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Originally Posted by SMSA
Hello, I am an undergraduate student researching expatriates in South American cities, including Lima. I would absolutely love if anyone out there could answer a few questions/be willing to talk to me about your expat experience, it would go a long way to help my thesis- and be completely anonymous!
Even just a few basic answers to any of these questions would be extremely appreciated.
What neighborhood do you live in?
Why did you choose to live there?
In your impression, what types of people live there?
What areas do you feel like most expats live in?
Do you interact with mainly other expatriates or do you have many Peruvian friends? Was it difficult to make friends outside the expatriate community?
Do you speak Spanish?
Do you work, and if so what do you do?
Any other info about why you came to Lima?
Please help and thanks!
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What neighborhood do you live in? Miraflores
Why did you choose to live there? One of the two nicest districts in Lima
In your impression, what types of people live there? Mostly upper middle class.
What areas do you feel like most expats live in?Miraflores by far, followed by La Molina,Surco
Do you interact with mainly other expatriates or do you have many Peruvian friends?Mainly expats and my Peruvian family.
Was it difficult to make friends outside the expatriate community? I had no interest.
Do you speak Spanish? a little bit
Do you work, and if so what do you do? Retired although my Peruvian wife 28 years my junior, continues to work.
Any other info about why you came to Lima? I discovered it about 15 years ago and new it was going to be the bomb, so invested everything here. Now, I have a beautiful wife, 2 young kids,a beautiful apartment and a beautiful life!
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