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Find and Connect with an Online Therapist
Today we want to share with you a quick interview we did with licensed therapist Elizabeth Marston. She answers some of our basic questions on virtual therapy and what you should look for in a therapist.
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Can I Survive as a Celiac in Spain
Being a celiac means you have to be careful about where and what you are eating. You have to know if you will have access to food that fits you before moving abroad. This article lets you know if you will be okay in Spain.
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Can I survive as a Vegetarian or Vegan in Spain?
Food is one of the most important things when traveling/going abroad (at least in my world), so the question about being able to survive with eating restrictions is normal. This is part 1: vegetarianism.
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Having Difficult Conversations: Preparing Yourself for Grief and Loss While Living Abroad
With the magic of living abroad comes the reality of being far away in the event of difficult situations. Avoid making those even harder by preparing yourself by discussing death and illness with your family before you leave. Here’s what you should consider.
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Your First Conversation with Your Host Family
Moving in with a family of strangers comes with a lot of uncertainties and you may be nervous just thinking about it! In this post we cover the common behaviors and questions you can expect from your host family so you can feel prepared.
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What does it mean to be a ‘Guiri’
When you arrive in Spain you will probably hear the word guiri and, more disconcertingly, it will probably be directed at you. What does this mean? Read more to find out!
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Which Health and Beauty Products Should I Bring to Spain?
When preparing to move abroad to Spain you may be worrying that you won’t be able to find any of your most-needed health and beauty products. Not to fear, we’ve done the hunting and gathered the prices for a lot of the items you’re wondering about.
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How to Improve Spanish Speaking and Comprehension Skills for Your Upcoming Exam
Are you looking for top tips to improve your Spanish speaking and listening skills for your upcoming exam? Look no further than this article where guest writer Alla shares her industry study hacks with us.
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An Introduction to Culture Shock
What does it mean to have culture shock? Is it 'good' or 'bad?' This article provides a brief description of culture shock and the four phases you will most probably go through as you begin to settle into your new home.
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An Introduction to the History of Catalonia
The history of Spain is fascinating, and the history of Catalonia is equally so. In this article, we dive into a basic overview of the history of Catalonia, touching on some reasons why people look for independence.
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The Languages of Spain: An Introduction
Do you think that Spanish is the only language spoken in Spain? If so, you are wrong. In fact, there are many languages and multiple co-official languages spoken across this diverse country.
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Mental Health Resources while Abroad
One of the things we don’t tend to talk about is who/where to go if you are having mental health issues when living or studying abroad This list of resources should help you get started on finding the help you are looking for.
