To go to Ireland or not to go?

[Monorail]

Howdi Folks,
Was reading a EF (Education First) brochure. They arrange exchange trips and what not. Saw something that caught my eye. A year in Ireland. Sounds great I though and it only $12995 which includes accom and food (volunteer host families) and schools supplies, airfares etc. Any who, went to my Mum and asked if I could have 12k. She said No. She would rather put money towards Uni (even though I'm not intending to go to Uni). Any who, it's up to me to source 12k to go... so if you guys have any good advice on how to quickly and legally aquire 12 grand i'm all ears. was thinking maybe create a donation site and every one who donates can adverise on it, the more you donate, the higher up on the list you go. So if you guys have any suggestions or comments I'd love to hear them.
P.S. The money unfortunately has to be paid in installments. first 1k when you get accepted and then the remained to be paid at 2 months, 4 months and six months
P.P.S. I'm off to bed now so i won't be posting again til tomorow morning probably...

[marty]

good luck! if you manage to get $12k, let some of the racer wannabes on here know how you did it, so they can take shaun up on his fantastic offers

[Monorail]

good luck! if you manage to get $12k, let some of the racer wannabes on here know how you did it, so they can take shaun up on his fantastic offers

i think it is possible, mite talk to the DP at my skool. We on quite good terms, see if he can hook me up with a couple of mufti days or something. They bring around 1.8k each

[Korea]

If you want to learn how to roll your 'r's, just go to Invercargil, or better yet, Gore~!

Good luck with the dolleros~ maybe you can get some part-time work over there to fund your exchange.

Failing that, catch a leprechaun?
:niceone:

[SN4PD]

Talk to the DP about Pub Charities (Revenue from Slot machines administered through a network of chartable trusts), you could also try lotteries commission but that’s a long shot, and don’t the Lions foundation sometimes help out with things like this?

[Monorail]

Talk to the DP about Pub Charities (Revenue from Slot machines administered through a network of chartable trusts), you could also try lotteries commission but that’s a long shot, and don’t the Lions foundation sometimes help out with things like this?

good ideas. i'll have to check up on that

[_Gina_]

Pretty sure that they have an exchange scheme of some such....

Otherwise have you thought about K Road? As long as you leave your inhibitions at home! (p/t)


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[_Gina_]

Eligibility

The Youth Exchange program is open to all
qualified students ages 15-19 (including children
of Rotarians). Qualified applicants are
academically above average, articulate, and
demonstrate community leadership skills.
When selecting exchange candidates, be sure
not to overlook students with disabilities or
those from economically disadvantaged families.

[Kendog]

Talk to the DP about Pub Charities (Revenue from Slot machines administered through a network of chartable trusts), you could also try lotteries commission but that’s a long shot, and don’t the Lions foundation sometimes help out with things like this?

The Lions Club are pretty good with things like that. They paid for me to go on The Spirit of Adventure when I was 15, couldn't believe they didn't expect anything in return, just funded it. Lovely peoples. Maybe you could look into something like that.
Good luck mate, it would be the opportunity of a lifetime but just remember that they will expect you to work hard while you're there, not just soak up Irish culture(drink piss), eat potatoes and shag Irish lassies.:shutup:
Mrs KD.

[McJim]

Why not just go and experience Europe the way most kiwis do? Go work in a bar for a few months and move to the next country. Bear in mind that European salaries will seem fantastic after New Zealand. Night shift shelf stackers in Birmingham earn more than teachers and police officers in New Zealand.

Don't limit yourself to Ireland - it's very rural like New Zealand - get some contrast in there with Rome/Paris/Barcelona/Prague/Vienna..I could go on but you get the message.

[Monorail]

Eligibility

The Youth Exchange program is open to all
qualified students ages 15-19 (including children
of Rotarians). Qualified applicants are
academically above average, articulate, and
demonstrate community leadership skills.
When selecting exchange candidates, be sure
not to overlook students with disabilities or
those from economically disadvantaged families.


i'll look into it

[dawnrazor]

having lived the greater portion of my life in Ireland, GO you'll love it and after a year you won't want to come home!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[McJim]

work hard while you're there, not just soak up Irish culture(drink piss), eat potatoes and shag Irish lassies.:shutup:
Mrs KD.

But that counts as hard work in Oirland!

[dawnrazor]

But that counts as hard work in Oirland!

drink, shag, have a laugh V's work - hmmmmmmmm...well its not rocket surgery is it.....

[Monorail]

it's just a matter of getting the money, any of you guys got any special pick for lotto oyou can give me the heads up on?

[Indiana_Jones]

Don't go!

it's full of Irishman lol

-Indy

[Monorail]

Don't go!

it's full of Irishman lol

-Indy

i would never have guessed that:gob:

[Monorail]

if anyone wants to donate say 900k I promise to give some of it to Labour, they need all the bloody help they can get... I'm joking, Y2K is what i'd get