Alejandra.CruzM
Introduction
I am a Caracas, Venezuelan citizen. I am a teacher and I work at the Dalian American International School in Jinshitan a small town outside of Kaifaqu the developmental zone in Dalian. I am new to China and even though i have adapted quickly and learned some basic words to get a cab a meal bargain i need more practice. I am a city girl and would like to travel into the city and other countries more! I am an environmentalist and I love nature and outdoor activities. looking forward to meeting new people! I speak Spanish, English and a little bit of Italian and French
I joined expat.com on 09 September 2010.
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Alejandra.CruzMposted on the thread Young Teachers in Dalian looking for Friends!?
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Alejandra.CruzMposted on the thread Just arrived in dalian 3 days ago...
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Alejandra.CruzMposted on the thread Hello from a Venezuelan girl
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Alejandra.CruzMcreated the thread Hello from a Venezuelan girl forum on the Dalian forum
Expat experience
I am an international teacher working in an American International school as a Kindergarten teacher . My project here is to stay around 2 or 3 years see China, see Asian countries get to know the people and the culture of China and make a difference in the lives of my young students.
I like being able to walk to school. Having the beach at 10 minute walk and riding my bike for less than 5 minutes to it. Going to the local market and buying fresh fruits and veggies and more food.
Its a small town and I am a city girl. Having to get on an hour taxi ride or train ride to go into the city. The squat bathroom toilets, the nasty smells, and some foods ( specially the meats).
I am from caracas. I lived all my life in the same street house/ apt. except for 2 years (2004-2006) which i lived in new jersey. I was a teacher at different private bilingual schools there my last school was the Americna International Escuela Campo Alegre school. All my life is there, mom, sisters, nieces, cousins, uncles, aunts, grandparents, friends. My favorite foods, places, etc. I plan on maybe sometime going back and opening my on school or language school.
I love the warm weather, being able to actually live int he city. Go out on evenings to a coffee house a lounge, go out at night dancing and clubbing. being with family and friends.
traffic, how dirty the city has become, the government, the insecurity and the low quality of life
