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    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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  • Culture,  Thriving

    Cultural Competence Part III (Acquiring Competences)

    May 17, 2018 /

    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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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    How I Talked to my Family about Moving Abroad (Claudia)

    May 10, 2018 /

    Understanding why you want to go abroad for yourself can be difficult, so imagine trying to explain it to others. In this article, Claudia dives into how she talks about it with close friends and family.

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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    How I Talked to my Family About Moving Abroad (Dani)

    May 3, 2018 /

    Conveying the reasons behind your decision to move abroad can be difficult, especially when it comes to your family. Here’s Dani’s story of how she has worked through this with her parents.

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    May 9, 2019
  • Culture,  Thriving

    Benefits of Cultural Competences

    April 26, 2018 /

    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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  • Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: I Have Non-Commitment Issues

    April 4, 2018 /

    If you haven’t heard of this condition, that’s probably because it’s made-up but doesn't make it any less real for Dani. Find out what she means by "non-commitment issues," how this affects her life, and what she's doing about it.

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  • Thriving,  Travel

    Traveling During Semana Santa in Spain

    March 29, 2018 /

    Semana Santa is a wonderful week to see Spanish traditions, however, it is also a bit crazy as places tend to fill with tourists. These are my top five tips for making the most out of your Semana Santa without going mad as well. 

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  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    This is My Life Now: Dani

    March 15, 2018 /

    We talk about a lot of different things on the blog, but we don't always invite you into our heads. This article focuses on what Dani is focusing on and thinking about at the moment.

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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    This is My Life Now: Claudia

    March 8, 2018 /

    We talk about a lot of different things on the blog, but we don't always invite you into our heads. This article focuses on what Claudia is focusing on and thinking at the moment. 

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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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  • Language Learning,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Studying a Degree in Spain (Part I)

    February 22, 2018 /

    When you decide to study your entire degree abroad, you are in for a shock (both good and bad). This article goes into the more academic/technical side of studying four years in Spain. 

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  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Confessions: I am a Serial Friender

    February 15, 2018 /

    Making friends everywhere you go is hard! That's why I would consider myself to be a serial friender. What does that mean? Check out this article to see! 

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