Recent content by jessann116

I have been told by several different people that there is an active Dominican community in Grand Rapids, Michigan but I have not been able to be in contact with them. If anyone is from that area or knows anyone in that area please send their info my way or give them my name. I'm interested...

I am part of a non profit, Building Bridges of Hope, which has teamed up with a Dominican foundation out of the Elias Pina region of the DR. We have a chapter of Building Bridges of Hope in Grand Rapids. This chapter is looking into fundraising ideas as the Dominican foundation is in need of $$...

I travel to the DR several times a year. Currenly I am contemplating purchasing a DR cell phone with the pay as you go option, as this will be much cheaper than using my USA cell while I am there and paying USD$1.99 a minute. How much will a cheap pay as you go phone cost? If I have an old...

I am a member of a non-profit that raises $$ for a DR foundation. Throughout my involvement I have become good friends with a Dominican doctor (part of services offered by the Dominican foundation are medical in nature). We have known each other for over a year now. No matter how many books I...

What does it mean to be a doctor in the Dominican Republic? Are they highly respected? Is it a profitable career? Is it economically hard to become one in the first place? Does being a doctor mean that you are of a wealthy class? ANY insights that can help me understand are greatly appreciated...

I am considering studying abroad in Santo Domingo during June/July 08 (studying Spanish). I was wondering if anyone has advice or insights on how foreign (I'm from USA) students are precieved and recieved. I have read all the "cultural differences" threads and learned alot. Does anyone have...

Where do the communities of San Juan de la Maguana, Comendador, El Llano, etc. fall when considering their location? Are they in the South West, Central, or another area? I can't seem to find them under any of the labels. Thanks for the help.