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    Lexa’s Personal Experience Teaching English in Spain

    March 20, 2018 /

    Today on the blog we have the pleasure of hosting Lexa from Sippin' Sangria as she shares from her journey as a volunteer English teacher in Spain. 

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  • Adapting,  Language Learning

    Confessions: I Speak Differently to Different People

    February 6, 2018 /

    Have you ever found yourself speaking differently in different scenarios or to different people? This happens to me ALL THE TIME! Wanna find out why I think it happens? 

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    How To: Buy a Flamenco Dress for Sevilla’s “Feria de abril”

    April 13, 2018
  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    How to: Survive Without a Dryer

    January 30, 2018 /

    Have you been feeling like not having a dryer is really throwing off your clothes-washing process? Don't worry, we've all been there but have picked up some tips along the way to help you adapt to the Spanish way, tenderos and all!

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  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    Using a Shower in Spain

    January 23, 2018 /

    You may think that showering is pretty straightforward, regardless of the country you are in. But there are a few things you find different in Spain (and Europe in general). 

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    October 6, 2017

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    October 20, 2022
  • Adapting

    Returning Home

    December 26, 2017 /

    If you're about to head home or have recently arrived, you may be having some strange feelings about your return and re-integration into your circles. Not to worry—we've got some insight to help you through it!

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    July 27, 2018

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  • Adapting,  Confessions,  Living Abroad

    Confessions: That Three Month Feeling

    December 19, 2017 /

    About three months in to living abroad we realize that there is a tendency to end up in an emotional place where we miss people, places, and customs that are far away. Learn about what we call the three month feeling.

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  • Adapting,  Living Abroad

    Creating Meaningful Relationships in Random Places

    December 5, 2017 /

    Making friends is hard under normal circumstances and while living and travelling abroad can seem like an almost impossible task at times. Check out these three tips for making friends in different situations. 

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    September 17, 2020
  • Adapting,  Language Learning,  Living Abroad

    My First Time…At an Intercambio

    December 1, 2017 /

    We've already shared about Dani's first time, so it is only fair that you hear about mine as well. Check out this article for more details about how my first intercambio went. 

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    There’s Something Magical About the First Time―at an Intercambio

    November 24, 2017 /

    While we all may have very different experiences with our first time, Dani had an amazingly positive experience. Read more to find out how she got over her initial nervousness and saw what a good option taking the plunge of going to an intercambio is!

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  • Adapting,  Culture,  Food

    Help! What is happening with the service?

    October 6, 2017 /

    Service is really important to Americans but a different emphasis is put on this job in Spain. If you're feeling frustrated with the service here, take a look at this article for a different perspective. 

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