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    Five Things You Should Know about Teaching in an English Academy in Spain

    January 16, 2020 /

    Are you wondering what your options are for teaching English in Spain? Teaching at an English academy might just be one of your best options. Read this article for five things you need to know before you start!

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    A Smoking Culture

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    March 26, 2019

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    January 12, 2018
  • Balance,  Living Abroad

    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2020)

    January 5, 2020 /

    At the beginning of every year we share what we are hoping to experience in the coming months. This is Claudia’s letter to the New Year.

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    Confessions: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 2021

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    December 13, 2021

    Confessions: I’m a Workaholic

    April 21, 2020
  • Preparing,  Study Abroad

    Personal Benefits of Studying Abroad

    December 17, 2019 /

    People are always talking about why going abroad is good for your career potential but have you ever stopped to think about how it benefits your personal growth? In this article we do just that.

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    Find and Connect with an Online Therapist

    November 24, 2020

    Five Things You Should Know about Teaching in an English Academy in Spain

    January 16, 2020

    What is this “Name Day” Tradition in Spain?

    November 5, 2019
  • 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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    An Introduction to the Job Situation in Spain

    January 14, 2020

    Creating Meaningful Relationships in Random Places

    December 5, 2017

    How to: Get a Phone (Number) in Spain

    April 20, 2021
  • 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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    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021

    The Importance of Language

    January 21, 2020

    What Does it Mean to Intercambio?

    October 13, 2020
  • 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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    Introduction to Reverse Culture Shock

    June 1, 2018

    Top Five Spanish Foods You Must Try

    February 4, 2020

    Semana Santa: What are Cofradías?

    April 7, 2019
  • 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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    An Introduction to Cultural Competence

    January 28, 2020

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    January 19, 2021

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    January 26, 2018
  • Living Abroad

    Why I Went Abroad (Claudia’s Story)

    October 13, 2019 /

    What is a good enough reason for going abroad? We think any reason is good enough! Read Claudia’s story about how she ended up living abroad in this story.

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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2019)

    January 3, 2019

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    January 5, 2020

    At Home Anywhere: A Book Review

    April 28, 2020
  • Adapting,  Balance

    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019 /

    Are you trying to figure out your reasoning for going abroad so that you can make the most of your experience? Check out these five questions to help you orientate yourself in discovering your why.

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    Choosing Your Coffee in Spain

    July 2, 2019

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    September 17, 2020

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    May 19, 2020
  • Adapting

    Why Are You Abroad Anyways?

    October 8, 2019 /

    Has someone asked you (or have you when questioning yourself) about why you are abroad? If you find yourself in this situation, check out this post to understand the importance your ‘why.’

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    Making the Most of Your Host Family Experience

    May 28, 2019

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    January 15, 2019

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    February 2, 2020
  • Culture

    Types of Celebrations in Spain

    September 29, 2019 /

    As a general rule, Spaniards love to celebrate! And this post has been developed to share insight into different kinds of celebrations that you will find during your time in Spain.

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    Working Successfully with Spanish Teams

    April 11, 2019

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    January 9, 2020

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    January 19, 2021
  • Adapting,  Culture,  Living Abroad

    Work-to-Live vs. Live-to-Work

    September 24, 2019 /

    When moving to a new place, little things about the new culture can often surprise you. Check out this article to see how we are analyzing the work situation in Spain.  

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    May 12, 2020

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    October 8, 2019
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