

Stephane
@SteveRusso
French °µÍø½ûÇø in Colombia
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About me
French
Lives in Bogota
Speaks French, English, Spanish
Registration: 21 March 2011
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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 ...

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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


Teaching English in Colombia- colegio Douglas brown in Zipaquira? by Zinzielee
Can anyone give me details information on colegio Douglas brown in Zipaquira?

@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


Teaching English in Colombia- colegio Douglas brown in Zipaquira? by Zinzielee
Can anyone give me details information on colegio Douglas brown in Zipaquira?

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


Teaching English in Colombia- colegio Douglas brown in Zipaquira? by Zinzielee
Can anyone give me details information on colegio Douglas brown in Zipaquira?

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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


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 ...

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