Is Spain safe for me? I am worried?
Hi, my name is Magdalena and I am a Colombian girl, I work as a registered nurse in the US and here I met my boyfriend who is English. He owns an apartment in Spain in a city called Valencia so he is asking me to go with him for some months. I have been in Europe before but only to London, Belgium, Holland and France....... people in those countries are quite normal, meaning not racist or very angry but supposedly from what I saw on tv in Spain they kick foreigners in the face and spit on them and is absolutely ok by their cultural standards. sorry to generalize but I heard in Spain people are quite racist and rude so I am hesitant about going there as I am not like a blonde haired blue eyed european (from my understanding they only like u if ur like german or swedish or stuff like that) I really dont wanna go spend my money in a place where I'll be mistreated..... my boyfriend claim I'll be ok, but I dont know.... I wanna hear less biased opinions.
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Hi!... I'm mexican, and this year I'll visit to Spain, that will my second visit. I've had heard the same, and before I visit the country I was worry as u are now, but, besides accidents can happen, normaly, spanish people is nice. Of course they tent to think ALL LATINAMERICANS we are possible illegal inmigrants, I have heard mexicans were not considered on this categorie, but in several times I was taken as southamerican (everyone who knows the continent knows that Mexico is not southamerica), and since this condition, I can tell u that I was very well treated. My best friend lives in Córdoba, She's doing P.H.D. studies and she has not complains. My best wishes for your holidays with your boyfriend, btw, mine is spanish
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Oh, we're not racists!!! Yes, there are racist Spaniards of course. But there are racist latin Americans as well!!! We just have an inmigration problem (too many inmigrants and little control) so, the situation is a little uncontrolled, and most Spaniards tend to think that a lot of latin Americans are possible illegal aliens as someone has said on the previous answer. But we share a lot of cultural similarities with latin America, so we're like brothers and sisters!!! Average Spaniards are friendly and polite, it doesn't mean you can't find rude Spaniards, but as you've said, it is a generalization, so it is unfair for us. There are good and bad people just like in every country. Don't worry and enjoy Spain. To kick someboy's face or spit in someone is not OK by our cultural standards, and they musn't be on any nation's standards!. That's truly rude!!! PD: Valencia is the third largest city in Spain, and has everything so I hope you like it!!
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Okay, I have blonde hair, green eyes, fair skin, and a decidedly American accent. NEVER NEVER NEVER experienced, heard of nor seen ANYTHING like what you describe. First of all, you are Spanish speaking, and will surely be quite welcome there. I have ONLY had good experiences in Spain...people wonderful, warm, loving, generous, caring. I have NO IDEA where you got this idea. Now, thirty - thirty five years ago, I was told it was accepted to spit on the gypsies...I never saw it happen. (and, to be honest, they aren't sitting with their hands out anymore, either...at least they now have SOME semblance of working for a living.) There is SOME prejudice and looking down on the shiftless and the illegals (they have just as much of a problem as we have here, in the US), except their problems is with the Africans who cross at Tarifa looking for work. Most of these guys wind up selling stuff on the beaches and at the restaurants' sidewalk and terrace seating. Some live by sleeping on trains without paying for tickets. There are indigents everywhere. What you talk about is a problem with the expats who live near Málaga, where there may be some ill-will, but I cannot believe that the behavior you describe is accepted anywhere in Spain. You won't be mistreated. I doubt very much that there are ANY such problems in Valencia. They are very modern and industrialized in Spain, and you are more likely to run into prejudice in France and Germany than in Spain. (particularly violence). Such things are terribly frowned upon. Besides, Valencia has just opened this huge, modern science city, held the Yachting race last year, and trying to hold their own as an up and coming toiurist center, and they are going to be very aggressive about protecting the tourists who are visiting such sites. I really wonder what report you saw? Kicking someone, for any reason, would be considered assault, and a jailable offense. No. Spaniards are very welcoming, and you should feel very much at home there. You might even find a few fellow Colombianos working there. I met one in the bar I hung out in in Madrid last year.
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Spain is a country that has accepted foreigners of all kinds, colours and creeds for decades. There are people here from half of the world and most get along well with everyone else! I myself am north american/ french (mitad-mitad) and I married a spaniard 36 years ago... I've been here ever since. My daughters godmother is from Peru, she married a spaniard and has lived in Valencia for the last 30 odd years... sin problema... The racist problems are in the parts of the country (mostly Madrid & Barcelona) where latinamerican immigrants kids have formed the Bandas Callejeras similar to those in the USA like the "Latin Kings". So far they are not too bad, but every time they do something outrageous, it evidently gets in the daily news... And the spanish groups of skinheads that go after them are no better. But on general terms, Spain is no more dangerous than any other country in the western world, and actually it is probably safer than many! No te preocupes...y disfruta de tu viaje a España!!! Es un pais genial!!! PS... Valencia is a lovely city there are plenty of great things to visit. The Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, the beaches, the port area... Plenty of things to do and see if you come to Spain on vacation!
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"in Spain they kick foreigners in the face and spit on them and is absolutely ok by their cultural standards" that shows how much u know about our "cultural standars" es injusto decir que todos los españoles somos racistas, seria como decir que todos los colombianos son traficantes de droga, los alemanes borrachos etc seguro que tienes más posibilidades de que te escupan, te den una patada en la cara o te peguen un tiro en US que en españa
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All I have to say is.....you live in the US, a country that is filled with immigration and racists. And I know this because I live in LA. I am surrounded by immigrants and I'm also surrounded by people who absolutely hate them! Spain is my country, I lived there for 16 years of live and it is a great country to be at. Great culture and amazing people. If you start comparing Spain and the US, you'll be way better off in Spain.
