Tuesday, May 1, 2012
I am a broke college student trying to move to Latin America; how do i do it?
I am a broke college student trying to move to Latin America; how do i do it?
Preferably Bolivia or Argentina. I've thought maybe volunteering but it is ridiculously over priced! teaching English abroad is something i would love to do, but i think it may be difficult to find an opening. I really want to move over there for like a year but it is starting to feel impossible. any suggestions?
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1 :
Suggestion #1: Surrender all hope. Suggestion #2: Apply to be a "pensionado"
2 :
interchange program try Colombia is cheaper
3 :
have you tried peace corps? or any study abroad programs? if your not trying to spend that much money i wouldnt recomend Argentina...sorry
4 :
Indeed, it may be very difficult for you to live in any Latin American country if you don't go with a volunteer or mission group. Even to get into most of them for a visit you have to show proof of return or ongoing passage and enough money to support you while you are there. A visitor's visa is only good for thirty or ninety days before you have to leave or pay a fine, and to get a work visa requires an employer sponsorship in most cases. An Extranjero Residente application of any kind can take months or years to process. Do you have a plan B?
5 :
It is possible and it's pretty straightforward. You can get work teaching English. In general you'll need a degree (although there are still possibilities if you do not have this) and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate to get a visa and work. The TEFL certificate can be taken either in-house or online at your own pace which is a much cheaper option (see http://icalweb.com). Then just simply apply for work. It's as simple as that! :)
6 :
If you decide to volunteer, you can always try to raise money for this cause. here is a resource where you can find a few ideas on how to go about this http://linktodiversity.com/blog/
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