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SteveRusso

Stephane

@SteveRusso

Serial °µÍø½ûÇø

French °µÍø½ûÇø in Colombia

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533

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62

About me

French

Lives in Bogota

Speaks French, English, Spanish

Registration: 21 March 2011

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Stephane
SteveRusso replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

The jobs that are the most in-demand for °µÍø½ûÇøs in Belize by Priscilla

Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for °µÍø½ûÇøs in Belize. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types of ...

Stephane

Hi! Would you know about any local staffing agencies? I could not find any information online. Is there any structured employment market in Belize? Read More

Stephane
SteveRusso replied to a thread
8 years ago
dinodna

verify US academic diplomas to get a job by dinodna

Hi all! My partner and I are planning on moving to Colombia after he finishes his PhD. He is Colombian and I am from the US. We met in New Zealand where we were both getting our PhDs. I am done and have taken a job at a university in Ohio doing ...

Stephane

Actually, some jobs (especially in the public sector, or education), require foreign diplomas to be "convalidated" (they're calling it convalidación) . You may check the whole convalidación process ... Read More

Stephane
SteveRusso replied to a thread
9 years ago
Texas Bred

Post Office charges on items shipped to Colombia by Texas Bred

Just wondering if it's possible to challenge the amount set by the Colombian Post Office? I shipped some personal items from the U.S. to Medellin. I thought the amount charged for me to pay once it arrived is somewhat extreme. What I am ...

Stephane

To answer the OP, the taxes are not set by the Post Office, but by Colombian Customs. The taxes are often based on Customs officer own evaluation. It can be negociated if you can prove the value of the taxed items are lower than their evaluation. A ... Read More

Stephane
SteveRusso replied to a thread
9 years ago
Maximilien

Making phone calls in Colombia by Maximilien

Hi, When settling in Colombia, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Colombia? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance ...

Stephane

Getting a landline in Colombia is not an easy process for °µÍø½ûÇøs because it requires to have a Cédula de extranjeria, a bank account, and a credit record. It is also useless in my opinion. Regarding cell phone, pretty easy. There are 4 major ... Read More

Stephane
SteveRusso replied to a thread
9 years ago
ChrisGC

How To Open Bank Account in Colombia by ChrisGC

Hi everyone, Maybe this has already been asked. I want to open a bank account in colombia. Right now I know that in order to open a bank account I need a document called a "cedula" or "cedula de extranjero". Maybe there are ...

Stephane

Hi Chris That's a lot of questions! :) First of, let's start with the Cedula de Extranjeria. It is basically the Colombian Green Card. You can get it with a resident visa (you may request a spouse visa after you get married). With the ... Read More

Stephane
SteveRusso replied to a thread
9 years ago
dc_vida

Popular neighborhoods for °µÍø½ûÇøs to live by dc_vida

Our family is considering a move from Cali to Bogota. If you love your neighborhood in Bogota, and it is family friendly, can you tell me about it? (Name, location, etc) If you know the average rental price range this would also be very helpful ...

Stephane

Chapinero Alto can be an option because it is quite green, but hilly. There are gorgeous appartments with great views here. Chico and Chico Norte (around calle 85) is a great neighborhood. Rather upper class, close to the business district, and full ... Read More

Stephane
SteveRusso replied to a thread
9 years ago
Priscilla

Colombian cuisine by Priscilla

Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Colombia? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Colombia and why not your best ...

Stephane

Colombian cuisine is starch, starch, and more starch. Basic ingredients: Potatoes, rice, red beans. Meat will be either (overcooked) beef, pork, or chicken. Sides: plantain, arepa (maize made flatbread), avocado. Some dishes include sausages and ... Read More

Stephane
SteveRusso replied to a thread
9 years ago
lilimna

work from home by lilimna

Hi guys, how are you? I am from Philippines. Do you know a company where I can work from home? I am in Colombia for almost 5 months and just moved to Facatativa 2 weeks ago. I prefer working online. Do you know anything? I have experience in ...

Stephane

Hola violamarieb I have a friend who worked in call centers here in Bogota, and it seems they are in constant search for English speakers. if you can speak decent Spanish (you'll have to communicate with your field supervisor in Spanish), you ... Read More

Stephane
SteveRusso replied to a thread
9 years ago
Kenjee

Music in Colombia by Kenjee

Hi, Music is said to be a universal language. Indeed it helps to discover and better understand the culture of a country. What are the most popular music genres in Colombia? How about traditional music and instruments? Who are the local ...

Stephane

Yes, OsageArcher, you're spot on. I focused on Colombian music and artists, but in everyday life, music from all over Latin America and the Carribean can be heard. Big "music nations" would include Argentina (loooooots of Rock bands ... Read More

Stephane
SteveRusso replied to a thread
9 years ago
Zinzielee

Teaching English in Colombia- colegio Douglas brown in Zipaquira? by Zinzielee

Can anyone give me details information on colegio Douglas brown in Zipaquira?

Stephane

@Zinzielee You'll need around 1.5 million pesos (net wage) to live a simple but still enjoyable life. 2.5 million will bring more comfort. You may have a look at this thread: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=478603 @Moonraven Thank ... Read More

Stephane
SteveRusso replied to a thread
9 years ago
Zinzielee

Teaching English in Colombia- colegio Douglas brown in Zipaquira? by Zinzielee

Can anyone give me details information on colegio Douglas brown in Zipaquira?

Stephane

You are absolutely right, Colombia is slowly recovering from very dark years. The country is now much much safer than what the media still convey about Colombia. I'd say that the level of safety in Colombia is comparable with most of the ... Read More

Stephane
SteveRusso replied to a thread
9 years ago
Zinzielee

Teaching English in Colombia- colegio Douglas brown in Zipaquira? by Zinzielee

Can anyone give me details information on colegio Douglas brown in Zipaquira?

Stephane

For the racial part of your post, you may know that Colombia has the biggest population of African descent of the whole Spanish speaking America. One thing you have to know, Colombians are very straightforward. You will be called negro more than ... Read More

Stephane
SteveRusso replied to a thread
9 years ago
KarinaColumbia

Business Outfit for Woman in Medellin? by KarinaColumbia

Hello, I am wondering how to style myself when working in a Office and in Sales. Here in Germany I do not use any make up, do not care much for my nails and also do not wear jewellery. Might that seem for Columbians not appropriate or even ...

Stephane

topperZZ99, she mentioned this is the way she is in Germany, and is wondering if it would work in Colombia. From experience, she is just aligned with the way most women are in Germany, including in sales. Yes she will need to adjust in Colombia, ... Read More

Stephane
SteveRusso replied to a thread
9 years ago
°µÍø½ûÇø.com

Schools for °µÍø½ûÇø children in Bogota by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

Hello to all :) We'd like you to extend any information you have on the educational system in Bogotq. But of course, we'd like you to mainly talk about international schools (primary, secondary, high school and universities) existing in Bogota for ...

Stephane

Read 100% in my previous message of course. Read More

Stephane
SteveRusso replied to a thread
9 years ago
°µÍø½ûÇø.com

Schools for °µÍø½ûÇø children in Bogota by °µÍø½ûÇø.com

Hello to all :) We'd like you to extend any information you have on the educational system in Bogotq. But of course, we'd like you to mainly talk about international schools (primary, secondary, high school and universities) existing in Bogota for ...

Stephane

One excellent school with 10% US curriculum is Colegio Nueva Granada. But it is also probably the costliest. Read More