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Aug 3rd 2010, 7:41 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,211
Posted By loopylorns

Re: Do peopole who have moved back live their lives differently?

Having been back for 3 years now I am not sure if I live differently however I do think differently, never will I under value the NHS, in fact I have nearly finished my nursing training.
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Forum: USA
Oct 10th 2007, 3:27 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 172,398
Posted By loopylorns

Re: what's the equivalent of gcse's here to american education?

Heres the answer from the link you gave.




"Although there are no official equivalencies between the US and UK
education systems, most UK and US educators agree that a US high
school diploma...
Forum: USA
Oct 10th 2007, 3:23 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 172,398
Posted By loopylorns

Re: what's the equivalent of gcse's here to american education?

Is there no way you can hold off untill shes taken her exams?

Transition with the GCse is much easier I believe.
Forum: USA
Oct 10th 2007, 3:21 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 172,398
Posted By loopylorns

Re: what's the equivalent of gcse's here to american education?

ITA there is no equivalent to GCSE's, Ap/IB are considered equivalent to A levels in terms of uni acceptance.

If your daughter has any intention of going to Uni in the Uk she will need the AP/IB....
Forum: USA
Oct 10th 2007, 3:17 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 172,398
Posted By loopylorns

Re: what's the equivalent of gcse's here to american education?

High school diploma is equall to 5 GCSE's at C+, this info was given to me by the head of international admissions at the UEA (UK), he himself was American, and told me that to go to uni in the UK...
Oct 10th 2007, 3:09 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 837
Posted By loopylorns

Re: Our 15 year olds education....

I looked into the high school diploma, it is equall to 5 GCSE's at c+.

Not very good for a 18 year old wanting to go to Uni. You need the AP or IB to go to uni in the UK from what the Uni told me,...
Oct 2nd 2007, 5:20 pm
Replies: 99
Views: 9,358
Posted By loopylorns

Re: Bad news - lost our dog on flight home

I have not visited the forum for a while and was so sad to read your news, love to you all.

I lost one of mine prior to flying-took her for rabies jab and she died on vets table, its such a shock...
Forum: USA
Oct 2nd 2007, 5:07 pm
Replies: 264
Views: 45,052
Posted By loopylorns

Re: IS EUROPE MORE RACIST THAN AMERICA?

I have no idea on this within professional roles but I will say my eldest was gobsmacked when we arrived in NJ, she was asked by a white USC girl if in the Uk we had lower class people to do the...
Forum: USA
Sep 17th 2007, 4:42 pm
Replies: 398
Views: 17,589
Posted By loopylorns

Re: Help wanted WW2!

My goodness that's a lose view on history.

A couple of facts about WWII:

1. At the outset of WWII Great Britain was the worlds largest superpower - so could hardly be described as downtrodden...
Forum: USA
Sep 8th 2007, 3:28 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 503
Posted By loopylorns

Anyone in Norfolk area moving to the USA?

We have just received some of our stuff back and the removal company packed a few kitchen electricals!

If you are moving and would like them please let me know, they are FREE!

We live in...
Forum: USA
Aug 28th 2007, 9:17 am
Replies: 45
Views: 4,047
Posted By loopylorns

Re: Time taken to obtain SS#

^ yep, we had 30 days grace on our Uk one.
Forum: USA
Aug 26th 2007, 5:11 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 4,047
Posted By loopylorns

Re: Time taken to obtain SS#

Ours was nearly 11 weeks too, ended up with a $10,000 rental bill for car from airport.
Forum: USA
Aug 26th 2007, 5:08 pm
Replies: 45
Views: 4,047
Posted By loopylorns

Re: Time taken to obtain SS#

We certainly could not do as you have suggested.

In fact after applying the SS staff would not discuss it FULL stop.

We got a letter confirming receipt of application and on it it said not to...
Aug 23rd 2007, 8:48 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,401
Posted By loopylorns

Re: Can any one help me???

Yeah its good, kind of like a dream being in the US!

I got a new car, much smaller than my 4x4 I had there, got into Uni to finish my nursing degree, decorated house in readiness for furniture...
Aug 19th 2007, 12:36 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,401
Posted By loopylorns

Re: Can any one help me???

Update, the shippers we used for dog took the hamster in.

Phew wot a relief, just have a sad daughter now!
Aug 19th 2007, 12:34 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 780
Posted By loopylorns

Re: Yay!! Great news re: rabies titre test

Hi,
just to let you know I picked up Archie from Gatwick on Friday.

He had his titre test result and his pet passport but the vet could not stamp passport as it had been issued in the Uk prior...
Aug 19th 2007, 12:28 pm
Replies: 114
Views: 6,865
Posted By loopylorns

Re: Feels Like Home

Great house!!!

Glad you are happy to be back, I Love it.

Kind of like a dream being away-or perhaps a nightmare!

Good luck.
Aug 13th 2007, 10:43 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,401
Posted By loopylorns

Re: Can any one help me???

^ I have been back since June 18th, David is still there tying things up.

Its a rush job as I was advised that no quarenteen was required so we arranged shipping along with the dog for Thurs this...
Forum: USA
Aug 13th 2007, 10:40 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,496
Posted By loopylorns

Re: Driving in New Jersey area?

Dont forget you need the golden SSN to be able to take the test!

The theory is mostly about booze limits and whats equal to what, how far you have to be from fire hydrant n speed limits, they dont...
Forum: USA
Aug 13th 2007, 10:32 am
Replies: 45
Views: 2,300
Posted By loopylorns

Re: Can Anyone Help Me

I got married on my 17th birthday!

Im still married 16 years later and yes to the same man!!!!!
Aug 13th 2007, 10:30 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,401
Posted By loopylorns

Can any one help me???

Hi there,

Ok as you all know we are in the process of moving home to the Uk.

I have discovered that my daughters loved pet hamster would need to go into Quarenteen which is just so silly for a...
Aug 9th 2007, 2:38 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,005
Posted By loopylorns

Re: Heart attack dog shipping costs!

Your welcome, cant believe the price difference.

Good luck!
Aug 9th 2007, 11:40 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,005
Posted By loopylorns

Re: Heart attack dog shipping costs!

Agents we are using are called

www.airborneanimals.com


Flying into Heathrow would be an additional $800 !!!!!
Forum: USA
Aug 9th 2007, 11:25 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,055
Posted By loopylorns

Re: WARNING.

Nope I took it off after receiving the e-mail-had sold our stuff on good old e-bay the previous weekend anyhow!
Aug 9th 2007, 11:21 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,005
Posted By loopylorns

Re: Heart attack dog shipping costs!

Will get back to you on this as hubby found this one.

Ill get you name/number when Dave gets into office.
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