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    Being Thankful: Celebrating Thanksgiving in Spain

    November 28, 2019 /

    Happy Thanksgiving! Even though you might be super thankful for your study or live abroad experience, the holiday time can be hard. Check out these top tips for celebrating your traditions abroad.

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    Why I’m Thankful for my Abroad Experience

    November 26, 2019 /

    It’s that time of year when we’re all feeling extra thankful so Dani’s opening up on five reasons why she’s grateful for her time studying, teaching, and living abroad in Spain.

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  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    I’ll Never Truly be American Again Either

    November 21, 2019 /

    Is culture inherent or can it be learned? I'm trying to learn so much of Spanish culture these days that I feel like I'll never feel fully comfortable in the American culture again.

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    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019 /

    It isn't always easy living in a different place to where you grew up and changing cultures. This post is in a series of articles talking about finding balance with the new you...even if you'll never be Spanish. 

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  • Culture,  Thriving

    International Love: A Spaniard’s Insights on Dating a Brit

    November 14, 2019 /

    Wondering what it’s like to date a Brit? Today’s guest writer, Luis, opens up about his international love story—sharing their cultures, creating their own language, and ups and downs along the way.

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    International Love: An American’s Insights on Dating a Spaniard

    November 12, 2019 /

    Wondering what it’s like to date a Spaniard? Today’s guest writer, Mary, opens up about her international love story—sharing their cultures, manuevering language barriers, and all the laughs along the way.

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  • Balance,  Thriving

    Healthy Lifestyles: 7 Activities That Make Exercise Feel Fun

    October 17, 2019 /

    Do you find it difficult to be consistent with a workout routine? Check out these seven ways you could have more fun while being active.

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  • Living Abroad,  Study Abroad,  Thriving

    How to: Make Your Study Abroad Experience Work for You

    September 17, 2019 /

    Your time while abroad is more than just a fun adventure—it will also help you in your professional life. Not convinced, check out this article to see more! 

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    Don’t Lose That ‘Tourist’ Feeling

    September 12, 2019 /

    When you first arrive somewhere, discovering all the places, even if you have to pay, is a very normal thing to do. However, as you get more comfortable you tend to loose these tendencies. Here's why you shouldn't. 

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    Make Your ‘Host City’ Your Home (Why and How)

    September 10, 2019 /

    In order to make the most out of your experience while studying (or living) abroad, you’re going to want to make a home out of your ‘host city’. In this article, we’re outlining all the reasons why.

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  • Language Learning,  Thriving

    Favorite Resources for Learning through Spanish Entertainment

    September 5, 2019 /

    In this post we provide links and details on some of our favorite resources for language-learning through Spanish entertainment.

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  • Living Abroad,  Thriving

    Living with Spanish Roommates

    August 1, 2019 /

    When you move abroad, you will have a lot of options for where to live and who to live with. Read this article to get some insight into why you should consider living with Spanish roommates while studying abroad in Spain.

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