What is the cost to study in Germany for indians?
This is based on my experience and for Munich. In my opinion, it should not vary much for other places like Darmstadt, Bonn, Paderborn etc.The tuition fee is almost nil for Masters program. So it comes down 3 major components:1. Fixed Monthly Expenses1.1 House Rent: It varies with cities. For example, In Munich (300 - 500 or more per month). Also, if you are lucky you can get dorms where you have to pay just 260 euros per month.1.2 Health Insurance: Around 80 Euros/month2. Personal Monthly Expenses It includes your groceries and other personal expenses. (200-300 Euros/month)3. Half Yearly/ Yearly expense: 3. 1 University per semester contribution for student social activities + basic ticket: 114.50 euro per semester (Fees and Financial Aid)3.2 Semester ticket in addition to basic ticket to get full access to trams and trains round the clock: 157,60 Euros per semester (TU München: Semester Ticket)3.3 Travelling back to India (once) : 600-800 Euros Sum total: Least: (300 + 200 + 80) * 12 + (114.50 + 157.60) * 2 + 600 = 8104.2 . Around 675 Euros/month.As you asked, strictly quoting for Indians :)Enjoy!
How long does it take to become a Zumba instructor?
Short answer:To become a licensed Zumba Instructor: one day workshop (8 hours)Please note that Zumba instructors hold a license and not a certification: you don’t need to pass an exam at the end of the trainingTo become a great Zumba Fitness Instructor: months and months of preparation, hours of rehearsal, CPR training, additional fitness certifications such as ACE, AFAA etc depending on where you live.Long answer:Anybody can become a Zumba instructor. Believe or not when I took my instructor training half of the people at the facility have NEVER been to a Zumba class…..mmmmh really?To become an instructor all you have to do is to find an instructor training near you, pay the fee and show up for the workshop. At the end of the day you will receive your license to teach Zumba, use Zumba logos for your classes, the music etc.The real work start after that. If you want to actually start teaching you will have to prepare for many weeks/months, especially if you have not have taught any fitness classes before (many of my students loved Zumba so much they took the training so they could receive Zumba instructors material and participate in Zumba instructors-only events such as the Zumba Convention in Orlando).When it comes to teaching fitness it all starts from SAFETY. You have to remember that your students entrust you with their health and wellbeing.During that hour-long class, you are responsible for conducting a class that will not put them in danger. Unfortunately as the Zumba program grew in popularity a few people saw an opportunity to make a quick buck.Just search for Zumba choreos on Youtube and you will see what I am talking about.Some routines are just not that good, some other are plain dangerous.When you are looking to join a Zumba class please make sure to check whether your instructors has other fitness certifications from reputable institutions (for example ACE, AFAA etc). While this does not guarantee that you will enjoy the class, it will be at least a good sign that the Zumba Instructor took additional steps to ensure he/she can teach a Zumba class in a safe manner!
Why does the Art of Living charge so much for its courses, considering it’s apparently a non-profit?
Really? Have you even tried to figure out the exact fee of Art of Living courses before posting this question. Let me show you some numbers.I teach the Art of Living Happiness program in Bangalore which costs participants 2500 Rs for 20+ contact hours, not to forget the lifetime membership of the organization. This comes to ~ 125 Rs/hour. I also teach Mathematics at times and charge upwards of 1000 Rs/hour for that. Trust me the value add I see in the lives of my students in the former case is far superior.I often attend the Art of Living advance course at the Bangalore Ashram which costs around 4000 Rs including 4-5 days of stay + food + course fee. This Ashram is one of the most beautiful places that I have been to. A 4-5 day holiday there for 4000 bucks is dirt cheap. The life transforming experience of the course is a bonus.I don't see how these sound "ridiculous amounts" to you, but if one happens to be from the economically weaker section remember that there are lots of free Art of Living courses as well.PS: When I first did my Art of Living advance course, I went to the organizers and told them I can not pay the 2700 Rs fee since I am still a student. Honestly, it was not as if I could not afford the money, rather I wanted to negotiate a student discount. No questions asked, I was charged 1350 Rs. which included stay and food for 5 days.
Teaching ESL in Thailand?
Firstly, for Thailand you need a degree and a TEFL certificate. If you don't have a degree (but do have a TEFL certificate) then these These countries do not always require a degree: * China - the demand here is so great they often overlook the need for a degree. * Indonesia * Ecuador * Mongolia * Czech republic (although you will need a passport from an EU member state to teach here) You will, however, need a TEFL Certificate to show you have knowledge of the subject and teaching it. Also, don't forget that you may well be able to find work in countries which normally require a degree. To get these jobs you usually need to be in the country in person, ideally around the start of the new school year. If you contact as many schools as you can you may well be able to find one which is in need of a teacher and is willing to overlook the degree requirements due to the urgency of getting a native speaker into the classroom! As for speaking the local language, to actually teach you don't need to know the local language. These days classes are taught almost entirely in the Target Language which means you introduce, explain and practice in English. This is called Full Immersion and essentially you are trying to put the student in the same kind of linguistic environment that a native speaker learns their own language. In fact, it does the students good. To communicate they MUST speak English and that's what it's all about. Of course knowing a bit of the local language helps when you're outside school (e.g. shopping, ordering in a bar, etc) but you'll soon pick up the basics and it's rare that you'll find yourself living in a town where no one speaks any English at all! :)