grammar. i put it thru a translator but i know those arent always right, especially dealing with the english languageee! but its supposed to say: I still can't believe you found somebody new but I wish you the best.. i guess and it came out like this Eu ainda não posso acreditar que você achou alguém novo mas eu o desejo o melhor.. adivinho is tht correct grammar and whatnot? would u say it tht way?

18 Feb 2010, 5:34 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Hello everybody, I am Brazilian and would like to make new friends with Americans, look ....?

staff, my name is johnny, I chose the English language to talk because in my opinion the most beautiful there, I'm still learning to talk English, and I qa best way to learn another language is to talk with native speakers. I wonder how the culture of you, as the things there in the United States, I also think about living there, so I would like to know how things are in this country. Well, if you want to add me on msn, or mine is jhonecossta@hotmail.com will be a pleasure to talk with you about how well my parents, as is my culture, our parties, our achievements ie, I could talk to my parents to you and you could talk to you parents for min. who happen to want to learn to talk Portuguese, I can tutor as well. I wish you will add. hug you every. even more ...

18 Feb 2010, 3:11 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: should i drop my java class?

I am attempting to major in Software Information systems... right now i am a junior in college and i dont have the best gpa i have like a 2.2... its been really stressful for me... i want to bring my GPA up desperately... Right now i am taking 4 clases calculus, critical thinking, portuguese(elective), and java... my professor of java its horrible.. its the worse teacher i ever had.. i havent learn s**** from him whats so ever... he is boring but doesn't really explain that well.. i took C++ last semester and i did learn.. more than anything beacuse of the lab since i got to do the programs... but on java class they do not have lab. I heard next semester they are having java lab.. Right now i failed one homework since i haven't learn anything but i tried to do a program and didn't compile.. i think the logic was good but it just didn't compile.. i did not receive credit for it at every... i am having a test and i heard his test are really easy.. but i dont want to just pass it.. i actually want to learn about it.... so i've been thinking if i should just not go to class anymore and focuse on my last 3 and eventually drop it and register for it next semester with a different teacher... i swear its not me i saw ratemyproffessor.com and he had an awful reputation.. everybody just said "if you want to really learn.. do not take him".... so i dont know wether i should drop it or not...

17 Feb 2010, 11:43 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Portuguese Help Please!?

I am just slightly confused with when to use certain articles. Specifically the word 'o' and the word 'a.' I understand that 'o' means the. But in certain occasions the o is replaced with an a. Such as, A Igreja De Cristo. Why is that? Can someone explain the best they can! Thanks.

14 Jan 2010, 8:23 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Am I fine now? Just wondering.?

In 2006 after breaking my arm I realised during the 9 months of no one visiting me every 68 friends I had in primary school(I was in grade 6) were not my real friends. I stopped playing sports and such and just hid inside for ages. Eventually I went to High school in 2007. I had lots of bullies there and some death threats. I became a nerd and a geek to every my old friends... I was just uncool to them now o.O. This made me feel bad about myself and I felt self concious. After 3 kids did some horrible things to me I left high school and decided it was best to just stay in my home. I spent over 1 year in my home just playing this game called, Tribalwars. I slept about 2 hours a day and didn't care to eat too much. (By the way, I was a vegan) I forgot to mention this earlier but my pal Adam. He is about 3 years younger then me. We use to hang out with each other the most in primary school. every my friends (Well ex friends) use to say, "Don't be his pal. He is a loser" I ignored them. In 2008 my pal Adam took me to this Youth Group and I was really scared... Eventually I went to T.A.F.E(Tecnical And Further Education) I had some bullie problems there too and cried for about 1 hour when this bullie tried to beat me up. silly enough my entire class stuck up for me and said, "You picked on the most harmless kid in class!!!" I was shocked to find that out especially from people I thought would hate me. Over time after having Anti-Depression tablets in 2009 I started feeling better about myself and went out more and started to look after myself. In September 2009 I met someone named Lili. I visited her oneday and in just one day she litteraly cured my depression some how? She is like some nice of Psychiatrist except she isn't, infact she was 100% better then one. They'd just say, "Yup, arrive back tomorrow and we'll look how you are" That was helpful >_>. Now its 2010. I go to TAFE. I go to Youth Group. I almost mastered Chinese and I am starting Portuguese very soon. I feel happier then I ever have before. It's Unfortunate that I broke my arm and had to receive metal plates in it and had to have 2 big permanent scars on my left arm forever. But if this had never happened I would never know what it is like to have true friends. To adore friends and not be greedy or greedy and try to be chilly. If I never broke my arm I can only imagined what my life would like... I'd imagine that I would be pressured into smoking or drinking or even doing drugs. I'd probably be in gangs spray painting at night time because thats what has happened to every my friends. Even the ones I made a year ago. Alot of the nerds and geeks from my old school now carry knifes and spray paint and such and even steal. I'm just glad I was put on the right path. I was never a bad boy at the start neither did I ever want to swear(Which I still don't) I don't have the best life nor the worse. Most of my family is greedy and greedy but that won't cease me from living my life :). I have great friends and can almost talk 2 languages now. I have animations on www.youtube.com/ElvesLie I am a 16 year old buddhist who loves every and loves life. Thank you for taking the time to read this. You guys are awesome :D. *Hugs for everyone* XDDD

14 Feb 2010, 12:43 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Any ideas of places that would hire me without a social security number? Or how I could make a living?

