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

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    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018

    How to: Deal with Gastos (Utilities) in Spain

    November 30, 2018
  • 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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    Help! I’m failing Spanish school (and they tell me it’s normal)

    November 23, 2018

    Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience

    May 28, 2019
  • 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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    September 3, 2019

    An Introduction to the History of Catalonia

    June 18, 2020

    What Does “Me Cago en…” Actually Mean?

    October 23, 2018
  • 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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    Confessions: I Speak Differently to Different People

    February 6, 2018

    The Roller Coaster of Learning a Language

    August 13, 2019

    Managing Reverse Culture Shock

    June 5, 2018
  • 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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    April 30, 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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    February 19, 2019

    How to: Rent a Car in Spain

    August 24, 2018

    Why Shorter Photoshoots Work Best with Toddlers in Spain

    May 2, 2026
  • 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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    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018

    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019

    Maneuvering Menopause Abroad

    October 5, 2021
  • 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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    How to: Tapas in Granada

    October 22, 2019

    How to Make: Spanish-Style Coffee at Home

    June 2, 2021

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    December 13, 2021
  • 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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    How I Talked to my Family About Moving Abroad (Dani)

    May 3, 2018

    A Letter to Myself Before I Moved Abroad (Dani)

    September 6, 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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    It’s Okay to be Creepy!

    August 9, 2021

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    January 19, 2021

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    March 21, 2019
  • 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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    Dealing with Your Period Abroad (in Spain)

    October 12, 2021

    What are my options for returning to Spain?

    February 20, 2018

    Being Home: A Reflection on the Ups and Downs of Moving Abroad

    May 9, 2021
  • 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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    What are my options for returning to Spain?

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