I have now completed my second week of school at Universidad del Bio Bio and I have learned a number of things about Chile, Chileans, and the University.
Showing up to class on time is like coming early. Classes usually don´t start until 10 minutes after they are supposed to.
The dating "rule" for Chileans is half your age plus 5 years. Meaning if you are 20 you can date a girl that is 15. The "rule" in the US is half your age plus 7 meaning if you are 20 you can not date a girl any younger than 17. (Im gonna stick with the US rule)
They love Reggaeton here. The dancing does not begin at the clubs until reggaeton is played. I have also seen a large amount of people wearing New York Yankees hats here and I am told that it is mostly due to the influence of Daddy Yankee (a reggaeton star).
PDA (Public Display of Affection) is the norm here. You really can´t go anywhere without seeing a couple making out.
All in all I am having a good time here. My classmates have been really friendly in inviting me to hang out with them, and I am learning as much Chilean as I am Castillan (Spanish).
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