Michelle
@wontoncruelty
American expat in Mongolia
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American
Lives in Darkhan
Speaks English
Registration: 05 June 2012
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Expats in Mongolia by selengee414
Good day to everyone, I am currently conducting a research on expats in Mongolia. It would be greatly appreciated if you could provide your age, nationality, and what is your occupation if you work here in Mongolia. Thank you in advance.
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Offered teaching job in Mongolia (American School of Ulaanbataar) by Manifest2019
Hello, I'm from Dallas Texas and just got a job offer to teach at the American School of Ulaanbataar. Any advice?
You may want to catch up on the recent developments at BSU... The shareholders are battling it out for control of the school, the current/being forced out administration is going back to court in a few weeks to answer to charges of embezzlement and ... Read More
Offered teaching job in Mongolia (American School of Ulaanbataar) by Manifest2019
Hello, I'm from Dallas Texas and just got a job offer to teach at the American School of Ulaanbataar. Any advice?
Do a search for the An American Tomboy in Mongolia blog. It's written by a former employee of ASU and includes a post that was a bit of an eye-opener for teachers and parents in Mongolia. The students aren't the problem and neither was life ... Read More
Childcare/playgroups by sktr
Hi, I am moving to UB in July with my 1.5 year old. I have searched the internet but can not seem to find any international/expat childcare centres or structured playgroups. Could anyone give me some insight on this topic. Thank you in advanced.
There are lots of different options for daycare with English speaking teachers and staff. A lot of my expat friends like Dream Family, and some of the international schools have daycare centers. There are groups on Facebook like Mongolia Mommas and ... Read More
Mongolia's most expensive cities by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in Mongolia? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are ...
Internet is fine in the provinces, and 4G is expanding for nationwide coverage for most of the cellular service providers. If you're between cities, internet is spotty, but if you're in a settled area with a reliable power supply, you're ... Read More
Mongolia's most expensive cities by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in Mongolia? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are ...
Both Erdenet and Darkhan have Western style night clubs and restaurants. I also believe the question was about comparing the cost of living in different Mongolian cities, not just the one that everyone seems to think is all there is to Mongolia. ... Read More
Mongolia's most expensive cities by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in Mongolia? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are ...
The cost of housing, utilities, and transportation can be anywhere from 20-50% higher in Ulaanbaatar than in other cities. Food costs are also much higher. Conversely, there are imported items that be much more expensive outside of the capital ... Read More
Dating in Mongolia by HkxColonCleanse
Hi everyone, As a spin-off on the marriage thread, I was wondering if any of you kind people could give a glance into your dating experiences as foreigners in Mongolia, with Mongolian men and women. Are there any things that would be useful to ...
Yellow Fever has no cure..... Read More
Dating in Mongolia by HkxColonCleanse
Hi everyone, As a spin-off on the marriage thread, I was wondering if any of you kind people could give a glance into your dating experiences as foreigners in Mongolia, with Mongolian men and women. Are there any things that would be useful to ...
You're presenting YOUR worldview, and it's one that reinforces misogyny. I know many expat women here, many of whom are married to Mongolian men, myself included. The only time I've ever felt devalued as a woman in Mongolia is in my ... Read More
Dating in Mongolia by HkxColonCleanse
Hi everyone, As a spin-off on the marriage thread, I was wondering if any of you kind people could give a glance into your dating experiences as foreigners in Mongolia, with Mongolian men and women. Are there any things that would be useful to ...
Mongolians generally don't introduce people to their family that they don't intend to marry. I could certainly say a lot more about your assessment of "dating in Mongolia", but I'll bite my tongue, since your take on things is ... Read More
Keeping up with the news in Mongolia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Mongolia provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the public. What are ...
The UB Post has a sports page, but there are also lots of Mongolian football clubs on Facebook that share local stories. Read More
Keeping up with the news in Mongolia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Mongolia provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the public. What are ...
I don't think I'm allowed to post links, but you can do a search for the UB Post. There's online subscription info on the website. Read More
Keeping up with the news in Mongolia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Mongolia provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the public. What are ...
As an editor of the longest running English language newspaper in Mongolia, The UB Post, I am grateful to stay on top of domestic news. I've also worked for other news outlets and I work with local companies on communications as an editor. ... Read More
How to find a job in Mongolia by expat.com
Hi, Are you an expat living in Mongolia? Let's share your experience! What is the best way to find a job in Mongolia? The Internet? Please tell us which are the most useful / effective websites for job seekers in Mongolia. Recruitment ...
You should probably contact schools directly about employment. I don't think there are any recruiters reading these posts. Read More