| Using the figures 1 (below average), 2 (average) or 3
(above average), ask yourself the following questions and
rate your answer accordingly. Couples should take the test
separetly. As you take the test, write your selected numbers
down, then add them together. When completed, refer to the
Score Comments Box at the bottom of this page.
1) Open to new adventures............................................................1
2 3
2) Flexible in your lifestyle.............................................................1
2 3
3) Enthusiastic to new things in a new and different culture...........1
2 3
4) Able to make and enjoy new friends ..........................................1
2 3
5) Willing to learn at least basic phrases in a new language.............1
2 3
6) Healthy enough mentally and physically not to see family,
friends and favorite doctor for occasional visits ..........................1
2 3
7) Confident enough to be in a minority position as a foreigner
in a different culture ...................................................1
2 3
8) Independent and self-confident enough not to be influenced
by negative and often ignorant comments against a possible
move to a foreign country .........................................................1
2 3
9) Patient with a slower pace of life................................................1
2 3
10) Usually optimistic ....................................................................1
2 3
11) Eager to travel to a new country................................................1
2 3
12) Open mind to dealing with a different type of bureaucracy
.......1 2 3
13) Understand enought to look at things in a different light
without being critical and accepting the differences ...................1
2 3
14) Financially stable without needing to work................................1
2 3
Courtesy of Opportunities Abroad. This test taken from the
book Mexico Retirement Travel Assistance. To order wrtie M.R.T.A.,
6301 S. Squaw Valley Rd., Suite 23, Pahrump, NV 89648-7949
Score Comments:
Your Score:
37-45
30--36
22-32
Less than 22 Evaluation Great move abroad Will have a few
problems Some problems but possible Forget it, stay home!
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