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    Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience

    May 28, 2019 /

    Living in a homestay with a host family is a wonderful way to immerse in the local culture. However, you’ve got to put forth the effort if you want to get the most out of this experience. Here are our top four tips (as well as a video!!) on how.

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  • Study Abroad,  Thriving

    Becoming Friends Through Study Abroad: A Guest Post

    March 14, 2019 /

    Have you ever wondered about how people make good friends while studying abroad? Today we have guest writer Caroline ZuHone sharing her story with good friend a co-writer Lexa from the blog Sippin’ Sangria.

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    Three Unexpected Realities of my Study Abroad Experience

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    Choosing between a Homestay and Student Residence

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    Help! I’m failing Spanish school (and they tell me it’s normal)

    November 23, 2018
  • Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Student-Teacher Relationships in Spain (Part II)

    January 17, 2019 /

    Studying abroad in Spain means that you will have different interactions with your professors that you might be experienced to back home. This article dives into some of the distinctions that have jumped out to us.

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    Top Tips for the Auxiliares Application Process

    December 28, 2018

    How to: Properly Prepare a Tostada de Tomate

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    Semana Santa: Who You See in Processions

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  • Adapting,  Study Abroad

    Help! I’m failing Spanish school (and they tell me it’s normal)

    November 23, 2018 /

    While failing an exam might seem like a big deal back home, it might just have less importance where you are living abroad in Spain. Want to know why?

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    Making Friends as a Foreigner in Finland

    October 20, 2022

    Adapting to a New Culture: Claudia’s Experiences

    August 20, 2020

    Help! I’m having Anxiety while Abroad

    June 2, 2020
  • Language Learning,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    The Pros and Cons of Studying Spanish in Andalucía

    November 13, 2018 /

    Are you thinking about studying Spanish in Andalucía? Today’s guest writer, Charlotte, is weighing the pros and cons and it certainly seems to come out in Spain’s southern region’s favor!

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    January 22, 2019

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    December 10, 2019
  • Adapting,  Language Learning,  Study Abroad

    How to: Feel Comfortable Giving a Presentation in Spanish

    September 11, 2018 /

    Are you worried about giving your presentation in Spanish while studying abroad? Check out these tops tips to help you get through the presentation!

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    Returning Home

    December 26, 2017

    The Importance of Coffee Shops in Spain

    November 6, 2018

    Adapting to a New Culture: Dani’s Experiences

    August 25, 2020
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 2018 /

    In this letter to a former self, Dani delves into what she would tell the person she was before she moved abroad and it got her thinking deeply about who she is vs. how she’s defined herself over the years.

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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023

    How Dani Ended Up Living Abroad

    January 26, 2021

    Confessions: I’m No Longer Seeking Balance

    March 21, 2026
  • How to,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    How to: Make the Most of Your Summer Abroad

    July 5, 2018 /

    Study abroad doesn’t necessarily mean an entire semester or year abroad. Today guest writer Ali from the blog Sustainable Psyche is giving us her top tips about how to make the most of your summer abroad.

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    December 14, 2023
  • Living Abroad,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    Caroline’s Personal Experience Living with a Host Family

    May 31, 2018 /

    Today on the blog we have the pleasure of hosting Caroline from Sippin' Sangria as she shares about her time living with a family in Spain—complete with some great tips for making the most out of YOUR experience!

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    April 9, 2019

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    December 11, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Top Tips for Living Abroad in Spain

    April 17, 2018 /

    Have you just decided to move abroad to Spain and don't really know where to begin with preparing yourself? This article is the perfect place to start!

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  • Living Abroad,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    Studying a Degree in Spain (Part II)

    March 1, 2018 /

    It's part two of the "Studying a Degree in Spain" series. Check out my interpretation of how this experience influences your personal and relationship-building qualities. 

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    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

    January 16, 2018
  • Living Abroad,  Study Abroad

    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

    January 16, 2018 /

    We interrupt your regularly-programmed content to bring you a special announcement about an important milestone for us and how we're planning to better serve you.

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    Learning how to Appreciate the Moment

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