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What you should know about Washington Irving
For English-speakers, Washington Irving is best known as the author of short stories like “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” but here in Spain he is loved for his historical works that put Spain back on the map.
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Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part I)
In part 1, we’re diving into some of the differences you may experience in student-teacher relationships here in Spain from the perspective of an English teacher working with both children and adults.
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Managing Reverse Culture Shock
It’s not uncommon to feel frustration and resistance to your own culture upon returning home after a long time abroad. For those of you dealing with reverse culture shock, we’ve got some tips and personal insights to share.
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Introduction to Reverse Culture Shock
As if leaving your wonderful new “home” abroad isn’t bad enough, returning home after studying/teaching/living abroad could mean that reverse culture shock is right around the corner. Be sure to check out this article in order to prepare yourself for what that may mean.
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The Integration of the Elderly into Spanish Society
Have you every been surprised with how the elderly in Spain appear in daily life? We were a little bit shocked as well and these are our reflections about this difference.
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Our Personal Experiences with Bullfighting
The debate about bullfighting is alive and well here in Spain. In this article we’d like to share our thoughts on the matter, from the perspective of Americans attending a bullfight in Spain.
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An Introduction to Spanish Bullfighting
Bullfighting is something that is hard for us to understand as it is something that is tied to the cultures that carry it out. This post is an introduction to history of the activity.
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Cultural Competence Part III (Acquiring Competences)
We’ve talk about cultural competences before, but how do you integrate them into your daily life? See these five exercises to get your head in the right place for acquiring cultural competences.
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PDA is Everywhere in Spain
Depending on where you come from the PDA, or public displays of affection, here in Spain may seem a little over-the-top. Check out this article for Dani’s thoughts on why the public intimacy seems normal here.
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Who is Don Quixote
Understanding Don Quixote is to understand Spain, one of the greatest novels ever written, and idealism all in one. It sounds like a tall order, but we’ll break it down to the basics in this post.
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Benefits of Cultural Competences
In this article we dive deeper into one of potential future benefits of spending time studying in another country: professional benefits cultural competences acquired while abroad.
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How To: Buy a Flamenco Dress for Sevilla’s “Feria de abril”
One of the things that might make you stand out as a foreigner is the way you dress, especially at special occasions. Today Caroline is sharing her tips and tricks for buying a dress for the Feria in Sevilla so you don't stand out so much.
