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Guadalajara, Mexico

By Joshua Wood, LPC

Last updated on Jan 29, 2015

Summary: Expats, digital nomads and retirees discuss what it is like to live in Guadalajara, Mexico: Cost of living, Finding a home, Meeting People and more.

What are the schools in Guadalajara like?

"Understand the Mexican cultural context and realize this is in no way an international schools. Math program is strong and the English Language arts are quite weak," commented one expat when asked about American School Foundation of Guadalajara in Guadalajara.

About the Author

Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000. Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Some of Joshua's more popular articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 8 Best Places to Live in Croatia and the Living in Mexico Guide. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.

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