Hello, I will be coming to D.R., Santiago in January, to study at PUCMM for the semester. I am a 27 year old african-american male, and I was wondering what I can expect in Santiago (discotecas, clubs, bars, music). Also lately I've seen the exchange rate at about $1 us=$20 R.D., what can I expect to pay for expenses? I'll be living with a family through my exchange program and food, room board, books, and classes are paid through my program fees. I was interested in knowing the prices of other activities such as trips to the beach, (hotel, meals, entertainment, drinks, etc.) Any help I could receive from anyone would be really helpful. Also, how is the social life, dating etc. I have a double major in Special education and Spanish so I am able to communicate in Spanish for this is reason I am coming to Santiago, to study Spanish at PUCMM.