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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)


Here are some Frequently Asked Questions, and answers of course!
(Remember - most of the answers are already in your 'Haere Mai' booklet.  Don't be afraid to ask your host family or your Support Co-ordinator if you don't know or understand something.)
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Q:  Where do I get my AFS ID Card from?
Q:  The bus driver wouldn't accept my AFS ID Card for a student fare - why not?
Q:  Can my friend from another Chapter come and visit during the school holidays?
Q:  Can I visit my friend in another Chapter during the school holidays?

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Q:  Where do I get my AFS ID Card from?
A:  Student News for March 2000 says: "These will be mailed directly to students.  AFS ID cards indicate that you are a secondary school student in New Zealand for a year - they are NOT discount cards".
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Q:  The bus driver wouldn't accept my AFS ID Card for a student fare - why not?
A:  Some places might accept your AFS ID Card when you ask for a student fare or price, but they don't have to.  You should always carry your school ID card as well, and show that.  If you don't have a school ID card, ask at the school office.
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Q:  Can my friend from another Chapter come and visit during the school holidays?
A:  Of course, but there are some rules:  First check with your host family - this sometimes gets forgotten until the last minute, and the visit may not be convenient!  Your friend must make sure their Chapter Support Co-ordinator and host family knows they intend travelling to another Chapter, and approve their plans.  They must not travel during school time, and must not hitch-hike to get here.
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Q:  Can I visit my friend in another Chapter during the school holidays?
A:  Same answer as the last question, but the other way around.  Make sure you discuss your travel and accommodation plans well before you intend travelling, to avoid any difficulties.
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