Introduction to the forum - Tell us about yourself

[Isla Verde]

Originally Posted by mstever

Hey everyone,
My name is Melissa and I'm moving to Mexico. I will be moving with my boyfriend, a mexican national, and I want to find a job while furthering my education. Any help?

Where will you be living and studying? Most likely you'll be able to pick up some money teaching English though if you'll be here on a student visa, you won't be able to work legally.

[cosmic93]

Well I don't even know where to start off. I'm 18 years old and I currently live in California. I'm still in high school (only 26 days left until I graduate). I'm seriously considering living in Aguascalientes Mexico after I graduate high school. I just feel like my life needs a change so that's the main reason why I want to move. I might even consider Studying in Aguascalientes. Is there anyone in the forums that currently lives in Aguascalientes? if so can you please message me? I would like to know how it is living there.

[Isla Verde]

Originally Posted by cosmic93

Well I don't even know where to start off. I'm 18 years old and I currently live in California. I'm still in high school (only 26 days left until I graduate). I'm seriously considering living in Aguascalientes Mexico after I graduate high school. I just feel like my life needs a change so that's the main reason why I want to move. I might even consider Studying in Aguascalientes. Is there anyone in the forums that currently lives in Aguascalientes? if so can you please message me? I would like to know how it is living there.

Why Aguascalientes? Do you have family or friends there? Do you speak Spanish?

[cosmic93]

Originally Posted by Isla Verde

Why Aguascalientes? Do you have family or friends there? Do you speak Spanish?

I've always wanted to visit Aguascalientes even though I went there as a kid but I don'r remember much. A great majority of my family lives in Aguascalientes (uncles,aunts,cousins). Yes I do speak Spanish

[Isla Verde]

Originally Posted by cosmic93

I've always wanted to visit Aguascalientes even though I went there as a kid but I don'r remember much. A great majority of my family lives in Aguascalientes (uncles,aunts,cousins). Yes I do speak Spanish

If you have family there, then you'll be off to a good start! Are your parents pleased with your decision to move to Mexico? I don't know much of anything about Aguascalientes, but I do know that there is at least one university there: Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes . I hope that forum members who know something about this city will soon chime in with some firsthand information.

[cosmic93]

When I first told my parents they didn't take me serious but after we sat down and talked about me moving away, they were actually supportive with my decision. I plan to live there for at least 4 months and then I will decide if I really want to stay there. In those 4 months I plan on living a normal life having a job. Would people be interested to hire me? would it help that I'm bilingual? I'd appreciate it if someone could shed some light

[FHBOY]

Originally Posted by cosmic93

When I first told my parents they didn't take me serious but after we sat down and talked about me moving away, they were actually supportive with my decision. I plan to live there for at least 4 months and then I will decide if I really want to stay there. In those 4 months I plan on living a normal life having a job. Would people be interested to hire me? would it help that I'm bilingual? I'd appreciate it if someone could shed some light

Not to sound parental but why not continue your education at University in Mexico and increase your odds of getting a better job for the rest of your life? I don't know much about the job market in Mexico, but based on USA standards you will have more earning power with a university degree than a high school diploma, and Mexico does have tech jobs that will require higher education.

Or

Take the year off, explore yourself, explore the choices to be made in your life before you commit to a high school education future. Travel broadens your horizons away from the world you grew up in, take the time now, while you are still a kid to find out as much as you can. After a year off, you may find your perspective on yourself will change. There is plenty of time to emigrate to Mexico, you're young...this is not the time to make a life long commitment, especially based on a few weeks vacation in a place - living is not a vacation, go and learn how to live and enjoy yourself.

[conklinwh]

Do you have or are you eligible for dual citizenship as would make testing the water easier.
If you think you might want to try Mexico, then you can do it but I wouldn't give up on college. You could apply. believe that they start in August but not sure whether you would have needed to take the national test. Then you could try to work a few months and see how you like it. Seems like you will have every opportunity to return to the US and pursue education if Mexico not for you.

[cosmic93]

Originally Posted by FHBOY

Not to sound parental but why not continue your education at University in Mexico and increase your odds of getting a better job for the rest of your life? I don't know much about the job market in Mexico, but based on USA standards you will have more earning power with a university degree than a high school diploma, and Mexico does have tech jobs that will require higher education.

Or

Take the year off, explore yourself, explore the choices to be made in your life before you commit to a high school education future. Travel broadens your horizons away from the world you grew up in, take the time now, while you are still a kid to find out as much as you can. After a year off, you may find your perspective on yourself will change. There is plenty of time to emigrate to Mexico, you're young...this is not the time to make a life long commitment, especially based on a few weeks vacation in a place - living is not a vacation, go and learn how to live and enjoy yourself.

Oh I'm definitely not settling For a high school educated future. I do plan on going to a university, but I plan to take a year off to explore Aguascalientes and decide if I really want to live/study there. I'm sure I'll end up going to a university in Aguascalientes.

[FHBOY]

Originally Posted by cosmic93

Oh I'm definitely not settling For a high school educated future. I do plan on going to a university, but I plan to take a year off to explore Aguascalientes and decide if I really want to live/study there. I'm sure I'll end up going to a university in Aguascalientes.

Wise move - Buena Suerte!