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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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    Studying a Degree in Spain (Part I)

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  • Adapting,  Culture

    PDA is Everywhere in Spain

    May 8, 2018 /

    Depending on where you come from the PDA, or public displays of affection, here in Spain may seem a little over-the-top. Check out this article for Dani’s thoughts on why the public intimacy seems normal here.

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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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  • Culture

    Who is Don Quixote

    April 29, 2018 /

    Understanding Don Quixote is to understand Spain, one of the greatest novels ever written, and idealism all in one. It sounds like a tall order, but we’ll break it down to the basics in this post.

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    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

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    Traditions: New Year’s Eve in Spain

    December 31, 2019
  • 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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    My Real Life in Spain

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  • Adapting,  Culture,  How to

    How To: Buy a Flamenco Dress for Sevilla’s “Feria de abril”

    April 13, 2018 /

    One of the things that might make you stand out as a foreigner is the way you dress, especially at special occasions. Today Caroline is sharing her tips and tricks for buying a dress for the Feria in Sevilla so you don't stand out so much. 

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    May 28, 2019
  • Culture,  Language Learning,  Preparing

    Learning-English Culture in Spain

    April 10, 2018 /

    Did you know that Spanish universities now have a language requirement? It's one of the biggest factors behind Spain's B1-obsession. But is it really for the best?

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    April 11, 2019
  • Culture

    Who is Pedro Almodóvar

    April 8, 2018 /

    Spanish film director Pedro Almodóvar has created an international presence for himself. Check out this article to learn more! 

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  • Culture,  Preparing

    An Introduction to Spanish Ferias

    April 6, 2018 /

    If you're going to be around for the warm months here in Spain, you're definitely going to want to experience a feria or two. Be sure to check out the basics in this article so you know what to expect!

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  • Living Abroad,  Travel

    Snapshots of Spain during Semana Santa

    April 1, 2018 /

    After a week of hype about Semana Santa here in Spain, we'd like to share some photos and give you a glimpse of what this week was like for Dani.

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    I’ll Never Truly be Spanish…

    November 19, 2019

    Where Can I Buy That? Clothes Edition

    December 12, 2019

    Moving Abroad as a Couple

    November 27, 2018
  • Food,  Preparing

    Seasonings and Spices in Spain

    March 23, 2018 /

    Spanish kitchens are usually full of mothers and grandmothers (sometimes fathers too!) doing their thing, creating delicious, traditional food. Check out this post for the basic spices and seasonings that are used.

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  • Culture,  Preparing

    Cultural Competence Part II (Evaluating Yourself)

    March 22, 2018 /

    This article dives into the self-evaluation part of cultural competences, and why this first step is an important one while trying to develop your skills and behaviors. 

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