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KatrinaESL
Joined: 10 Sep 2011 Posts: 11
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Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 3:23 am Post subject: Barranquilla??? |
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Hi everyone! I've never posted on here before but I've been reading the boards for years.
I recently applied to Universidad del Norte in Brranquilla (thanks to a post I saw from naturegirl that suggested they are a good employer) and I just had my first interview. I kind of have a feeling that I'll get the job (I have my MA TESOL, speak Spanish, and I've taught ESL in the states for some time, including the past year and a half at a university). I was just wondering if anyone has any experience working for uninorte or experience living in Barranquilla.
Thanks in advance!! |
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The Internationalist
Joined: 26 May 2012 Posts: 110
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Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 5:49 am Post subject: |
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heard nice things about uni norte.
congrats if you get the job |
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spanglish
Joined: 21 May 2009 Posts: 742 Location: working on that
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Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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I've spent some time in Barranquilla and know a lot of people who have either studied or worked at UniNorte.
Make sure they give you a decent, full time contract. You have the quals and experience to demand it. UniNorte is probably the best (only decent?) job on the coast if you discount colegios.
Barranquilla....it's a trip, that's for sure. I'd definitely say give it a try and see if you like it.
Cost of living will probably be slightly lower than Bogota. |
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KatrinaESL
Joined: 10 Sep 2011 Posts: 11
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Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 4:19 am Post subject: |
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Great thanks guys! I'll let you know if I get the job. They said I'd get a year contract and the pay scale was very good, so I'll take it if offered.
I'll definitely be ping you for contacts later. |
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Gregorio
Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 105
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Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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So did you take the job? Sorry for the late reply. I'd say if it's just for a year, it would be okay to do it. I have lived in Barranquilla for 2 years, but only because of a verbal agreement with my colegio. I would have left here after about 4-5 months. Barranquilla is a drinking/party town and I have met quite a few profs from Uninorte who are here for just the year to party and leave. I wish that was the case for me.
Barranquilla has a quite homogeneous culture, with splashes of an art scene here, or a jazz music thing there, but it's pretty much cumbia, vallenato, y salsa siempre... and at ear drum shattering volumes. It is very good that you already speak Spanish here, because to a beginner, it is almost unintelligible. I have learned quite a bit, but most people who are not dating a local don't learn Spanish here. All of the non-latina gringas I know here do not really enjoy it that much. It is an excellent place for single males who speak intermediate to advanced Spanish.
On the other hand, if you want a truly Latin American/Caribbean experience for longer than a vacation stretch, it is a great place for that. It is hot and humid most of the year, with a few months of dry, breezy, and cool (23 degrees celsius at the lowest at night). It's also close to places like Taganga, Cartagena, and Parque Tayrona. All worth the visits!
If you would like to know anything else, let me know.
Gregorio |
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KatrinaESL
Joined: 10 Sep 2011 Posts: 11
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Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 3:01 am Post subject: |
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Hey Gregorio!
I just saw this. Yes, I took the job. I've been at Uninorte since December.... I wonder if I know you! I wouldn't be surprised.
PM me if you'd like |
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billings
Joined: 20 Sep 2010 Posts: 68
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Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 6:23 am Post subject: salaries in Barranquilla |
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Hi All,
I used to teach at Colegio Marymount and salaries were excellent!! Could anybody give advice as to what salaries are at the moment - Uninorte, Colegio Marymount, Colegio Albania etc. Many thanks. |
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dudeteacher
Joined: 27 Feb 2010 Posts: 173
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Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 11:07 am Post subject: |
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Hi,
I'm coming to Barranquilla in March. I'm a little paranoid regarding the finding of work as it does not seem to be well advertised in the same way as Bogota.
What tips can you give me for finding schools?
Also how does one go about finding an apartment. I usually use Craig's List. However, when it comes to Barranquilla, the pickings are slim or none at all.
Appreciate your input.
Regards,
Dude |
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Greg444201
Joined: 17 May 2014 Posts: 11
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2015 2:23 am Post subject: Hey Dude... |
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....Let me know how the Barranquilla thing works out and what requirements they are asking for if you get an interview. Very interested in getting back to Colombia after my current contract ends in September!
Thanks in advance! |
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danmbob
Joined: 03 Jun 2009 Posts: 71
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update?
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meliksah
Joined: 23 May 2016 Posts: 1
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Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 10:56 am Post subject: |
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Hello,
I was wondering if anyone could help me. I have just been offered a position with Universidad del Norte. I have four years experience, and I have my MA in Applied Linguistics and TESOL.
They are offering 6,051,058 pesos a month and a 640.000 peso a month allowance. Can you please tell me if that is a reasonable salary for the area?
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PittsburghSound
Joined: 27 Aug 2014 Posts: 103 Location: Colombia
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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I don't know where you're from or what kind of lifestyle you're accustomed to... but 6 million COP a month will have you living the good life in Barranquilla. Even in Bogota that would be considered a wealthy salary as long as you don't have a large family. |
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abbott123
Joined: 08 May 2016 Posts: 29 Location: Queretaro, Mexico
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Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 5:14 pm Post subject: 6 million plus pesos that is a great salary..I was paid 3.8 |
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million at Colegio Marymount. You would be living the life of Riley in the 6 mil range and would probably be able to save a good amount at the same time time. |
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