By 1990 educational and public health standards were high, most people lived in urban areas, and a complex structure of social classes had emerged that resembled the social structures of developed Western countries or Japan. The country also was making substantial progress in its evolution from a military dictatorship similar to that of many Third World regimes to a democratic, pluralistic political system.
ยท Start learning the language o Help you feel more welcome/at home o Communicate on your own/approach things with more self confidence o Respect with locals o Basic phrases make a big difference in the first few weeks after you arrive
Set your goals before departure, based on what you learned from your research. When many things are competing for your attention, goals can help guide your short-term actions and long-term efforts. Sound goals have three important characteristics: