{"id":1380,"date":"2011-09-21T18:12:43","date_gmt":"2011-09-21T23:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/?p=1380"},"modified":"2013-05-10T11:46:37","modified_gmt":"2013-05-10T16:46:37","slug":"getting-started-as-an-expat-in-bogota-colombia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seecolombia.travel\/blog\/2011\/09\/getting-started-as-an-expat-in-bogota-colombia\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting started as an expat in Bogot\u00e1, Colombia"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Colombia<\/a>
Saying goodbye to your homeland can be tough (but scenic)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Moving to a new place can be a tough gig. Leaving your old friends, family and work behind for pastures new is exciting, sure, but is also nerve-wracking. Where, for example, will you find new friends? New work? New places to hang out? A decent place to watch a match of football? All equally important questions. Lucky for you, the Colombia Travel Blog<\/a> is here to try and ease some of those more anxious moments as you settle into life in Bogot\u00e1<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Bogot\u00e1\"<\/a>
Welcome to Bogot\u00e1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

First things first: it\u2019s important to know people. Here in Bogot\u00e1 there are some great ways to do that. Firstly, couchsurfing.org has a forum specifically dedicated to Colombia\u2019s capital city, and the community there do a great deal to organize meet-ups among expats in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong>. It\u2019s a good place to start, even before you arrive in the big city. Secondly you can try La Villa (Kr. 14a # 83 \u2013 56) on a Tuesdays. From 8pm you can enjoy a language exchange attended by all kinds of people from all over the world (plus before 10pm beers are 2×1!).<\/p>\n

If you want to socialize AND make a little money on the side, look no further than Native Speakers<\/a>, who offer English-speakers the chance to get paid for wandering around Bogot\u00e1 chatting to locals in English\u2026 Easy, right?<\/p>\n

\"Bogot\u00e1\"<\/a>
Bogot\u00e1’s urban sprawl from above<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Which brings us nicely on to work. Many people come to Bogot\u00e1 with a vague notion that they want to teach English in Colombia<\/strong>. Frankly, it\u2019s the best way to make money unless you\u2019re looking to invest in serious business, and the same can be said for teaching in Medell\u00edn. Opportunities abound, both working for institutions and in private classes. Of course, working private classes pays more, but offers less security and the travelling can be horrendous (Bogot\u00e1 especially is a huge city).<\/p>\n

Either way, taking just 10 classes a week can afford you a comfortable lifestyle here in Colombia. This will entail travelling and preparing, but still many of the teachers I know are extremely comfortable and happy with their life here. You don\u2019t even need to worry too much about qualifications; if you\u2019ve followed the first half of this article and made contacts, you\u2019ll be finding work in no time.<\/p>\n

Any more questions, don\u2019t hesitate to ask us.<\/p>\n

Paul<\/p>\n

P.S. As far as football is concerned, fear not. Almost every bar in Zona T shows it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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