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which city is safer??? Bogota?!!! or Medellin???!!!

lets have a face off!!! The title pretty much explain what I would like you reader to express....

Can some Native English teacher in Medellin share their experiences to the rest of us?

I would guess that there is a few in PBH that are teaching or have taught english in medellin before, therefor, I hope for the one that had/have to help out some of us that are new to this. I am currently looking to teach in Medellin, but I have no clue as to what to expect. I would like to get more insight as to what to expect in terms of pay, living standards, the teaching atmosphere etc.... How hard would it be for a ESL teacher with little understanding of spanish? Please share whateve ...

Is it cheaper to buy a cell phone from Medellin or bring a phone from home (Canada)?

Can anyone tell me how much it cost for cell phones in medellin and phone plans? Can phone from Canada be modified to use Colombia's local sms card?

medellin local map

do anyone know any site that can be access to the public for the map of medellin? I am sure it might be a good tool for many readers here.

Defenition of "Gringo"?

So, what is the exact defenition of gringo? american born?! Caucasian?! or simple fluent english accent speaker?!! I would like to know what I would be called in Colombia: My parents are both Chinese; I was born in Panama ( till i was 8 ); moved to Canada where I lived for 20+ years and finish all my education. Spanish was probably my first language i learned in which now I have almost all forgotten. I am also fluent in speaking Chinese but not with literature. As for English, I ...

AnYoNE know the area of Caicedo Carrera 13 area is located in Medellin

I am hoping to see if anyone know what kind of area that is. I may be moving there to visit a friend that resides there. But I am not sure if that is going to be a safe place. My friend is planning move there too and was hoping to buy a property in or around that area. It would be nice to get a quote from one of you that is knowledgeable of knowing the Sale prices of house around there. please leave down any usefull info. ps. I hope those houses dont cost more than 30k US. ...

Teaching in Medellin Colombia

Hi everyone. I have a dream to teach English in Medellin Colombia but I am afraid I dont meet the requirement to qualify for teaching jobs. I hope any of the reader can share their knowlegde with me. I am Canadian, but I was born in Panama. My parents are Chinese. So that doesnt neccessery makes me a Native Speaker. However, I lived in Canada for 20 years and have studied elementary, high school and graduated with a accounting business diploma from college. I am undergoing TESOL too. ...

I am looking for a long term (MONTHS) apt for rent in medellin.

Hi , I have been to medellin before but I was living at the house of a local friend there. Apparently she is gone to another country. I am planning to proceed in teaching english in Medellin, and now I am looking for a apartment for rent. As you all know teachers dont get paid well, hopefully I can find a deal here. The apartment can be small, all i need is a safe atmosphere, near supermarket, preferably near centro. Anything under 300 would be a plus. Is there such thing as a indenpendent ...

 


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