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  • Culture,  Preparing

    What You Should Know About Fashion in Spain

    December 15, 2019 /

    Today we welcome guest writer and fashion authority, Nina, to share what she’s learned about Spanish fashion while shopping and living abroad.

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  • Adapting,  How to,  Living Abroad

    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019 /

    As you settle into your life here in Spain, you're sure to need to do a little shopping. In today’s post, Claudia and Dani take you out shopping to their favorite places for clothes!

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    April 16, 2019

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    October 8, 2019

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    August 18, 2020
  • Language Learning,  Preparing

    Easy Spanish for Shopping at a Clothing Store

    December 10, 2019 /

    In this edition of “Easy Spanish” we’re walking you through a clothes shopping trip, complete with the most common vocabulary you’ll need to ask and answer clothing-related questions.

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  • Adapting,  Culture

    What is Día de la Constitución or December 6th holidays?

    December 5, 2019 /

    Are you wondering why things are closed on December 6th in Spain? It is because they celebrate the Día de la Constitución or the Day of the Constitution. This article dives into this special holiday.

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    October 5, 2018

    How to: Use Correos (Part II)

    September 21, 2018

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  • Culture,  Preparing

    Catholic but not Catholic

    December 3, 2019 /

    Religion is something that we cannot separate from culture in a country like Spain. This article dives into how Spanish people can seem (paradoxically) both really Catholic and not at all. 

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    Cultural Competence Part III (Acquiring Competences)

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    Life is in the Street in Spain

    May 21, 2019
  • Confessions,  Living Abroad,  Thriving

    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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    April 30, 2020

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    May 18, 2023

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  • Balance

    Neither 100% Spanish, nor 100% American

    November 24, 2019 /

    Finding your balance between two different cultures is never easy. In this post guest writer Monika Cinch dives into what it feels like to be connect to both her American upbringing and her Spanish experience at the same time.

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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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    February 21, 2019

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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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  • Culture,  Thriving

    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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    The Importance of Coffee Shops in Spain

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  • Culture,  Preparing

    Who is Lady of Almudena?

    November 7, 2019 /

    Are you curious about who is the Lady of Almudena, the female patron saint of Madrid, Spain? Well look no further as we dive into her story in this article today.

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    October 12, 2018
  • Culture,  Preparing

    What is this “Name Day” Tradition in Spain?

    November 5, 2019 /

    Did you know that it is common to celebrate your “name day” here in Spain (as well as many other European countries)? If this is a new concept to you, be sure to check out some of the basics about this tradition!

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