I am newly registered to this site and found it while doing random searches on the Dominican Republic.
I am an American strongly considering a move to the DR. It has started as a daydream and I am now trying to learn everything that I can and plan accordingly. Setting a realistic time-line in mind of a year to three, I hope that this site can help me meet some people and make transitioning more pleasant! I know that there are so many things that I haven't even considered yet, so any suggestions or words of wisdom are greatly appreciated.
Some details about me. I am 34, widowed (2 years now), a cancer-survivor (just over a year), and a mother. One daughter (18) will be staying in the states, the other daughter (16) may stay or come to the DR, but will most definitely have my son (8) with me. My interest in the DR is for a more simple life, getting back to the basics of humanity, and enjoying the environment not so clobbered by materialistic ideals. I know that there is so much more to come to the DR for and I hope to experience it all. I know not one soul that lives there, but would love to make some internet friends that know some of the "ropes" and wouldn't mind sharing experiences with me. Meeting once I arrive would be a tremendous bonus!
I would love to know about schools there, elementary and college levels. I have worked mostly in customer service, management, and then went to a vocational school and am a licensed massage therapist. A career change would be welcomed and I am not all particular about what it be as long as it can pay the bills. I have thought about returning to school, not sure if it is possible to leave the US, arrive there and go to school, but would be amazing if it were possible. In the meantime, I know to be working on my Spanish!
So, any takers?
I am an American strongly considering a move to the DR. It has started as a daydream and I am now trying to learn everything that I can and plan accordingly. Setting a realistic time-line in mind of a year to three, I hope that this site can help me meet some people and make transitioning more pleasant! I know that there are so many things that I haven't even considered yet, so any suggestions or words of wisdom are greatly appreciated.
Some details about me. I am 34, widowed (2 years now), a cancer-survivor (just over a year), and a mother. One daughter (18) will be staying in the states, the other daughter (16) may stay or come to the DR, but will most definitely have my son (8) with me. My interest in the DR is for a more simple life, getting back to the basics of humanity, and enjoying the environment not so clobbered by materialistic ideals. I know that there is so much more to come to the DR for and I hope to experience it all. I know not one soul that lives there, but would love to make some internet friends that know some of the "ropes" and wouldn't mind sharing experiences with me. Meeting once I arrive would be a tremendous bonus!
I would love to know about schools there, elementary and college levels. I have worked mostly in customer service, management, and then went to a vocational school and am a licensed massage therapist. A career change would be welcomed and I am not all particular about what it be as long as it can pay the bills. I have thought about returning to school, not sure if it is possible to leave the US, arrive there and go to school, but would be amazing if it were possible. In the meantime, I know to be working on my Spanish!
So, any takers?