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Robyncz
12-14-2006, 07:20 AM
I know I read recently that someone's daughter is going to France next semester and will be staying with a family friend.

I'm going to be on the other end of a similar exchange starting in January. The highschool aged (much) younger sister of one of my best friends is coming from Germany to live with us for a semester. Her mother and I have spoken frequently over the past few months as we have made arrangements, jumped through school and government hoops, etc.

But now, as her arrival date is getting closer we've solved all the big issues like getting her a visa, getting into school, etc. But there are a few other details, like how we'll deal with money, who will subscribe/pay for her cell phone, etc. that we haven't clarified. I'd be interested in hearing how you (whoever you are--was it a Terri?) are planning on dealing with some of these things. PM me if you're willing and maybe we can talk.

Thanks!
Robyn

Robyn1007
12-14-2006, 07:38 AM
It's Laura's daughter that is going to France. :)

sage
12-14-2006, 07:38 AM
I'm thinking it was Laura (that's her screen name too).

-Shannon

Robyncz
12-14-2006, 07:39 AM
Well, statistically speaking, it was likely to be a Terri(y), a Laura, or a Susan. . .

Thanks!

Laura, are you out there?

Robyn1007
12-14-2006, 07:47 AM
I don't know Robyn, we're getting a pretty good representation of Roby(i)ns here too. First time in my life and I also work with a Robin.

But, back to your subject, I'm sure Laura will chime in soon.

Laura
12-14-2006, 08:10 AM
Hi Robyn,

We are paying for the bulk of Paige's expenses, and I am paying my girlfriend a certain amount of money per month. We got her an international insurance policy, and will get her a short term cell phone while she is there. Now if my friend decides to take her on vacation somewhere then they will pick up her expenses (less of course any touristy things she wants to buy). Paige will have her own money for expenses just as she would here, so that is no different.

Let me know if you have any specific questions. While the process is not necessarily cheap, it is so much better having your child stay with someone you know.

Robyncz
12-14-2006, 08:23 AM
Laura,
How much are you "paying" (I know that's not the right term, but you know what I mean) your friend each month?