Relocation information to Puerto Rico

dag333

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Member since 14 June 2015

dag333

14 June 2015 01:29:53

dag333

14 June 2015 01:29:53

I've read so much good info on relocating to PR but haven't seen anything about VA services there. I am a vet in a voc-rehab program who is considering finishing my education there. I want to do a MAT program to become a teacher. Already have a BS in sociology. I want to teach 1st to 3rd graders to read and to teach ESL as well. The west side sounds like where I want to be because of all I've been reading about it. I will have nearly $3000 to live on before teaching. I may not work full-time though, so that won't increase much.
Also what about healthcare for veterans, is there a VA hospital or what?

For whatever it's worth, the date is incorrect on my post. I must have set up the wrong time zone. One day ahead.

NomadLawyer

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Member since 27 September 2010

Canton of Zurich

NomadLawyer

14 June 2015 01:41:00

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NomadLawyer

14 June 2015 01:41:00

693

Canton of Zurich

The main VA hospital is in Guaynabo close to Cupey (in the San Juan metro area). I've been satsified with care I received there but never had a real serious issue or had to stay overnight.

I did Voc Rehab as well, which paid for my law school tuition, but that wasn't through the VA in PR so I have no idea how good they are at administering the program there.

I believe there is a VA outpatient clinic in Ponce and I imagine there must be one on the west coast (maybe Mayaguez?). The VA webpage's locator tool will show you.

As far as wanting to be an ESL teacher in PR... I have no insight into the teaching profession there other than I know the public sector, especially education, is in shambles. I cannot opine on how that may affect you though. Good luck!