Living and learning in PDC

aaronm · 12-12-2002

Hi, I want to live in Mexico and learn Spanish before I get tied down with family, career, etc. I'd like to be at a coastal town with a language school and in a place that is fun for people in their twenties. However, I want to avoid the extensive tourism of places like Acapulco, Cancun, etc. I guess that tourism will flourish in any town that has these qualities, but I'm hoping that I can have my cake and eat it too. Could PDC be a good place for me? I liked Puerto Vallarta a lot because you could easily leave the 'tourist' part of town behind and find yourself surrounded by the native culture. Is PDC comparable?

Also, from reading some of the information on your site, it seems like it is difficult to get a job in the tourism industry in PDC unless you speak three or more languages. But what about english teaching positions? Is is difficult to get a job teaching in a local public or private school?

Finally, I've been looking at the language schools in PDC and was hoping you might be able to recommend one for someone who is interested in taking classes for at least 2 months while staying with a host family. Is one school better for longer term commitments?

Great web-site and thanks for the help,
Aaron

Ally · 12-13-2002

As for schools, I have a friend, Gerado Diego who runs Solexico Spanish school in PDC. I've not participated myself, but did visit the school and it's very nice and well set up. They DO have homestays.

If you liked Puerto Vallarta I think you'd love PDC. Yes, there are areas around to get away from the masses and experience the 'native culture'.

Sorry, can't help with the 'work' question.

**Anna** · 12-13-2002

How easy it is to get a job depends on a lot of factors: the season, your skills (not only language skills but others too), luck, who you get to know and, most importantly, your personality and persistence. Some people land a job in a few days, others never get 'lucky'. It's one of those 'throw yourself off that cliff and see what happens in life' kind of deals. I totally recommend it!

Make sure you have enough money to support yourself for at least a month with no income. Even if you get a job fast, you probably won't be able to start until your paperwork is in order, and you probably won't get paid until you've worked for two weeks or so.

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aaronm sandflea Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1	Living and learning in PDC Hi, I want to live in Mexico and learn Spanish before I get tied down with family, career, etc. I'd like to be at a coastal town with a language school and in a place that is fun for people in their twenties. However, I want to avoid the extensive tourism of places like Acapulco, Cancun, etc. I guess that tourism will flourish in any town that has these qualities, but I'm hoping that I can have my cake and eat it too. Could PDC be a good place for me? I liked Puerto Vallarta a lot because you could easily leave the 'tourist' part of town behind and find yourself surrounded by the native culture. Is PDC comparable? Also, from reading some of the information on your site, it seems like it is difficult to get a job in the tourism industry in PDC unless you speak three or more languages. But what about english teaching positions? Is is difficult to get a job teaching in a local public or private school? Finally, I've been looking at the language schools in PDC and was hoping you might be able to recommend one for someone who is interested in taking classes for at least 2 months while staying with a host family. Is one school better for longer term commitments? Great web-site and thanks for the help, Aaron

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Ally into ruins Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 61	As for schools, I have a friend, Gerado Diego who runs Solexico Spanish school in PDC. I've not participated myself, but did visit the school and it's very nice and well set up. They DO have homestays. If you liked Puerto Vallarta I think you'd love PDC. Yes, there are areas around to get away from the masses and experience the 'native culture'. Sorry, can't help with the 'work' question.

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Anna top babe admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: after 10 wonderful years in Playa, now back in Sweden Posts: 3,003	How easy it is to get a job depends on a lot of factors: the season, your skills (not only language skills but others too), luck, who you get to know and, most importantly, your personality and persistence. Some people land a job in a few days, others never get 'lucky'. It's one of those 'throw yourself off that cliff and see what happens in life' kind of deals. I totally recommend it! Make sure you have enough money to support yourself for at least a month with no income. Even if you get a job fast, you probably won't be able to start until your paperwork is in order, and you probably won't get paid until you've worked for two weeks or so.

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