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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2020)

    January 12, 2020 /

    At the beginning of every year we share what we are hoping to experience in the coming months. This is Dani’s letter to the New Year.

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    Confessions: I don’t always have all the right words

    March 18, 2021

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019 /

    It’s that time of year when we’re all feeling extra thankful so Dani’s opening up on five reasons why she’s grateful for her time studying, teaching, and living abroad in Spain.

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    Living in Spain Under Lockdown

    May 28, 2020

    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018

    Confessions: I don’t always have all the right words

    March 18, 2021
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    I’ll Never Truly be American Again Either

    November 21, 2019 /

    Is culture inherent or can it be learned? I'm trying to learn so much of Spanish culture these days that I feel like I'll never feel fully comfortable in the American culture again.

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    Help! I’m three months in and I’m feeling blue…

    November 8, 2018

    A Conversation with Expat Coach and Psychologist Gabriela

    August 27, 2020

    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021
  • Confessions,  Culture,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019 /

    It isn't always easy living in a different place to where you grew up and changing cultures. This post is in a series of articles talking about finding balance with the new you...even if you'll never be Spanish. 

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    Help! I’m three months in and I’m feeling blue…

    November 8, 2018

    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019

    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018
  • Confessions

    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019 /

    Sometimes using slang and expressions in conversation doesn’t go as smoothly as you’d like. Today Dani’s sharing her thoughts and advice on this.

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    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019

    Confessions: I am Vulnerable in Friendships

    January 31, 2019

    Confessions: It Sucks that Everybody Leaves

    August 16, 2018
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019 /

    Living abroad for an extended amount of time can make visits ‘home’ complicated. Today Dani’s getting real about her mixed emotions over returning to Chicago for a summer after nearly four years spent in Spain.

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    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018

    Confessions: Sometimes I Have to Ask for Help

    June 7, 2018

    Holiday Experience 2020 (Dani)

    December 22, 2020
  • Balance,  Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: It’s Really Hard for Me to Take a Day Off

    February 21, 2019 /

    I mean, how often do YOU take time off? And I don’t mean simply not going to work; I mean truly, deeply giving your mind and body a rest—completely guilt-free. Chances are, you may need to do some reflecting as I have…

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    To Party or Not to Party

    October 26, 2017

    Empathizing with People in Uncertain Times

    May 19, 2020

    Hosting the Holidays Abroad

    December 13, 2018
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    The Importance of Mindful Reflection

    February 7, 2019 /

    It’s easy to get wrapped up in the hustle, forward-thinking mentality that is so prevalent in our society. However, Dani’s recently found a mindful reflection practice to help her appreciate how far she’s come. Could it benefit you as well?

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    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020

    Confessions: I’m Nervous About Going Home

    June 13, 2019

    Coming to Terms with “No Pasa Nada”

    May 20, 2021
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: I am Vulnerable in Friendships

    January 31, 2019 /

    I personally find it hard to make good friends and one of the reasons why is because that requires me to be vulnerable. However, I believe that strong relationships should be made this way, let me tell you why.

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    This is My Life Now: Dani

    March 15, 2018

    Confessions: I don’t always have all the right words

    March 18, 2021

    How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 26, 2021
  • Confessions

    Confessions: Dealing with Mental Health Issues while Abroad

    December 20, 2018 /

    Dealing with mental health while studying or living abroad is a real thing. Learn more about Katy’s story and her top recommendations for making the most out of your experience (while taking care of yourself).

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    Lessons Learned in Four Years of Blogging

    July 13, 2021

    Confessions: I am Feeling Vulnerable in these Uncertain Times

    November 26, 2020

    Confessions: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018
  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: I’m not Spending the Holidays with my Family

    December 6, 2018 /

    The holiday season isn’t always easy when you are away from home. This year I am not spending the holidays with my family and at first it was hard to wrap my head around this idea. Now I have a plan!

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    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018

    The Story of How We Met

    May 14, 2020

    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: I Miss Home

    November 15, 2018 /

    Even though she doesn’t always admit it, living so far away from family, friends, and ‘home’ does get hard on Dani. Read her thoughts about it all in this confession.

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    Letters to a New Year (Dani 2023)

    January 19, 2023

    Getting out there―Being Socially Awkward while Abroad

    January 21, 2021

    Confessions: I’m not Spending the Holidays with my Family

    December 6, 2018
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