Getting my Masters degree in Venezuela?

Question

I'd like to get my Masters degree...the only thing is, I'm moving to Venezuela to live for a few years. My husband is from there and he has a great job opportunity that he could not pass up. I'd really like to continue with my education and get my Masters there. Is that really feasable? Are there a lot of Foreigners studying in Venezuelan Universities? and if I do get my Masters credentials there, will that affect my employability in the U.S. later? If you are from Venezuela and have gotten your Masters there but live and work in the U.S. now, i'd love to hear from you. Also, recommendations of Graduate Schools in Caracas are welcome as well.

Answer 1

First of all you'll have to learn spanish. In Caracas there's the Universidad Simón Bolívar, Universidad Metropolitana, the Universidad Católica Andres Bello and the Universidad Central de Venezuela. The IESA also has courses. The Universidad Simón Bolivar has some "convenios" with Harvard and I think the metropolitana has so has well.

Answer 2

Hey it seems that every one has painted a pretty bleek picture of Venezuela, without actually giving any "constructive" info!!  So let me try to be the 1st... I'm an American and have been living in Venezuela for the last year.  The truth is that this country could be considered a bit unstable at this time... but that won't stop you from realistically getting your masters degree... from an accredited American University (without having to learn Spanish)!!  What u'll have to do is study online.  There are a number of schools that offer completely online classes.. so technically all u'll need is a computer and internet access.  And this is coming from experience.  I  studied at the University of Pheonix the whole time i've been and it's been great.  I must admit, i had to do a lot more work than i thought "online classes" would intel.. but it was completely worth it.  just start doing ur research on which schools offer such masters programs and the people at the schools can answer any questions for you.  Trust me... u don't have to put ur education on the "back-burner"... u just have to be informed!!

If u have any more questions..i'll be happy to answer them for you.  Buenas Suerte!!

Answer 3

A Venezuela degree will be as useful as a cuban degree: useless.

The economy will crash so severely that even PHDs and MBAs are poor (like in cuba).

Besides nobody will welcome venezuelans as they would be tagged saboteurs/communist propagansits.

There are a lot of countries where to sudy, so choose another one.

By the way it is rumoured that Chavez pays people to surf the internet all day to whitewash him when someone posts something against him/communism.

Answer 4

you might want to change your husbands mind about moving to the latin USSR.  Presidante Hugo has just made it against the law for foreigners to speak out against his government.  you might want to pull rank on  your hubby.

Answer 5

Waste of time.  Don't do it.  Venezuela sucks.  I am from there and your degree will be useless.  There is HIGH crime rate and Corruption.  You'll be lucky to get a visa without paying multiple times under the table.  Venezuela is a beautiful country but the politics are poor.  Don't waste your time with school.  My wife has an advanced degree from la ULA and it has done nothing for her.  Chavez is trying to implement a communist regime.  You're an idiot if if you go there.  I can say that because I too, am considering returning to Venezuela.  Because I am on social security and it would go a lot farther in Venezuela.  But I am a fool.  

I wish you luck.

and excuse my negative attitude.  I am just tired of paying bribes and all the crime and corruption.  Venezuela is a beautiful country.  If you speak spanish well and can be afliated with the government it may work out for you there.

Good luck and God bless.

Answer 6

Well I think the first question would be, can you speak, read and write spanish? If you can't then it would probably be to hard to go to college. There are spanish language courses available if you really want to do it though.

I dont think a venezuelan degree would be equivalent to getting one from the USA. Some employer's might look down upon that. To me a degree is a degree, but some people don't feel that way. So ultimately it's your decision.