Archives for July 2009

Hola!

I was recently contacted by a professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio, who is conducting a survey about expats retiring in Mexico.

“The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is conducting a survey on “Cultural Adaptation and Quality of Life of American Retirees Living in Mexico and the Philippines.” We are collecting data from U.S. born or naturalized citizens who are 55 years and above and living in Mexico for at least 6 months.

The purpose of this survey is to determine why U.S. retirees decide to move to another country and how well they adjust to a new culture. The study is conducted by Professors Viviana Rojas and Thankam Sunil from The University of Texas at San Antonio, U.S.A. Your answers will contribute to a better understanding of the dynamics of U.S. emigration outside the United States and the level of satisfaction experienced by the retirees living at international locations.”

I offered to help them get a group together in Puerto Vallarta. This will help them and me, as well, because I am starting a new series of video stories, Boomers in the Bay, and this would be a great time to get some interviews.

We are meeting Thursday, July 9, at 11 am at Daiquiri Dick’s on the patio. They say the survery takes around 30-40 minutes to complete.

If you could join us, that be would fantastic! Please RSVP, so I can have some idea as to the number of people taking part in this. Hey, it’s a great way to see old friends again and maybe make new ones. Let’s show some community spirit!

Thanks in advance.
Laura Gelezunas, Video Diva Productions
RSVP: videodivaproductions (at) yahoo.com

Original Request:

June 8, 2009
Dear Participant,

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is conducting a survey on “Cultural Adaptation and Quality of Life of American Retirees Living in Mexico and the Philippines.” We are collecting data from U.S. born or naturalized citizens who are 55 years and above and living in Mexico for at least 6 months. The purpose of this survey is to determine why U.S. retirees decide to move to another country and how well they adjust to a new culture. The study is conducted by Professors Viviana Rojas and Thankam Sunil from The University of Texas at San Antonio, U.S.A. Your answers will contribute to a better understanding of the dynamics of U.S. emigration outside the United States and the level of satisfaction experienced by the retirees living at international locations.

Your responses to the survey will remain anonymous and confidential. The completed surveys will be managed only by the researchers in charge of the study. If you have questions about this study you may contact Viviana Rojas, Ph.D. at (210) 458-7726 (viviana.rojas@utsa.edu) or Thankam Sunil, Ph.D. at 210-458-5617 (Thankam.sunil@utsa.edu). If you any questions on the approval of this project please feel free to contact UTSA Institutional review Board at (210) 458-6473.

Thank you for taking the time to answer the survey. Your responses will help us better understand your experiences abroad. Please complete the questionnaire and return it as soon as possible to the University of Texas at San Antonio in the self-addressed stamped envelope.

Sincerely,
Dr. Viviana Rojas
Department of Communication Department of Sociology, The University of Texas at San Antonio

• One UTSA Circle, MB 2.248P, San Antonio TX 78249-0643
• (210) 458-7726 (off.)
• (210) 458-5991 (FAX)
• vrojas@utsa.edu

Dr. Thankam Sunil
Department of Communication Department of Sociology,
The University of Texas at San Antonio

• One UTSA Circle, MS 4.02.38, San Antonio TX 78249-0643
• 210-458-5617 (off.)
• 210-458-4629 (FAX)
• tsunil@utsa.edu