More expensive to live than what you're used to. Northernmost capital of South America, great weather, great food, horrible traffic, over painted women with bright red lipstick, you will meet few people who actually are originally from there.
You will have an opportunity to learn that immigrants from Spanish speaking countries come in many ethnic varieties as well as races, that folks who think all hispanics are the same have no clue at all. English is a minority language so avoid asking for directions because people who have no clue will cheerfully assist you. Always lock your car.
If you want to change traffic lanes simply looking and expecting cars to give way will not work, options are plan well ahead or move over aggressively or fire a burst across the hood of the car next to you to let them know you're coming. Give way to the guy/gal in the beemer, they're busily talking on their phone.
You will celebrate the day you leave and be strangely attracted to return, don't do it, unless you just want to drop in to eat something on the way to the Keys.
It's a nice little campus near The Grove, which has some interesting events. The football team changed the way the game was historically played and may actually return to being significant while you're there.
It's only for the strong, I wish you success in your adventure. Don't forget to keep your car locked. If possible keep your license plates and buy your car insurance back home. Don't take this website too seriously.
