Recent content by jenndean

Wait. Your boyfriend makes $200/hr teaching English? Unless he can get you a job where he works, I wouldn't count on finding that. I assume you're planning on "jumping in" to teach private lessons, so you should probably be aware that the going rate is around $60 per class. $4,000/month is a...

Hi all, I've read every thread about sending packages from abroad, and still have a very mixed idea as to which service to use. Many have said only to use private mail services, others have had bad experiences with FedEx and good ones with USPS Express mail. Others have complained about having...

Just wanted to update for anyone interested: after almost 3 months, my mom finally received the apostille on my FBI report which had been sent to the State Department by First Class mail. Now I still have to wait another week to 10 days, fingers crossed, for it to arrive in Argentina and then...

Actually the red chairs too!

Hi, Could you reserve the white non-plegable chair for me? PM me and we can make arrangements for a deposit if you'd like. Jenn

Hi all, Does anyone know where to buy fabric dye? I've tried looking in local mercerías and larger art & craft supply stores like Teorema on Santa Fe. My next guess is Once, but I'm wondering if anyone knows specifically where I should go?

Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone has any recent experience getting a document apostilled through the US Dept. of State? I sent my FBI background check (with the pre-apostille seal and signature) to the address in the link below over a month ago, but their stated turnaround time is just 10 days...

Unfortunately la Protectora de Sarmiento only handles dogs & cats. Your best bet is probably to take care of it yourself, or try to find a compassionate local vet.

Being one of these people, I think I can explain why. First of all, as Milly mentioned, you can arrive on a tourist visa and switch to a work visa without leaving the country, and for obvious reasons, it's easier to take a temporary job teaching English and job search in the city rather than...

This is absolutely true, and I have repeatedly referred to this forum for others' experiences and advice. It was very helpful for shaping my expectations when coming here. I think it's also perfectly appropriate that this forum should serve as a space to rant. I just meant to point out that...

I started out liking dulce de leche, as one of many delicious flavors on the sweet spectrum. I just hate how it dominates ALL desserts here. I'm so sick of perfectly lovely desserts (e.g. chocolate cake with cream and strawberries...) RUINED by an unnecessary layer of DDL. It DOES NOT go with...

I am relatively new to BA and when making my decision I was also very turned off by the negative tone of many posts on this forum. However I think it's important to keep in mind that for every person taking time to rant on this site there are other expats actively working to find solutions to...

Chile does issue visas to American citizens... but doesn't require tourist visas. I had my passport stolen with my Chilean student visa in it last year, and was able to have it transferred to my new passport without a fee. (If this is the tramite you need, PM me and I'll explain the...

Hi all, I have searched the forum archives, the internet, etc.. and cannot seem to find a clear answer as to how easy it is to find a long term apartment that allows pets (a cat or small dog). Most postings do not say anything regarding pets. We do not currently have a pet, but I would like it...

Hi Thuraya and lejohnson, I'm in the same position as you both--graduating in December, moving to BA en January, looking for NGO/education/communications work. (Except I fell in love with someone from BA before I fell for BA). It would be great to keep in touch and share our experiences as we...