Here go some background info: I'm 21 years old and I seriously need a job. I came to the United States with a tourist visa about 3years ago. For reasons beyond my control, it was best for me to stay here than to return to my country. Since I didn't enter the country "illegally" i think that would count for something. I have experience working with people because my family owned a grocery store back in my country. I also have a wide knowledge of languages- I talk English, Portuguese, Spanish and Creole. (perhaps that could help me in some way). I also have a reasonable knowledge of computers. Concerning my legal status: I do have a Tax ID, and I have already filled my petition for permanent residency a few years ago. My mom is a legal permanent resident (don't know if it matters but there it is). Also, I forgot to mention, I have a USA high school diploma if it counts. I have done some occasional jobs, but I'm looking for something more permanent. Please do not answer just to say "you can't work without a social security number" thank you

11 Jan 2010, 5:26 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: What do should I do if I hate College in general?

Im now a sophomore chemical engineering major (subject to change). I go to most of my classes, study every day for everything, do every assignment, receive a tutor for things i dont understand, even talk to my TA/Profs and i still manage to tug a C at best in my Engineering/math/science classes. Im taking Portuguese and managing to receive an A in it since its not as intense as those. I sleepy other areas and hated them (like intro psych, business, and intro bio which really wasnt intro bio imo but w/e) and nearly failed them. thats only half of the story. I have had bad luck with whatever college roomates that ive had. everyday new drama with them and its just sucks. Then I got in trouble with the school two of my professors accused me of plagiarism and also when the security accused me of vanalizing a vending machine (i only kicked it once btw but thats another story). As a result, im on social probation which means I cant join any campus groups or anything. bascially forced to stay in my room 24/7 except for class and dinner, cant do anything socially at the school. so basically, i just need advice as to what to do. I mean i got into chemical engineering in the first place to do pharmacy or premed but that quickly went down the drain since my grades suck. i still want to do pharmacy but idk what to major in or what classes to take. Everyday since i started college was a big bowl of unnecessary drama, been on academic probation a few times too. can someone help me out P.S. I basically dont like anything about college at every. And I really try difficult to keep a grin on. Try to believe that college can be similar to that Asher Roth tune and wish it can receive better, but it never does. Also I talked to a few school councelors and they were just so unhelpful and judgemental

11 Feb 2010, 9:35 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Which languages groups do you like the best?

Romance languages (french, spanish, Portuguese , Italian, Romanian...) or Germanic languages (Swedish, Norvegian, Afrikaans, Danish, Icelandic, English...)

10 Jan 2010, 10:17 am | click here to view more

Resolved Question: World Cup doesn't look too good for Portugal.?

I keep fickling with Portugal. In my eyes Portugal is known as one of the big boys. Recently i've been seeing videos of Portugal qualifying, and they struggled a bit. I just read an interview with Portuguese player Simao and his what his goal are for South Africa. And i just noticed: 1: Group G is going to be difficult to beat. Brazil, because they are Brazil . Ivory Coast is one of the best African country (i would say next to Egypt and Ghana) And North Korea you don't know what to expect. 2: IF they do make it to Round of 16 they're a good chance they're facing Euro Winners Spain. I would say, it's the end of the road for them. Seems like they have bad luck this year. BUT I DO wish THEY PROVE ME WRONG. Feel free to add any other stuff for other countries as well :) And i heard Figo retired and I'm not sure if Pepe is still injured? But yeah .. June 15 & 25 should be an interesting match. & Don't receive my wrong i am a Portugal fan, but they have me doubting myself

10 Feb 2010, 4:23 pm | click here to view more

Voting Question: What is the best country in South America to visit in February?

Next February, my dad and I are planning to go on a week-long trip to South America during my break week from university (I'll be turning 19 that week). My dad will be 56 next year, so obviously anyplace focused on bars and nightclubs are not in the picture. We just want to explore the natural beauty of South America and look some famous landmarks. Neither of us knows Spanish or Portuguese. What country would be best to visit? By the way, we're traveling from Canada, so the length of the flight might be an issue, i.e. we can't go to Argentina.

1 Mar 2010, 8:52 pm | click here to view more

Resolved Question: Lost & alone in a foreign country. Help please?

I have been on exchange in portugal for seven months & Im not really enjoying my stay. I have a host family who are good people, but they are very closed off. I feel burdensome to them & and uncomfortable with them, but not allowed to switch. Its just like..i have nothing to say. I dont know WHAT to say so i just talk about weather, school, food. They just stare at me waiting for me to talk & i dont know what to say. school sucks cause people dont like me or at least dont want to deal with me because im foreign & not fluent in portuguese. Im trying to learn the language but im not sure how! when i try to talk to people, they just give me a look because i dont talk the language fluently. Im not allowed out of the home except saturday afternoons because the host parents are strict. Nobody takes me seriously, except for a few teachers, who pity me a lot. I feel like im going nowhere with this. My departure date is june 25 but i dont want to just suffer it out, this experience is meant to be enjoyed. What should i do??? I feel my best option is leaving in early april, trying to learn as much as i can but without having to be depressed

1 Feb 2010, 1:17 pm | click here to view more