has anyone taken courses and gotten a student visa with Universidad EAFIT in Medellin?

I am wanting to take some Spanish courses at this Univ. and wondered if there were any opinions out there? Also has anyone gotten aa student visa to study in Colombia? What is the health insurance requirement, did you have international health insurance? How much did the ins. cost you? I got a quote for $590 US from a firm in London for their standard package outside excluding the US. Also what do you think are the chances of getting caught tutoring people in English without a work visa? What do you think would happen? How much for the mordida/propina, or does it work like that?

Sorry for the barrage of questions. Any help is much appreciated.

By johna on Apr 1, 2006, 14:55 in Visa & paperwork.

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gorgonabob says on Apr 2, 2006, 21:41: yup i know about 30 people who have gotten student visas from that university.... i myself have gotten three..... i want give the whole process away here.. but write me a email and ill let you in on the process... you do not need health insurance.. i never have had it... kelvin at blacksheepmedellin.com kelvin 0 funny, 0 helpful.

johna says on Apr 5, 2006, 11:18: Ok Hi Kelvin I sent you over an email and am really appreciative of any help you can offer. I owe you one 0 funny, 0 helpful.

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