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    How to: Bridge the Language Gap

    April 8, 2021 /

    When trying to communicate with someone with a different native language than yours, it’s easy to get stuck in the language gap. In this article we discuss six tactics that will help you bridge the gap and overcome this obstacle.

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    How to: Balance Two Worlds

    November 3, 2020

    Where Can I Buy That? Stuff Edition

    November 19, 2020

    How to: Talk to Your Family About Moving Abroad

    January 28, 2021
  • Balance,  Confessions,  Thriving

    Confessions: Sometimes I Live in My Own Bubble

    March 2, 2021 /

    For those of you who know me personally, it shouldn’t surprise you that I am a self-proclaiming bubble liver. But what does that really mean? Check out this post to see how I feel about living in a bubble.

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    Find Your Why for Being Abroad

    October 10, 2019

    Neither 100% Spanish, nor 100% American

    November 24, 2019

    Confessions: I’m Still Learning How to Accept Who I am

    May 4, 2021
  • Adapting

    Help! I’m having Anxiety while Abroad

    June 2, 2020 /

    Everyone deals with situations differently. One of my responses to stress is anxiety, even when I am supposed to be ‘living my best life’ while abroad and today I want to talk about how I handle the situation.

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    Renting an Apartment in Spain

    August 6, 2019

    What to Expect when Making Plans with Spaniards

    January 19, 2021

    Empathizing with People in Uncertain Times

    May 19, 2020
  • How to,  Thriving

    How to: Work from Home Effectively

    March 17, 2020 /

    Especially right now, working from home is something that many people are doing but that you may be experiencing for the first time. Here are our top ten tips for staying on-task and effective with work at home.

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    Choosing Your Spanish Wine and Wine-based Drinks

    July 11, 2019

    How to: Celebrate Birthdays in Spain

    June 19, 2018

    How to Make: Spanish-Style Coffee at Home

    June 2, 2021
  • Adapting,  Culture

    Culture Shock: The Insights of a Spaniard in America

    February 2, 2020 /

    Up on the blog today we have the insights of guest-writer Lucia, a girl from Granada who lived in Wisconsin for a year. Where we are shocked by things in Spain, she was shocked by small-town USA. What shocked her the most? 

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    Make the Most of Studying Virtually

    April 9, 2020

    What to Expect at Sunday Lunch in Spain

    June 28, 2021

    Adapting to a New Culture: Dani’s Experiences

    August 25, 2020
  • Culture,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    An Introduction to Cultural Competence

    January 28, 2020 /

    We think that multicultural competences are essential to be successful abroad, but do you know what they are? And, more importantly, do you know how you can acquire them? This is Part I in a three part series to help you do so.

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    Semana Santa: Who You See in Processions

    March 30, 2021

    What is the Carnaval de Cádiz?

    February 4, 2018

    Who is Antoni Gaudí?

    July 26, 2021
  • Culture,  Living Abroad,  Preparing

    The Four Most Important Things to Know About Spanish Culture Before You Move Abroad

    January 7, 2020 /

    There’s so much to consider before you decide to move abroad. Check out this article for the most important aspects of Spanish culture you should understand when preparing to live abroad.

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    Confessions: I am a Different Person in Different Languages

    January 18, 2018

    Traditions: Mantecados and Polvorones (Spanish Christmas Sweets)

    December 3, 2020

    What to Expect from Spanish Drivers

    October 24, 2017
  • 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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    I’ll Never Truly be American Again Either

    November 21, 2019

    This is My Life Now: Dani

    March 15, 2018
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    Confessions: Feeling Imposter Syndrome at Work (While Living Abroad)

    June 22, 2023
  • Confessions

    My Experience Using Spanish Expressions in Conversation

    October 6, 2019 /

    Sometimes using slang and expressions in conversation doesn’t go as smoothly as you’d like. Today Dani’s sharing her thoughts and advice on this.

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    I’ll Never Truly be American Again Either

    November 21, 2019

    Confessions: Sometimes I Have to Ask for Help

    June 7, 2018

    Confessions: Dealing with Mental Health Issues while Abroad

    December 20, 2018
  • 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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    Work-to-Live vs. Live-to-Work

    September 24, 2019

    Top Tips for Living Abroad in Spain

    April 17, 2018

    Why do I Naturally Bond with Other Foreigners?

    August 2, 2018
  • Thriving

    Fitting in While Abroad (in Spain)

    May 23, 2019 /

    Are you having issues fitting in while living abroad? Here are our insights into the good, the bad, and the ugly of finding a sense of belonging while in a foreign country.

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    Accepting My Own Journey (Claudia)

    June 21, 2018

    Celebrating Our Four Year Blog Anniversary

    July 15, 2021

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

    September 10, 2019
  • Thriving

    Understanding Cultural Norms while Abroad

    April 25, 2019 /

    Are you having trouble understanding culture norms while traveling or living abroad? Today we are diving into our top tips for how to have more insight into situations that happen as you visit different places around the world.

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    Letters to a New Year (Claudia 2019)

    January 3, 2019

    Six Strategies for Managing Unstructured Time

    February 8, 2018

    At Home Anywhere: Journaling and Reflections

    April 30, 2020
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