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Being African American and Spanish I've had absolutely no problem in Spain I have family who lives in Sevilla and go to visit them every year. Trust me people in Spain are really nice and i will guarantee that you will have a great time.
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Well, is not exactly like that but you have to get used to the way they look at you just for the color of your skin..
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I am thinking of becoming a nurse and hopefully once I have got all my qualifications I could move to either Italy or spain (I'm half Italian, half Spanish so I can speak both languages fluently and have large family who I could stay with) and do work there. So, to do this what qualifications would I need? Would I have to go to uni? And do what course? For how long?? Please answer as many of my questions as possible. Thanks in advance, Lucia
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Check out the impressive Taylor Theater. Some of the greatest Southern Europe theatrical events have been hosted at the Taylor Theater over the years. Taylor Theater is an experience that you did not want to turn a blind eye to without doubt.
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you need to have gone to medical school
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It's shocking that those two first answerers didn't answer your question at all.. or even help for that matter... anyway. If you want to come an ADN(you can get this at a technical,2 year college) or BSN(some 4 year colleges offer this program, but you may have to find a medical college), first find a program, (they pay the same, BSN's work in hospitals usually and can advance easier, and ADN's can work in doctor's offices, schools, government facilities, stuff like that- with either degree you can become an RN) but check with whichever program you go into if they have information on "traveling nurse jobs" it's really what it's called. But you probably could just get your degree and then just go on over there.
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I am thinking of becoming a nurse and hopefully once I have got all my qualifications I could move to either Italy or spain (I'm half Italian, half Spanish so I can speak both languages fluently and have large family who I could stay with) and do work there. So, to do this what qualifications would I need? Would I have to go to uni? And do what course? For how long?? Please answer as many of my questions as possible. Thanks in advance, Lucia
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Check out the impressive Taylor Theater. Some of the greatest Southern Europe theatrical events have been hosted at the Taylor Theater over the years. Taylor Theater is an experience that you did not want to turn a blind eye to without doubt.
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you need to have gone to medical school
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It's shocking that those two first answerers didn't answer your question at all.. or even help for that matter... anyway. If you want to come an ADN(you can get this at a technical,2 year college) or BSN(some 4 year colleges offer this program, but you may have to find a medical college), first find a program, (they pay the same, BSN's work in hospitals usually and can advance easier, and ADN's can work in doctor's offices, schools, government facilities, stuff like that- with either degree you can become an RN) but check with whichever program you go into if they have information on "traveling nurse jobs" it's really what it's called. But you probably could just get your degree and then just go on over there.
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I want to be an Registered Nurse
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I want to study abroad, and I was wondering if there were American nursing schools in places like Spain or France. Thanks.
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Are you kidding? most American don't know French or Spanish, if you want to get education overseas, then try Canada. Then you can directly attending test and get license. Nurse is very HOT, and difficult to get in Nurse in California.All colleges are 4 to 10: 1, so some schools do lottery, some schools do waiting list around 3 to 5 years. Nurse is very hot, many first year graduates get $80K/ year ,average $120,000 in CA. But be aware, many hositals will cut nurse salary in next a few year, because so many lost jobs, no job means no insurance, they will not either seeking medical care or without paying bill, who can afford $14,000/year medical insurance for a family of 4. And so many nurse graduates plus huge Filipino and Indian Nurses get licenses in US, If you don't do it in $25/hr, many are waiting up for the position. You also need to know nurse is not a flamboyant career, you take care of sick and dying people, you work between all those difficult people( doctor, patient, insurance, pharmacy and lab...)
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I am not aware of specific abroad programs, but don't let not knowing the language stop you from going if you find one. Just because most Americans don't know Spanish or French doesn't mean that you could not excel and be more of an asset when you return. A friend of mine is finishing up nursing school and is looking into programs in Thailand, maybe start there. I think it is great your willing to move around. Good luck
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Hi, you know to me personally it makes no sense to study abroad for Nursing, you need to study here and pass the state's bar test for Nursing. if you want to visit spain or france, you can do that before your nursing school starts or after it is finished.
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I want to study abroad, and I was wondering if there were American nursing schools in places like Spain or France. Thanks.
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Are you kidding? most American don't know French or Spanish, if you want to get education overseas, then try Canada. Then you can directly attending test and get license. Nurse is very HOT, and difficult to get in Nurse in California.All colleges are 4 to 10: 1, so some schools do lottery, some schools do waiting list around 3 to 5 years. Nurse is very hot, many first year graduates get $80K/ year ,average $120,000 in CA. But be aware, many hositals will cut nurse salary in next a few year, because so many lost jobs, no job means no insurance, they will not either seeking medical care or without paying bill, who can afford $14,000/year medical insurance for a family of 4. And so many nurse graduates plus huge Filipino and Indian Nurses get licenses in US, If you don't do it in $25/hr, many are waiting up for the position. You also need to know nurse is not a flamboyant career, you take care of sick and dying people, you work between all those difficult people( doctor, patient, insurance, pharmacy and lab...)
2 :
I am not aware of specific abroad programs, but don't let not knowing the language stop you from going if you find one. Just because most Americans don't know Spanish or French doesn't mean that you could not excel and be more of an asset when you return. A friend of mine is finishing up nursing school and is looking into programs in Thailand, maybe start there. I think it is great your willing to move around. Good luck
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Hi, you know to me personally it makes no sense to study abroad for Nursing, you need to study here and pass the state's bar test for Nursing. if you want to visit spain or france, you can do that before your nursing school starts or after it is finished.
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