Maggie Flashner
@maggie417
American expat in Chile
Forum posts
16
Contacts
21
About me
American
Lives in Villarrica
Speaks English
Registration: 05 October 2010
Activity
Teaching Chile by chrisj123
Hi 'Teaching Chile' is advertising job vacancies for teachers in Chile (advertised on Dave's ESL), but requiring a $50 "application fee" plus an unspecified "placement fee" that appears to be $1,200? They also required a 6 part questionnaire with ...
I recommend you contact the schools directly. I'll be starting my third year teaching in Chile this March. And I don't think it's as bad as people are saying. Yes, the wages are lower than you would probably receive elsewhere. But when you consider ... Read More
Does Chile allow dual citizenship? by wahoo!
I'm wondering once I've met all the requirements after moving to Chile, will I have to renounce my current citizenship?? Or does it only allow dual citizenship with certain countries? Please let me know, thanks :)
Wddenis3, I don't know if it's easier to get it done once you're in Chile. But I had no problem getting it taken care of in the US. My Chilean passport wasn't ready by the time I left for Chile so they sent it to an office in Santiago where I was ... Read More
ATM's in Chile by 3lckr
Can anybody confirm that ATM's in Chile allow you to withdraw in US$? Thanks!
And don't forget that most banks in the US charge you a pretty large fee as well. Usually a percentage of the amount you're withdrawing. Read More
ATM's in Chile by 3lckr
Can anybody confirm that ATM's in Chile allow you to withdraw in US$? Thanks!
I've never seen an ATM here give you US dollars. But if you are using a US debit card, they will give you the equivalent amount in pesos. Read More
New on the expat blog directory! by Julie
Hi all, We invite you to discover the new features of the Expat.com directory: 1- News You can now share your posts with the Expat.com community. The new heading entitled News enables you to share the last blog posts: the aim is to highlight ...
I love it! I think all of these are wonderful ideas! Have these changes already taken place? Read More
Schools for minors by Elenita, la testarudita
I`d like to know about schools....Primary to high school..cause that`s important...I need to know where to find a good one, before buying real estate....Thanks for ALL answers!!
Elenita, I work at a private British school in Santiago. You mentioned you wanted your daughter to be around locals and not foreigners. The vast majority of the students in my school (it's pre-k to level 12) are from Chile. There are some students ... Read More
Public transportation in Santiago by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Santiago ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
Not having a car here, I use public transportation quite frequently. I take the metro and a collectivo to work everyday. I avoid taking the micro because I find it's usually too crowded. But that's really just a personal preference. Most ... Read More
teaching English by redfuzz999
I've been teaching English in Asia for the past three years and am planning on moving to South America, probably Chile, in February. Does anyone have any advice on schools to work for, how much the average pay is, or any job forums for this sort of ...
Hi! Just saw your post! I work as a teacher at a British school in Santiago. Let me know if you still have questions! Sorry for the delay! Maggie Read More
Bookstore or Bakery by AuntieFlo
What is needed most? A used bookstore or a bakery in Santiago? Or would another city be better?
I agree with rbenne, an English used book store would be amazing! Good (cheap) books in English are so hard to come by! Read More
Santiago bound - July 2011 by Guest123078
Hi all, I thought I would introduce myself on here as I'll be coming to Santiago in late July. I am a newly qualified English teacher and will be looking for work in Chile. I have a few possible contacts, but no concrete plans for how long I'll be ...
Hey Phil, I'm currently working in Santiago as an English teacher at a British school. Let me know if you need any help! Maggie Read More
Hello... I am a Canadian who is moving to Santiago in Marh 2011 by rob-rc
Hello, My name is Rob and I am an IT Consultant from Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada) and I am moving to Santiago for at least 3 months in early March 2011. It would be great to meet some other English speaking expats in Santiago while I am ...
Hey Rob, I've been here for almost five months and I've been using one of those modem things for the internet that you plug into the USB port on your computer. The box says it's a "Huawei" but all I know is that it lets me connect to the internet. ... Read More
learning Spanish by maggie417
Hi all! I recently moved to Santiago from the US. Anyone have suggestions for learning Spanish besides paying for lessons? Thanks! Maggie
Thanks everyone for all the advice! Read More
Advice on Moving to, & Working in Chile by naturefairy
Hello everyone, Great job with the site; very helpful. I live in the Caribbean at the moment & I'm looking to live somewhere beautiful & full of nature. I'm learning Spanish & I have a science degree, plus I have excellent English & computer ...
Hi, I moved to Chile in October of last year and within two weeks I had secured a job teaching at a British School. I'm a native English speaker and my background is in education so I'm sure that helped. Before I moved here I contacted several ... Read More
Does Chile allow dual citizenship? by wahoo!
I'm wondering once I've met all the requirements after moving to Chile, will I have to renounce my current citizenship?? Or does it only allow dual citizenship with certain countries? Please let me know, thanks :)
I didn't have a trouble getting dual citizenship. When I was still in the US I went to the nearest Chilean Consulate and was able to do it there. I didn't have to renounce my citizenship with the US in order to get citizenship here in Chile. Good ... Read More
learning Spanish
Hi all! I recently moved to Santiago from the US. Anyone have suggestions for learning Spanish besides paying for lessons? Thanks! Maggie Read More