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Just a fun question I thought of.

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[-] modulus@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

If only present-day ones count, Cuba for sure: nice climate (I like the warmth) and Spanish is already my native language.

If past attempts are allowed, I think I'd like living in the DDR too.

[-] CharmingOwl@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago

I would go to Vietnam because I've personally been there before and really like it. Being from Florida I am also easily able to adapt to the tropical environment versus the DPRK which is colder.

[-] bleepingblorp@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 2 years ago

Vietnam for sure. My dad and step-dad both committed atrocities there, and it would be nice to work for the Vietnamese people and do whatever I can to atone as much as possible.

Obviously what was done can never be undone, and I can't expect nor don't expect my family to be forgiven the crimes they committed. I guess I can say that it would be the most symbolic and meaningful way for me to indicate that it ends with me.

[-] felipeforte@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 2 years ago

I like my country, Brazil. I am attached to my people and my culture, I prefer to live and die struggling for socialism here

BUT, since this is an exercise in fantasy, I would choose post WWII Soviet Union

[-] Alunyanners@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago

I really, really, really wish I could just live in the PRC, but alas, I feel like it would remain a pipe dream; because I don't really imagine I'd be able to, or even be allowed to stay; given that I feel like most CompSci jobs in the PRC have already been taken by others.

Even if not, I don't imagine I'd be lucky enough to have a job in the PRC to just fall on me; even after many attempts. Even if I do get a job, there's no guarantee I'd be able to be a Permanent Resident there.

[-] zeerphling@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago

It's surprisingly easy to get a teaching job in the PRC and stay for an extended period of time. And I've seen several job postings for CS teachers that are waiting to be filled (WeChat is extremely handy for a job search). From what I understand the pay and work hours are much better for teachers than they would be at a tech company.

Permanent residence is another matter. The good news is that it is becoming easier to get in some municipalities (basically Shanghai). We'll see how long it takes to expand to the rest of the country.

[-] Alunyanners@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Really? I wonder if there'll still be a seat/position left for me by the time I go to the PRC. I think I'll give WeChat a spin sometime.

Still deciding if I should go to the PRC for my Masters or for my PHD, since my main goal is to find another country to start a new life in, to come out of the closet without worrying about mobs or lgbtphobic family members. Don't wanna risk it and wind up having to come back...

[-] lemat_87@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago

The better way is to finish PhD or MsC in your country, then go to China. Chinese schools are oriented toward Chinese people and their customs. But they value a high quality foreign experts. You can go there as a postdoc, even for 6 years, and if you like it, you can stay there at university or a company.

[-] Alunyanners@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Thing is, I plan on leaving my country for somewhere better after I complete my BSc. I have two more years left. I have no intentions of doing MSc/PhD in my country.

[-] lemat_87@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago

OK, but I am not sure whether you can further study in China in English. Unless you know Mandarin very well.

[-] zeerphling@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Just as an example there are 32 Graduate level programs taught in English at Tsinghua, and as far as I am aware most universities of a certain stature have programs taught in English (of varying quality) and will also have classes to teach the Chinese language to international students.

There are also USA and UK universities that have partnered with Chinese universities that offer many programs taught in English, like Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University and New York University: Shanghai.

[-] Alunyanners@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Tsinghua needs their students to be at least HSK 4-5 to be able to enroll though.

[-] Alunyanners@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago

I don't mind enrolling in Mandarin. I actually was studying Mandarin, for fun a while back. I stopped a while back, but I can resume that if need be. (I was learning through HelloChinese, but at some point it asks you to pay to continue... wouldn't have been a problem if I had a Card or a Chinese Payment System or whatever they're accepting, as I can afford it)

My current Mandarin skills are, I'd say HSK 0.1. So. Obviously not great, but that can be mended in time.

[-] TeezyZeezy@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Cuba. Closest socialist nation and Spanish is easier to learn.

China is a close second, but I know the culture there is far different and I'd be afraid to try to assimilate. Maybe that's just because I see how Americans treat foreigners, idk.

As Camarada Forte said, though. I'd prefer to stay in my home country (US) and live/die for socialism

[-] absolutefuckinidiot@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago

I’ve stayed in China for multiple months at a time so I would say probably there. If I could really pick anywhere, somewhere in the south for sure because I hate winter. Guangzhou is an extremely cool city with a lot of international diversity which I like. Plus you can easily get transit to Shenzhen or HK, or to somewhere like Guilin if you wanna see some nature.

I’d absolutely accept Vietnam or Cuba as well. Running theme here is I’m tired of being cold.

[-] redpheonix@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago

I would have a hard time deciding between Cuba and China. Cuba just seems like it would be an awesome place to live in terms of lifestyle, but I would feel safer from imperialism in China and would enjoy exploring the amazing geography of the country.

[-] AYJANIBRAHIMOV@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Well ... I prefer Cuba because they speak the same language as me ( both dialects of the Spanish are very similar ) we share a big history with them and I always wanted to be part of the Partido Comunista de Cuba .

We in my country call Cuba ‘Hermana Mayor’ ( Big Sister ) and us ‘Hermana menor’ ( Little Sister ). We have a lot of things in common and we share the same culture, traditions , folklore, gastronomy, music and dances and more.

As my people say in the island : ‘ A Cuba hay que seguir ’ ( Cuba must be followed ).

[-] lemat_87@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago

I lived 3,5 year in PRC and it was a great pleasure, but coast cities as Shanghai and Guangzhou are westernized and I do not count them as the real China, i.e., the cities in the country center

[-] Alunyanners@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago

3.5 years? Wow. So why did you return rather than settling in the PRC?

[-] Kirbywithwhip1987@lemmygrad.ml 0 points 2 years ago

Current: Cuba or China

Former: SFR Yugoslavia

[-] fire86743@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Tito seems to been missed by Serbians even more than Russians, for instance, miss the USSR. The collapse of the Soviet Union was awful but as terrible as it was, it didn't lead the country into one of the most brutal civil wars of the late 20th century.

[-] KommandoGZD@lemmygrad.ml 0 points 2 years ago

Norway 👀

[-] JoeDaRedTrooperYT@lemmygrad.ml 0 points 2 years ago
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