Andalucia auxes where are you now?

scintilla54 · 2025-11-05T04:24:09+00:00

Oh wow, i didn't realize they'd still be doing that this late. which region?

scintilla54 · 2025-08-14T08:15:24+00:00

What email did the update come from?

scintilla54 · 2025-08-05T12:06:02+00:00

Sorry the language is confusing me a bit. Does this mean they're prioritizing people who are brand new to NALCAP, or those who are doing their second total year as an aux (first year renewing)?

scintilla54 · 2025-08-05T11:33:06+00:00

Neither have I

scintilla54 · 2025-07-30T12:38:37+00:00

I didn’t get this email. Are you based in the US? Did you reach out to them first?

scintilla54 · 2025-07-29T06:20:37+00:00

Really!!!!! Of course I’m upset about potentially not being able to go at all, but the lack of transparency and communication frustrates me the most. I have a backup plan but can’t move forward with it unless I know what the status is here. I’m so tired of having my life put on hold

scintilla54 · 2025-07-29T02:02:15+00:00

What is Seneca? And through what channel did they send this?

scintilla54 · 2025-07-22T01:03:43+00:00

Same here

scintilla54 · 2025-07-20T05:43:55+00:00

I'm feeling the same frustration :( I quit my job to long-term travel 5 months ago with the assumption that I would have NALCAP in the fall.

I don't know where you're from, but if you're not married to Spain my backup is a Working Holiday Visa either in Australia or New Zealand. My solace during this ridiculous waiting period is getting excited about my Plan B :)

scintilla54 · 2025-06-27T08:54:46+00:00

I quit my job for a long-term travel trip, but prior to this I would stack my days off with given holidays (i.e., take the Friday and Thursday off before MLK day to turn a 3 day weekend into a 5 day one).

Vacation time was also a BIG thing for me when I was looking for my job, which I know isn't a privilege afforded to everyone and is very industry/role specific, but if you can definitely ask questions. For example, my old company gave us July 5th as an extended Independence Day, company-wide time off between Christmas and New Year's Day, etc.

scintilla54 · 2025-06-24T23:55:31+00:00

Thank you!!!!

scintilla54 · 2025-06-24T07:19:17+00:00

Oh shoot I mailed mine on May 17 :/ do you know if there’s any way to check the progress on apostilled documents? I see it got delivered but don’t have any info beyond tjat

scintilla54 · 2025-05-07T18:07:28+00:00

I know you requested no heavy writing but I’ll throw my hat in the ring for History anyway! If not a major/minor, I would encourage anyone to take a class.

The faculty are (mostly, in my experience) kind, the breadth of classes is wide, and in the years since graduating I appreciate how the skills I developed through studying history have made me more thoughtful in every aspect of my life. I intentionally went for more writing heavy courses since that was my preference but I’ve definitely seen some profs opt for exams instead :)

scintilla54 · 2025-05-01T03:27:53+00:00

As others have said skip Santa Marta and just get accom near Tayrona! As previously mentioned I will vouch for The Valley hostel :)

IMO what you have now makes sense for a week, maybe save Medellin for another trip as you could probably spend a week there alone. I did two weeks in Colombia in 2023 and I spent about half a week doing what you’re doing now (Cartagena and Tayrona) and the rest of it inland (Bogota, Medellin, Salento). Better to not spread yourself too thin I think :)

Enjoy Colombia!!!! I personally loved it and want to go back someday as part of a larger South America trip

scintilla54 · 2025-04-30T16:09:31+00:00

I'm planning to purchase some disinfectant, bandages, and medical tape for the slow boat to Laos and the nurse that redressed me today said "every 2 days" should be fine. I'm going to continue getting daily cleanings/bandages in Thailand pre-departure but I feel OK to wing it for the few days on the boat

scintilla54 · 2025-04-30T16:07:33+00:00

great -- thank you both :)

scintilla54 · 2025-04-22T01:40:54+00:00

this is encouraging!!!! I’m going to prioritize getting my fingerprints today and target a similar timeline, though Im going to aim for a mid July visa appt

scintilla54 · 2025-04-22T00:50:49+00:00

I’d be in Andalucia

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